Next Step Leadership

Sean Seay, the Lead Pastor of Athens Church, is this week’s guest on Next Step Leadership. Sean’s story, wisdom, and leadership role all make him a great voice for this podcast’s audience. He tells about his journey, inviting listeners to his narrative. He grew up in a broken home, knew very little about Christianity, found Jesus during his college years, and became involved with the discipleship ministry of Andy Stanley. After seminary, Sean moved back to Georgia and became involved in Northpoint Church, eventually accepting his role to start Athens Church. Sean and his team wake up thinking about the people who are “not there yet.” They also see leadership health and soul care as crucial. Years of the past are still influencing each person. Hear his story. Learn from his heart. Find practical ways to apply principles from Sean Seay. 

https://athenschurch.com
Twitter - @seanseay
Instagram - seanseay
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer book - HERE
Robb Reimer - Soul Care book - HERE
Soul Keeping - John Ortberg book - HERE

This week’s episode continues the conversation Chris and Tracy have with Bishop Tim Lamb, the LifePoint Conference Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Bishop Tim Lamb‘s care for people continues coming out as he tells his stories and offers his wisdom. He is a wonderful example of deep love for people in these difficult days. Any day can be a life-changing day. Every day is important. Life is uncertain. Are we balancing our hard work with healthy rest? How is the stress of leadership affecting our health, our relationships, our spiritual development? Bishop Lamb provides suggestions for others to live better lives. Have you taken a sabbatical? Do you have true friends holding you accountable? Are you getting enough rest? What day do you take off? Think about each comment and each question. Decide what you can do to serve and lead with better health.

https://lifepointministries.org/leadership-team/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tim.lamb.56
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimLPMinistries

Bishop Tim Lamb has served in pastoral ministry and denominational leadership. His experience, his spiritual maturity, and his compassion for people are clear in this episode of Next Step Leadership. There are many areas Bishop Lamb can discuss and offer wisdom. But before hearing his insights on leadership, Tracy and Chris asked Tim to tell his stories. And in his 34 years of pastoring, he has many stories. Can someone who grows up with a speech impediment serve as a pastor and a preacher? How does Bishop Lamb offer true pastoral care to today’s leaders? What did he love most in his years as a lead pastor? How did he respond to his heart attack? How did this change his lifestyle and his perspective? What lessons is he teaching others from his own difficulties? Learn from Bishop Lamb about equilibrium and refusing to do too much. Find people to lead and trust them. 

https://lifepointministries.org/leadership-team/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tim.lamb.56
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimLPMinistries

Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue listening to the inspirational words of author, tv show host, and minister Rebecca Keener. Rebecca is a humble servant who has written creative, practical stories for receiving God’s supernatural strength every day of the year. In this episode, she talks about her latest book, “Holy Spirit 365.” Much of her book was written in a hospital waiting room. She offers reminders too often forgotten by leaders working too hard in their own strength to accomplish God’s plans. The book’s chapters reveal to readers about the Holy Spirit in Scripture, encouraging words and prayers, and the ongoing miracle of God’s presence with us. Are we leading with that awareness? Can we live, and lead, knowing the Holy Spirt is at work in us and through us? Rebecca believes we can.

Rebecca's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.keeneralwaysmoretv

Holy Spirit 365 Book - HERE

Marvelous Madness of Motherhood - https://www.truepotentialmedia.com/rebecca-keener/

Author and minister Rebecca Keener is this week’s guest in Next Step Leadership. Tracy and Chris loved their conversation with Rebecca as she tells her story. This narrative is a wonderful reminder of how God is at work in inviting people to be willing to obey Him. Listen to their laughter, their stories, and what Rebecca is offering to her audience these days. Like her encouraging voice, her words insure today’s confused audiences to believe and endure the journey. Throughout Scripture, church history, and our personal relationships, God is offering hope. Leaders should receive that amazing hope and pass it along to those who follow Him. Like Rebecca, think back about your story. What has God said to you? What is He saying now? How can you respond? How can the Holy Spirit empower your leadership?

