Best Caleb Leake Podcasts (2025)

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A Blueprint for Small Groups, Practical Leader Habits, & Creating a Culture of Belonging 45:53

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We talk with Carrie Brooks about building a safe, Jesus-centered community where students can belong while they figure out what they believe. From a hilarious living-room play to a practical playbook for small groups, this is a master class in culture, habits, and care. • Why belonging is the on-ramp to belief • Five measurable habits for small-gro…

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Why the Church's Future Isn't Innovation & How to Reclaim Biblical Depth 49:28

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We explore how authority from God creates confidence without ego and why rebuilding Bible literacy is the safest path back to health in youth ministry. John Rush shares stories, practical tools, and a call to play the long game: disciple deeply and watch evangelism grow. • Authority that produces humility and courage • Candid youth ministry stories…

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Igniting Evangelism, Modeling the Call, and Cultivating a Missional Culture 48:57

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Phil Johnson shares how to create a youth ministry culture centered on missional living by modeling authentic evangelism and celebrating students who live out the Great Commission in their daily lives. • Discipleship and evangelism should be integrated, not treated as separate ministry focuses • Creating a missional culture starts with what we cele…

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Mobilizing Missional Leaders, Volunteer Recruitment Strategies, and Building Pipelines That Multiply 51:15

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Joseph Kellogg shares his strategic approach to leadership development in youth ministry, focusing on how to mobilize leaders for a missional youth movement. His four-year strategy prioritizes multiplication at every level, creating systems that transform followers into commissioned leaders who can effectively reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha. • Joseph ha…

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The Gospel Beyond the Altar Call, Turning Messages into Mission, and Igniting Root-Level Transformation 52:16

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We explore how gospel fluency should be at the center of youth ministry, extending beyond just the moment of salvation to transform every aspect of students' lives and propel them into mission. • Gospel fluency is often overlooked because we assume students already understand the basics • Students live in a works-based world where they're constantl…

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The Necessary Shift in Youth Ministry, Attractional vs. Missional Models, and Making Disciples That Last 46:47

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Terry Parkman shares how youth ministry is fundamentally shifting from attractional to missional models, requiring leaders to focus on transforming students rather than merely entertaining them. • Youth ministry is at a tipping point where effective ministries will focus on outcomes (life transformation) rather than outputs (attendance numbers) • T…

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Leaning Into the Mess, Releasing Your Grip, and How to Coach Young Leaders 39:26

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Reggie Hill, Young Adults Pastor at Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shares his expertise on leadership development in youth ministry and how to avoid becoming "the lid" to your own ministry. • Shifting from being the superhero who does everything to a coach who develops leaders • Creating ministry tracks that help students find their leadersh…

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The Discipline That No One Sees, Seasons of Stretching, & the Platform You Didn't Pray For 48:16

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Ever notice how you can tell when someone has been with Jesus? There's something different about them—a presence, a peace, a perspective that stands out in our chaotic world. In this transformative episode of Vitals for Youth Ministry, National Youth Director for the Assemblies of God Austin Westlake reveals how consistent spiritual disciplines cre…

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Leadership Pain, Personal Growth Plans, and a Lifestyle of Development 52:19

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Micah Mac joins us to vulnerably share how a painful season of ministry—feeling inadequate, discouraged, and even depressed—became the catalyst for his most significant leadership growth. With remarkable transparency, Micah reveals the exact moment he discovered a framework for personal development that not only changed his ministry trajectory but …

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The Power of Daily Denial, Dying to Dreams, & Following Up Encounters with Action 52:19

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Spiritual transformation begins with teaching students to deny themselves before they can truly follow Jesus. We've often emphasized the "follow" part without properly teaching the denial that must come first. • The importance of denying oneself as the foundation for spiritual transformation • How youth pastors often focus on attraction rather than…

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The Troubling Level of Biblical Literacy in Students, Bible Study in Small Groups & Praying Through Scripture 53:30

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What if the most effective youth ministry strategy isn't flashy, innovative, or complicated—but actually stunningly simple? In this revealing conversation with 20-year youth ministry veteran Elisha Garcia of Grace Church in Houston, we uncover how returning to fundamental practices is transforming an entire generation's relationship with scripture.…

