Spirit Anointed Leadership

For years, Daron dealt with feelings of failure and shame trying to fill a pastoral role that nearly took him out of ministry. He later discovered this pressure was an indication of trying to force himself into a position he wasn’t created for. In this episode, Daron talks us through his journey of finally living a life worthy of the call on his life by shifting his mindset and living out what the bible talks about in Ephesians 4:11. 

Show Notes / Resources:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i1e2oMo2GqWRcb9CxgF3Gi5AI1HDaafK/view?usp=sharing

We are all called by God! The question of the matter is, are we living a life worthy of that calling? Are you in a position that aligns with your God-given gifts, passions, and strengths? In this episode, Daron Earlewine, a pastor and author unpacks how we can live a life worthy of our callings by gleaning from the teachings of the 5 Fold Ministry found in Ephesians 4. 

Show Notes & Resources:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYdHBgnGnpd3fFlU523FXSBMEkfiW6RJ/view?usp=sharing

What goes through your mind in dark wilderness seasons? In this episode, Jeff Manion, Lead Pastor of Ada Bible Church, shares a bit of his personal story and the moments in life that inspired him to write his book, The Land Between. We hope this episode encourages you that even amidst tragedy and the unexpected God’s grace is there also. 

Show Notes / Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJdp0X-WZCTO6CZi02zsjxyQcWixsg6X/view?usp=sharing

What is a fresh expression? Who can lead one and how is it different from a traditional congregation? In this episode, John and Danielle Freed, Directors of Church Multiplication in the Wesleyan Church, do a deep dive into what a fresh expression is and how these can be effective pathways for reaching people for Jesus. 

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUbGOq5a4VUb0OX73vRiZugaF4PwUw-k/view?usp=sharing

Racism, in one form or another, has been around since nearly the beginning of time dividing, damaging, and diminishing the lives of many. But this is not the Kingdom God has built nor the Kingdom He desires to see on the Earth. In this episode, Chase Rashad Stancle, a black, Midwest pastor, opens up about his experiences when it comes to race and culture and shares what a Kingdom united under Christ can look like involving every nation, tribe, and tongue. 

Show Notes & Resources:

https://theglr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EP_033-With-Chase-Rashad-Stancle.docx.pdf

Milt Van Natta wasn’t a churchgoer until he was in his thirties, and yet God had a plan for his life! He is now the pastor of a small church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and has served there for the past 18 years. In this episode, Milt shares some unique things God has been doing in his church and helps to prove that God does not discriminate the work He wants to do by the size of a church. 

Show Notes & Resources: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12SpHt98s179iFlPtKKtkRFI3-QzOdfJo/view?usp=sharing

Chris says that “Spiritual direction has profoundly changed my life. To have the opportunity to allow God to speak into my life through a spiritual director has been monumental for me. I am not sure I would be in ministry, and I can guarantee that my soul wouldn’t be as healthy as it is today without spiritual direction in my life.” In this episode, Chris talks about what spiritual direction is with his very own spiritual direction coach Dan Crowley from sandals church. 

Show Notes & Resource Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUGPqMxdxGahLQATaZ_Ne9zyUTJP0ncI/view?usp=sharing

For so long, we have been afraid of what could happen when we allow Holy Spirit to have His way in our church services and ministry moments. But imagine what could happen if we made room for Holy Spirit to move and learned how to steward those moments instead of running from them? In this episode, Chris talks about what stewarding those moments can look like and gives examples of Spirit Anointed leaders who have paved the path before us. 

Show Notes & Resources:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRWAVb0LNQ9fdPD8iWIPr8fGx2_yoPQq/view?usp=sharing

029: Woman In Ministry Part Two - With Danielle Freed

The doctrine of the Wesleyan Church proudly affirms women in ministry positions. Yet, how come it’s still so rare to see women raised up to their fullest potential, leading confidently, and filling our pulpits? In this episode, Chris & Danielle Freed have a very candid conversation about what it looks like to be a woman in ministry in today’s age and how we as a region can move forward in a positive direction. 

Notes & Resources from the show: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pwuhogvrm-PiDtKuaKvft6c7ny35oysc/view?usp=sharing

The doctrine of the Wesleyan Church proudly affirms women in ministry positions. Yet, how come it’s still so rare to see women raised up to their fullest potential, leading confidently, and filling our pulpits? In this episode, Chris & Danielle Freed have a very candid conversation about what it looks like to be a woman in ministry in today’s age and how we as a region can move forward in a positive direction. 

 Notes & Resources from the show: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ndQqFHfvpXyRxiyd6qpIniv_vJeG1xkQ/view?usp=sharing