Next Step Leadership

Dr. Mark Rutland, international leader and bestselling author, speaks again with Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds in this episode of Next Step Leadership. Mark offers honest and needed thoughts from his years of service through leading. He provides lessons learned from the Old Testament stories included in his newest book “Of Kings and Prophets.” People live today with a fear of serving in leadership, and serving under unhealthy leaders. The call into leadership positions must be seen as a call from God. We should not forget that—especially during these days of division and deception and uncertainty. Since God offers us opportunities to serve, shouldn’t we obey? God places us in situations where we feel uncapable of leading well. Mark believes leaders are all called to fulfill their present position while learning everything they can learn about their next position. That perspective and his other honest advice offer help leaders make their next steps their best steps. 

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Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to begin 2022’s Next Step Leadership podcasts with interviewing Dr. Mark Rutland. Mark has served in many leadership roles of pastoring, a college president, guiding a mission organization, and a bestselling author. People around the world hear and respect Mark’s voice. In this episode Chris and Tracy listen to Mark as he offers meaningful advice in these days of uncertainty. He believes leaders need to adjust to the idea that the easy rides and simple tasks are not part of the world we live in. He welcomes us to rough times, inviting us to see the opportunities before us. People need to see a captain on the bridge—especially when times are rough. Join Dr. Rutland as we all begin this New Year with new hopes and new goals. 

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Another year ends. Another year begins. Tracy and Chris continue their conversations, this time glancing back at 2021 and ahead at 2022. What lessons did we learn from the last few years, as difficult as they were? What dreams and hopes and prayers do we bring with us into a new year? What is the most important? How can we make 2022 a year of our best steps yet? How can we lead and help others take better steps this coming year? Chris and Tracy offer suggestions about what we need to continue doing, what we need to add, what we need to release, what we learn, and what we can do better this year than ever before. Refuse to carry into the new year what might hold you back. Dive into 2022 and pursue the right dreams the right way for the right reasons. And do not travel into this near year alone.

Yes, it is time to talk about the Christmas season. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell discuss this time of year—the memories, the hopes, the hurts, and the ideas on how to lead as December nears an end. As you listen, think about your Christmas memories. What are your favorite holiday songs? What experiences cause you to smile whenever you think about them? What disappointments feel more painful now? As leaders and lifetime learners, find fitting ways to offer time for the people you serve to celebrate, relax, and remember. Encourage them—and yourself—to rest in the assurance that Jesus, our true Leader, came to bring us life. Rejoice. Engage in conversations. Hear and sing the songs. Take pictures. And remember.
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In the third episode with singer songwriter Justin Reynolds, Tracy and Chris continue enjoying  their conversations. Justin knows about serving with a variety of leaders in the church culture, so he brings an honest perspective today’s leaders need to ask themselves and seek answers. With music such a key, inspiring, and, often, controversial role in today’s churches, that topic should be discussed. Tracy, Justin, and Chris discuss the unique space of worship music. Since that form exists for one key purpose, how can today’s leaders be sure to stay true to that single goal while guiding people of various backgrounds and personalities and preferences? Is worship about the quality of music or the purpose of guiding people toward God? Listen. Consider the questions and opinions. Discuss with your own leadership teams what can be done better in each next step of worship.

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Chris and Tracy continue their dialogue with Justin Reynolds. Justin’s song brings the intro and out-row in the podcast, and in today’s episode Justin tells more about his new music. The process, the work, the commitment, the dedication, the endurance: leaders need to learn from the work of musical art. Time must be invested in music, in ministry, and in all types of leadership. What needs improvement? What should be accepted? When do we move on? Like art and songs, today’s leaders must dream and work and take risks and experiment and enjoy. Let Justin’s music and story guide you as you guide others creatively. Give your gifts a chance to come out.
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Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Tracy’s son, Justin Reynolds. Justin’s music is playing to begin and end each podcast. He’s Tracy’s son and is a very talented musician, singer, and songwriter. As Coach TJ Rosene mentioned in Episode 38, leadership is more often an art rather than a science. Justin’s artistic talent allows him to lead in a variety of ways—from on stage in a church worship team, at home confronting or comforting a child, finishing songs for his new album, or learning to find joy in doing what he can do to make a positive difference. Listen and learn from Justin’s stories. 

In Episode 39 of Next Step Leadership, Tracy and Chris continue their dialogue with Coach TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College and the Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College. Coach Rosene offers practical insight about leading others during these difficult times. He guides athletes and coaches toward victory on the court, but also off the court—dealing with the major issues of life. How are we encouraging others? Who are we learning from? Are we keeping the main thing the main thing? Whatever your role, God has you there to make an impact. Coach Rosene helps us be sure to make the right impact while not letting our joy to taken away.  

Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell invite you to listen in on their conversation with TJ Rosene, the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College. Coach Rosene brings valuable information for all leaders through his years of coaching, speaking, and guiding young leaders. He impacts people, offering a much needed perspective of how to win in the game of life. On the court with his Emmanuel Lions, through his role as Director of Coach Development at Point Guard College, with his Hardwood Hustle podcast, and in his love as a husband and father, Coach Rosene reveals keys to the art of leadership. 

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, so in this week’s podcast Doug Beacham and Tracy Reynolds interview Chris Maxwell about his personal story about a life changing experience. Do today’s leaders know the needs of those who battle epilepsy—or other health issues? Do our churches and businesses creative a climate that shows deep care of those people and their struggles? Chris offers suggestions of ways today’s leaders can lead others and let weaknesses become positives instead of negatives. Doug talks about how Chris became a different person through his illness and the long-term effects, while Tracy talks about this being the only Chris he knows. Tracy and Doug also talk about the many needs around them, and around us all. With the care of Jesus, we can love and lead people no matter what they struggle to overcome.