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Leading Indicators, Dealing with Criticism, and Asking the Right Questions in Youth Ministry 48:04

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Is your youth ministry measuring the right things? When attendance numbers become your primary success metric, you're setting yourself up for an emotional rollercoaster that's entirely out of your control. Andy Lynn, NextGen Director, New Jersey Ministry Network, brings 18 years of ministry experience to this paradigm-shifting conversation about wh…

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Discipleship Beyond the Numbers 50:29

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What if the pathway to effective youth ministry isn't about chasing every good idea, but focusing on clear targets that produce lasting disciples? Tim Smith, Next Gen Director at Faith Church in South Carolina, reveals how establishing five core "vitals" transformed his approach to youth ministry after years of measuring success by numbers alone. D…

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Ministry mistakes, Behavior Correction Traps & the Tension of Events vs Discipleship 51:49

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What if the transition from high school to college didn't have to mean a crisis of faith for our youth? Join us as we unpack the pivotal difference between heart transformation and mere behavior modification in youth ministry. With insights from Jared Berry, the Next-Gen Director for the New York Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God, you'll ga…

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Digital Strategies to Grow Your Ministry w/Steve John 43:42

4+ y ago43:42

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve John Connect with Steve on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthege…

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Tackling Tough Issues In Student Ministry w/Jeremy Donovan 58:58

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeremy Donovan Connect with Jeremy on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.lead…

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Building Endurance in Your Leadership w/ Mike Miller 52:00

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Mike Miller, Lead Pastor, Nova Church Connect with Mike on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now h…

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Helping Your Students Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit w/Ty Buckingham 49:26

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Ty Buckingham, Evangelist Connect with Ty on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://w…

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Understanding & Ministering to GenSeXYZ w/Jeff Grenell 1:06:20

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeff Grenell, Author: Understanding GenSeXZY. Buy Jeff's book HERE. Connect with Jeff on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our con…

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Understanding the Power of Identity & Sexuality w/Char Blair 1:07:40

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Char Blair, DYD - Northern California/Nevada Connect with Char on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lea…

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A Leader's Prayer Life w/Brandom Cormier 1:00:37

4+ y ago1:00:37

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Brandon Cormier, Lead Pastor - Zeal Church Connect with Brandon on Instagram HERE Connect with Eran HERE. Connect with Peter HERE. Connect with LTG HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Le…

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"Activating the Supernatural in Your Ministry" with Chris Estrada 1:05:48

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Estrada, Executive Director - MissionsMe Connect with Spencer on Instagram HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love w…

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"The Future" with Terry Parkman 57:14

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Terry Parkman, Nextgen Pastor - River Valley Connect with Spencer on Instagram HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love wha…

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"Creating a Missional Culture in your Ministry" with Spencer Speed 51:22

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Spencer Speed, DYD - North Texas Network Connect with Spencer at https://northtexas.ag/youth/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do yo…

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Increasing Your Influence Capacity with Steve Mason 53:50

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Mason, DYD, Alabama Ministry Network Connect with Wayne at http://www.alabamayouthministries.com/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/lea…

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"Bonus Round Living" - Wayne Morgan 1:01:15

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Wayne Morgan - National Ministries Coordinator - National Network of Youth Ministries Connect with Wayne at https://www.youthworkers.net/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: htt…

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Intentional Hustle with Joseph Kellogg 59:20

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Joseph Kellogg, NextGen Pastor - People's Church. Connect with Joseph on Instagram @josephkellogg Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow D…

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Advice to Young Leaders with Chris Stanley 56:15

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Stanley, DYD, Illinois Ministry Network. Connect with Chris here: www.ilsmonline.org Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you l…

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Q&A with Reggie Dabbs 54:44

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Reggie Dabbs Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip youth pastors? Consid…

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Keeping Your Marriage & Family Healthy in Ministry with Steve Tripp 1:05:09

5y ago1:05:09

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Tripp. Connect with Steve here: www.studentmin.com Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is do…

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Developing Grit with John Brown 58:40

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jon Brown - NextGen Pastor, Journey Church. Connect with Jon here: www.jrnychurch.com Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love w…

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Reconstructing Vision When the Original Picture has been Shattered... by COVID with Josh Wellborn 1:00:25

