The Lead Ministry Podcast

By Josh Denhart

Lead Ministry is here for you, the dedicated people in ministry leadership. Our fast-paced, inspirational podcast offers practical steps in each episode to help you thrive.

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The podcast currently has 348 episodes available.

The Lead Ministry Podcast episodes:

January 15, 2024 208. The Power of Building Relationships in Ministry
Summary:
In this episode, host Josh Denhart and Tyler Loy discuss the importance of building relationships in ministry, particularly with kids. They emphasize the need for ministry leaders to understand and engage with the culture and interests of the children they serve. Tyler shares personal stories and practical tips for connecting with kids on their level, including watching popular shows and playing video games. They also discuss the significance of relationships with parents and volunteers in creating a thriving ministry environment.
Key Takeaways:

Building relationships with kids is essential for effective ministry.
Understanding and engaging with kids' culture and interests helps to establish common ground and connection.
Taking the time to know a child's backstory can provide valuable insight and enable more effective ministry.
The golden moments in ministry are when the body is gathered, and leaders should prioritize relationships during these times.
It is important to love and minister to all kids, including those who may be more challenging or have special needs.

Quotes:

"Kids are quick to judge, but they're also really easy to work with if you earn the right to be heard." - Tyler Loy
"Relationships provide the context for effective ministry." - Josh Denhart
"The game is a means for relationship. The game doesn't have any value. The game is moving people toward relationship and fun." - Josh Denhart
We hope you enjoy episode 208 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

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37min
January 08, 2024207. Building Effective Ministry Teams
Summary:
Brian Dollar joins the Lead Volunteers podcast to discuss the importance of building teams in ministry. He emphasizes that everything is better in teams and that ministry should never be done alone. Brian shares how his church has made building teams a core value and the process they use to recruit and train volunteers. He also highlights the biblical basis for teamwork and the long-term benefits of investing in others.
Key Takeaways:
Building teams is a biblical principle and essential for the long-term success of a ministry.

Core values should reflect what a church truly values and not just be empty words on a wall.

The process of recruiting and training volunteers should involve clear communication, personal contact, and shadowing experienced team members.

Serving alongside others in ministry deepens relationships and creates a sense of fulfillment and camaraderie.

The long game is the only game to play in ministry, as it allows for the development of strong teams and lasting impact.
Quotes:
"You can't call it a core value unless you value it." - Brian Dollar

"If you want something to last, do it together." - Brian Dollar

"Building teams is not just about making ministry easier, but about making it more fruitful, biblical, and fulfilling." - Brian Dollar
We hope you enjoy episode 207 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

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35min
January 01, 2024206. Are Teenage Volunteers Worth It?
Summary:
Tyler Loy shares his experience of leveraging and utilizing teens in ministry. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with teens, providing consistent training, and overcoming challenges such as technology distractions. Tyler believes that investing in teens prepares them for future leadership roles and helps them grow into strong individuals.
Key Takeaways:
Building relationships with teens is crucial for their growth and development as leaders.

Consistency and training are key when working with teens in ministry.

Overcoming challenges, such as technology distractions, can be achieved through innovative strategies.

Investing in teens prepares them for future leadership roles and helps them grow into strong individuals.
Quotes:
"Teens are in process, and we have the opportunity to shape them for their future."

"Teens have the potential to be great leaders, but they need consistency and training to reach their full potential."

"Investing in teens prepares them for future leadership roles and helps them grow into strong individuals."

We hope you enjoy episode 206 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leadvolunteers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get started today!

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46min
December 25, 2023205. Lead Volunteers Christmas Special 2023
In this short holiday edition of the Lead Volunteers podcast, Josh Denhart expresses his gratitude for the listeners and shares his vision for the longest game in ministry. He emphasizes the importance of success in ministry being measured by what happens if you never came back. Josh highlights the resources available through the podcast, Lead Ministry courses, and one-on-one coaching. He also teases upcoming guests, a new team member, and exciting episodes for the future. Josh wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and encourages them to take time for themselves and their families.
Key Takeaways:
Success in ministry is measured by what happens if you never came back.

The Lead Volunteers podcast has reached over 150,000 downloads and is approaching its four-year anniversary.

Lead Ministry offers courses on various topics, including security, conflict management, and communication.

One-on-one coaching with certified coaches provides an outside voice to support and guide individuals in ministry.

The Lead Volunteers podcast will have a new guest host and a new team member in the future.
Quotes:
"Success in ministry isn't what you do. Success in ministry is what happens if you never came back."

"We want to help you think in terms of the longest game possible."

"We have a new guest host that's kind of exciting."

"Keep yourself healthy, take some time off, and I'm excited to partner with you in this upcoming year."
We hope you enjoy episode 205 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠leadvolunteers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get started today!

