In this bonus episode, Pastor John shares the opening sermon to our October series, Take the Land: Occupy the Land.

In this episode, Pastor John talks with Pastor Abe Daniel, Senior Pastor of Trinity LIfe Center in Sacremento, CA. Pastor Abe shares with us the role a friend plays in a leader's life. Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be. You need multiple layers of friends in your life to become the leader you are called to be.

3 Levels of Friends you have:

1. Acquaintances

2. Associates

3. Allies

"In Christian leadership, it's not the higher you go, but the more you GROW, that matters."

-Pastor Abe Daniel

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Derek Welborn from LifeAustin Church in Austin, Tx, on the subject of Shifting Culture.

3 Levels of Culture:

1. Front Door

2. Front Row

3. Back Door

In this episode, Pastor John chats with Pastor Zack Curry from Jesus Culture Sacramento on how to kill comparison in your own life and ministry.

1. Celebrate

2. Pray

3. Be Faithful

"Ask the question, God Who have you called ME to be, not who have you called me to be LIKE." -Pastor Zack Curry

In this episode, Pastors John and Reggie sit down to discuss the 4 things leaders do first.

#1. Care First

#2. Understand First

#3. Ask First

#4. Confront First

Resource:

https://leadershipfreak.blog/2017/08/03/four-opportunities-to-move-first-and-lead-with-confidence/

Book Mentioned:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

In this episode, Pastor Reggie discusses with Pastor Matt Boudwin from New Jersey the topic of servant leadership and leading when you're not in charge.

The Characteristics of a Servant Leader:

1. Provide Strength

2. Respect, Accept, Tolerance

3. Understand your leader's thoughts

4. Winning for your leader.

Book Reference: God's Armor Bearer by Terry Nance Vol. 1 & 2

In this episode, Pastor Reggie chats with Pastor Jordan Humbarger, Youth Pastor from Charlotte Assembly of God in Charlotte, Michigan, to discuss to how leaders at every level of leadership can empower others.

Enemies of Empowerment

1. Insecurity

2. Fear of lack of “excellence”

3. Pride

Action Steps to Empower

1. Know what only you can do.

2. Have a You decide mentality

“People would rather be INVOLVED than IMPRESSED" -Jordan Humbarger

In this episode, Pastors Eric, John, and Reggie discuss the ABC's of Inspirational Leadership.

A- Ability: Inspirational leaders see the abilities in others to be great.

B- Belief: You must believe in people in order to inspire them.

C- Confidence: You can't inspire the insecure, as the leader you must instill confidence in your team to be great.

In this episode, Pastor Reggie sits down with Pastor Peter Reeves from Battle Creek First, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to discuss the 4 keys to personal growth.

1. Consistent Prayer Life

2. Consistent Accountability

3. Clear Understanding of Rest

4. Realistic Inspiration

In this episode, Pastors Eric, John, and Reggie discuss the last 3 ways to become a leader whom followers CRAVE to follow. 3. A-Authentic, 4. V-Valuable, and 5. E-Excellent.

Resource: Tim Elmore Blog- https://growingleaders.com/blog/simple-template-students-crave/