Feb 22, 2022 | Calling, discouragement, Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Small Churches
Today Jim and John continue their conversation with Karl Vaters. Karl pastors a vibrant church in California. His heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small...
Feb 15, 2022 | Calling, Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Small Churches
Over 90% of churches in the United States are 200 and under in attendance. In today’s episode, we interview Karl Vaters, a pastor of a healthy church in California. Karl’s heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to...
Jan 20, 2022 | Calling, Exhaustion, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized, Workaholism
Why do we overschedule? Really, why? Our first responses might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s post isn’t to talk you out of working diligently, or discourage you from doing...
Jan 10, 2022 | Burnout, Calling, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
Why do we leaders tend to overschedule? Our first response might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get this stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s episode is not to talk you into irresponsibility or discourage you...
Jan 6, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Every year, I keep track of the most important lessons of that year. My intention is to internalize those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the most important things I learned in 2021. I hope one or more of them speak to you. What worked in one...
Jan 3, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Pastor, Podcast, Retirement, Uncategorized
Today we welcome back Dr. Ralph Neighbour to the podcast as we unpack a subject too many leaders put off until it’s too late . . . getting ready for life outside of the pulpit. We are watching many pastors in the 60s, 70s, or 80s who have no defined off-ramp. Today’s...
