If the last 13-14 months have revealed anything, it’s our need to revisit the way we disciple. Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the Leading From Alignment Podcast for Part One of a two-part conversation. Brian serves as Outreach & Discipleship Pastor at Saginaw First Assembly. Today’s pod is packed full of practical gems that will get you and your church started down the pathway of more effective/impactful discipleship

We’ve heard more than one pastor tell us the reason they overwork is they don’t want to disappoint people. On multiple occasions, Jesus didn’t do what people expected Him to do. And yet the Scriptures tell us He finished His mission. Today’s pod outlines the reasons leaders fear disappointing those they lead, how they can overcome this fear, and why it matters

Most leaders have an innate drive to be successful. The challenge is . . . what is success? In many ways, how we define success defines us . . . our choices, our priorities, our relationships, etc. In today’s pod, Jim & John unpack fresh thoughts about what true success looks like, and how to move toward it as leaders.

Isn’t strange that often when we’re experiencing a season of tremendous growth, we can find ourselves anxious and depressed? On the surface, it doesn’t add up. But when you dig deeper, it’s really not that hard to figure out why. Today’s pod gets personal as John unpacks three critical errors he made during seasons of growth and momentum

One of the more challenging responsibilities of a senior leader is dealing with their team’s performance. Especially when a member of that team is underperforming. Dealing with a staff member’s lack of good outcomes starts with you. Today’s pod will outline a practical pathway to addressing performance issues with your team

Sometimes our compassion for people gets us in trouble. It can fool us into thinking we have to function in every role a hurting person needs to recover. Today we present Part 2 of our conversation with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online. In this pod we unpack what Jesus has to say about our responsibility to the people we lead and care for, and how following His example helps us increase our leadership shelf-life.

Welcome to Part 1 of a wonderful, can’t-miss two-part interview with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online, a clinically-informed faith-based counseling ministry. Josh's organization comes alongside pastors, missionaries, and their families to hold up their arms as they face the challenges of being on the front lines for the Kingdom. Today in part 1 of our conversation with Josh, we'll explore the subject, The Pastor as a First Responder

Today we wrap up a three-part series of pods on mental and emotional health. Jesus said in Matthew 11 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." For leaders, the rest Jesus promises can prove elusive, and so they often find themselves running on emotional fumes. Today's pod will help you learn how to keep your emotional tank full so you can serve God and others better.

One thing many leaders (especially Christian leaders) don’t know about anger is they have permission to express it properly. If Jesus expressed anger in certain moments, it means we’ll have moments where anger, properly expressed, is right and appropriate. Today' s pod will explore the positive impact assertiveness has on our health

We live in a time where depression, anxiety, and suicide are on a rapid rise in the United States. One of the pillars of mental and emotional well-being is the relationship we with have with ourself. In today’s pod John & Jim unpack why becoming our own best friend matters, and explore four practical behaviors to get us there.