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

In our world of rapid change and increasing uncertainty, how can you help guide your faith community into becoming a future-focused church? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Kara Powell. Kara is the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute. Her most recent book is entitled Future-Focused Church. Together, Kara and Jason explore an approach to local church ministry that is not just another method but a dynamic framework adaptable to the unique context and calling of your 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:

Kara Powell on the importance of innovation, modernization, and staying engaged with current trends to remain effective and impactful in ministry: "We don't want your church to go the way of Blockbuster."

Kara Powell on the significance of community and support in creating meaningful change: "​​You can listen to a podcast on your own, but you can't bring about change on your own."

Kara Powell on the power of ownership and engagement: "People tend to support what they create."
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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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We often preach and teach about the joy and hope of Jesus, but can sometimes struggle experiencing that when the demands and chaos of ministry threaten to overwhelm us. So how can we refresh and recenter our hope on Jesus? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Irwyn Ince Jr. Irwyn is the Coordinator of Mission to North America, part of the Presbyterian Church of America. His most recent book is entitled Hope Ain't a Hustle. Together, Irwyn and Jason look at ways to overcome hope fatigue. Irwyn shares some biblical truths and practices that can help us enter into God's rest, anchor our hope in Jesus, and experience true joy.

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:

Irwyn Ince Jr on the essential role of Christian community and accountability in maintaining a strong faith: "We need other people to help us keep looking at Jesus. It's not a solo project."

Irwyn Ince Jr on the power of community, support, and accountability in overcoming challenges: "The way that we run through the exhaustion is by having other people who are running with us."

Irwyn Ince Jr on the importance of honesty and self-awareness in one's faith journey: "I need to also be honest about my temptations and my sins…  those things hinder me from running well."
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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 an age of confusion where many are questioning the credibility of the church, how can we get really rooted in what truly matters? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Glenn Packiam. Glenn is a pastor, author, and practical theologian who serves as the Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church. He's written a number of books, including his latest, What's a Christian, Anyway? Together, Glenn and Jason assess the subversion of Christianity by cultural and personal agendas and how that impacts our witness. Glenn then highlights the mystery and beauty of God as an invitation to experience and extend the peace, love, and joy of Jesus to an uncertain world.

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:

Glenn Packiam on the existence of division caused by differing political or ideological interpretations of Christian beliefs: "We have a division over the political or ideological implications of Christian convictions."

Glenn Packiam on the guidance and foundation laid by early Christians to help us stay on the path of faith: "The good news is that early Christians put a rope up for us to help us find our way home."

Glenn Packiam on the delicate balance between absolute certainty and personal perception in matters of faith: "Somewhere here between certainty and subjectivity is faith."
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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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Why is a deeper understanding of vocation vital for those of us serving in ministry leadership, especially when facing challenges, transitions, and even new stages of life? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Gordon T. Smith. Gordon is the former president of Ambrose University and Seminary and currently serves as a teaching fellow at Regent College. Gordon has written a number of books, including Courage and Calling. Together, Gordon and Jason explore both the biblical and practical realities of calling for all people and also what is distinctive for those called into ministry leadership. Gordon shares some key thoughts about facing challenges, transitions, and life stages in a healthy way as we serve 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:

Gordon T. Smith on the importance of a faith-driven perspective where decisions, actions, and purpose are guided by God's direction rather than personal ambition or self-determination: "We are not so much self-directed as God-directed in the life, work, and ministry in which we are engaged."

Gordon T. Smith on the critical role of leadership in the well-being and growth of a church: "Healthy churches as a rule have effective, capable, engaged religious leaders."

Gordon T. Smith on the significance of community and meaningful relationships in life, work and ministry: "We can't navigate this alone. Cultivate friendships along the way."
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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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How has instant access to an overabundance of information impacted the way we experience Jesus, and what can we do about it? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye welcomes John Eldredge back to the show. John is a New York Times best-selling author, counselor, and president of Wild At Heart, a ministry dedicated to helping people discover the heart of God. His newest book is entitled Experience Jesus. Really. Together, John and Jason explore the contrast between how the world is shaping us and what Jesus is inviting us into. John also looks back on biblical history and the history of the church and helps us understand how we can experience Jesus at a deeper level.

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:

John Eldredge on the importance of not just a one-time encounter with Jesus but an ongoing experience that provides nourishment, both spiritually and emotionally: "There is a nourishment and a sustenance that's meant to come to us through our daily experience of Jesus."

John Eldredge on the significance of minimizing distractions and being intentional about connecting with God: "Put your phone down and learn to access the presence of God."

John Eldredge on the importance of recognizing that serving Christ isn’t merely about effort, it’s about cultivating a deeper relationship with God and allowing Him to work through us: "God wants to make more of Himself available to you as you labor for 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.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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

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Are our lives and ministries truly being shaped by the Spirit, or are they shaped perhaps by our insecurities, disappointments, our own ambitions, and our other baggage? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Zach Meerkreebs. Zach had a unique experience on February 8, 2023, when he preached the sermon at the chapel service at Asbury University. This led to a 16-day spiritual revival, now known as Asbury Outpouring, which had ripple effects across the country and even around the world. Zach now serves as the Pastor in Residence at Asbury, and his most recent book is entitled Lower. Together, Zach and Jason explore how we can invite the Holy Spirit in to help us assess our feelings, whether negative or positive, that surround our ministry activities and how we engage in serving others. Zach also shares from his personal experiences of grief, loss, vulnerability, and humility and provides some essential spiritual practices that can help us empty ourselves as we prepare to serve.

