GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

Do you have a guiding vision for the future? Is it specific enough? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt share the Keys to Crafting Vision. You will learn to: - Create a clear vision in 5 Specific Areas - Define your vision with 5 Key Questions - Communicate your vision in 5 Essential Messages Explore the dual dimensions of vision – personal and shared – for organizational success. Gain insights into creating a 'shovel-ready' vision. Master the art of compelling, trust-building vision communication. Discover the importance of consistent vision sharing and practical strategies to keep it vibrant. Unleash the potential of visionary leadership and lead with clarity, inspiration, and impact. Tune in for an episode to ignite your leadership journey through the power of vision. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@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

Are you looking for a genuine connection with God? Join us as pastors Chris and Matt talk with Jim Lafoon on how to hear from God! From understanding God's still small voice and quieting your soul, to the different ways God communicates and how to guard our conscience, this episode offers practical steps to enrich your leadership journey and deepen your relationship with God. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

Do you desire to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and creativity? Are you seeking an intimate encounter with God that ignites your leadership journey? Join pastors Chris and Matt in this transformative episode as they highlight the profound significance of maintaining a personal prayer life for leaders. Discover prayer's transformative power for greater confidence, clarity, and creativity in leadership. Develop a personalized prayer plan, find specific places for prayer, and involve personal intercessors. Embrace encountering God—Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit—through prayer. Revolutionize your leadership journey through the power of personal prayer. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlycallaccess - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . 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

What does it take to achieve growth? In today's episode, Donald Miller joins us to discuss practical steps for growth based on his latest book 'How to Grow Your Small Business'. Explore some of the six crucial parts of any organization, discover clarity of vision, saying 'No' to misaligned endeavors, and the three phases of commitment. Equip yourself with powerful strategies for effective leadership and growth. Don't miss this inspiring episode! Boost Your Leadership: Download Now for Powerful Question! - Unleash your potential with our NEW show notes! Get actionable insights from Donald Miller's expertise. Level up your leadership journey today: 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

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