Oct 24, 2024 | Delegation, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Teaching, Team members, Vision
When my husband was a lead pastor, at any given moment he could be found straightening chairs in the worship center, stacking cups in the cafe, or fixing scuff marks on the walls. He cared so deeply about our church that he was significantly invested in every aspect...
Aug 6, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Teaching
In today’s episode John and Jim rap about one of the biggest leadership mistakes Moses made, and how his father-in-law Jethro helped him take a better path. Their conversation centers on the idea of becoming a leader of leaders instead of remaining a one-man or...
Nov 28, 2023 | Ministry Leader, Next generation, Pastor, Relationships, Teaching
The average age of a clergy member today is 57, compared to age 50 in 2000 (Lifeway Research). Half of all American pastors today are older than age 55. These realities are ubiquitous across every denomination we work with. And it begs the question: Is the talent pool...
Aug 8, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Teaching, Team members
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 second most listened to and watched episode: How to Lead Without Being Jerky. Sometimes a leader has to . . . well . . . lead. Some...
May 24, 2022 | Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Preaching, Teaching
Driven by perfectionism, many pastors overanalyze, over-criticize, and behave less than graciously toward themselves after preaching. In today’s episode John and Jim unpack a prayer every preacher should consider praying before they get to the platform that will help...
