The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 744 | This One Thing Separates Ministry Survivors from Ministry Casualties: Ray Johnston's Secret to Lasting Decades In Ministry
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Jul 29, 2025 Ray Johnston, senior pastor of Bayside Church in Sacramento, shares insights from his 20-year journey in ministry. He discusses the importance of resilience and encouragement, the dangers of cynicism, and the necessity of humility in leadership. Johnston emphasizes the value of community support, especially for leaders facing isolation, and reflects on the transformative power of hope. He highlights the crucial role of nurturing young talent while balancing personal and professional growth, providing inspiring perspectives for anyone in the ministry.
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Ray's Atheist to Believer Journey
- Ray Johnston grew up in an alcoholic, rageaholic family while being an atheist.
- His faith journey started after wrestling with evidence, particularly the resurrection, finally leading him to convert.
Raise Support to Manage Stress
- Leaders must increase their support systems to handle growing challenges effectively.
- Reducing stress comes from both lowering challenges and raising support, not quitting your role.
Intentional Parenting Post-10 Years
- Ray intentionally increased his parenting focus after his kids turned 10 to break family cycles.
- He used knowledge of adolescent stages to carefully plan meaningful family experiences.
