In this episode, Pastor Mel Masengale and Dr. Jon Chasteen discuss their transitions into leadership roles, focusing on overcoming negativity and rejection by fostering a positive mindset, humility, and servant leadership. They emphasize the importance of nurturing team relationships, soliciting trusted feedback, and embracing imperfections to build genuine connections. The dialogue also covers effective change management, the impact of external perceptions, and prioritizing faithfulness over validation. Insights from past board meetings suggest shifting the church's decision-making from micro to macro levels to support rural churches and pastors through the Back 40 network, which aims to enhance ministry longevity and community connection. The episode ends by underscoring the value of leading humbly in obscurity and expressing appreciation for the audience's commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices