Tim Stevens
Veteran church leader and leadership consultant who served decades as an executive pastor and led turnaround efforts at Willow Creek; founder of Leading Smart and author of multiple leadership resources.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 10min
CNLP 761 | The Hardest Assignment in Ministry: Tim Stevens on Willow Creek, Firing Well, and Finding Momentum
Tim Stevens, a veteran church leader and turnaround specialist from Willow Creek, shares his insights from four decades in ministry. He discusses the challenges of leading during crises, emphasizing the importance of trust and transparency. Tim reveals how to spot talent and the significance of cultural fit in hiring. He also highlights the fragility of momentum and the keys to recovering it. Stevens provides invaluable advice on firing with kindness and avoiding the pitfalls of conflict avoidance, all while encouraging a belief in the best intentions of others.
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
CNLP 637 | Tim Stevens On the Dynamics of Abuse At Willow Creek, The Problem of Isolated Leaders, Leading When You Start With Zero Trust, And Building a New Culture and Finding Momentum As You Reach the Next Generation
Former Willow Creek Executive Pastor Tim Stevens discusses abuse dynamics, isolated leadership issues, and building a new culture. They also cover leading without trust and reaching the next generation in church leadership.
Sep 16, 2024 • 58min
KHC 093 - The Stevens Brothers: San Carlos Apache Reservation
Join Homer, Mark, and Tim Stevens, brothers from the San Carlos Apache Reservation and passionate elk hunters, as they share their deep love for the sport. They discuss the unique elk population management on the reservation, the art of hunting with archery, and the importance of community traditions. Tim reveals his incredible experience with a 430 elk and they dive into the patience required for trophy hunting. Listeners will appreciate their insights on sharing the hunt and the emotional connections built through their experiences.
