Dr. Matt Purdom is a Discipleship Pastor in Brentwood, TN. He is a professor of Hebrew, has his DMin, and is currently getting his PhD in Biblical Studies. He was an Army Chaplain for 7 years and has been in pastoral ministry for over a decade.

Today, we dive into the concept of personal discipleship, especially when you are a ministry leader. Sometimes, we evaluate our growth in discipleship based on how we are growing others. We focus on stopping (only for a brief moment) on making disciples, and look inward on how to continue growing as followers of Jesus Christ.

Ministry Cohort is so much more than a podcast, but a community of ministry leaders. We want to be a support system for Christian leaders and give them a space to grow personally. Join a cohort for leader guides today!

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Justin Bizzarro is a successful business leader, running over 6,000 employees and selling over 30 companies. He has owned multiple sports teams and trained professional athletes to become sweat-equity owners of franchise corporations. He specialized in the food industry and is the current CEO of multiple companies, including "Leaders to Owners."

Book Recommendation: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Justin and Joey talk about effective growth strategies for making a larger impact. He has seen both the successes and failures of trying to grow something. The main takeaway of growth is to find the priority of measurement and have the humility to enjoy the journey.

Ministry Cohort is so much more than a podcast, but a community of ministry leaders. We want to be a support system for Christian leaders and give them a space to grow personally. Join a cohort for leader guides today!

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Jason Demchok is a studied Buddhist monk of over twenty years. He is a student of the mind and is passionate about coaching other people to a holistic form of resting.

Joey and Jason talk about a variety of topics about how to practically find a rhythm of rest in a culture of busyness. Jason shares that you can cover the whole earth with leather or you can just wear sandals. Join us as we talk about simplifying our lives.

Ministry Cohort is so much more than a podcast, but a community of ministry leaders. We want to be a support system for Christian leaders and give them a space to grow personally. Join a cohort for leader guides today!

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'Z' Lozano is a world-renowned soccer coach, traveling the world to teach the most elite athletes and coaches. He played professional soccer for 10 years before beginning his extensive 12-year coaching career, which continues to be ongoing.

'Z' and Joey discuss the importance of being a good coach as a leader. We talk about the practical implication of coaching, and why this is so important when developing our communication skills. Ministry leaders carry a sense of pride in their leadership, but 'Z' challenges this view, charging all coaches to learn from their students, or in his case, players.

Ministry Cohort is so much more than a podcast, but a community of ministry leaders. We want to be a support system for Christian leaders and give them a space to grow personally. Join a cohort for leader guides today!

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Ken Allen is the Executive Director of Youth for Christ Denver. YFC is a non-profit organization that brings the gospel to unchurched students through entering schools, juvenile detention centers, and they are launching a new community center in Aurora, CO! Ken has been in ministry for over 30 years and has seen the power of stories firsthand. He is excited about how our stories can bring change.

This week's podcast discusses why sharing our experience is important for relational connection and for impacting lives. Relational ministry gains influence and power through knowing someone's story.

Ministry Cohort is so much more than a podcast, but a community of ministry leaders. We want to be a support system for Christian leaders and give them a space to grow personally. Join a cohort for leader guides today!

https://www.ministrycohort.com/