Ministry Without Hating It

Do you ever feel unqualified, or under-equipped as a leader? Well good news, you're not alone! In this episode Pastor and Church Planter, Nina Sims, shares with us how her motto of "Just Show Up" is a daily exercise in courage and confidence in the belief that God placing you in leadership was not an accident. And as you show up, God will too.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• Connect further with Nina: Facebook - True Worship Church, Instagram - @trueworshipdetroit

Guest Bio:
Pastor Nina Sims is a devoted servant of God, dedicated wife, and loving mother. Married to Antonio Sims, she finds immense joy and fulfillment in her role as a spouse and parent to their six beautiful children.
 
Pastor Nina's life is centered around her faith and her love for the Lord and His people. She has personally experienced the transformative power of God's love and grace, which has shaped her into a compassionate and empathetic individual. Her desire is to share this life-changing experience with others and guide them towards a deeper relationship with God.
 
Since March 2021, Pastor Nina has been leading True Worship Church as its pastor. Her leadership is marked by her kindness, care, and unwavering commitment to serving the congregation. She strives to create an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and spiritual growth within the church community.
 
Known for her genuine warmth and approachability, Pastor Nina is always ready to lend a listening ear and provide guidance to those in need. Her sermons are filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical teachings that inspire her congregation to live out their faith in their daily lives.
 
Pastor Nina Sims embodies the values of faith, family, and service. Her life and ministry are a testament to the transformative power of God's love, and she continues to be a guiding light for those seeking spiritual guidance and a deeper connection with the Lord.

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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It’s time for a Soul Check, an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the most important part of you–your soul! In this episode we get Part 2 of our discussion with our friend, Robby Booth, breaking down the practicalities of Healing and Strengthening the Ministry Leader’s soul through the Lord’s Prayer.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• The Dream Center Los Angeles
• Connect further with Robby at [email protected]

Guest Bio:
Robby Booth alongside his wife, Bonita, presently serves the NCO as the director of CSR West. As minister of Pastoral Care directing CSR West, Robby brings care and restoration to pastors, ministers & missionaries of the Foursquare movement.

In other various roles, Robby has served the Foursquare family on the Cabinet and Executive Council, as well as regional supervisor and assistant general supervisor, Director of Foursquare Chaplaincy & national camps director.

Robby and Bonita have served as senior pastors of Faith Chapel Foursquare Church in Glendale, Ariz. for eleven years. Robby and Bonita later moved to Modesto to serve as district supervisors of the former Western District office of Foursquare churches in January 1995.

Robby received a dual major bachelor's degree in Christian ministries/counseling from Hope University and a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from Azusa Pacific University.  Prior to moving to Arizona, he served eleven years on staff at Trinity Christian Center Foursquare Church as the married couples’ pastor.  He is CERT, CISM and DRT certified as well as specialties in dealing with trauma and sexual addictions.  Ordained in 1979, Robby directed two counseling centers in Southern CA before becoming a senior pastor. With over 80,000 hours of counseling, Robby was initially licensed as a MFCC in 1980, later also becoming a trauma specialist.

“An ordinary guy serving an extraordinary God!” is how Robby would say he wants to be known, loving God and loving people.  He is a strong family man with deep love for his wife, Bonita, as well as their three children, Jeremy, Jessica, and Joshua and wonderful grandchildren.

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison
Episode Artwork Photo by Warren on Unsplash

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Today we unbox a new episode type we’re adding to the MWH mix, Soul Check. These episodes will be an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the most important part of you–your soul! In this episode we get Part 1 of our discussion with our friend, Robby Booth, breaking down the practicalities of Healing and Strengthening the Ministry Leader’s soul through the Lord’s Prayer. Part 2 releases on July 24!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• The Dream Center Los Angeles
• Connect further with Robby at [email protected]

Guest Bio:
Robby Booth alongside his wife, Bonita, presently serves the NCO as the director of CSR West. As minister of Pastoral Care directing CSR West, Robby brings care and restoration to pastors, ministers & missionaries of the Foursquare movement.

In other various roles, Robby has served the Foursquare family on the Cabinet and Executive Council, as well as regional supervisor and assistant general supervisor, Director of Foursquare Chaplaincy & national camps director.

