Welcome to the May Mentor Chat episode. Join Jason Squires, Grant Norsworthy, Tim Tibbles, and Joe Horness as they talk about creativity in ministry. It is easy to get stuck in a rut and just check the box that we did church. Join us in the episode as these guys talk about how to not let that happen. It is a longer episode. The conversation was so full that it was too good to edit down. Come join us for an extended conversation!

Join Jason Squires this week as he sits down with Jeff Eberhardt to talk about maintaining creativity while developing this environment around you on Sunday morning. What does the coffee taste like? How do the bulletins feel? Are people entering a space conducive to meeting Jesus? Jeff is the Director of Creative Arts at Bridgeway Church in Roseville, CA.

This week on The Table Jason Squires sits down with Nate Sabin to talk about how to manage your creativity and why creating is important. Nate is the Music Pastor at Grace Place in St. Paul, MN.

Jason Squires had the privilege to sit down with Brian Doerksen to launch a new topic for this month! We are talking about maintaining and building creativity in yourself and your ministry. Brian is a songwriter residing in Abbotsford, BC. He is a worship leader and a mentor with the passion to see other creatives succeed. Brian has launched a new program called Unlocking Your Songs. You can learn more about that at https://www.unlockingyoursongs.com/. You can also learn more about Brian at https://www.briandoerksen.com/.

As we wrap up this month on The Table we are joined by 2 Jasons and a Michael! Join Jason Squires, Jason Harris, and Michael Bahn as they discuss what it means to be a creative on a staff of non creatives. There is a lot to unpack as they discuss communication and how it is vital as a creative to make sure you are communicating well with your team.

This week join Jason Squires as he sits down with Chris Voigt. Chris has been on staff at Dayspring Fellowship in Keizer, OR since 2000. In 2017 he added Lead Pastor to his title. Join Jason and Chris as they continue our conversation on being a creative surrounded by non creatives. Chris has a unique perspective while wearing both hats. In this episode Jason asks what the conversation would be like Lead Pastor Chris and Worship Pastor Chris could dialogue. You aren't going to want to miss his answer! Learn more about the Worship Northwest conference at www.worshipnorthwest.com that happens annually at this church.

We are excited to welcome back a familiar voice to the podcast! This week join Jason Squires as he sits down with Brian Taylor. Brian was with us for episode 48 in Season 1. Brian is the VP of Worship and Creative Arts for Slingshot Group as well as he and his wife Lauren are on staff at Covenant Church in Texas as Worship and Creative Arts Pastors. In this episode Brian breaks down how to be a creative in a room full of non creatives. Join Jason and Brian as they talk about creatives, recliners in the movie theatre, what it means to steward innovation, and life before Planning Center.

It is a new month which means we have a new topic! This month we are talking about being a creative on a staff of non-creatives. How do you have conversations and share ideas with people who don't understand where you are coming from? Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Rich Kirkpatrick. Rich brings his experience and research about creativity to this conversation. Rich has written two books. He most recently released a book called "MindBlown: Unlocking your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic."

It is the first bonus episode of Season 2. Every time there is a 5th week in the month, we bring you a topic that is outside of our regular rhythm. This month we are joined by an Audiologist named Dr. Michael Santucci. Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Dr. Santucci and they talk about how prevalent ear injury is in the music industry and what you can do to make sure you can hear the music you are playing for generations to come. Dr. Santucci developed a revolutionary In Ear product that has microphones on the ear buds allowing you to hear the room. Learn more about the 3DME's at https://asiaudio.com/.

This month we had a big table full of great people. Join Jason Squires, Grant Norsworthy, Michael Bahn, Jason Harris, Joe Horness, and Tim Tibbles as they talk about making decisions as a leader that are right for your context. There are so many things thrown at you, how do you navigate it all?