Oct 24, 2024 | Delegation, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Teaching, Team members, Vision
When my husband was a lead pastor, at any given moment he could be found straightening chairs in the worship center, stacking cups in the cafe, or fixing scuff marks on the walls. He cared so deeply about our church that he was significantly invested in every aspect...
Oct 22, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Transition
Churches can experience two extremes when it comes to lead pastors: pastors who leave prematurely, or pastors who hang on too long. In today’s episode we unpack four powerful questions and four practical steps to help leaders discern if a necessary ending is nearing....
Oct 15, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest, Rhythms, Routines
In last week’s episode 257 John and Jim explored a leader’s most important assignment . . . building a strong inner life. In today’s episode they piggyback on that idea today by unpacking a practical way to get arrive at a stronger inside life . . . responding to...
Oct 10, 2024 | Busyness, Distraction, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Overworking, Pastor, Spirituality
In his book, The Emotionally Healthy Leader, Peter Scazzero focuses on the importance of cultivating a strong inner life. As a pastor, author, and the founder of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, he contends doing so will transform the church, organization, and teams...
Oct 8, 2024 | Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode John and Jim do a quick flyover of three quotes from Peter Scazzero’s book, The Emotionally Healthy Leader. Together they unpack the #1 assignment of every pastor—an assignment that if taken seriously, is the biggest contributor to a pastor’s...
