Have you ever gotten frustrated as a leader that people aren’t following very well? Moses did. But when the people he was leading rebelled, Moses did something amazingly humble and Christ-like. In this episode, we explore our temptations to giv

39 People are the mission

Oct 10th, 2021 7m 55s

“My job would be great if weren’t for the people,” we’ve heard people jokingly say. Ideas, things, systems—they cooperate better than people. Have you ever fallen into the trap in ministry of prioritizing other things over people when people ar

39 People are the mission

Oct 6th, 2021 7m 55s

38 Lead gently

Jun 27th, 2021 6m 25s

While the care we are called to provide as Christian leaders is much more than emotional support, that doesn't mean it should be cold or heartless. Rather we are called to lead gently. This episode explores the challenges and importance of gent

37 When caring isn't caring

Jun 25th, 2021 9m 44s

Providing emotional support and care for people is part of what we do as Christian leaders. But when is the care we offer not really caring? In this episode, we explore a couple pitfalls to avoid in caring and refocus ourselves on the goal and

36 Defining success for ministry leadership

Apr 24th, 2021 8m 15s

When it comes to leadership, how do we define success? In today's episode, we look beyond ourselves to see what success might look like in terms of those we lead.

35 How do we make disciples?

Apr 13th, 2021 10m 49s

Jesus told us to prioritize making disciples, but how do we do that today? Do we have to quit our jobs and walk around from town to town in groups of 12s? Is a well-planned worship service enough? In today's episode we look at three key ingre

34 What is a disciple?

Apr 9th, 2021 10m 4s

The Great Commission tells us to go and make disciples, but do we know what a disciple is? In this episode, we try to get clear on what a disciple is and is not, so we can better assess how we're doing in our churches and ministries at making d

33 Two key ingredients to life-changing ministry

Feb 4th, 2021 11m 19s

If you want to minister in others in a way which results in their life-changing growth, what key ingredients do you need to include your approach to ministry? In this episode, we look at the vital importance of invitation into relationship and

32 The missing ingredient in church family

Dec 9th, 2020 8m 58s

Many churches like to think of themselves as families. Healthy families need good parents. In this episode we look at the biggest barriers that keep us as leaders from being spiritual parents to others and a simple way to overcome them.

31 The unique and subtle temptations of Christian leadership, pt. 2

Dec 4th, 2020 9m 18s

This episode is part two of our conversation on the unique and subtle temptations Christian leaders face. In this episode we look at the danger of growing overly familiar with the things of God, and then we explore several warning signs that ou

30 The unique and subtle temptations of Christian leadership, pt. 1

Dec 3rd, 2020 8m 12s

The temptations we face in Christian leadership are subtle and unique because it's so easy to put a spiritual face on what is really the result of darker motivations. In this episode we begin probing the temptations of ambition and approval and

29 Gardening or grocery delivery?

Sep 10th, 2020 7m 3s

Grocery delivery has been around for a long time, but the current pandemic has prompted many to put their local grocery store on speed-dial. In this episode, we ask the question of how this mentality is reflected in churches and ministries when

28 Authority and responsibility

Sep 1st, 2020 11m 25s

Have you ever lacked the authority to carry out your responsibilities? Or been in a situation where those in authority weren't taking responsibility? In this episode, we explore the importance of lining up levels of authority and responsibility

27 Leadership is more about being than doing

Aug 23rd, 2020 6m 40s

We tend to admire and praise busy leaders, but what if it's who you are more than what you do that has the bigger impact for God's kingdom? In this episode we talk about 'being' and 'doing' and explore which should be our focus as leaders.

26 Who are your following?

Aug 14th, 2020 4m 43s

'Before you can be a good leader you’ve got to first learn to be a good follower,' the proverb goes. In this episode we explore why this is true and what it takes to be the kind of leader who helps others grow and thrive and fulfill God’s best

25 Two sides to every story

Jul 22nd, 2020 6m 35s

Proverbs 17:18 says "The one who states their case first seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines them." This wisdom is badly needed among leaders today, whether in dealing with a church conflict or leading in these divisive politi

24 Relationships are messy

Jul 11th, 2020 8m 41s

How healthy are the relationship patterns in your church or ministry? Relationships are hard but emotional and relational health is absolutely essential for spiritual growth/discipleship/transformation. In this episode, we explore this reality

23 The dying art of friendship (tips and strategies)

Jul 7th, 2020 6m 52s

Our busy, disconnected culture today is losing some of the skills and wisdom people used to possess about how to make and grow relationships. If church leaders are going to lead by example in prioritizing relationships, we need to relearn the a

22 Prioritizing relationships

Jul 3rd, 2020 10m 53s

Both Scripture and neuro-psychology now agree that relationships are absolutely vital for personal transformation and spiritual growth. This has serious implications for the way we lead, disciple people, and "do church." Today's episode explore

21 Listening in conflicts

Jun 10th, 2020 7m 55s

When we're in a conflict, it's so easy to discount what the other person is trying to say rather than listening deeply, especially if we take exception to something the other person says (or the way they say it). As leaders we have to learn to

20 Lead what you see

Jun 7th, 2020 6m 19s

Jesus did only what he saw and heard from his Father. How about us? As leaders are we busy with our own words and ideas or do we focused on what God wants? Do we take time to notice and discern what God is doing among and around us? Doing so wi

19 Is the church open or closed?

May 27th, 2020 6m 22s

This past weekend there has been a lot of talk and debate in the US about reopening churches. Should churches reopen, and what does it mean to reopen? Let's take a quick dive into what the early church looked like to get fresh perspective on ho

18 Learning to empower

May 19th, 2020 8m 40s

If we want our ministries to thrive and grow, we as leaders have to learn to empower others. This episode explores what empowerment looks like and reminds us of why it is so important.

17 Learning to delegate

May 12th, 2020 8m 34s

Jesus demonstrates that good Christian leadership involves delegating. When we don't, we rob God's people of the satisfaction and responsibility God offers of serving in his kingdom. Learn how to delegate and why it's so important.