Feb 1, 2022 | Change, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Teachability, Uncategorized
Every year, as the year unfolds, I try to keep track of the most important lessons of that year. My intention is to learn those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the three most important things I learned in 2021. Lesson 1: What worked in one season...
Jan 25, 2022 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Pastor's Kids, Podcast, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Aaron Hlavin to the podcast. Aaron is the District Superintendent of the Michigan District of the Assemblies of God. He previously served as a Lead Pastor for thirteen years, and an associate pastor for ten years. We invited Aaron to talk with us...
Jan 17, 2022 | Change, Hiring, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Transition, Uncategorized
The most important decision a church or any organization for that matter will ever make is who they choose as their senior leader. Perhaps the most vulnerable time in an organization’s life is when transitioning away from its current leader and searching for its next...
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 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...
Dec 21, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Revitalization, The Church, Uncategorized
The number one challenge in a church revitalization for pastors? The pastors themselves. It’s a rare pastor who admits he needs help and is willing to do the work required to revitalize. Today we welcome Dr. Ralph Neighbour to the podcast. Ralph oversees the...
