In this episode Adam talks with Gabe Trevino and Ross Wiseman about how they have pursued greater health in their own lives and how it has impacted their ministry. 

Connect with Pastor Grit:  www.pastorgrit.com

In this episode we get to hear from Pastor Jim Burgen from Flatirons Church in Colorado.

Here are a few links to check out:

Flatirons Church

Moss Rock Ranch (Pastor Retreats)

Jim's Instagram

Today's conversation was with Ryan Huguley and Tyler Drewitz.  

Here are links to some of the things we talked about: 

Ridgeline Church- https://ridgeline.church 

My XP- https://myxp.church

Teleo - http://teleo.church

Jesus and John Wayne- https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-John-Wayne-Evangelicals-Corrupted-ebook/dp/B07ZTSVLX3/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey0VUlrnkSuDcuEICVwWbmYc9YljkX21MwBWtJgBL8wIDE4BbjMcSmhoCogkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=477576008348&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021827&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13905487720284479578&hvtargid=kwd-1035754103165&hydadcr=17807_11410126&keywords=book+jesus+and+john+wayne&qid=1624302077&sr=8-3

9 Marks- https://www.9marks.org

Join Adam Reardon and Darnell Weathersby for a conversation about growing up in the church, and how each of us have the opportunity to lead someone else in our lives.  

Darnell is a husband, father, educator, minister, and a business owner. Weathersby is a graduate of Trinity International University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and Temple University with a Masters in Educational Leadership. He has been an educator for over 18 years, assuming the roles of teacher, assistant principal and acting principal in both urban and suburban school districts across the country. Weathersby currently serves as a high school Administrator.

Being reared by a single mother and the second oldest of eight on the west side of Chicago, Weathersby knows the pressures that come along with adversities from drugs, gangs, and violence. Weathersby believes that empowered individuals, with access to education and resources, have the power to transform the world. It is this philosophy that inspires him as an educator on the scene today. Weathersby is living proof that a quality education can be the vehicle that levels the playing field.

Darnell is the proud husband of 16 years to Sharnell Weathersby and father to their two children.

You can check out Lead One: 

Facebook - @leadonellc
Website- http://theLeadOnemovement.com/

In this episode I sit down with Pastor Gary Ricci from New Hope Church in Round Lake, Il. 

In this episode Brain Tome talks to us about going through the desert seasons of life and ministry and offers us some practical things we can do when things are hard.

Connect With Brian:
- Check Out His Website: www.briantome.com

Jonathan Herron was recognized by Outreach Magazine for leading one of the fastest growing churches in America.  In today's episode we talk about leadership and the challenges of leading in the midst of a pandemic.

Connect With Jonathan Herron:
Website: https://jonathanherron.com
Life Church Michigan:  https://lifechurchmichigan.com

Bryan Moak:
Vice President of Church Strengthening @ Converge MidAmerica
Host of the Advance Podcast

• 85% of Churches are Plateaued or Declining
• What if we could flip the script? 

Before You Think About The Next Year Of Ministry: 

• Take an Extended Break (that is more than one week). 
• Pastors are tired and burnt out 
• You can't fix a problem when you are worn out. 

How is your health? 

• Are you becoming a "Hunk"?
• Are you becoming a "Chunk"?
• Are you becoming a "Drunk"?

Tips & Trips For Taking a Break: 

• Unplugging means plugging into something else. Have you been neglecting your personal soul care? 
•  Your family needs to take priority, go do something DIFFERENT. 
• If you want to be refreshed from work, you need to unplug from work. 
• Have the hard conversation with your team or board. 

Stat: 9 out of every 10 Pastors will not finish in Ministry. 

• What is your Calling?  Why did you get into this in the first place? 
• Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp

Clarifying Questions For The Next Year Of Ministry:

1. If our church shut its door today, would our community care?  If not, why not? 

2.  If the Holy Spirit left your church, would anything you do change? 

3. What is your plan for Discipleship?  Do you have a pathway? 

4.  What is your church's prayer life like?  Are we a prayer saturated church? 

5.  Are you worshipping when you gather or are you going through the motions on Sunday? 

6. How are you connecting with people far from God? 

• Somewhere between 78-90% of Christians are not sharing their faith. 
• 70% of unchurched people say they have never been invited to church. 
• 75% of regular church attenders do not think sharing their faith is important. 

We need to RETHINK what God has called us to, and get back to it! 

Advice From Bryan: 

• You are NOT ALONE! 
• Get Counseling if you need it! 
• Don't make rash decisions in the midst of anxiety!
• Consider making plans now, that will be in place for Easter 2021.

Check out our conversation with Nick and Hannah. 

Check out Anchor Church in Champaign, Il.

Learn about Nick and Hannah.

Hear a little bit about Nicks testimony, "Dope saved my life." (6:55)

How Joanna Gaines helped clarify Hannah's call to plant a church.

Where you plant, is just as important as who you plant with. 
Check out Converge MidAmerica.

Hear a little bit about planting a church in 2020.

Check out how Nick and Hannah encourage and speak faith over one another.

Advice from Hannah - find someone who will listen to you,

Advice from Nick- look at all the areas of your life, celebrate what is going well
                                       - stop comparing yourself to other churches.

Connect with Nick and Hannah on Facebook. 

Until Next Time - Stay Gritty!