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:

Zach Meerkreebs on the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in one's relationship with God: "​​If I don't hide, He can work with whatever I bring."

Zach Meerkreebs on the significance of humility and surrender in our faith journey: "It's hard to be filled with the Spirit if you're full of yourself."

Zach Meerkreebs on the foundational role of God's love in our ability to love others: "We couldn't love horizontally to one another without experiencing it vertically from God."
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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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How can we overcome some of the concerns and frustrations surrounding discipleship and ensure that we are effectively developing disciples of Jesus in our local churches? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Robby Angle. Robby is the president and CEO of Trueface. Prior to joining Trueface, Robby served for over seven years at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, Robby and Jason explore some of the disappointments that we might feel when we try to adopt or adapt discipleship models into our local churches. Robby shares some powerful insights on how you and the leaders in your local church can help create a discipleship plan that is authentic to the unique culture and context of your 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:

Robby Angle on the fundamental biblical truth about spiritual growth and community: "We're designed to grow through relationships and discipleship is the process of growing in love of God and others."

Robby Angle on the importance of deep, personal connections over mere group participation: "Groups don't lead to growth, relationships lead to growth."

Robby Angle on the principle of intentional discipleship and deeper relationships over superficial connections: "Spend more time with fewer people for greater Kingdom impact."
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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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If you've ever had any questions, concerns, or reservations about the spiritual discipline of fasting, or if you've ever fasted in the past or are considering fasting in the future, if you are interested in sharing the spiritual practice of fasting with those you serve or disciple, then this is the conversation for you. In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Reward Sibanda. Reward is a speaker, writer, and pastor at Saddleback Church, as well as a Senior Advisor for Church and Ministry Partnerships at World Vision. His newest book is entitled How to Fast. Together, Reward and Jason explore this ancient practice of fasting. Now, you might be surprised, but you'll definitely be encouraged as Reward shares a refreshing approach to rediscovering this age-old spiritual discipline that's been practiced by Christ's followers around the world and across the centuries.

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:

Reward Sibanda on the importance of fasting beyond simply abstaining from food or other comforts: "Fasting is a posture of surrender of all of the things that give us comfort outside of who God is."

Reward Sibanda on the profound, multifaceted impact of fasting on a person’s life, encompassing the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects: "Fasting is the only practice that, I always say, it engages the soul, it serves the spirit, and it benefits the body."

Reward Sibanda on the deep spiritual connection between fasting and prayer: "Fasting was designed to be in cadence with prayer."
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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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How might your life and leadership be different if you're able to more clearly discern opportunities within the obstacles that you're facing and feeling? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Briggs. Alan is the founder of Stay Forth Coaching, where he serves business leaders, ministry leaders, nonprofits, and businesses. Alan speaks and writes extensively on leadership, well-being, and healthy cultures, and his most recent book is entitled AntiBurnout. Together, Alan and Jason look at the intersection of the spiritual and the practical and how this can be a blessing to you, your family, your ministry, and your community. Alan provides some incredible insights into how God is inviting us into opportunities as we navigate feelings of being overwhelmed, stuck, and exhausted.

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:

Alan Briggs on the importance of integrating faith with real-world, everyday actions: "Can we live at the intersection of the spiritual and the practical?"

Alan Briggs on the significance of stepping back, pausing, and realigning our perspective with God's plan: "Sometimes we just need to zoom out, get a little bit of rest, and invite God back into the conversation that God's already shaping."

Alan Briggs on the importance of prioritization, surrender, and faithful stewardship: "I can't do everything that I want to do, but I can do the things God has entrusted to me."
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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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If we're feeling spiritually exhausted, as if there's a disconnect between what we preach and teach about the abundant life in Christ and what we are currently experiencing, where do we turn? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Michael John Cusick. Michael is the CEO and Founder of Restoring The Soul, an intensive counseling ministry. He's a licensed professional counselor and a spiritual director who served in vocational ministry for many years. Together, Michael and Jason explore the gap that ministry leaders often experience between what they believe about the divine love of God and what they experience in their own lives. Michael then provides a beautiful insight into the difference between being bad and being broken and how this understanding can impact your life, your relationship with Christ, your relationship with others, and your 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:

Michael John Cusick on the inner struggles and the challenge to overcome the barriers we place against receiving and giving love freely: "We have a proclivity to not trust love."

Michael John Cusick on the importance of embracing vulnerability, trusting God, and allowing Him to use every part of our story for His glory and our good: "Our brokenness doesn't need to be a barrier… our brokenness can be a bridge to the abundant life."

Michael John Cusick on the significance of acknowledging our need for God’s grace, rather than relying on our own strength or resources, to experience the abundance and blessings He offers: "The only way that you can buy in the economy of God is to acknowledge that you're impoverished."
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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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Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram