Reaching For Remarkable Podcast

"Is there life after failure?" is the question we explore in this episode of the Slingshot Group Podcast. Vance sits down with Blaine Bartel to have a very raw and candid conversation about his own painful journey of personal failure and lessons learned on the road to restoration. Today, Blaine is living proof that there is life and ministry after failure. He's a ministry and leadership coach, speaker, as well as an author. His most recent book Death By A Thousand Lies, and other resources can be found at https://blainebartel.com

In Episode 2 of Season 2, we explore the idea that when it comes to staffing and leading in an organization, "Fit Matters Most." Our three hosts unpack David's recent interview with Justin Herman as he shares from his own personal experience of why it's so important to get this right. Justin is widely recognized as an expert in Student Ministry and hosts a podcast, Controlled Chaos to help those who lead students. He also worked on the book Controlled Chaos: Making Sense of Junior High Ministry with Kurt Johnston to give advice on what he has learned in youth ministry.

Links

linktr.ee/controlledchaospodcast

linktr.ee/heyjustinherman

In this episode, Vance, David, and Keith explore something that all leaders have experienced - When you’re the bad guy, but you did the right thing. David interviews Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church. Dan shares his experience and wisdom about how to handle making the tough calls, even when they are not popular.

 

Links:

Follow Dan at - @Dan.Reiland

Dan’s blog -  https://danreiland.com/

12Stone Church - https://12stone.com/

In this episode, Vance, David, and Keith push back against the idea that words like marketing and brand are “Not Just for the Marketplace.” This conversation is about how churches and nonprofits can better leverage the tools of technology to tell a better story in our physical and digital spaces. Keith also sits down with Mark Miller, Managing Partner of Historic Agency, for a fascinating interview about how ministry and technology have intersected. Mark shares from his wealth of experience about how organizations can benefit from getting this right. Also, be sure to check out Slingshot Group's upcoming Communications Lab powered by Historic Agency HERE.

In this episode, Vance, David, and Keith talk about the PK dilemma! Being a pastor is tough work and it can also be  hard on your family. Join us as we dive into an important topic that will help you, as a ministry leader, raise PKs who love Jesus and who do not hate The Church. Vance interviews David Russell, Digital Pastor at Church of The Highlands, who not only has kids of his own, but who was a PK himself. David talks through the struggles and perspective of growing up in a pastor’s home. He also shares some practical tips on how to help your family thrive while in ministry. To learn more from David and Church of The Highlands visit: www.growleader.com/ or email David Russell at [email protected].

In this episode, Vance, David and Keith explore how leadership transitions can make or break the future of any church or organization. We also sit down with our very own Todd Clark to learn how remarkable churches are meeting this challenge head-on. Todd currently serves as the V.P. of Senior Leadership at Slingshot Group and brings more than 25 years of ministry experience – in churches sized between 400 and 23,000. From his wealth of leadership experiences, Todd provides keen insights and practical tools for how organizations can navigate the often murky waters of leadership transition. Be sure to stick around after the interview with Todd for another round of “Stories with Stan.”

In this episode, Vance, David and Keith talk about what happens when you're let go from your ministry job. We also sit down with author and CEO of Institute for Discipleship Training, Ken Baugh, for an interview. As a former pastor for more than 25 years, Ken understands firsthand how ministry leaders can sometimes be forced to navigate seasons of change suddenly. Ultimately, Ken shares a message of hope for those who are willing to dig deep and assign meaning to the painful experience of being terminated. Today, Ken is pastoring pastors and coaching Christian leaders, helping them live in the abundance of Christ. To find out more about Ken's ministry and resources visit: http://idtministries.com/

In this episode we explore the shadow side of success. Our hosts share stories of success gone wrong and Vance has an honest conversation with Josh Whitehead - Executive Pastor at Faith Promise Church - about the new challenges that can arise in a season of rapid growth. Stick around after the interview for another story with Stan. https://faithpromise.org @joshuawhitehead

In this episode, Vance, David, and Keith talk about why many of the best churches to attend are the most difficult to work at. This conversation is followed up with an interview with the author of the book Simple Prayer and Lead Pastor at Metro Church – just outside of DC, Charlie Dawes. Charlie shares his experience working in this type of church and what he’s doing now to ensure that his church is both a great church to attend AND to work at.

Show Links

https://www.ivpress.com/simple-prayer

https://metrochurch.com/