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Josh Wellborn. You can find more information about A/G Youth Ministry at https://youth.ag.org Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do yo…

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14. Students and the Holy Spirit with Special Guest Tim Enloe 1:02:52

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Tim Enlow. Find resources and books from Tim at http://enloeministries.org/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead t…

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13. Building a Culture of Generosity in your Youth Ministry with Eric Hoffman & Micah Mac 54:43

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Eric Hoffman - National Speed the Light Director Assemblies of God and Micah Mac - Youth Evangelist. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadno…

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12. Spiritual Fathering in Youth Ministry with Guest - Joey Silva & Jeff Grenell pt. 2 1:06:38

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Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Joey Silva, Youth Pastor - Belmont A/G and Jeff Grenell - Founder Ythology - http://www.ythology.com/ Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadno…

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11. Spiritual Fathering in Youth Ministry with Guest - Joey Silva pt. 1 1:06:33

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Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Joey Silva, Youth Pastor - Belmont A/G. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and e…

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10. The Churches Response to the Riots - Geoff Bassett 54:10

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Special thanks to our guest for this episode - Geoff Bassett, Outreach & Missions Pastor, Mt. Hope Church, Lansing, MI. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the G…

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9. Conversations on Racism with Special Guests - Diamond DeYampert & John Holt 1:14:08

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Special thanks to our guests for this episode, Diamond DeYampert & John Holt. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip yout…

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8. Building a Healthy Team Culture 1:03:25

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Special thanks to our guest, John Zick, Director of Operations & Strategic Partnerships A/G Youth. John's Team Assessment Tool: Click HERE John's Breakout from LTG Conference: Click HERE Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: ht…

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7. "Leading Through Racial Injustice" - Guest Interview with Austin Westlake 53:29

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Special thanks to our guest, Austin Westlake, District Youth Director, Southern Missouri Ministry Network Assemblies of God. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead …

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6. Chasing Failure - Interview with Ryan Leak 48:27

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Special thanks to our guest, Ryan Leak. Check out his website HERE. Get more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.com Interested in over 100 hours of training videos from our conferences. Check out Lead Now here: https://www.leadthegeneration.com/leadnow Do you love what Lead the Generation is doing to train and equip youth pastors?…

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3. Leading in Chaos - pt. 2 43:37

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Leading in Chaos 5. Embrace Challenge. Challenge Zone - I attempt to do what I’ve not done before. Comfort Zone - I do what I’ve always done. Everything worthwhile is uphill. - John Maxwell Coaching Question: What challenges am I avoiding during this season? 6. Embrace Creativity. “Change before you have to.” - Jack Welch A crisis is a wake-up call…

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5. Tips for Communicating Better 1:04:06

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Guest Interview with Micah Mac - Evangelist Tips for communicating better: 1. Find a hook. 2. Create tension. 3. Use story. 4. Make the right assumption. 5. Internalize your message. 6. Use humor. 7. Give clear steps. Special thanks to our guest, Micah Mac. Check out his YouTube Channel here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCu9PzIsKKIPOCUf72ZK3xHA G…

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4. 7 Things Your Lead Pastor Needs From You Right Now 50:03

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Guest Interview with Shawn Reine, DYD-Rocky Mountain Network 1. Flexibility and Focus 2. Collaboration and COMMUNICATION 3. Creative Thinking and Problem Solving 4. HELP with Personal touches 5. Show Initiative 6. Patience and Humility 7. Be Prayerful Special thanks to our guest, Shawn Reine. Link to Shawn's Podcast: https://www.rmdc.org/ep-9-the-t…

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2. Leading in Chaos - pt. 1 46:09

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Leading in Chaos Crisis & Chaos is fundamentally what moved the church from being gathered to scattered. It happened at the beginning of the church and it seems to be happening again in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Embrace Reality Face reality as it is, not as you wish it were - Jack Welch Great leadership embraces both the real and ideal…

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1. 10 Tips for Communicating to an Online Audience 45:50

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1. Keep it AUTHENTIC. Authentic works more than ever before. Who you are is more important than your production level. If you can produce on a huge stage that’s fine. People need you and need real, genuine, and authentic even more than well polished and produced. Keeping it real is calming and anchoring. 2. Keep it PERSONAL Look into the camera len…