FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and Ministry

In our world, emotional distress seems to be increasing. So, can we integrate biblical principles, evidence-based insights from psychology, and spiritual practices to help us master our emotions rather than allowing our emotions to master us? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Kevin Chapman. Kevin is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He leads the Sound Mind Ministries and hosts The Sound Mind Show on YouTube. His most recent book is entitled Mastering Our Emotions. Together, Kevin and Jason have a hope-filled conversation about how we can master our emotions through biblical principles and the power of Christ. Kevin also touches on some of the realities and some of the misconceptions about negative emotions and gives us practical ways that we, as ministry leaders, can help others overcome negative emotions through the power of Christ.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Kevin Chapman on the connection between faith, intentionality, and the power of transformation that reaches both the heart and mind: "By partnering with the Holy Spirit and confronting those emotions, you're literally reprogramming your brain."

Kevin Chapman on the importance of analyzing and understanding the broader aspects of emotions rather than solely experiencing or describing how they feel: "Focus on the features of emotions, not just the feelings of emotions."

Kevin Chapman on the important role emotions play in guiding us through life and our spiritual journey: "Our emotions are meant to help us navigate our world, even to serve God, but we have to learn to regulate them."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

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How can our ministries become safe places of healing for those who've experienced church hurt? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Joe Dobbins. Joe is the lead pastor of Twin Rivers Church in St Louis, Missouri. Joe regularly contributes to the work of the greater church by providing resources, strategic thinking, and serving on a number of ministry boards. His most recent book is entitled Hope After Church Hurt. Together, Joe and Jason explore, from a very pro-church perspective, the current reality of church hurt that many have experienced from churches and from ministry leaders. Joe provides an incredible heart posture and a very practical approach to helping our ministries become places where those who have been wounded can find healing and hope.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Joe Dobbins on the importance of personalized care, empathy, and respect for individual experiences: "Each person's hurt is unique, and the path forward is unique as well."

Joe Dobbins on the significance for churches to cultivate an environment where healing is not merely an abstract idea, but a tangible and accessible experience for everyone: "We serve a healing God, yet many times people go unhealed in our local churches."

Joe Dobbins on the importance of finding purpose through the challenges we face: "That's what healing looks like. It's when we don't just stop the pain, but we find purpose out of it."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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When we consider politics and government, how can we best guide ourselves and our churches to live out a Christ-centered political witness? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. N.T. Wright. Tom is the former Bishop of Durham, Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Andrews, and a senior research fellow at Oxford. He's written a number of books, including his latest, entitled Jesus and The Powers. Together, Tom and Jason explore the kingdom of God as it relates to the kingdoms of this world. Tom then provides some insights into how the church can show up when it comes to politics, embracing a kingdom-oriented political posture as we resist the empire.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

N.T. Wright on the importance of finding common ground while maintaining integrity and authenticity: "We have to learn how to oppose without dualism and collaborate without compromise."

N.T. Wright on the moral obligation to confront difficult situations or issues, even if they are uncomfortable or complicated: "The powers are dark messy powers, and it's a messy business engaging with them, but not to engage is to lose all sense of Christian responsibility."

N.T. Wright on the significance of Christians engaging with critical thinking skills to address various issues in the world: "We need Christians who have learned how to think wisely about the issues and can then be salt and light in the world."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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Top of 2024 // One of Our Most Engaged Episodes of 2024

As we preach, teach, and disciple others, how can we keep an eternal perspective in mind and thoughtfully address the end times? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Max Lucado. Max is a speaker, best-selling author, and the pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. Max's books have sold nearly 150 million copies worldwide. His latest is entitled, What Happens Next? Together, Max and Jason look at our ministries from an eternal perspective, considering our ministry legacy and finishing well. Max then provides some incredible wisdom about how we can thoughtfully approach preaching on the end times.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Max Lucado on the hope and anticipation that come with spiritual maturity in Christ: "One of the advantages of growing older in Christ is that you can genuinely get excited about what you're going to see the moment after you take your final earthly breath."

Max Lucado on the importance of having a clear vision of what lies ahead to help us manage current challenges more effectively: "Clarity about the future gives us courage to face the present."

Max Lucado on the fundamental role of grounding spiritual guidance in the teachings of the Bible: "Our job is to take people back to Scripture."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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Top of 2024 // One of Our Most Engaged Episodes of 2024

What is our responsibility as pastors and ministry leaders in understanding and addressing Christian nationalism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Caleb Campbell. Caleb is the lead pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a regional director for the Surge Network. His most recent book is entitled Disarming Leviathan. Together, Caleb and Jason look at what Christian nationalism is and what it is not. Caleb also shares some practical ways that your local church can engage in mission, honoring God, loving others, and addressing Christian nationalism.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Caleb Campbell on the importance of patriotism as a mindset that not only values one's own country and culture but also respects and acknowledges the worth and equality of others, especially those from different ethnic backgrounds: "Patriotism has a positive view of the other. It recognizes that the ethnic other is also valuable and equal."

Caleb Campbell on the significance of aligning one's actions and teachings with the principles and example set forth by Christ: "If someone is taking up the name of Christ, and then calling us to behave in ways that are not like Christ, then they are in error."

