Converge Coaching Podcast
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Mike Houser
Lead Pastor, Holland First AG
“John & Jim are a voice in my life. Leading From Alignment is a weekly shot in my arm. They have a pulse on pastors and a grasp of the issues facing pastors.”
Ben Vegh
Lead Pastor
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 114 SHOW NOTES: FIVE PRIORITIES OF A PASTOR
“Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.” 1 Timothy 3:1. Pastoring has become increasingly complex. Churchgoers expect their pastor to juggle an average of 16 major tasks! If we lead without a clear set of...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 113 SHOW NOTES: THE WORST DAY IN A PASTOR’S LIFE … & WHY IT SHOULDN’T BE
Some of the worst days in a pastor’s life is when people they care about decide to leave—but those don’t have to be their worst days. When people leave the church we lead, it can feel like it’s our fault. And usually, it really hurts. In today’s episode, Jim &...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 112 SHOW NOTES: LEADING THROUGH THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, & SUICIDAL IDEATION
Historically, the Church has not known what to do with depression, anxiety, or suicide. Our silence in the past was deafening. And while we’re grateful that increasingly, churches are talking about these three enemies more openly, we’re concerned the conversation...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 111 SHOW NOTES: THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF WORKAHOLISM
When you love what you do for a living—when work doesn’t feel like work because of your passion for it—you’re at more risk than most of falling into the workaholic treadmill. Pastors, missionaries, and all sorts of ministry leaders (business leaders) are susceptible...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 110 SHOW NOTES: WHEN IS IT TIME TO STOP?
Do you ever arrive at mid-afternoon on a work day, and feel like your brain has turned to jello? Are there days when pushing through brain cramps is required? Of course. But if that is your daily default, you’re setting yourself up for trouble. Is there a legitimate...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT EPISODE 109 SHOW NOTES: THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON THE ORGANIZATION YOU LEAD – PART 2 WITH JENNI CATRON
Welcome to Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Jenni Catron on the subject of The Impact of Culture on the Organization You Lead. The dynamics of your team—the way you work together to achieve the mission—flows throughout everything in your organization. Culture...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT – EPISODE 106 SHOW NOTES
Communication has become a complicated venture for leaders. Our current culture stands ready to pounce on any misspoken word or idea, and use it to attack/or criticize us. How can we hit the mark when we speak in such a volatile environment? Our guest, Andy Swart,...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT – EPISODE 105 SHOW NOTES
Sometimes a leader has to . . . well . . . lead. Some situations call for swift action instead of collaborative consensus. And in those situations, leaders lead. They make decisions Somebody has said when it comes to organizational decision-making, “a bad decision is...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT – EPISODE 104 SHOW NOTES
Retaining high-character, high-performing staff is one of the most difficult challenges facing leaders today. And yet with a thoughtful and consistent approach, staff longevity is doable. Unfortunately, A-players don’t grow on trees. In today’s pod, John & Jim...
LEADING FROM ALIGNMENT – EPISODE 103 SHOW NOTES
Building a strong, productive team is one of the hardest things a leader has to do. When hiring staff, it’s not unusual to operate in one of two extremes: We go totally with our gut and ignore objectivity . . . or we go totally with objectivity and ignore our gut....