The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 654 | Matt Chandler Opens Up About Hitting the Wall, Lessons from His Leave of Absence After His Instagram Incident, And How to Revitalize a Dying Church
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Jun 4, 2024 Matt Chandler, a pastor, shares about his personal struggles and how he revitalized a dying church after hitting a wall. He discusses lessons learned from a leave of absence, childhood influences on extroversion, communication style, and challenges in leadership. The podcast delves into personal growth, childhood impacts, spiritual reflections, setting boundaries, and making a difference in challenging times.
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Childhood Impact
- Matt Chandler's childhood involved frequent moves due to his father's Navy career.
- This shaped his extroverted nature, requiring him to quickly make friends and adapt.
Call to Ministry
- Matt Chandler's initial foray into ministry as a student pastor was challenging.
- A conversation at IHOP sparked his reconsideration of a call to ministry, leading to a change in his career path.
Childhood Influences
- Matt Chandler reflects on how his childhood experiences shaped his perspective on the world and the church.
- Witnessing both worldliness and legalism in his upbringing influenced his ministry approach.