Apr 20, 2021 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the pod, for part one of a two-part conversation on the subject of, Why Discipleship? FYI the show notes below will serve as the outline for both parts one and two of our conversation with Brian Why did so many Christians not speak up...
Apr 15, 2021 | Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team Building, Uncategorized, Volunteers
In today’s post, our teammate Jim Wiegand lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Jim’s post is loaded with practical, easy to follow tips that will...
Apr 13, 2021 | Calling, Career, Disappointment, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People-pleasing
Getting Comfortable with Disappointing People Jesus more than once disappointed people. They thought He came to overthrow the Romans and reestablish Israel’s governmental rulership In Luke chapter 12 He refused to referee a dispute between two brothers regarding their...
Apr 6, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success, Uncategorized
In Pod 79 we explored the inherent dangers coming along with success. In today’s pod, we’re going to unpack a few ideas about what success is . . . and isn’t. And why understanding the difference matters. Success – what is it? What is it not? Pre-Covid metrics Butts...
Apr 1, 2021 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People-pleasing, Uncategorized
Jesus—more than once—disappointed people. There, I said it. This profound truth was brought to my attention several weeks ago while recording a podcast with Josh Spurlock, the founder of My Counselor Online. His words hit like a ton of bricks . . . “Jesus often...
Mar 30, 2021 | Alignment, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Physical Fitness, Relationships, Rest, Uncategorized
Leading From Alignment: Episode 79 – The Peril of Success Ah success . . . an oft-used word in our country. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. Today, we want to focus on the subject, The Peril of Success. In seasons of tremendous growth and blessing, I made...