Robby and Bonita have served as senior pastors of Faith Chapel Foursquare Church in Glendale, Ariz. for eleven years. Robby and Bonita later moved to Modesto to serve as district supervisors of the former Western District office of Foursquare churches in January 1995.

Robby received a dual major bachelor's degree in Christian ministries/counseling from Hope University and a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from Azusa Pacific University.  Prior to moving to Arizona, he served eleven years on staff at Trinity Christian Center Foursquare Church as the married couples’ pastor.  He is CERT, CISM and DRT certified as well as specialties in dealing with trauma and sexual addictions.  Ordained in 1979, Robby directed two counseling centers in Southern CA before becoming a senior pastor. With over 80,000 hours of counseling, Robby was initially licensed as a MFCC in 1980, later also becoming a trauma specialist.

“An ordinary guy serving an extraordinary God!” is how Robby would say he wants to be known, loving God and loving people.  He is a strong family man with deep love for his wife, Bonita, as well as their three children, Jeremy, Jessica, and Joshua and wonderful grandchildren.

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison
Episode Artwork Photo by Warren on Unsplash

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Jesus cares more about who I am, than what I do. Pastor and Foursquare Leader, Molly DuQue, shares with us that realizing this truth starts with being honest with yourself. In this episode, Molly unpacks how growing in her self-awareness has shifted ministry to simply “living out the work that Jesus is doing in me,” and how that has made all the difference in her journey. So sit back and join us as DJ Mega-Molly spins for us tracks from her Ocean of Tears B-side!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:
-- Enneagram Institute - Personality Assessment Tool
-- To connect further with Molly click here

Guest Bio:
Molly DuQue serves as an Associate Supervisor with Northwest Foursquare, caring well for pastors and churches and developing leadership resources. She previously planted, and led Mosaic Chapel, a house church network in Bozeman, MT (now known as The Table). Molly holds a Business Marketing degree from the University of Washington, and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. 

Molly is passionate about leadership development, collaborative teams, innovative and creative expressions of faith, and neighboring well. Molly and her husband, Justin, have been married for 16 years and have two incredible daughters, Brinly (12) and Myla (9). Before becoming a nurse, Justin was the founder and lead guitarist of the rock band, The Classic Crime.

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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When you define ministry, is the first thing you think of, “your life”? It is for this episode’s guest, Pastor and Missions Worker, Tim Wimberly. But Tim’s response doesn’t come from an overly spiritual place, but rather from witnessing first hand God’s faithfulness through 38+ years of a life given to ministry. Tim unpacks how he’s been able to keep going, how he uniquely translates metrics for success, and why he has no problem rocking a mullet. 

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• The Backside of Hope: Leaving a Legacy for the Next Generation by Connie Eldridge & Tim Wimberly
• Connect further with Tim at https://tothenations.life

Guest Bio:
Tim & Dhana Wimberly have been married for over 37 years. They have five grown sons, five beautiful daughter-in-loves, eleven precious grandchildren, and more on the way! They have been serving the local church  and the Great Commission for the last 35 plus years in various capacities, but have maintained an emphasis towards marriage and family and developing young leaders, and loving the poor. 

For the last 8+ years they have been involved with an organization called Foursquare Missions International, where they have been serving in South East Asia, and now presently residing in Cluj Romania, as FMI Workers, helping in developing and coaching young leaders, establishing marriage and family ministry resources within the context of various cultures. Their passion for pursuing Jesus encapsulates their longing for raising up the next generation, with great emphasis in the area of healthy relationships, life leadership.

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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Have we become professional Christians, abiding in church-ianity? We unpack what this means with our guest, Pastor Andy Sloan. With honesty and humor, Andy shares how he’s learned [the hard way] that being radically on mission is simpler than we may recognize, the practicalities of living out calling, and also what he considers to be his favorite scent.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster
• Connect further with Andy on instagram: @andysloan

Guest Bio:
Andy Sloan is a pastor in Denver, Colorado. Him and his wife, Rebecca, have been married for 12 years and have three beautiful young children.

He recently finished his Masters in Spiritual formation and discipleship - based in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦 and has a huge interested in early monastic movements and walking others through cultivating an inner prayer life and understanding the joy of spiritual rhythms. 

