The Coaching Leader Podcast

Rev Dr Robert Kasper is a mission and ministry facilitator in the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. In this second part, we talk more specifically about adaptive leadership as we talk about anxiety, trust, relationships and organizations as systems. He also shares a very helpful metaphor of leadership that will deepen our understanding.

You can reach out to Dr Kasper at [email protected] to continue the conversation.

Reach out to us with questions about leadership and scheduling strategy coaching sessions at http://scottgress.com

Rev Dr Robert Kasper is a mission and ministry facilitator in the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. As we meet him in this first part of two, he shares his history and the powerful insights of adaptive leadership and how that can inform church and ministry.

You can reach out to Dr Kasper at [email protected] to continue the conversation.

Reach out to us with questions about leadership and scheduling strategy coaching sessions at http://scottgress.com

Rev Dr Mart Thompson from Concordia Seminary in St Louis shares with us his experience growing ministry servants through the Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP). SMP is a four year distance education program for students to prepare to become pastors with the help of a local mentor-pastor who has been trained in coaching. Mart also shares his insights and experience with coaching and growing people.

To learn more about SMP go to https://www.csl.edu/academics/programs/specific-ministry-pastor-smp/

and you may contact Rev Dr Thompson at [email protected]

For coaching or other information you can find us at http://scottgress.com and [email protected].

You can also sign up for more information about the LCMS coaching network at https://1cb9d3-4baf.icpage.net/lcms-coaching-network

This is the second of two rebroadcast episodes with Rev Tony Durante. (If you've missed the first part please go back and find it and listen to it after you hear this part) In this rebroadcast he shares with us the details of how to not just lead events but grow and disciple people during that event or activity. He differentiates between relationships that determine ministry approaches and pursuing approaches or programs that one hopes will develop relationships.

You may contact Tony at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Plantation Florida at 954-473-6888 extension 101 or [email protected]

Contact us if you want to explore leadership coaching by going to http://scottgress.com or emailing us at [email protected]

In this rebroadcast of the first of a two part interview, Tony shares his history and development as a believer. Then he shares some of the lessons he learned on the mission field and how they can transfer to the local mission field. Tony shares how some of his ministry practices developed and touched so many lives including how he has used prayer as a ministry and outreach tool. Tony relates a key Bible passage in reaching those who are unchurched and some important approaches which flow from that passage. It is amazing how Tony introduces how evangelism and outreach can actually be low stress, non confrontational, caring and based in love. Tony spends considerable time helping us understand the foundation, the strategies and the practical approaches to working with people in community based servant evangelism where relationships can grow including a relationship with Jesus.

This is what being a coaching leader who grows other people is all about and demonstrates so much of what we seek to share with others.

Contact Pastor Tony at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Plantation Florida at 954-473-6888 extension 101 or [email protected]

Dr Jane Fryar joins the podcast to share with us from her great experience as an author, leadership scholar and servant of the church.

She shares her clear understanding of leadership and how it grows out of one's identity. Then she helps us with a clear explanation of servant leadership, the subject of her wonderful book of the same title. Other subjects addressed range from recruiting leaders and what is needed to do that well to how one can really help people who are growing as new leaders and gives practical advice.

Towards the end she speaks in her gentle wisdom to both "the sons and daughters of God" about what is helpful in encouraging people, especially women.

You may contact Dr Fryar through her email [email protected]

The Coaching Leader Podcast is a podcast about coaching, leadership and leading through coaching. It is our joy to grow people for ministry especially in the areas of leadership, discipleship and teamwork. We do this through coaching, consulting, coach and leadership speaking and training. You may learn more at our website: http://scottgress.com

Dr. Sam Voorhies recently served as the Executive Director and Chair of the Center for Biblical Leadership and a professor of leadership in the PBA MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Sam holds a Ph.D. in International Development Education from Florida State University, M.A. in education from Wheaton College, a B.A. degree in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University, and is the author of several articles and publications on leadership, international and community development.

He has spent 30 years in international cross-cultural leadership and management in both global corporate industry and in NGO (non-government organizations) humanitarian work, he has worked in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim covering some 75 countries.

