GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

Vision and Purpose are key factors for a healthy church or business to grow!   Join Pastors Chris and Matt in this thought-provoking episode as they dive deep into the significance of vision for leaders. Gain invaluable wisdom on how to cultivate measurable vision, infuse it with meaningful language, and ignite your church's growth. Discover the art of dreaming big and empowering others to find their own vision to unlock their potential for a purposeful life. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with actionable strategies that will leave a lasting impact on your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this transformative episode that will revolutionize the way you lead!   - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Register for Financial One-Day in July: https://www.growleader.com/financialoneday - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlycallaccess - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of religious freedom and its significance in today's society. Join us as Pastors Chris and Matt sit down with Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. Kelly shares his expertise and sheds light on various aspects of this fundamental right, providing valuable insights for individuals, churches, and organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of religious freedom in the public sphere. - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast - To learn more about First Liberty Institute, go to firstliberty.org/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Register for Financial One-Day in July: growleader.com/financialoneday - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: growleader.com/regionals . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: facebook.com/growleader . . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

Rest is not just a luxury; it is an essential component of effective leadership! Join us as Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by their close friend, Rick Bezet, who shares about his personal search for meaningful rest and relationships. Gain practical insights and actionable tips for finding rest, nurturing your soul and body, and cultivating meaningful  connections that will strengthen the foundations of your leadership! No matter where you find yourselves, you can always get back to a point of good health! - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: growleader.com/regionals . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: facebook.com/growleader . . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

In this inspiring episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastors Chris and Matt have a conversation with Compassion International’s President and CEO, Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, about Compassion’s work in equipping the local church around the world. Jimmy Mellado shares about his background and his calling to serve the marginalized, what it means to be the church, and how Compassion serves in Jesus' name.   - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

Regardless of the team size, investing in your team through an intentional retreat experience is crucial. Pastors Chris and Matt discuss their upcoming staff retreat and how they use it to reinforce a healthy staff culture by making it a refreshing, refocusing, and rewarding event for the team to recalibrate. They discuss the components that every staff, family, or business retreat should include such as: reaffirming who we are, what we do, clarifying values and expectations, and more. - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

Effective communication is a crucial skill in leadership. Dr. John C. Maxwell joins Pastor Chris Hodges to unpack some key lessons from his latest resource "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication." Learn about speaking from a place of authenticity, preparing content, first impressions, connecting with your audience, and so much more. - To get a copy of "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication", go to store.maxwellleadership.com - To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: compassion.com - Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: www.wifonline.com

How can we create a Wow Experience? Whether a business or church, we all have room for improvement. In this episode Pastors Chris and Matt unpack insights about what guests are looking for along with practical ways to lead your teams to create a Wow Experience. To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

Today's bonus episode is a powerful message by Pastor John Bevere recorded at Highlands College. In his message, "The Awe of God", based on his experiences with the Lord throughout his life of ministry, John shares about a holy reverent fear that we must all have as believers.   Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Are we seeing the start of another revival in the local church and if so, what's our responsibility as leaders? Can we promote it, or can we hinder it? In this episode Pastor Chris shares his views on what we are experiencing in our country, and how we should lead others through this time. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Grammy award-winning and Highlands College's "artist-in-residence", Chris Tomlin, joins the GrowLeader podcast to share what he's learned in his 30+ years of leading others in worship. From overcoming insecurity to remembering that worship is not a trend, Tomlin unpacks principles that will encourage worship leaders, senior pastors, and beyond. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast