Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about checklists and systems.

Leadership success, whether in business, ministry, or personal development, doesn’t usually arrive like a lightning bolt. More often, it’s the result of steady, persistent effort—an accumulation of small, intentional actions that compound over time. 

While we often celebrate big breakthroughs, it’s the behind-the-scenes discipline—the systems, processes, and yes, the humble checklist—that quietly drives greatness. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Greatness is built on small things
• Systems deserve micromanagement
• Checklists shape culture

Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and we're talking about systems, habits, and making sure you're face doesn't get stuck.

In ministry, systems shape everything. From how we plan meetings to how we communicate, systems are the structure behind the scenes. But here’s the danger: if we don’t know why we do something, we risk becoming slaves to systems that no longer serve us—or worse, that harm us. 

Just because “we’ve always done it this way” doesn’t mean it’s the right way. Often, bad habits or broken systems sneak in quietly and linger unnoticed. The good news is the same principle works in reverse—small intentional decisions can create systems that compound for good over time. 

As leaders, we must stay aware of what we’re building and ensure it’s built with purpose. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Every system should have a purpose
• Bad habits can become hidden systems
• Small, intentional habits build strong systems

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking Sunday School Characters!

Whether you’re playing a prophet, a talking sheep, or a knight from a medieval village, characters can bring the Bible to life in ways kids will never forget. But the question is: how do we go all in—costumes, voices, and all—without losing sight of biblical truth?

Let’s talk about how to make Bible characters and theme characters come alive while keeping your theology on point. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Become the character - from head to toe
• Commit to voice, emotion, and accent
• Connect character to the lesson

Today I'm joined by Bro. Matthew, and we're continuing a conversation we had while traveling.

We're talking about the balance between taking creative liberties and maintaining biblical accuracy.

In our Sunday school we try to bring Bible stories to life each Sunday through an interactive Bible theater experience. There is a necessary balance between creative expression that grabs kids’ attention and biblical accuracy.

When we add dialogue to biblical characters that Scripture doesn’t record their words, or when we imagine the thoughts and feelings of people like the unnamed servant girl who suggested Naaman visit Elisha, we enter a delicate balance. We don’t want to just entertain; we want kids to understand that Bible stories are fundamentally different from fairy tales. Our creative additions should illuminate rather than obscure biblical truths.

• Some of the things we try to cover:
• Establish some boundaries
• Maintain distinction between facts and "parable"
• Create feedback through review
• Know the story