Sep 22, 2022 | Alignment, Assignment, Calling, Leadership, Pastor
It was a sunny summer morning, circa June 2019. At the gym, earbuds plugged in, listening to a podcast, when suddenly, my day was rocked by the words of the person being interviewed on the pod: “Leaders need to ask themselves . . . am I only doing what only I can do?”...
Sep 20, 2022 | Difficult people, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
Criticism hurts. No matter how great a leader you are, there will always be a few parishioners who don’t like you and feel it’s their calling to criticize you. Both Jim and I could recite multiple instances during our tenures as lead pastors where the vocal minority...
Sep 15, 2022 | Leadership, Pastor
Do you ever struggle saying with “no”? In his 2014 book—The Power of No—James Altucher writes: “How many times have you had to say ‘no’ only to have it cause anguish, arguments, and anxiety? Even the hours, days, and months before you say no you are filled with...
Sep 13, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Podcast
In today’s episode John and Jim welcome Craig Owens back to the mic. In today’s conversation, they unpack the adjustments humble leaders need to make and why these tweaks matter so much. Review Episode 153: Acknowledge the healthy tension between confidence and...
Sep 8, 2022 | Calling, Criticism, discouragement, Leadership, Pastor
“God I’m doing everything you’ve called me to do—why are things so hard right now?” Ever thought that? Told God that? I have. And I know I’m not alone. A while back I had breakfast with a friend who has an amazing call on his life. God is using him and his wife in...
