Next Step Leadership

Bronson Crawford offers his wisdom in this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast. Tracy and Chris listen to Pastor Bronson—Stewardship Director at Athens Church and former lead pastor for seven years—as he provides a perspective of the joys, the endurance, the development, and the difficulties of life in ministry. As you listen to his narrative, take time to think about your own story. His parents divorced, remarried, and he then accepted Jesus at a young age. He played basketball at Emmanuel College, and began pursuing ministry positions. Each of his roles in vocational ministry taught him many lessons. He and his family have pursued dreams while seeking the right mentors to guide their steps. As Bronson hoped to do great things for God, those experiences have not always ended how he hoped. But, like each of us, he learned important lessons. Take time to learn from his story and how God works through us despite ourselves. Do not just pursue great things. Be sure you are seeking to do great things for God. Embrace what is often considered a failure. See the good in those tough times.

This episode in the second interview with Pastor Stacy Cope. Chris and Tracy ask you to join them as they listen to Pastor Stacy’s stories. Parts of his narrative are included in the books he has written. When you think about his books, when you read them, be sure to remember this: Pastor Stacy never expected to be able to write books. Like each of us, he is a miracle. Like each of us, God uses weaknesses and pain and struggles to bring us a victory. As today’s people are being called by God to do what they do not feel capable of doing, we need to remember that our calling is not dependent on our strengths. Someone who struggles to read might become an author. Someone who never wants to minister might become a pastor. Someone who has failed might be the very leader to guide a multitude of people toward victory. Believe again. Trust God again. Lead with the awareness that God will lead others through leaders like Pastor Stacy and leaders like you.

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Untold Testimonies Told - author website
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Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to have a conversation with Pastor Stacy Cope. Pastor Cope is a tremendous story teller. And he has many stories to tell. Like each guest Tracy and Chris welcome on the Next Step Leadership Podcast, this episode begins with the testimony of Pastor Cope. Listening to his story, leaders will hear again how God finds people in many places and guides them into ministry. Bi-vocational clergy are common these days. Many churches cannot afford full time leaders. Many pastors choose to continue other careers. Pastor Cope offers a healthy perspective to encourage today’s ministers to see the other job as their “pulpit.” Listen to his stories and think of how you can lead well while loving what you do, who you serve, and how your story can make a difference in the lives of many people. Let wherever you work and whatever you do be your pulpit. Lead there. Love there.

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Untold Testimonies Told - author website
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stacy.cope.79

In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy are honored again to enjoy a conversation with Coach TJ Rosene. Coach Rosen is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and leads in many areas in the basketball world. He also motivates other leaders in whatever field they serve. Take time to listen and learn from Coach Rosene. His experience, knowledge, and leadership skills are needed in these times. As you lead, you are building a culture. How is that culture functioning? What steps can you apply from this podcast to make a better impact in your culture? How do you work through the “messy middle” of your own adventure? How have your courageous conversations led to break-throughs? What can we do this week to help lead others into what is best, instead of it all being about what we want as leaders? How can leading from different chairs help guide teams toward victories?

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardwood-hustle/id658885222
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Emmanuel University Men's Basketball - https://goeclions.com/staff-directory/tj-rosene/10

TJ Rosene is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast. Coach Rosene also serves with Point Guard College, training and developing basketball coaches and student athletes. TJ helps coaches become the best coaches, and the best people, they can be. They seek to be a light in the basketball world, hoping to make a difference in today’s culture. He desires to help people find their “WHY?” As you serve in your role, listen to Coach Rosene’s thoughts. Let his words speak to you. Join the conversation by asking yourself important questions. Why are you here? Who are you leading? Why do you serve where you serve and how you serve? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Who is there to help make you better?

Hardwood Hustle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardwood-hustle/id658885222
PGC Basketball -n https://pgcbasketball.com/

Emmanuel University Men's Basketball - https://goeclions.com/staff-directory/tj-rosene/10

This episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Erik Goss. Experiences which seemed to shut doors can actually become opportunities which opened doors. How does that fit in your story? How can your grim situation be the right time for God to turn a desert into an oasis? Have you forgotten the truth of God’s deep love for you? What are ways we can become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence with us no matter what else we are facing? God wants to transform us and help us recognize His character amid our chaos. God’s love doesn’t end. God’s love is steadfast. Whenever we face hardships, God meets us there. Are we willing to trust God during those times? Erik invites us to find that new way of living where God is with us.

In this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris enjoy their conversation with Erik Goss. Today’s leaders need to hear from Erik. He offers years of experience in providing ways of connecting with children through media. Rather than just telling children what not to watch, why don’t we offer them better options to learn truth through today’s outlets? Eric’s media and technology company seeks to provide families with ways people can experience Jesus in a real way. He has learned much working with various companies. His lessons can teach us all how God opens new doors when other doors close. In industrial complexes the gospel is needed. Ministry types of vocations can be crafted in unexpected ways. We do not always need to follow our initial assumptions. We can join Eric and fight through disappointments, depression, and closed doors. From a crisis, a new opportunity can arrive. Be ready. See what God will do through what felt impossible.

This week offers another conversation with Pastor Hans Hess. His evangelistic heart and academic mind come out in his comments. Hans believes the hope of winning people to Jesus directs him in each of his roles. His pastoral experience offers depth to his stories. Pastoring isn’t simple. Death of a spouse isn’t easy. Discerning God’s guidance isn’t always clear. Not all churches grow quickly. Not all gifted leaders can do what other leaders do. Some church doors close. Some people we love die. Hans hopes leaders will not give up. He believes the next step could be the step needed to take us where God wants us to go. He contends we don’t always need to change what we do because sometimes God’s timing is what brings change. Even when we don’t know what to do next or how to endure difficult seasons, God is with us.

Pastor Hans Hess joins Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds for this week’s Next Step Leadership Podcast. Hans is a scholar, a musician, a pastor, an evangelist, an author, and a fabulous communicator. His biblical depth and his pastoral heart offer appropriate guidance for today’s leaders. He leads with a desire to bring the love of Jesus to people around the world. As you listen to his testimony, you can gain a great understanding of why he does what he does. Think about how, though your story is different, the same Jesus who gave His life for Hans also gave His life for you. Through the empowerment of God’s Spirit, Hans believes God continues healing him from his grief and guiding him to reach multitudes.

Jim Thornber continues this week as the guest in Next Step Leadership. His stories remind listeners of lessons he’s learned from orthodox obedience, holy joy, biblical study, and deep grief. Jim hopes audiences hear from his heart as he reveals God’s peace as it visits during life’s tough experiences. Listen to his words as he talks about his wife's battle with Covid and her death. Hearing Jim’s honesty and his tears keeps the focus of this podcast on real life. Real life includes grief. It includes sadness. It includes tears. It includes questions. It includes God’s love and His peace. Leaders must remember those facts. Leaders also must remember the invitation and calling to grieve well. We are not meant to live life—and lead others—alone.
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