Sam's roles have focused on strategy, senior leadership, organizational change and development along with board governance, supporting organizational growth and change for the World Vision International Partnership (a global partnership of 100 offices with 40,000 staff and global budget of $2.7 billion). He last served as Global Director for Leadership and Organizational Development.

In episode 46, Dr Sam Voorhies presented on leadership. Today he graciously joins us for an interview where he not only shares his story, filled with God's grace and provision but also the leadership lessons he has learned along the way.

Among the things he touches on are: Leadership is a team sport and just as growing in Christ is not done in a vacuum, neither does leadership development happen in a vacuum. The purpose of being a leader is developing other leaders and leaders are made, not born.

You are invited to grow your leadership through the work that he begin with Palm Beach Atlantic University through https://www.centerforbiblicalleadership.com/lifework/

And your are invited to read the article he co-wrote with Dr Lane Cohee, guest in episode 39 at https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/64438356/christian-business-review-2020-leadership/14

Contact us if you would like to strategize how you can grow in your leadership or help others to grow: http://www.scottgress.com

Reggie McNeal joins us on the podcast for a two part interview. In this the second part Reggie talks about the critical need for customized people development - the shifts we need to make and why. Then he gives some inspiring examples to guide us and encourage us. If you happened to miss the first part of this interview go back to episode 47 and check out his description of church centric vs kingdom centric ministry and leadership.

You can reach out to Reggie at his website @ http://reggiemcneal.org and listen to more at his Reggie McNeal podcast. For leadership coaching, coach training and consulting you can contact us at contact us at scottgress.com

Reggie McNeal

Pastor, church planter, denominational executive, leadership coach (we like that part), author of 10 books, numerous article, speaking engagements, blogs, podcasts, Sr Fellow for Leadership Network joins the podcast. In this first part of a two part interview, Reggie shares with us kingdom centric ministry and leadership as opposed to church-centric ministry.

This is a powerful distinction that sets our focus toward God's preferred future and ministries that touch the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ rather than just hoping people will show up at the church. What is required is nothing short of a culture shift for it to happen in our churches and grow people. It will involve three things: The first is the story or narrative, next is the scorecard or what we pay attention to, and finally stewardship.

Reggie also addresses many of the misconceptions or false assumptions about church and ministry that gets in the way of really making a difference in people's lives for both time and eternity.

In the next episode Reggie will focus in on what it takes to develop people as disciples and leaders.

You can learn more about this through his books and contact him through his website at reggiemcneal.org

We are please to present, with permission, a recording of Dr Sam Voorhies presenting on Leadership from God's Perspective to the Pam Beach Mens group from June 23, 2021. Here he speaks about the importance of Christian character and competencies in leadership.

He also shares about a wonderful leadership development program at Palm Beach Atlantic University called Life Work Leadership. You can find more information at

https://www.centerforbiblicalleadership.com/lifework/

It is a partnership between the Center for Biblical Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University and the National Christian Foundation of Palm Beach. It is an eight month leadership experience to engage professionals on issues they face in their business and personal lives.

Sam Voorhies has recently served as the Executive Director and Chair of the Center for Biblical Leadership and a professor of leadership in the PBA MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Sam holds a Ph.D. in International Development Education from Florida State University, M.A. in education from Wheaton College, a B.A. degree in psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University, and is the author of several articles and publications on leadership, international and community development.

He is passionate about working with leaders, their teams and organizations to achieve exceptional performance. His goal is to build leadership and organizational capacity, enabling leaders and their teams to become, and achieve, more than they thought possible.

With more than 30 years of international cross-cultural leadership and management experience in both global corporate industry and in NGO (non-government organizations) humanitarian work, he has worked in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim covering some 75 countries.

Sam's roles have focused on strategy, senior leadership, organizational change and development along with board governance, supporting organizational growth and change for the World Vision International Partnership (a global partnership of 100 offices with 40,000 staff and global budget of $2.7 billion). He last served as Global Director for Leadership and Organizational Development.