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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How can setbacks, disasters, and hardships actually help us flourish in both life and leadership? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Gayle Beebe. Gayle is the president of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He's had opportunities to serve and contribute to the global church in a number of ways. He's written several books, including his latest entitled The Crucibles That Shape Us. Together, Gayle and Jason explore how God helps us navigate those defining challenges in our leadership. Gayle also shares some specific ways that these hardships provide passageways to experiencing God at a deeper level and serving his 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:

Gayle Beebe on the transformative power of prayer, especially in fostering an intimate, ongoing dialogue with God that shapes our thoughts and actions: "Our life of prayer teaches us how to have an internal conversation with God that leads to self-correction."

Gayle Beebe on the difference between handling life in comfortable, controlled settings versus navigating challenging, unpredictable situations: "Anybody can pilot the boat when it's in the harbor. What are you like when you're on the open sea?"

Gayle Beebe on the importance of trusted relationships for personal growth, resilience, and emotional well-being: "All of us need people in our lives that we trust, that we know have our best interests at heart and are filled with goodwill for us."
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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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As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we engage with the deconstruction of one's faith in a way that truly reflects Jesus? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Scot McKnight and Tommy Preson Phillips. Scot has been a professor of New Testament for more than four decades and has written over 90 books. Tommy is the pastor of Watermark Church in Tampa, Florida, as well as a songwriter and recording artist. Scott and Tommy collaborated on a new book entitled Invisible Jesus. Together, Scot, Tommy, and Jason contrast the prevailing view that many ministry leaders have about those who are deconstructing their faith with what many deconstructors are actually experiencing in their faith journey. Tommy and Scot also offer some words of hope, encouragement, and support for pastors who are experiencing deconstruction in themselves, in their family members, or in the people they serve.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Tommy Phillips on the dynamic nature of faith and the desire for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus that prioritizes love and compassion: "Most people are deconstructing to find a more loving, more Christ-like, way to follow Jesus.’"

Scot McKnight on the significant process of evaluation and clarification happening within the Church: "I really believe that there's a big sorting out of things going on right now in the Church."

Scot McKnight on the interplay between crisis, questioning, and renewal through a deeper connection with Jesus: "The quest in the deconstruction is to find some resolution to what caused this crisis, and it leads to an encounter with Jesus."
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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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Ministry can be difficult, but what would it look like if you joined with other pastors, ministry leaders, and churches in your area to bless your community? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Kevin Palau. Kevin is the president and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Under his leadership, tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities have united to serve and love their communities and share the Good News of Jesus. Together, Kevin and Jason look at some of the joys and challenges that come with uniting with fellow churches and making a difference in your community. Kevin shares from his own experiences and from those of other leaders of city gospel movements, providing both encouragement and actionable steps for you as you join with other ministry leaders to serve your city.

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 Palau on the importance of all Christians, no matter what church they attend, coming together to represent Jesus to the world around them: "It is the entire body of Jesus-followers, whatever church they happen to go to, that is the reflection of Jesus in that community.’"

Kevin Palau on the significance of appreciating God's active presence and work in our lives: "Let’s celebrate the beautiful things that God, by His Spirit, is already doing."

Kevin Palau on the importance of fellowship and unity within the Church: "There is something beautiful about the Church walking together."
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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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Do you experience feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, maybe isolation, or even burnout? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Mindy Caliguire. Mindy is the founder and president of Soul Care, an organization committed to helping leaders cultivate healthy souls, both for themselves and the people they serve. Mindy has served in a number of ministry roles, and her newest book is entitled Ignite Your Soul. Together, Mindy and Jason explore how we can reframe our perspective of caring for our own souls to view it as an invitation rather than another item on our to-do list. Mindy then shares some incredible ideas and examples of how we can begin prioritizing our own soul care.

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:

Mindy Caliguire on the importance of cultivating mindfulness and spiritual practices that help keep us attuned to God's presence: "God doesn't go anywhere, but our awareness fluctuates…. As a result, our experience of God fluctuates tremendously.’"

Mindy Caliguire on the peace and fulfillment that come from living with intentionality and alignment with God's calling: "The invitation into a way of life that actually orders and makes sense of the rest is such a gift."

Mindy Caliguire on the importance of integrating your faith into all aspects of life, not just during moments of prayer or worship but in everything you do: "How do you stay alive to God in the midst of whatever else you're doing?"
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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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As pastors and ministry leaders, why is it often easier for us to preach and teach about the concept of grace than it is to live in the fullness of God's grace? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Joby Martin. Joby is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. His most recent book is entitled Run Over By The Grace Train. Together, Joby and Jason look at some of the challenges we have as ministry leaders when it comes to experiencing God's grace. They look at issues such as comparison traps, performance mentality, and others that often trip us up. Joby also shares some biblical insights and some ideas and practices that can help us truly experience the fullness of living in Christ as we serve His Church.

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:

Joby Martin on the transformative nature of grace, especially when contrasted with the values and behaviors typically seen in the world around us: "Grace is so countercultural to everything else you and I have ever experienced in our daily lives.’"

Joby Martin on the connection between honesty and personal freedom: "You'll never learn to be free until you learn to be honest."

Joby Martin on the detrimental effects of comparing one’s ministry or work to others: "Comparison kills ministry more than anything else 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.

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How can we avoid some of the common pitfalls when we engage in politics as Christ followers? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz. Miranda is a professor of Historical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University, and she earned her Master's of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary. Her most recent book is entitled Faithful Politics. Together, Miranda and Jason look at the unique dual citizenship that we hold as Christ followers in both the kingdom of God and the country in which we reside. Miranda shares how we can navigate some of the complexities and challenges and avoid common pitfalls when it comes to engaging in politics as Christ followers.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Miranda Zapor Cruz on the importance of faith and personal relationship with God over political affiliations: "My command as a Christian is not to bring people into agreement with me politically.’"

Miranda Zapor Cruz on the significance of authentic Christian influence, which is grounded in love for God and compassion for others: "Direct Christian Influence at its best, is deeply rooted in love of God and neighbor and a genuine desire for the world to be a better place because Christians are in it and are influencing it."

Miranda Zapor Cruz on the importance of love, acceptance, and outreach in the church's role within the community: "If our political speech is alienating people from the church, then we're failing at our basic job of drawing people to Christ."
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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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As pastors and ministry leaders, when we come up against a challenge or crisis, how can we reframe our perspective so that we do not waste the opportunity that challenge presents? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Tod Bolsinger. Tod is the founder and principal of AE Sloan Leadership. Tod also serves as the executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute and as an associate professor at Fuller Seminary. He's the author of the best-selling book Canoeing The Mountains, as well as several other books, including How Not to Waste a Crisis. In this episode, Tod and Jason explore some of the common default modes that we move to as leaders when we face a crisis. Tod shares how we can reframe these situations so that we can better serve the kingdom and the people to whom we're called to minister.

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:

Tod Bolsinger on the importance of balance and growth beyond one's natural strengths: "Really good leaders, we found, fall into the same mistakes, and one of their mistakes is relying on their ‘superpower.’"

Tod Bolsinger on the significance of leadership that values and promotes learning as a core element of success: "Really good leaders in a changing world lead the learning."

Tod Bolsinger on the importance of developing problem-solving skills rather than just focusing on finding immediate solutions: "It's not solving the problem. It's learning the process of how to learn your way through it and then you can solve every problem."
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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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