Discipleship Leaders Podcast - Episode 26: Leading Well for a Long Time

Hosts: Jay and Amy

Guest: Bill Parkinson

As fall D-Groups settle into their rhythm, this episode focuses on the crucial topic of leadership longevity. How do you lead your small group or Bible study not just well, but well for decades?

Jay and Amy welcome Bill Parkinson, a founding pastor of Fellowship Bible Church who recently stepped down after an remarkable 47 years of faithful ministry service. Bill served 25 years as a teaching pastor before transitioning to senior adult and grandparenting ministries.

Key Topics Covered

Four Essential Practices for Long-Term Leadership:

1. Practice Spiritual Disciplines - The foundation for sustainable ministry

2. Be Mentored and Be a Mentor - Both receiving guidance and pouring into others

3. Build Teams in Every Season - Creating support systems in marriage, family, and work

4. Pursue the Right Teammates/Co-Leaders - Including warnings about why leaders fail

Creating an Environment of Grace:

-Trusting God and others with ourselves

-Choosing vulnerability over self-protection

-Aligning with truth

-Willingness to pay the price

-Discovering God's destiny for your life

Perfect for small group leaders, Bible study facilitators, and anyone wanting to serve faithfully for the long haul while maintaining joy, energy, and purpose in ministry.

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