Build Structures to Serve Your Calling

Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s test revealed her great faith — and her adoption as one of God’s own. 

Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience. 

Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself. 

How to avoid leadership burnout amid talent shortages 

How can leaders avoid creating a culture of fear and anxiety when trying to create urgency? Creating urgency is important for leaders, but it's equally important to avoid creating a culture of fear and anxiety. 

Too often, church leaders are either held on a pedestal or unfairly judged. Church should be a place where good leaders serve the people around them, shepherding others toward the gospel of Jesus. God has put wisdom in each of us. You have the power to discern if church leaders a ... Show More

Do you escape to security when life gets hard? If you step out of your comfort zone, you might find that God wants to help you face your challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Between staffing shortages and recruitment, new remote or hybrid environments, and keeping teams engaged, leaders are facing difficulties like never before—yet still expected to deliver on their goals. In this preview episode of Be A Better Leader, join Leena Rinne as she talks w ... Show More

<p>Great leaders care deeply about accomplishing their mission. But is it possible to care too much? In today’s podcast, Craig shares a better way to lead your organization into the future and the high cost of not letting go. </p><p>Watch video and download the leader guide: http ... Show More

We’re all busy, but are we busy doing what really matters? Discover how your priorities could be preventing your progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When your organization is bending under the weight of external pressures, it can be difficult to lead your team with strength and clarity. In this episode, Anne and Frances guide a caller who is grappling with burnout as she leads her LGBTQ+ organization through a challenging pol ... Show More

Most leaders have experienced this common barrier to execution: Everything coming at you is either urgent or high priority. If you’re constantly overwhelmed by everything in the whirlwind, how can you step out of 'urgency culture' and give attention to what moves you toward your ... Show More

Far too many leaders are running on fumes simply because they neglect to step back and refresh their perspective, awareness, and purpose. Contemplation is the way to this refreshment.