The Pastor's Coach

Today, Pastor Ron talks about…the power of motivation in ministry, and things that will help us stay motivated in ministry, especially when we feel tired or discouraged, and suggests things that will replenish and motivate leaders through difficult times. 

Today, Pastor Ron talks about ten leadership books that have had lasting impact on his life, and why. Also, Pastor Ron would love to know your top books. Please send your list to [email protected]

This week’s episode is part 2 of a two week series where Pastor Ron talks about 10 leadership principles he has learned the hard way. Principles like "Preparation is Key," "Focus on your Strengths," and "Thinking Gray". Feel free to reach out to Pastor Ron at ⁠[email protected]⁠ .

This week’s episode is part 1 of a two week series where Pastor Ron talks about 10 leadership principles he has learned the hard way. Principles like "Say it now," "Less is more," and "Practice a non-anxious presence". Feel free to reach out to Pastor Ron at [email protected] .

Today, Pastor Ron talks about the reality of pastoral burnout, and outlines three clear causes and how to avoid them.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about the challenge on getting people off the pew and into the game, and share four things that can help you get your church members inspired to do ministry. 

Today, Pastor Ron talks about the mission over method, and how churches must learn to move away from mission being a servant of method. Methods matter, but mission is king.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about how to finish well, how to make it to the finish line—because many don’t. They fall to one (or more) of the big three temptations: Passion, Possessions, Position (or in today's language; Sex, Salary, and Status),  and he also shares what the antidote is.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about reasons for conflict and strategies to address conflict before it boils over. Also understanding the levels of conflict is critical to addressing it. The conflict levels include:

Level 1, Disagreements

Level 2, The Contest. This now escalates to where there has to be a winners and a loser.

Level 3, Fight or flight. 

Level 4, they are out to destroy.

Today, Pastor Ron talks about the the stages of a pastor's tenure in church. Those stages are often separated by number of years served: Honeymoon: 0-1 year, Crisis: 1-3 years, Realignment: 3-5 years, Growth: 5-10 years, Mystery: 10 and beyond. Where do you find yourself today? And what can you do to prepare for the next stage?