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6min
December 18, 2023204. Creating a Recruiting Elevator Pitch
Summary:
In this episode, Josh Denhart and Jeff discuss how to create an elevator pitch for recruiting volunteers. They provide five do's and five don'ts for creating an effective elevator pitch. They emphasize the importance of sharing kingdom vision, keeping the pitch short, providing options, and being conversational. They also caution against crying wolf, begging, sounding like an ad, demanding answers, and assuming gifting.
Key Takeaways:
Share kingdom vision and emphasize the eternal impact of volunteering.

Keep the elevator pitch short and concise.

Provide options for different types of volunteer roles.

Be conversational and allow for a natural flow of conversation.

Avoid crying wolf, begging, sounding like an ad, demanding answers, and assuming gifting.
Quotes:
"This is about laying up treasure in heaven and helping someone not live their life in the ditch." - Josh Denhart

"Clear is kind, and clear is kind." - Jeff

"If you want a succinct, crystal clear message, it's going to take time." - Josh Denhart
We hope you enjoy episode 204 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out ⁠⁠⁠leadvolunteers.com⁠⁠⁠ and get started today!

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32min
December 11, 2023203. Concerned About Many, Responsible For Few
Summary:
Josh Denhart discusses the frustration and obsession that can arise when ministry leaders focus on the mistakes and shortcomings of other ministry areas. He shares a practical strategy to stop this cycle and redirect energy towards improving one's own ministry. By acknowledging the frustration, focusing on one's own responsibilities, and making necessary changes, leaders can have a positive impact on their own areas and potentially influence others.
Key Takeaways:
Focusing on the mistakes and shortcomings of other ministry areas is a waste of energy and can lead to frustration and obsession.

Leaders should acknowledge their concerns but recognize that they have limited control over other areas.

By focusing on their own responsibilities and making necessary improvements, leaders can have a positive impact on their own ministry and potentially influence others.
Quotes:
"Quit being a nervous Nellie and trying to reach over and grab the wheel of somebody else's car."

"The negativity that I was rolling in my mind and my frustration towards these people was sapping my very own energy."

"The reason why I was in the insanity loop is because I did care. I needed to give myself emotional freedom to say, that bothers me because I care."

"The goal is to internally take a little humble pie and make your own ministry the best that it can be."

"The amount of influence that I ended up having was a result of cleaning up my own area and making it excellent."
We hope you enjoy episode 203 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out ⁠⁠leadvolunteers.com⁠⁠ and get started today!

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26min
December 04, 2023202. Artificial Intelligence and Ministry
Summary:
Josh Denhart interviews Parker Loy, co-pastor of First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, who is at the forefront of using artificial intelligence (AI) in ministry. They discuss the neutral nature of technology, the potential pitfalls and advantages of using AI in ministry, and the importance of personalization in ministry. Parker shares how AI can enhance and expedite ministry processes, such as feedback, customer relations, sermon preparation, and discipleship material creation. He emphasizes the need to approach AI as a tool and not rely solely on it for the entire ministry process.
Key Takeaways:
AI can be a valuable tool in sermon preparation and presentation, but it should not replace the active study and personal revelation that comes from wrestling with God.

Technology, including AI, can enhance and expedite ministry processes such as feedback, customer relations, sermon preparation, and discipleship material creation.

AI has the potential to personalize ministry and provide tailored resources and support to individuals in need.

It is important to approach AI as a tool and not rely solely on it for the entire ministry process.
Quotes:
"Technology is neutral. It's the human being that brings forth whether it's used for good or used for evil." - Josh Denhart

"The danger of AI is letting it do the whole piece of the process of sermon prep. We can't go from prompt to preach." - Parker Loy

We hope you enjoy episode 202 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out ⁠leadvolunteers.com⁠ and get started today!

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46min
November 28, 2023 201. Multiply Your Ministry
#201 – Coaching is such a valuable tool for ministry leaders that is often overlooked. The truth is, you will gain so much more than you “lose” by finding a ministry coach. In today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with our friend Cathy Storey and talk about how coaching helped her unlock an incredible amount of potential in her ministry through systematizing, having a fresh set of eyes, and multiplying herself in a sustainable way.

We hope you enjoy episode 201 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

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37min
November 20, 2023 200. Ministry Lessons From A Morning TV Show
#200 – As ministry leaders, it can be easy to live within the echo-chamber of ministry insight. And while there is an infinite level of wisdom that can be learned through christian media, it can also be valuable to observe systems outside of our normal channels in order to learn lessons that can be applied to ministry. In today’s episode, Josh talks us through his experiences hosting the morning show and all of the “ministry” lessons he learned along the way.

We hope you enjoy episode 200 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

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29min
November 13, 2023 199. Building The Gifts Of Others
#199 – Does your church need an administrative overhaul? In order for your church and ministry to successfully grow, your systems need to be able to scale successfully. In today’s episode of the podcast we sit down with our friend Michael Byrd and talk about the growth he’s seen within his church through the systems and teams he’s built along the way. We’ve said it before - all ministry cannot and should not flow through you. It is through the building and empowering of individuals to do the work of the ministry that enables growth and success beyond your individual capacity.

We hope you enjoy episode 199 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

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35min

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How many episodes does The Lead Ministry Podcast have?

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