In this episode, Pastor Reggie sits down with Joanna Reeves from Mt. Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan to discuss women in leadership, specifically, ministry leadership, how to empower them, encourage and look for women in leadership.

Resources:

- Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequest

- Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Alex Kirksey from Freedom Christian Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. There are 3 possible ways influence is gained. Words, Actions, and Reactions. Words, the way we talk either helps or hinders our ability to have it. Actions, our acts of kindness or acts of selfishness will help or hinder our influence. Reactions, the way we react to situations of stress, pressure, or conflict affect our influence.

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Jordan Humbarger on the subject of consistency and leading change in the process.

In this episode, Pastor John talks with a good personal friend from Sacramento, CA, Pastor Nick Whitestone. Pastor Nick shares with us the five things Jesus did to be an intentional leader. 1. Jesus was intentional about learning. 2. Jesus was intentional about servanthood. 3. Jesus was intentional about obedience. 4. Jesus was intentional about His purpose. 5. Jesus was intentional about forgiveness. The question you must ask yourself is this, where do I need to be more intentional in my life?

In this episode, Pastors John and Reggie sit down with Pastor Matt Boudwin to discuss the importance of mental health as a leader. Pastor Matt opens the conversation on having a healthy thought life and how that can influence your leadership life.

Links:

- https://renewingallthings.com/spiritual-health/switch-brain-dr-caroline-leaf/

- https://www.summit.org/email/am-i-loved/

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Phil Johnson, of Emmanuel Christian Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota about the power of showing up as a leader. As a leader showing up is crucial to the success of the team you are leading.

In this episode, Pastor John sits down with Pastor Matt Vandersteen who shares on the importance of encouragement as a leader.

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Matt Robin on the subject leading in racial reconciliation. What is our responsibility as leaders when it comes to tension among different communities?

In this episode, Pastor John chats with longtime friend Pastor Cody Duff, of Sacremento, California on the topic "Increasing Your Leadership Capacity". Pastor Cody shares with us the importance of self-care and self-leadership when it comes to your development as a leader.

"Your call is always greater than your capacity."

"Self-care is NOT selfish."

In this episode, Pastors John and Reggie discuss the third and final leadership type; The Relational Leader. This leader is people driven and has the ability to create a family culture within the staff. Being with people is what brings this leader energy and fulfillment. While people love being around this leader, this leader can also fall prey to being a people pleaser and lack healthy boundaries with those who he or she leads.

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