Let's Talk: Life, Leadership and Making Disciples
Leadership development isn’t a megachurch ministry, it’s a kingdom ministry. Whether you’re a pastor dealing with burnout, a staff member trying to rally volunteers or a church-planter working to build your team, we want you to know that you are not alone. Join us every Tuesday morning for leadership tips and inspiration to help you live better, lead better and make more disciples.
Episodes
15 episodes
How to be a Church that Makes Disciples
Jesus said to make disciples, but what is a disciple and how do you make one? In this episode Kevin gives you principles to help you accomplish the Great Commission. Download:
Six Tips for Leading from the Second Chair
How do you lead when you are not in the lead role? How can you cause change when you are not in charge? In this episode, Kevin gives six practical principles for becoming the kind of leader your organization can depend on. He discusses ma...
Eight Things Your Pastor Needs from You
Great ministry teams are built when leaders understand what their pastor needs and take ownership of their role. In this episode, Kevin unpacks eight practical things every pastor needs from the leaders serving alongside them. These principles—...
Leading with Mission: Interview with Bethel University President Dr. Dee McDonald
Kevin sits down with Dr. Dee McDonald, the president of Bethel University to discuss his vision for Bethel and what it means to be (and to become) Michiana's Christian college. Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/episodes...
First Impressions and Connectedness with Jason and Rose Yoder
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Jason and Rose Yoder, leaders of the impressions and assimilation ministry at Nappanee Missionary Church, for a conversation about the importance of hospitality, connectedness and relationships. If you want...
Faith, Church Planting and Trends in the Local Church Part 2 with Rodney Arnold, President of the Missionary Church
Kevin continues his conversation with Rodney Arnold, President of the Missionary Church. Rodney shares insights on what church leaders face today and how churches can remain focused on making disciples in a rapidly changing culture. Whether you...
Faith, Church Planting and Trends in the Local Church Part 1 with Rodney Arnold, President of the Missionary Church
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Rodney Arnold, President of the Missionary Church, for a conversation about faith, church planting and emerging trends in the local church. Rodney shares insights on what church leaders face today and how c...
Two Things Every Christian Leader Needs to Know
Leadership is challenging, but Christian leadership comes with unique responsibilities. In this episode, Kevin shares two fundamental truths every Christian leader must understand to lead with wisdom, integrity and lasting impact. If you're ser...
Don't Climb the Leadership Ladder, Burn It
For years, leaders have been told to climb the ladder, seek the next position, and pursue greater influence. But what if the goal isn't climbing the ladder at all? In this episode, Kevin challenges the traditional leadership mindset and explore...
Your Job Is to Train Someone Else to Do the Work
Many leaders believe their job is to do the work. Great leaders understand their job is to develop others to do the work. In this episode, Kevin explores one of the most important leadership principles in ministry and business: multiplication. ...
Lessons from a Paint Brush and a Paint Can
What can a paint brush and a paint can teach us about leadership, ministry and life? More than you might think. In this episode, Kevin shares a lesson that will shape your life and leadership.Luke 16:12Colossians 3:23-24Series...
Equip, Empower, Entrust: Creating a Culture of Multiplication
The goal of leadership development isn't to gather capable people around you. The goal is to develop capable people beyond you. Series: Growing Leaders Where You Are Speaker: Ryan Lutz Episode 3 of 3: Equip, Empowe...
Pray, Identify, Engage: How to Spot Emerging Leaders
Leadership development is rarely accidental. It begins with intentional relationships. So often we think we need to hire this person or that person, we think we need people with specialized degrees, years of prior experience, a lifetime growing...
Believe It Before You See It: Why Leadership Development Starts with Vision
Welcome to the first episode of Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples. This podcast is designed to be a resource for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week, we ...
Let's Talk: Life, Leadership and Making Disciples | Trailer
Welcome to Let's Talk: Life, Leadership and Making Disciples. This podcast is designed as a resource for church planters, pastors, staff, volunteers and any Christian disciple-maker looking for leadership training. Join us for weekly inspiratio...