Chasing Elephants Podcast

In this episode, Brent and Jeff share what they have learned through Hurricane Ian.

Lessons Directly from the Storm:

If you are used to be in control - a “take action kind of person”, you learn quickly in a storm that you can’t stop a storm- the wind and the water don’t obey.   But you can control how you respond.   Your attitude is your choice in the midst of a storm. 

Storms remind us we are not bigger than the storm but that we have a God who will goes through the storm with us. God unfailing presence is God’s enduring provision in our lives. 

See Habakkuk 3:16-18 and Hebrews 13:5 to learn how those in Scripture worshiped in the storms of life. 

We can be patience and rejoice in the midst of the storm because the sovereign Lord is with us.

Lessons on Leading in Chaos

When you are an effective leader, the enemy wants to throw you off your game so the storms will come.  Here are three things all leaders who want to thrive must remember:

Sometimes all you can do is shoot a gator (protect your home) and catch a fish (make a memory).

Pull up a chair and sit a spell, knowing all is well. As leaders, we must stay patient in the storm and confidence as we lead through it. 

As leaders, your attitude in the midst of chaos sets the temperature for the entire team.

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In this episode, Jeff Wallace shares his story on his transition from the local church he served for 25 years, to his role at Student Leadership University, and the 7 important things he learned about how to transition well:

1. Don’t pray in a silo, bring people you trust into the process
2. Lean into your calling and push against staying comfortable
3. It’s always “fit” before “finances”
4. When interviewing, always ask intentional short-term and long-term questions
5. Make sure you have key leaders and mentors you trust to speak into your transition
6. Be careful when talking to previous team members. Everyone’s experience is different
7. End well! Don’t ever burn bridges. You never know when you will need to cross it again

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How we can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who have been greatly impacted by the storm. 

As we continue to pray for everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ian, in this episode, Jeff Wallace shares some ways to pray, donate, and get involved in some disaster relief efforts for areas that desperately need help.

If you want to help:

1. Visit our partners at Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child at www.samaritanspurse.org
2. Once you’re on the page choose to volunteer, donate, or both
3. If you choose to volunteer, click the “volunteer” button, and choose from the various sites

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Jeff and Brent dive into the “how to’s” of living a Gospel-centered-life - all while living the best version of yourself.

> If you’re not getting alone with God, you’ll get alone with the wrong things. 

> If you are fruitful and faithful in your private life, you will be fruitful and faithful in your public life. 

> Fight your demons with trusted alias. We were not created to do life alone; make sure you have the right accountability in your life. 

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Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. 

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Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service.

Jeff Wallace and Brent Crowe are reflecting on the value of moments and shared memories.

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Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service.

The School of Leadership is a ministry of Student Leadership University and provides educators and student leaders with a comprehensive leadership training program that can be implemented into any environment. In-depth leadership training is provided through eight engaging semester-long courses that equip students to develop strong and lasting leadership skills that will allow them to lead with intentionality and purpose.

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Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service.

Preparing to lead through crisis.

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Your private faithfulness determines your public fruitfulness.

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What would you do for the glory of God if you knew you would not fail?

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