In this episode, you will hear from certified counselor, Steve Johnson.  Steve has helped many pastors and their family members identify the sources of stress and the impact that they can cause.  Learn about the warning signs of unbalanced living, lack of margin, and stress that leads to isolation, feeling overwhelmed, and potential burn out.  

Carlton Harris, EVP of National Ministries for the EFCA, shares about how ministry can be isolating at times. He encourages us to take steps towards initiating authentic relationships to ensure that we do not do ministry alone!  

Jon Payne, the FLD Superintendent, highlights fact that we are BETTER TOGETHER!  He offers thoughts about how encouragement (both giving & receiving) is biblical and vital for ministry. 

Kevin Huff speaks about what it looks like to identify and develop spirit led leaders in ministry spaces.  

Scott Sterner, Forest Lakes Associate Superintendent, talks about how our churches should be comprised of a team of teams, and what a strong 'teams culture' could look like.

Casey Johnson is the Church Multiplication Director of the Forest Lakes District.  In this episode, he discusses the heart and purpose of multiplying churches and how discipleship plays a huge role.  

Jen Ferris from ReachGlobal Crisis Response talks about what it looks like to come alongside people in your congregation or community who have experienced trauma.  

In today’s Podcast we hear from Dr. Julio Valera from Rio Grande Bible College on Reaching Our Growing Latino Population with the Gospel. This session was recorded at the FLD Spring Leaders Conference in 2022

In today's podcast we hear from Dr. Matthew Eppinette on "Navigating Taking Life, Making Life, & Faking Life in our MedTech World". This session was recorded at the FLD Spring leaders conference in 2022.

In today's podcast we hear from Jolene Philo on how volunteers and staff can create a special needs ministry in your church. This audio comes from the FLD Spring leadership conference in April of 2022.