During recent conversations with leaders, along with internal conversations here at Converge Coaching, we’re sensing that the dark cloud that’s hung over churches during the pandemic may be dissipating. We’re making no predictions of course, but our perspective is it’s time to get back to vision. In today’s episode John and Jim unpack what vision is and why it matters

In today’s episode John and Jim unpack three revelations John received while on his recent vacation. Rediscovering what fills up your emotional tank and make that the centerpiece of your annual time away will help you achieve the admirable goal of leading better, leading longer, and enjoying it more

Today Jim and John continue their compelling conversation with Karl Vaters. Karl pastors a vibrant church in California. His heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small church

Over 90% of churches in the United States are 200 and under in attendance. In today's episode, John & Jim interview Karl Vaters, a pastor of a vibrant church in California. Karl’s heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small church

: We spend a lot of time on the podcast talking about identity and its impact on our leadership. In today’s episode, John and Jim take a deep dive into how working from a more accurate sense of identity helps us get and stay healthier as leaders, and the powerful influence it has on those we lead

Every year, as the year unfolds, I try to keep track of the most important lessons of that year. My intention is to internalize those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the most important things I learned in 2021. Jim and I hope some of them speak to you

Today we welcome Aaron Hlavin to the podcast. Aaron is the District Superintendent of the Michigan District of the Assemblies of God. He previously served as a Lead Pastor for thirteen years, and an associate pastor for ten years. We invited Aaron to talk with us about a serious subject today: how the craziness of the past two years has impacted pastor's children

The most important decision a church or any organization for that matter will ever make is who they choose as their senior leader. In today’s episode, John & Jim outline 7 practical steps a search committee can take to increase their chances of making a home run hire

Why do we leaders overschedule? Really, why? Our first response might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get this stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. Today’s episode unpacks three-lee-than-noble reasons we stuff our calendar, and then explores what we can do about each one of them

Today we welcome back Dr. Ralph Neighbour to the podcast as we unpack a subject too many leaders put off until it’s too late . . . getting ready for life outside of the pulpit. We are watching many pastors in the 60s, 70s, or 80s who have no defined off-ramp. Today’s episode gives leaders permission to prepare financially for retirement, and to dream about the things they could do in their next season to be a blessing to humanity