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LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 124: INTERVIEW WITH KARL VATERS – PART 1
Over 90% of churches in the United States are 200 and under in attendance. In today's episode, we interview Karl Vaters, a pastor of a healthy church in California. Karl’s heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 123 SHOW NOTES: HOW IDENTITY IMPACTS YOUR LEADERSHIP
We spend a lot of time on the podcast talking about identity and its impact on our leadership. In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into how working from a more accurate sense of identity helps us get and stay healthier as leaders, and the powerful influence it has...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 122 SHOW NOTES: THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS I LEARNED IN 2021
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...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 121 SHOW NOTES: THE IMPACT OF 2020-2021 ON PASTORS’ KIDS
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...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 120 SHOW NOTES: PASSING THE BATON
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...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 119 SHOW NOTES: YOU & YOUR CALENDAR
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 from...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 118 SHOW NOTES: GETTING READY FOR YOUR NEXT SEASON – INTERVIEW WITH DR. RALPH NEIGHBOUR
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...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 117 SHOW NOTES: REVITALIZING THE CHURCH YOU LEAD – INTERVIEW WITH DR. RALPH NEIGHBOUR
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...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 116 SHOW NOTES: PASTORS & THE GREAT RESIGNATION
Pastors are on the move. In its most recent study, Barna discovered that 38% of pastors have thought about quitting full-time ministry this year. One of the more alarming findings is that 46 percent of pastors under the age of 45 say they are considering quitting...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 115 SHOW NOTES: GOD IS GOOD . . . BUT WE’RE NOT EXEMPT
“God, why am I going through this incredibly difficult time while those who don’t love you are living the good life?” Has some version of that thought ever crossed your mind, or some version of those words ever crossed your lips? The truth is, God is good . . . but...