Jul 25, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Words
As we approach our 200th episode, we thought it might be fun to re-release our most popular five podcasts. Today’s episode is our fourth most listened to and watched episode: Leadership & Words. Words are one of the most powerful forces for good in the...
Jul 20, 2023 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People Leaving, Transition
Thanks for coming back to our dive into Putting the Good in Goodbye! This week we continue taking an inward look in the mirror when it comes to the arrival and departure of people in the churches we lead. Last week, we laid the foundation upon which we’ll build. Today...
Jul 18, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
As we approach our 200th episode, we thought it might be fun to re-release our most popular five podcasts. Today’s episode is our fifth most listened to and watched episode: When Leadership Squeezes You. Lead pastoring is quite possibly the ultimate bench vise....
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...
Jul 11, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members
We have talked multiple times on the podcast about releasing people vs. recruiting people. In today’s episode we unpack this principle: The first 30 days on a new team are the most important 30 days in that person’s experience on their new team. Baselines:...
Jun 29, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest, Rhythms, Sabbath
I have been a Christian for over four decades. As I reflect on all the years of God’s mercy, grace, goodness, faithfulness, etc. it’s hard to put into words how grateful I am. Life with Jesus is an incredible journey. It’s amazing to me that the Bible never gets...