The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html Mark Matlock joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff joined us last week to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, emphasizing the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499474-sean-mcdowell-timothy-muehlhoff-church-leaders-cancel-culture.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus” by Mark Matlock Check out Mark's website Follow Mark on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter

Timothy Muehlhoff, a Professor at Biola University and co-director of the Winsome Conviction Project, shares insights on overcoming the challenges of cancel culture. He discusses the rise of polarization in church communities and emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue. Muehlhoff highlights the importance of empathy in navigating complex conversations about abortion and gender identity. He advocates for building meaningful relationships that prioritize understanding over condemnation, ultimately promoting healing in divided communities.

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498960-beth-moore-bible-teaching.html Beth Moore joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasizes the importance of a teacher’s relationship with God and addresses the nuts and bolts of preparation, as well as the role of criticism in a teacher's journey.  Lysa TerKeurst joined us last week to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and shares how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498523-lysa-terkeurst-respond-trust-broken.html   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Living Proof Ministries Living Proof Live RightNowPastors+ Follow Beth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498523-lysa-terkeurst-respond-trust-broken.html Lysa TerKeurst joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and shares how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries. Dave Ferguson joined us last week to share how church leaders can go beyond holding evangelistic events and actually build a culture of outreach in their congregations. Check out our conversation with him here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dave-ferguson-the-key-steps-to-building-a/id988990685?i=1000671498041    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment” by Lysa TerKeurst Check out Lysa's website Follow Lysa on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Dave Ferguson, founding pastor of Community Christian Church and a leader in church planting, shares insights on cultivating a culture of outreach within congregations. He emphasizes moving beyond traditional evangelism events to a relational approach, using the BLESS practices for everyday engagement. Ferguson outlines five crucial strategies for serving others and sharing personal faith stories, while also introducing the Bless app to enhance community connection. He offers practical advice for new church leaders to foster meaningful discussions about faith.

A senior pastor shares insights on the essential clarity in church leadership, emphasizing the importance of aligning mission, vision, and values. The discussion dives into strategic planning for diverse communities and the impact of storytelling in shaping behavior. Engagement strategies for integrating newcomers into the congregation highlight the necessity of intentional outreach. The conversation also addresses the balance between structured sermon planning and dependence on the Holy Spirit, illustrating practical steps for effective ministry and discipleship.

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/496480-d-a-carson-tgc-theological-vision-ministry.html Dr. D.A. Carson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians. Dr. Crawford Loritts joined us last week to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X: https://x.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians” by Dr. D.A. Carson "Worship by the Book" by Rev. Mark Ashton, R. Kent Hughes, Dr. Timothy Keller, Ed. Dr. D.A. Carson The Gospel Coalition  

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Beyond Our Generation “Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence” by Dr. Crawford Loritts Follow Crawford on X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Rich Villodas joined us last week to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ LivingWorks Intervention Training options: LivingWorks Start - 90-minute fundamental suicide alertness online training LivingWorks safeTALK - four-hour in-person training on suicide alertness skills LivingWorks ASIST - two-day comprehensive intervention training that includes an intervention model and safety planning. This is the training that most crisis line workers are trained to use. LivingWorks Faith - five to six-hour comprehensive, competency-based suicide prevention program for clergy and faith leaders that includes training in prevention (understanding suicide in the context of faith, the role of faith leaders, how to encourage help seeking), intervention (using LivingWorks Start) and postvention (ministry after there has been suicide behaviors, covering actions immediately following a suicide, funerals and memorials and suicide grief). Other Resources PDF of Kay's diagram: Partnership in Mental Health Care Hope for Mental Health Initiative LivingWorks Education National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Check out Kay's website Follow Kay on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html Rich Villodas joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on his narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. Dr. J.D. Greear joined us last week to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without directing their congregations on how to vote. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls” by Rich Villodas "The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus" by Rich Villodas Follow Rich on Instagram and X/Twitter