Krish Kandiah, a pastor and theologian, joins the podcast to talk about his passion for hospitality and his work with the foster system and refugees. They discuss heart leadership, challenges in the church, and creating a space for others to feel seen and valued.
Taking action on wild ideas and embracing the challenges leads to significant impact and meaningful contributions as a leader.
Creating space for hospitality and welcoming others, while staying true to one's calling, can exemplify the love of God and make a lasting impact.
Deep dives
Importance of Taking Action on Wild Ideas
Chris Khandaya emphasizes the value of taking action on wild ideas and not being afraid of the worst-case scenarios. By reaching out to others and activating a community, he has been able to make significant impact, from fostering children to helping refugees. He encourages others to pursue their passions and not let fear or self-preservation hinder them from making a difference.
Balancing Boundaries and Openness as a Leader
As a leader, Chris Khandaya navigates the balance between establishing boundaries and staying open to opportunities. While he encourages staying close to God and loved ones for support, he also advises leaders to remain open to what's happening in the world. By embracing the challenges and being willing to step out in faith, even in the face of setbacks and disappointments, leaders can make meaningful contributions to their communities and honor God.
Hospitality as a Guiding Principle
Chris Khandaya's commitment to hospitality and welcoming others stems from his personal history and the founding story of his family. Inspired by biblical examples of hospitality, he believes in creating space where everyone feels seen, known, and valued. This principle pervades his work with fostering and adoption, as well as his efforts in supporting refugees and immigrants. He strives to exemplify the love of God by extending kindness and compassion to those in need.
Legacy of Faithfulness and Service
Rather than striving for personal recognition or building a large organization, Chris Khandaya desires to be remembered for embodying faithfulness in his service to God and others. His goal is to hear the words, 'Well done, good and faithful servant,' from God. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's calling and minimizing personal ego in the pursuit of impacting lives and furthering God's kingdom.
In this episode, Paula Faris talks with pastor and theologian Krish Kandiah about his passion for hospitality and his work with the foster system and refugees in the UK. Krish shares about how he moves quickly from idea to action, some of the ups and downs of his own journey, and how he lives out “Heart Leadership.”
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