EFCA East

As leaders, we want to be efficient and effective, right? That's why we spent time developing routines and systems. But sometimes, God's just wanting us to be flexible. In today's episode, Cedrick Brown, one of our new co-superintendents for EDA Move, is talking about 4 ways to live a fluid life.

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-live-a-fluid-life/

Take time to relax this summer. But don't stop fighting for purity.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Mortification of Sin by John Owen
• Struggle Against Porn: 29 Diagnostic Tools For Your Head and Heart by Benjamin Vrbicek
• Don't Just Send A Resume: How To Find The Right Job In A Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek

Don't miss Benjamin's video series called Jumpstart to help men re-engage the struggle with sexual sin.

The conclusion of our Theology Refresher audio.

Other episodes in this series:

• Part 1
• Part 2

We all lead busy lives, but do you ever stop to wonder how that busyness effects your leadership and your soul?

Mentioned in this episode:

• Hope For A Hurried Soul by Aimee Joseph
• Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/peace-for-the-busy-leader/

Pastor of 33 years, David Sherwood reflects on his own journey with depression.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/

Josh Ott and David Boerema have a candid conversation over sushi about how senior leaders and youth pastors can work better together to reach the next generation.

Want to watch this conversation instead? Go here --> https://www.facebook.com/EDA.EFCA/videos/vl.2016444265149117/390476261555228/?type=1

Josh Ott makes the case that obsession has a place in leadership.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni
• 7 Ways To Change An Unchangeable Church

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-nR

Back in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more.

This is audio from the second session.

Listen to the first session here --> https://pod.co/eda-move/theology-refresher-the-human-condition-and-cultural-controversy

Even if you think your website is killing it, you need to listen to this episode!. Emily Anthony, Communications Director of Faith Church in Allentown, PA has an easy and short checklist to make sure your church website is doing what it is supposed to be doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 6: Your Church's Voice Matters. How To Make Sure It's Saying The Right Thing.
• Episode 4: 3 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid In Your Church's Communications
• Squarespace
• Wix

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/5-ways-to-make-sure-your-church-website-stays-relevant/

Eddie Cole left a long tenure of being a lead pastor to become the District Superintendent of the Eastern District of the EFCA over three years ago. He has a wealth of experience and wisdom from his time in ministry. Here, he talks about some things he would have changed.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 5 Reasons Why Leaders Should Embrace Consistent Change
• Preachers N Sneakers
• The Reason For God by Timothy Keller
• Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/10-things-i-would-change/