Vertical Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Pastors John & Reggie sit down to discuss the next type of leader, the desk leader. This is the organizational leader, this leader is great at creating healthy processes that can be duplicated and is also a great prioritizer. However, this leader can struggle to build relationships with followers and sometimes has difficulties communicating clearly.

In this episode, Pastors John and Reggie discuss the 3 types of leaders. The visionary leader, the organizational leader, and the relational leader. Pastors John and Reggie dive into what the strengths and weakness are of a visionary leader.

Visionary leaders are future driven, they are normally great communicators with the ability to see potential in people and things before most. Visionary leaders can also tend to overwork and struggle with approachability at times.

In this episode, Pastor John chats with Pastor Becky Johnson from Jesus Culture Sacramento on the topic of being self-aware as a leader, knowing your leadership style and the team members around you.

In this episode, Pastors John and Reggie sit down to discuss why leaders should be leading to asking questions.

In this episode, Pastor John sits down with Moral Revolution directors Cole and Caitlin Zick.

Are you using someone else's ministry or success to define your success?

Ask yourself, do you have what you need?

Comparison tells you that what you have isn't enough!

4 ways to combat comparison:

- Why do I need this?

- Am I trusting God?

- Get Grateful

- Be Honestly Happy (for others)

"Excessive need from without is proof of bankruptcy from within." -A.W. Tozer

In this episode, Pastor John sits down with Moral Revolution directors Cole and Caitlin Zick.

Are you using someone else's ministry or success to define your success?

Ask yourself, do you have what you need?

Comparison tells you that what you have isn't enough!

4 ways to combat comparison:

- Why do I need this?

- Am I trusting God?

- Get Grateful

- Be Honestly Happy (for others)

"Excessive need from without is proof of bankruptcy from within." -A.W. Tozer

In this Episode, Pastor Reggie sits down with Pastor Jeff Hlavin to discuss how to identify and navigate transitions in your life. Pastor Jeff shares how each one of us can still be effective in the season you are in as well as how to enter into the next season well.

In this episode, Pastor Reggie sits down with Jeff Henderson, a teacher at a local school here in Grand Rapids area, to discuss how to stand strong in the midst of trials and persecution. Jeff shares his personal stories of the recent battles he has faced.

In this episode, Pastor John sits down with our lead pastor, Pastor Sam, to discuss one of the most important things a leader needs to be successful, the presence of God.

Notes:

"Treat God's presence like you treat your cell phone."

"If Satan can't make you BAD, he will make you BUSY."

Pathways to God's Presence

1. Intellectually

2. Relationally

3. Serving

4. Worship

5. Activist

6. Contemplative

7. Creation

Book Reference: Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas

In this episode, Pastors Eric and Reggie sit down with Pastor Micah MacDonald to discuss why YOU are the hardest person you will ever have to lead. Micah teaches us the importance of developing a personal growth plan specific to your growth.

Books you should read:

- Ready, Set, Grow! by Scott Wilson

- H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick

- Jesus Among Secular Gods by Ravi Zacharias