In our second podcast episode with Pastor Miles McPherson we drill down into practical steps your pastor and church can take to start building diverse leadership teams. Pulling examples from his book, The Third Option, Pastor Miles brings a con

CLP 35: Miles McPherson Pt. 1, Another Option For Ending Racial Division

Dec 26th, 2019 31m 13s

Welcome back Collyde fans! We are back from our hiatus and ready to roll out some amazing podcast episodes to you. In this episode, listen to Pastor Miles McPherson talk about the Third Option, a way in which we can end racial division amongst

CLP 34: Elliott Shuey Pt. 2, Telling Your Organization's Story

Jul 19th, 2019 32m 33s

Listen in as host Steve Grusendorf discusses the power of an organization's story with Rethink Creative's Creative Director, Elliott Shuey. Drawing on years of brand strategy and design experience Shuey shares how any ministry organization can

CLP 33: Elliott Shuey Pt. 1, Finding God’s Story in a Data Driven World

Jul 6th, 2019 27m 53s

Our world is a world filled with facts and data. Yet, when we open the Bible we discover a grand story being told by the Creator of the world. In this episode our host Steve Grusendorf discusses the power of story in the Gospel with the Creativ

CLP 32: Kelvin Walker Pt. 2, Holding Unity in Tension

Jun 21st, 2019 27m 47s

Listen in as Rev. Kelvin Walker and host Steve Grusendorf discuss how church leaders can lead congregations well who have widely differing opinions on a host of topics. From dealing with digital alter egos to how a leader should talk about thei

CLP 31: Kelvin Walker Pt. 1, The Right Type of Unity

Jun 7th, 2019 26m 35s

In this episode, host Steve Grusendorf discusses the vital importance of unity in the church with Rev. Kelvin Walker of the Metro District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Together, the two discuss the theological underpinnings of bibl

CLP 30: Rolando Vega Pt. 2, How Young Leaders Can Gain Influence

May 17th, 2019 31m 52s

Listen in as host Steve Grusendorf and guest Rolando Vega discuss how young leaders can effectively lead those who are older and more seasoned. Age is only one factor in a leader-follower relationship and when young leaders begin to understand

CLP 29: Ted Esler: Brand Strategy, Missions, and the Local Church.

May 10th, 2019 47m 32s

In this special crossover episode with Rethink Creative, host Steve Grusendorf interviews Ted Esler, President of Missio Nexus, as they speak about some of the current challenges for missions organizations, the local church, and how clear story

CLP 28: Rolando Vega Pt. 1, A Young Leader's Perspective

May 3rd, 2019 27m 30s

Have you ever wondered what a young leader is thinking? Well, if so, then you will want to listen in as in this episode of the Collyde Leadership Podcast host Steve Grusendorf interviews Rolando Vega in order to gain the perspective of today’s

CLP 27: Doug Bortner Pt. 2, Redeeming Church Conflict

Apr 19th, 2019 28m 12s

In this episode our host Steve Grusendorf discusses practical steps leaders can follow when facing church conflict with his host Dr. Doug Bortner. One key truth that emerges is that as leaders we cannot shy away from conflict because every conf

CLP 26: Doug Bortner Pt. 1, Becoming Emotionally Intelligent

Apr 5th, 2019 26m 30s

Listen in as host Steve Grusendorf connects with Dr. Doug Bortner of the Metro District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance on the incredibly important topic of emotional intelligence. You’ll hear why understanding and controlling our emot

CLP 25: Toni Campbell, Pt. 2, Multiplying Your Reach through Church Partnerships

Mar 22nd, 2019 24m 55s

In this episode host Steve Grusendorf discusses how to launch, monitor, and grow your reach through the development of organizational partnerships with guest Ms. Toni Campbell. Hear from Campbell about when to start a partnership and why church

CLP 24: Toni Campbell, Pt. 1, Seeing an Impact through Local Outreach

Mar 8th, 2019 25m 53s

Listen in as host Steve Grusendorf and guest Ms. Toni Campbell discuss practical tips on how any church can start or refine their local outreach ministry. Whether you’re a pastor with a burden to reach the lost or a volunteer seeking to take th

CLP 23: Cory Nickols, Pt. 2, Supporting the Para-church Professional.

