Ministry Leaders Podcast

The temptations we face in Christian leadership are subtle and unique because it's so easy to put a spiritual face on what is really the result of darker motivations. In this episode we begin probing the temptations of ambition and approval and the way they show up in ministry and church situations.

Grocery delivery has been around for a long time, but the current pandemic has prompted many to put their local grocery store on speed-dial. In this episode, we ask the question of how this mentality is reflected in churches and ministries when it comes to getting new leaders and members-- do we grow them ourselves or order them grocery-delivery style?

Have you ever lacked the authority to carry out your responsibilities? Or been in a situation where those in authority weren't taking responsibility? In this episode, we explore the importance of lining up levels of authority and responsibility and the various ways we can run into trouble when the two are not balanced.

We tend to admire and praise busy leaders, but what if it's who you are more than what you do that has the bigger impact for God's kingdom? In this episode we talk about 'being' and 'doing' and explore which should be our focus as leaders.

'Before you can be a good leader you’ve got to first learn to be a good follower,' the proverb goes. In this episode we explore why this is true and what it takes to be the kind of leader who helps others grow and thrive and fulfill God’s best for them.

Proverbs 17:18 says "The one who states their case first seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines them." This wisdom is badly needed among leaders today, whether in dealing with a church conflict or leading in these divisive political times. In today's episode, we explore the importance of this wisdom for leading today.

How healthy are the relationship patterns in your church or ministry? Relationships are hard but emotional and relational health is absolutely essential for spiritual growth/discipleship/transformation. In this episode, we explore this reality and review some key marks of emotional-relational health for churches and ministries.

Our busy, disconnected culture today is losing some of the skills and wisdom people used to possess about how to make and grow relationships. If church leaders are going to lead by example in prioritizing relationships, we need to relearn the art of friendship. This episode offers some practical ways to begin.

Both Scripture and neuro-psychology now agree that relationships are absolutely vital for personal transformation and spiritual growth. This has serious implications for the way we lead, disciple people, and "do church." Today's episode explores the implications.

When we're in a conflict, it's so easy to discount what the other person is trying to say rather than listening deeply, especially if we take exception to something the other person says (or the way they say it). As leaders we have to learn to listen well, especially in these challenging days facing our nation.