Caleb Campbell on the importance of personal integrity, values, and moral conduct: "The teachings of our Messiah are that your character matters and the end is in God's hands."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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As pastors and ministry leaders, we long to see the people and ministries that God has entrusted to us truly thrive. So, what do we need to pay attention to in ourselves to help those we serve flourish? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Justin Irving. Justin is a Professor of Christian Leadership and the Chair of the Department of Leadership and Discipleship at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His most recent book is entitled Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations. Together, Justin and Jason look at some of the relationships between healthy leadership and healthy ministry organizations. Justin also pinpoints some of those elements in our lives as ministry leaders where we may actually think we're doing better than we are and how we can honestly assess those areas so that we can thrive and help those we're leading flourish as well.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Justin Irving on the vital role of leadership in shaping the well-being of a group, organization, or community: "When you have healthy people of character leading, things go well for the people."

Justin Irving on the importance of humility and accountability in how we handle what has been given to us: "These are things that we are stewarding that ultimately belong to the Lord, and we are just sort of interim caregivers."

Justin Irving on the profound impact our self-care has on the people we lead: "​​It really does matter to the life of the people we lead how we're taking care of ourselves."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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In our local churches and ministry organizations, how can we better understand the health of our staff and ministry leaders? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Wade Brown. Wade serves as the Chief Ministry Officer at PastorServe. For over a decade, he served as the Director of the Rocky Mountain region at PastorServe and has had the opportunity to walk alongside hundreds of pastors, local churches, ministry leaders, and ministry organizations, all in an effort to help them grow deeply in Christ and lead more effectively. Wade has served as a church planter, an associate pastor, and a teaching pastor. Together, Wade and Jason explore an often-overlooked topic as we discuss staff and cultural health. Wade shares an incredibly practical approach to assessing the health of your staff and ministry leaders so that you can better care for them and make a greater impact for the Kingdom.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Wade Brown on the interconnectedness of individual well-being, team dynamics, and organizational health, particularly in the church: "As we would want our individual team members to be healthy, our staff team at large to be healthy, and our culture to be healthy, we would want those same things to be true of our church at large."

Wade Brown on the critical role of culture in shaping workplace relationships and interactions: "Culture is so incredibly important that it's foundational to how we're going to relate to one another as staff members."

Wade Brown on the importance of authentic connections and genuine investment in people over seeking temporary, surface-level solutions: "Relationships take priority over quick fixes, formulas, or prescriptions."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we lean more deeply into God's mission when we're faced with societal disruptions and disillusionment? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Linson Daniel. Linson is the associate pastor at METRO Church in Texas. He is also a senior advisor for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and his most recent book is entitled Reviving Mission. Together, Linson and Jason look at the backstage of ministry leaders' lives and the value of a deep encounter with God. Linson then shares a very practical framework on how we can more intentionally engage in God's mission for ourselves and for the communities that we lead.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Linson Daniel on the importance of seeking God first for guidance, strength, and purpose: "Mission has to start with an encounter with God."

Linson Daniel on the significance of investing deeply in people and trusting them to carry their influence forward: "We empower people by serving them and sending them."

Linson Daniel on the transformative impact of having a personal relationship with Jesus, particularly during challenging times: "There was something about being connected to Jesus that made even the hardest days worth it."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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As pastors and ministry leaders, how can understanding our own journeys better ensure that we are serving from a place of healing rather than exhaustion, burnout, or pain? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Bethany Dearborn Hiser. Bethany is the Director of Soul Care for Northwest Family Life. She's a bilingual social worker, chaplain, and pastoral advocate who has served in a variety of ministry and social service settings. Her new book is entitled From Burned Out to Beloved: Soul Care for Wounded Healers. Together, Bethany and Jason examine the often overlooked impact on our own lives that comes as a result of exposure to the crises and difficulties of those we serve. Bethany shares insights on how we can care for our own souls to help us avoid or overcome burnout and be more effective in our ministry.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Bethany Dearborn Hiser on the importance of self-care and personal growth in achieving success: "Taking care of yourself and doing inner work is part of the job."

Bethany Dearborn Hiser on the danger of tying our sense of identity and self-worth to external factors like our work, achievements, or the opinions of others: "If we put our identity in what we do, then our worth depends on the people that we're working with, or how successful we are in our work."

Bethany Dearborn Hiser on the significance of companionship and support for pastors in their spiritual journey and ministry: "It's such a lonely position sometimes for pastors…. You really need a companion in this, and there's nothing wrong with that. Jesus invited and had companions in his ministry."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we ensure that we do not slip into unhealthy patterns that cause harm to the people we serve? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Diane Langberg. Diane is an internationally recognized psychologist with over 50 years of experience. She co-founded the Global Trauma Recovery Institute and served as the Chair of the Advisory Board of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She's written a number of books, including her latest, entitled When The Church Harms God's People. Together, Diane and Jason look at some of the warning signs of unhealthy ministry leadership. Diane also shares three distinct calls that every shepherd needs to embrace in order to honor God and serve their people well.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Diane Langberg on the importance of self-awareness and growth: "We often deceive ourselves in ways that protect us from looking at things that aren't good about us because we don't want them to be true."

Diane Langberg on the significance of pastors having a well-rounded understanding of their role and personal development: "Pastors need to know good theology…. but they also need to know who they are, where they're weak, how they can get help."

Diane Langberg on the importance of our heart, intentions, and faithfulness over numbers or external markers of success: "God's not going to ask us, when we face him, how big our church was."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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