Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/477210-kevin-ford-jim-singleton-church-leaders-attentive.html Kevin Ford and Dr. Jim Singleton join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the need for “attentive” church leadership, the qualities of an attentive church leader, and the consequences when pastors neglect an attentive posture. Last week, Steve Robinson joined us to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of service in their churches, raise...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/476728-steve-robinson-create-culture-service-church.html Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings. Last week, Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joined us to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships. She...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/476286-rebecca-mclaughlin-christians-same-sex-relationships.html Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship. Last week, David Ashcraft joined us to talk about how...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/475607-david-ashcraft-surprising-emotions-senior-pastor.html David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.  Last week, John Jenkins joined us to talk about key lessons he’s learned about being a local church pastor, including the...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474996-john-jenkins-pastor-should-have-pastor.html John Jenkins joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about key lessons he’s learned about being a local church leader, including the need for pastors to have pastors, the importance of integrity, and how to execute a mission and a vision. Last week, Dr. Andy Bannister joined us to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly,...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474182-andy-bannister-pastors-churches-undercover-christians.html Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear. Last week, Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells joined us to discuss the “escalating crisis” in mental health care and the enormous impact the church and clinicians can have if they are willing to...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/473601-jim-heather-sells-churches-mental-health-crisis.html Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the “escalating crisis” in mental health care and the enormous impact the church and clinicians can have if they are willing to collaborate with one another. Last week, Michael Martin joined us to discuss the ECFA’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472857-michael-martin-church-boards-pastors-healthy.html ECFA president and CEO Michael Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about his organization’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide pastors greater care and accountability.  Last week, Léonce Crump Jr. joined us to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472044-leonce-crump-jr-develop-resilient-teams.html Léonce Crump Jr. joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly healthy.  Last week, Os Guinness joined us to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself. Check...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/470939-os-guinness-signals-transcendence-seek-lord.html Dr. Os Guinness joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself.  Last week, Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrapped up their conversation with us, offering practices to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging pastors to persevere in...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469972-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-2-gods-vision-power.html Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrap up their conversation on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast,” offering pastors ways to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging them to persevere.  Last week, Kyle and Jamin shared how God taught them about his way to power and why all ministry leaders must wrestle with what their view of power...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469144-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-1-churchs-problem-power.html Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what God has taught them about his way to power and why every ministry leader must wrestle with what their view of power actually is. Last week, Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joined us to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/468289-pushpay-ceo-molly-matthews-state-church-tech.html Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches. Last week, Tim Chaddick joined us to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/467485-tim-chaddick-church-planting-hollywood-london.html Tim Chaddick joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London. Last week, Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones explained why pastors should only pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church if God has...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466882-jamaal-williams-timothy-paul-jones-multiethnic-church-complicated.html Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why pastors should pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church only if God has specifically called them to do so. Last week, Jon Acuff joined us to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html Jon Acuff joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Last week, Kevin Palau joined us to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Check out our conversation...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html Kevin Palau joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Do you embrace all of your emotions or try to suppress them at times? Jennie Allen joined us last week to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html Jennie Allen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive.  Last week, we revisited our conversation with Priscilla Shirer, who shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Check out our conversation with her here:  ...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html  In one of our top episodes from 2023, Priscilla Shirer joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast for our Great Communicator Series and shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Last week, we revisited what David Platt has learned about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one....

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html In one of our top interviews from 2023, David Platt joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one.  Bryan Carter joined us last week to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching....

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html Bryan Carter joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Matt Chandler joined us last week to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Check out our conversation with him here:  ...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God.  Matt also joined us last week to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. Check out our conversation with him here:  ...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022.  How can churches be safe places for people who are grieving? Natasha Smith joined us last week to share what she has learned about the process of grief, as well as some key insights for...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html Natasha Smith joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life. What should you do when you feel like leaving ministry? Natalie Runion joined us last week to discuss how church leaders can fight to remain in ministry when it would be...