Wherein I share Josh Johnsen's Seven Markers of a Healthy Leadership Culture.

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Samantha Farinacci joins us for a conversation about her work as a chaplain at Oaks Christian Online, a relatively sizable online middle/high school. How can spiritual formation happen online? What was it like in that space during the pandemic? And why is Gen Z more spiritually open?

Oaks Christian Online: www.oakschristianonline.org

Revovaré: renovare.org

The Bible Project: bibleproject.com

Barna article on Gen Z going back to church: barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance

Dr. Kara Powell: karapowell.com

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We follow up with prolific reader, Tyler Goens, to hear what were a few of his best reads of 2024: why'd he pick them up? What were the big ideas? How have they impacted his life, and to whom would he recommend them?

Check out Tyler's full list of Favorite Books in 2024 here: tylergoens.substack.com/p/favorite-books-in-2024

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Rex & Kristina are back to process their ministry sabbatical. What went as planned? What didn't? How did the "together" part go? What would they do differently next time? How was reentry? And, what changed because of it?

Thankful for another opportunity to conduct bookend interviews for a sabbatical, especially "in two voices."

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In "The Support Raisers I" we heard from Micah and Michelle at the beginning of a support raising journey. Daryl and Donna Nuss are over five decades into that journey.

How does one build a financial support team and keep them engaged for the long haul? How is one's ministry shaped by this dynamic? How should one handle the different scenarios that bring about the end of a supporter's financial support? Daryl Nuss, with the National Network of Youth Ministries, sits down to talk about these things.

Three important considerations to maintain a support team: 1. Say thank you 2. Maintain good communication 3. Look for ways to minister to your financial partners

Daryl's profile with the National Network of Youth Ministries: www.youthworkers.net/daryl-nuss-executive-director-ceo.htm

Thank you Dan Nuss (danielnuss.com) for recording this interview.

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Micah & Michelle Agnew can't report for duty for their next job until they've raised 100% of their salary. So, what does life look like for a family of eight in the midst of full time support raising?

Micah's Standing Stone profile: https://standingstoneministry.org/shepherd/agnew-micah Michelle's Standing Stone profile: https://standingstoneministry.org/shepherd/agnew-michelle Brief intro to George Muller: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/did-you-know-mueller

Books mentioned: The God Ask by Steve Shadrach The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. Nouwen

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Here's another perspective on sabbatical prep. This time, the conversation is in stereo as "The Pastor's Wife" joins in to share how this ministry sabbatical overlaps with her life, family life, and their marriage. Stay tuned for a bookend conversation on the other side!

Links & resources for personal follow-up: Church of the Nazarene Sabbatical Policy here (page 97, section 139.10) Pursuit Church (where Rex pastors): www.pursuitnazarene.org JOE's Place (where the Bakers help with pigs): joesplaceministries.org

24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life by Matthew Sleeth Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne Cordeiro

Article that helped Rex: https://dailypastor.com/ministry-sabbatical-guide-pastors

Soul Shepherding Sabbatical Planning Guide: www.soulshepherding.org/sabbatical-guide-pastors

Thank you to Pursuit Church of the Nazarene for providing space for this recording.

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William just took a sabbatical, but his planning and execution of it were very different from James' (see "James the Pastor" on the JJLP)!

Tyler's "Burnout Talk" that was referenced: tylergoens.substack.com/p/mark-sayers-4-reasons-for-burnout

William pastors at: solidrockgp.org

Recording took place at Rogue Roasters (rogueroasters.com).

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What does it mean to be a Pastor of Justice & Mercy in Portland, OR? How can a Christian follow Jesus into reactive, politicized and polarized places? Should racial justice matter, much less have its own committee? This conversation goes there, and it's good, substantive, encouraging and challenging.

This interview was conducted before a live audience on February 29, 2024 at The Hivve in Grants Pass, OR while enjoying empanadas from The House of Glory.

Notes for on-record Q&A here.

Notes for off-record Q&A here.

Bridgetown Church's Justice Ministry website: bridgetown.church/justice

Watch this conversation here.

Learn about Grants Pass Remembrance's work here.

Link to "Pre-Interview" with Tre' here.

Thank you to The Hivve (www.thehivve.com) for making space for and recording this conversation.

Thank you to The House of Glory (www.houseofglory.co) for saying yes to a ridiculously large order of empanadas!

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Tyler is a reader of books. Why? How many? Which ones? Do audiobooks count? This conversation goes deep and wide.

Tyler blogs at: tylergoens.substack.com

Thank you to River Valley Church (www.rivervalleycc.org) for providing space for this conversation.

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