Rebecca's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.keeneralwaysmoretv

Holy Spirit 365 Book - HERE

Marvelous Madness of Motherhood - https://www.truepotentialmedia.com/rebecca-keener/

The numbers grab our attention. The stories concern us. What stories? Why do those numbers grab our attention and concern us? This episode talks about people, about pastors, about families, about churches. In Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy engage in a conversation about these issues. But they are not just discussing the facts and trends. They invited their friend Rick Womack to tell his story. Listen. Please listen to Rick’s story. Pastoring is an honor and it should be seen as such. But serving in ministry is not easy. It offers wonderful experiences while also bringing the reality of how people who love deeply are also hurt deeply. What can we learn from stories like Rick’s? How can we be here to offer listening ears, loving hearts, and practical therapy for ministers who are carrying a heavy weight? Dreams do not always go the way we wish. They might die. Hurts are deep. Counseling and friends are important. Rick talks about how God and His people can help us endure. Let’s believe God and His people can help us all find peace. 
 
Rick's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rickwomack

Jonathan Martin The Road Away From God - HERE

The numbers grab our attention. The stories concern us. What stories? Why do those numbers grab our attention and concern us? This episode talks about people, about pastors, about families, about churches. In Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy engage in a conversation about these issues. But they are not just discussing the facts and trends. They invited their friend Rick Womack to tell his story. Listen. Please listen to Rick’s story. Pastoring is an honor and it should be seen as such. But serving in ministry is not easy. It offers wonderful experiences while also bringing the reality of how people who love deeply are also hurt deeply. What can we learn from stories like Rick’s? How can we be here to offer listening ears, loving hearts, and practical therapy for ministers who are carrying a heavy weight? Dreams do not always go the way we wish. They might die. Hurts are deep. Counseling and friends are important. Rick talks about how God and His people can help us endure. Let’s believe God and His people can help us all find peace. 

Rick's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rickwomack

Jonathan Martin The Road Away From God - HERE

This week’s episode is the second conversation Tracy and Chris have with Jason McCary. Jason, again, is very honest. He offers practical ideas. He tells stories. But he not only tells stories, Jason offers the honesty desperately needed among today’s leaders and learners. All three of these men serve in roles where they help mentor and encourage the next generation of leaders. Jason has both the gifts and the heart to do that. As you hear him talk, you will hear that heart. Working with pastors, leaders, students, and people in various roles, Jason offers his time. Isn’t that needed today? We are bombarded with policy and procedure, but desperate for relational leadership where mentoring time is valued and seen as a priority. Jesus calls us to follow Him, not as spectators but as servants. Christ invites us to come low, to serve, to wash the feet of those around us, to listen, to love. Will we serve that way? Will we lead that way? Jason invites us to. He believes we can. 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mccary.73
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jrmccary/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

In this week’s conversation, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell talk to their friend Jason McCary. Jason has served in pastoral ministry and as a college professor. Next Step Leadership hopes to always bring stories, ideas, and encouragement to others in various ministry or business roles. Jason’s does that as he offers thoughts for today’s leaders. His story reminds listeners that each story is different, each story is important, and each story continues the adventure of life. Jason is very talented in various ways and understands what is needed in today’s schools and churches and businesses. He is also vulnerable. His honest confessions invite us to move forward. Amid the fast pace, among the division, along the difficult paths, can we remember God’s nearness? What lessons can you learn from Jason’s story? How has God’s Holy Presence touched your life as Jason explains happened in his life? What next steps should you take to follow Jason’s ideas and guidance? Who should you invite to travel with you? Who could you call at 4am? Listen to the stories and learn.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.mccary.73
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jrmccary/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their conversation with Dr. Doug Beacham, General Superintendent of the International Pentecost Holiness Church. Through Dr. Beacham’s biblical knowledge and ministry experience, he offers deep and practical wisdom for Next Step Leadership‘s audience. As you listen to his story about those leaders who helped prepare him for ministry, think about yourself and your ministry team. What is Bishop Beacham saying to you? Who taught, and continues teaching you? Who is encouraging you? How are you encouraging others? Who are you mentoring? Who is mentoring you? Is your schedule healthy? What can you do differently?

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beacham-ab82364b/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbeacham
IPHC: https://iphc.org/gso/bishops-office/