Feb 22nd, 2019 29m 14s

In this episode Cory Nickols from Destiny Rescue shares his story from pew-sitter to full time para-church professional. Along the way he and host Steve Grusendorf discuss how local church leaders can support, encourage, send, and partner with

CLP 22: Cory Nickols, Pt. 1, Social Justice and the Local Church

Feb 11th, 2019 28m 29s

In this episode host Steve Grusendorf discusses how churches can begin to make an impact in the area of social justice. Listen in as Steve discusses how churches can do work on their own as well as how to partner with other organizations with g

CLP 21: Margaret Feinberg, Pt. 2, Modern Leadership Lessons from the Passover

Jan 28th, 2019 28m 9s

It’s one thing to read about the Passover, but it’s another thing entirely to experience it. Listen in as our host Steve Grusendorf talks with national author and speaker Margaret Feinberg about her experiences with those who not only serve Pas

CLP 20: Margaret Feinberg, Pt. 1, Lessons on the power of community from a self-described foodie.

Jan 11th, 2019 26m 4s

Listen in as our host Steve Grusendorf talks with national author and speaker Margret Feinberg about her new book Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers. Together they will discuss the deep spiritual connec

CLP 19: Steve Grusendorf, Christmas Season Visitors

Dec 20th, 2018 18m 5s

In this episode host Steve Grusendorf reflects on how to connect well with the visitors who will grace our churches this Christmas season. What can we do to make sure that those who visit our churches this Christmas experience the heart of Chri

CLP 18: Chris Morante, Pt. 2, Becoming an Organization that is Living On Mission

Nov 30th, 2018 25m 43s

If you want to see what’s important to an organization look at how they spend their money, spend their time, and staff their team. If you’re part of a church that desires to be more outward focused then you must begin to investigate these three

CLP 17: Chris Morante, Pt. 1, Living Missionally

Nov 9th, 2018 23m 2s

Living Missionally is more than just a clever slogan. It’s the way we bring the Gospel to life in our home, in the workplace, and in our community. But, with an already full schedule how can busy Christians live boldly for Jesus? Listen in our

CLP 16: Lynette Lewis, Pt. 2, Why Leaders Need to Be Dream Chasers

Oct 26th, 2018 25m 13s

Steve and author and speaker Lynette Lewis discuss the importance of having and chasing dreams as ministry leaders. Further, they chat about what to do when one dream dies, and why we can chase other dreams when another is on hold.

CLP 15: Lynette Lewis Pt. 1, Mentorship in Modern Times

Oct 12th, 2018 23m 24s

Listen in as host Steve Grusendorf and author and speaker Lynette Lewis discuss the importance of mentorship in the life of the leader. Lewis argues that rather than thinking about mentorship as a long, formal, drawn-out relationship, in today’

CLP 14: Restoring the Soul: Self-Care and Godly Oversight for Ministry Leaders

Sep 28th, 2018 22m 40s

In this episode, host Steve Grusendorf discusses the critical importance of self-care in the life of ministry leaders. Further, in light of the many stresses and challenges ministry leaders face, Steve offers those who serve on boards and churc

CLP 13: Arlene Pellicane Pt. 2, Finding Contentment in the Chaos

Sep 7th, 2018 21m 39s

Leadership is anything but simple. If you're a leader you're a survivor. You are putting out fires, casting vision, and creating alignment within your team. But, do you ever get tired? Contentment is God's gift to the busy leader, but like all

CLP 12: Arlene Pellicane Pt. 1, Digitally Savvy Christ Followers

Aug 17th, 2018 21m 59s

Let's face it, we minister to digital natives. Understanding both the benefits and dangers of technology and its use present will better help Christian leaders minister to digital natives well. Join host Steve Grusendorf as he and Author and Sp