In Melissa's absence Stephen quotes Anchorman, we discuss the importance of setting participation goals and address why it's not all about numbers.

How do you plan an exciting fall kick-off? Bryant, Melissa, and Stephen have some ideas that may help. And if not, there's at least a song for you to enjoy.

In this segment, we finish discussing the important components of a leadership launch and Melissa takes the lead in the sustainable ministry challenge.

Melissa, Stephen, and Bryant are discussing the importance of planning a wildly successful leadership launch. This is the first of two segments.

On this week's episode, Stephen and Bryant discuss landing at the wrong airport, preparing your team, and the important components for meaningful mission trips.

This week Melissa makes a point about appreciation, Bryant shares a poem, and they discuss the important components of saying thanks to your team.

Need to evaluate your traditions, rituals, and rites of passage? Here are a few things to consider as you do.

Innovation means change but it's crucial to success and to a thriving ministry. But when do we innovate? How do we create the culture to innovate? And what are the components?

Want to know about the smaller church, but don't have time to read the books? Take some time to listen to Stephanie Caro, Melissa Rau, and Brad Fiscus discuss what they've discovered.

Investing in your personal development is a crucial part of building your ministry. When you invest in your own development, it's actually an investment in the people you lead.