The simplest definition of leadership is . . . influence. As pastors, we have the privilege of being an influencer for the Kingdom of God and we must be careful how we use that influence in our church and community. In this podcast, Dean will challenge you how to utilize your influence for the greatest impact.

The pain and wounds of ministry are very real. After being hurt a few times by people on your team or in your church it can become very tempting to withdraw from relationships and “go turtle” to avoid being hurt again. Join Dean for this month’s leadership podcast as he teaches you how to break out of your shell to heal . . . and authentically love and minister to people once again.

This month Dean and leadership coach, Thomas Thompson, discuss the startling research that revealed 70% of Christian leaders today fail to finish well. There are SIX BARRIERS that stand in the way of finishing strong and Dean and Thomas get very practical on how to PREVENT a leadership crash.

For every action, there is a reaction. We often think we’re communicating one thing, but our words and actions are sending a completely different message.

When a staff member asks you for a decision and your response is, “You decide. I’m good with what you believe is best” you just sent a powerful subliminal message of “I trust you” and that employee walks away with confidence and a smile.

Guess what subliminal messages you send when you thank your members for giving but never get around to asking them to give? Check out this month’s podcast for the answer to this question and many more!

Check out this month’s podcast! Talk about excellence is cheap . . . but the reality of making it a part of your daily life is another. There are no shortcuts to excellence. In this podcast, Dean shares 10 basic values on implementing excellence and taking your life, leadership, and ministry to the next level.

Dean is known for is his creativity and ability to visualize a spiritual truth to help people learn. With 65% of the population who are VISUAL LEARNERS, in this month’s podcast Dean unloads 50+ ideas to spark creativity in your preaching and make your audience come alive! It is highly recommended to VIEW this podcast in its video format to get the full impact!

Coming up with a new sermon topic every single week can be taxing. In this podcast Dean shares EIGHT practical ways to generate fresh ideas and help you navigate mapping out an entire year of sermon series.

One of the greatest tools we often fail to implement in ministry is THE POWER OF TOUCH. This month Dean will share practical insights on how touch can be an effective tool to impact people’s lives.

Statistics tell us that 32.7% of America’s workforce have elected to pursue new opportunities . . . and the church world is not exempt. This month Dean will guide you through 11 key steps to navigating staff changes within your church. He views this season of change as the “Great Realignment” by God to strengthen the church in fulfilling its mission.

We are living in a post-pandemic world where pastors are maxed out and overloaded. Record numbers are quitting or giving serious consideration to doing so. This month Dean brings some hope on what to do when you feel like giving up and wisdom to recharge your batteries.