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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Do I need to step back from ministry, or is it an opportunity to pull myself up by the bootstraps and keep going? In this episode, Pastor Bill Campbell shares how growing with intentionality in self-awareness has helped him distinguish between the two in the course of his decades in ministry. It’s a vulnerable conversation about learning from your mistakes, leading from healing instead of pain, and understanding clearly who you are as a leader to better lead others.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur Brooks
• Connect further with Bill at lifebridgechurch.com/about

Guest Bio:
Bill Campbell is the founding pastor of Life Bridge Church, Fort Wayne, IN. He and his wife, Grace, serve as Co-Pastors of the Life Bridge Family. Pastors Bill & Grace are gifted communicators and teachers, with a desire to make the principles of God's Word come alive, and empower people to reach their full potential in Christ. Additionally, Bill also serves as the Regional Pastor of the East Region of the Foursquare Central District. Bill and Grace enjoy living in Fort Wayne, and consider it a privilege to live out the purposes of God in leading Life Bridge and loving this great family on mission!

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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What’s the biggest obstacle a leader will face within ministry? Recognizing that it’s, “Not about you.” In this episode, Pastor Suzie Genin gets real (and has fun) with her journey of learning humility the hard way, becoming equipped as you equip others, and seeing every invited opportunity to minister as sacred…and also calling out Chad’s questionable, past fashion choices. We hit it all in this one, so fire it up!  

Guest Bio:
Suzie Genin is an energetic speaker who is passionate about her family and her community. Possessing a courageous ability to lead through vulnerability as she preaches and teaches the word, she desires for people to awaken to the truth found in Jesus and who He has created them to be. Known for her quirky boldness, Suzie is always ready to have fun and keeping it real while listening to the still small voice in the midst of life.

Born and raised in California, Suzie moved to Madison, WI 19 years ago with her husband Jeremiah. From the onset of their relationship they have served together in ministry in various capacities. While this has never been their intention, they have enjoyed the journey and the privilege of leading side-by-side. In September 2015, they became the Senior Pastors of Chapel Valley Church. Beyond her pastoral duties, Suzie serves as a chaplain in her city and loves providing spiritual support and comfort beyond the church walls.

Suzie and her husband, Jeremiah, have been married for 20 years and have three beautiful children Micah, Samantha, and Isaac.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview: 

• Connect further with Suzie at https://chapelvalley.org/

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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New Year, New Vision--or is it? Executive Coach and Pastor, Gary Dunahoo, kicks off Season 3 by positing the question, "What if we could be more present today, trusting that God is going to lead us forward tomorrow?" Through his own experiences and learned wisdom, Gary unpacks practically, what it means to be a leader who stewards all they've been given today, and following where God is leading next.

Guest Bio:
Gary Dunahoo is an impassioned believer in the ability to advance human potential in both business and everyday life. A highly skilled and engaging coach, program leader, and human development professional who has run a successful executive development firm for nearly a decade, following 38+ years as a pastor, educator, and personal development professional. A noted concentration in helping women reach top corporate leadership positions, with experience helping community members create and build nonprofit enterprises for the public good. A recent recipient of a Ph.D. in Human Development.

Connect further with Gary at https://www.garydunahoo.com

Episode Credits: 
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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Ministry as an individual is one thing, but ministry as a couple is another level. In our stacked Season Two finale, we add Lindsay Garrison, and Dustin and Joanna Black to the ongoing conversation of navigating ministry with your spouse. Together, we unpack the hard earned wisdom gained in clarifying spouse vs. ministry roles, ministry expectations, relational losses, family dynamics and lots more. It's all still a work in progress, but you can do ministry without hating each other.

Guest Bios:
Lindsay Garrison graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2006 with a M.S. degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Lindsay also serves as a Pastor at Springs of Life in Cedar Rapids, IA as a Pastoral Counselor & in Leader Care capacities. Lindsay has been married to her husband, Chad, since 2004 and shares three amazing kids.

Joanna Black

Dustin Black is a Husband, Father to three amazing kids, Barista at a coffee shop, chaplain for local police department, and just started the journey of a wild-land firefighter….oh yeah…and he pastors a church, Grace Foursquare in Rhinelander, WI.

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by Brenton Hill
Produced by Chad Garrison
Episode Artwork Photo by Hassan yahia on Pexels

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