Spirit Anointed Leadership

Growing up, Brennan Joseph never saw himself as a spiritual leader. He was led by a life of sin until he had an intimate encounter with the Lord on his dorm room floor that changed everything. At 19 years old, God not only breathed new life into Brennan but began to birth a ministry and passion for the lost within him. Brennan’s personal story and the story of Every Heart Ministry will fill you with faith and expectation to seek after the lost and believe the Lord for more. 

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wUu_hE-MpMn9HqrsbaRC0Iiu-HmkcAQ/view?usp=sharing

When was the last time you gave an alter call? Were the results what you hoped? In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss the realities of giving an altar call in today’s world. They also discuss practical examples and creative altar call ideas that have been successful in the past and how to react when an altar call doesn't go as planned.

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hBq-j83heHcxGoxORJbUa3VnvScnAD8o/view?usp=sharing

Gratitude is such an important discipline to practice. It’s quite often the thing that pivots our gaze from the chaos and burdens of this world to the goodness and grace of God. In this episode, Chris and Matt Kenny, a Christian Counselor and pastor, talk about the value of fostering a grateful heart and how to identify barriers that might be standing in your way of walking in daily gratitude. 

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SZGjWt5Q2pvs02L_2IF221aloz0UlBjP/view?usp=sharing

There are seasons of ministry that prove to be significantly busier than others. With big events like Easter and Christmas looming around the corner, leaders can often succumb to the busyness of high-pressure seasons and neglect to care for their souls. In this episode, Dan Crowley, a seasoned spiritual direction coach, explains how to avoid burnout by getting serious about sabbath, learning to identify the signs of redlining, and how we can develop habits of spiritual discipline with Jesus as our guide. 

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15l1Y3HSapMmXv89X5v_79NlFAfcEPQGc/view?usp=sharing

Do you know a high-capacity leader? What is your perception of them? Do they cause you to feel intimidated and insecure or do you make room to develop and celebrate them? Whether these leaders work below you or beside you these leaders are placed on your path for a reason. In this episode, Chris explains why we should lean into the giftings of high-capacity leaders and learn how to equip, empower, and release them into all God has called them to be.

Show Notes & Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v10fDUCCSre_0SOdC8OIILKzQ3J6iIVr/view?usp=sharing

How to plan for a successful Sabbatical! Jay has been doing full-time pastoral ministry for over 30 years. He’s been a youth pastor, an assistant pastor, and a church planter. Jay understands the challenges and joys of ministry and desires to help pastors operate from a healthy soul. In this episode, Jay breaks down the step-by-step process of preparing for a successful sabbatical as well as sharing tips and common mistakes pastors make along the way.

Show Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MvECMD4B0ScfoDNP99OaSsDWOwPrZeZr/view?usp=sharing

Why are sabbaticals so important? Jay has been doing full-time pastoral ministry for over 30 years. He’s been a youth pastor, an assistant pastor, and a church planter. Jay understands the challenges and joys of ministry and desires to help pastors operate from a healthy soul. In this episode, Jay talks about the difficulties behind planning for sabbaticals and gives practical insight into why they are so important in a pastoral career.

Show Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q7_QSfinC5n_M3LfC2Nwk1Rw3DK7nJ-v/view?usp=sharing

Raising up leaders is crucial for Kingdom advancement and yet so many of us let insecurity or lack of know-how get in the way of doing so. In this episode, Brian Blum talks about his experiences with humbling himself to God’s plan and watching God multiply and raise up leaders through him. From taking over a church that was nearly underwater to now leading a multiplication movement, Brian’s story proves that God can and will do infinitely and abundantly more with a heart and life that is surrendered to Him.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16z8HiUTHQGNN3oMLhGavmtQAGyU6BCCC/view?usp=sharing

Do you feel stuck in the monotony of ministry? It is so easy to get caught in the repetition and routine of church leadership, yet God has so much MORE in store for us than you could ever ask or imagine! In this episode, Bob Zuhl shares how he has managed to stay motivated in ministry after leading for 70 years and how important it is to face each day with expectancy for what God can do.

RESOURCES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16z8HiUTHQGNN3oMLhGavmtQAGyU6BCCC/view?usp=sharing

Whether you are a lead pastor or leader of a ministry, your leadership matters! God has entrusted you with people to pour into, develop, and disciple yet sometimes in the busyness of ministering to your congregation, it can be so easy to forget to invest into those who lead right beside you. In this episode, Pete Yoshonis shares the importance of developing your leadership teams and board, how to create a culture of authenticity, growth, and honesty as you grow together, and practical tips on how to run an impactful board meeting that ultimately shapes the future of your church.

SHOW NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpaKwPHl9tZgbXGyBKQG9eA2AeAOAG7C/view?usp=sharing