May 27, 2025 | Change, Grief, Leadership, Loss, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today’s episode kicks off a two-part conversation where we unpack six key behaviors that help leaders navigate organizational change with greater confidence and clarity. Whether you are leading through a season of transition or preparing for what’s ahead, these...
Apr 2, 2024 | Career, Change, Finishing Well, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today John & Jim welcome Kyle Isabelli to the mic for Part 1 of their conversation on the subject, Responding to a Forced Exit. In today’s episode they unpack Kyle’s forced termination, a few big lessons Kyle learned through the journey, and how to leave a...
Dec 7, 2023 | Change, Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Christmas was magical to me as a kid. The fresh-cut pine tree loaded with lights and ornaments; piles of snow outside; Charlie Brown and The Grinch Christmas specials; holiday kielbasa and raspberry cream pies; family gatherings; opening gifts; no school for two...
Jul 13, 2023 | Change, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Transition
In today’s post, Jaime Hlavin introduces a series of blogs focused on how to process one of the most painful events in the life of any pastor . . . when people they love leave the church. Hope you enjoy this series of posts ~ John. My husband and I served in various...
Jan 17, 2023 | Change, Grief, Growth, Joy, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success
Can you believe it’s 2023? Blink, and here comes another year. A year full of opportunity . . . surprises probably . . . and likely, some challenges. We think one of the best things a leader can do with a new year is to take stock of the prior year. In today’s...
Jan 10, 2023 | Change, Decision-making, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Summary: In today’s episode John and Jim welcome Paul Feuerstein back to the mic. In Part 2 of their conversation, they unpack some of the biggest challenges facing leaders today, and practical things leaders can do about those challenges. You can listen to the audio...