

The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast
ChurchLeaders
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.
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Jun 28, 2023 • 31min
Eric Geiger: Why Your Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453821-eric-geiger-church-leadership-pipeline.html Eric Geiger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why having a leadership pipeline will actually simplify the organization of your church and make it easier for you to develop leaders. Did you know we are experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in American history? Michael Graham and Jim Davis recently joined us to discuss the findings from their study on “The Great Dechurching” and what the results mean for church leaders. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453479-michael-graham-jim-davis-great-dechurching.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/

Jun 21, 2023 • 46min
Michael Graham and Jim Davis: What ‘The Great Dechurching’ Means for Church Leaders
Michael Graham and Jim Davis discuss 'The Great Dechurching' in the largest religious shift in U.S. history, highlighting reasons for leaving churches and the impact of historical events, internet, politics, and COVID. They share action steps for church leaders, emphasize community, student ministry, mental health, and encourage embracing influence from the margins in Christianity.

Jun 14, 2023 • 36min
Barnabas Piper: Why a Culture of Belonging Has To Start With a Church’s Leaders
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452539-barnabas-piper-culture-belonging-church-leaders.html Barnabas Piper joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why church leaders are responsible for creating a culture of belonging and practical ways they can do so. Church leaders often talk about “lost sheep,” but what about “lost shepherds”? Tom Nelson recently spoke with us about what diverts the shepherds of the church from their callings and how church leaders can truly flourish under the hand of Jesus. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452407-tom-nelson-lost-shepherds-church-flourish.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/

Jun 7, 2023 • 33min
Tom Nelson: What the ‘Lost Shepherds’ of the Church Need To Flourish
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452407-tom-nelson-lost-shepherds-church-flourish.html Tom Nelson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what diverts “lost shepherds” of the church from their callings and how church leaders can truly flourish under the hand of Jesus. Are we missing transformational discipleship by focusing on information? Jessie Cruickshank recently spoke with us about how people are actually transformed–and what is lacking in the approach some church leaders take toward discipleship. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451621-jessie-cruickshank-western-world-discipleship.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/

May 31, 2023 • 34min
Jessie Cruickshank: What the Western World Is Missing About Discipleship
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451621-jessie-cruickshank-western-world-discipleship.html Jessie Cruickshank joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how brain science supports what the Bible reveals about how people are truly transformed–and what is lacking in the approach many church leaders take toward discipleship. When you became a pastor, were you surprised at some of the responsibilities that are regularly part of your job? Dr. Gary McIntosh recently spoke with us about how pastors can navigate these responsibilities well, and he also shared specific insights for church leaders who are pastoring without any other paid staff to assist them. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451477-gary-mcintosh-roles-pastors-challenge-solo.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/

May 24, 2023 • 39min
Gary McIntosh: The Surprising Roles All Pastors Take and the ‘Number One Challenge’ Facing the Solo Pastor
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451477-gary-mcintosh-roles-pastors-challenge-solo.html Dr. Gary McIntosh joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to offer advice about how pastors should navigate the responsibilities that are part of their jobs and also shares specific insights about church leaders who are pastoring without any other paid staff to assist them. How do you lead your family or your congregation through doubt? Even more troubling, how do you as a church leader handle your own doubts about your faith? Dr. Travis Dickinson recently spoke with us about why doubt is not something Christians need to fear and how church leaders can help believers move through doubt well. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451070-travis-dickinson-church-safe-doubt.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/

May 17, 2023 • 38min
Travis Dickinson: How To Make Your Church Safe for Christians Who Doubt
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451070-travis-dickinson-church-safe-doubt.html Dr. Travis Dickinson joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why doubt is not something Christians need to fear and how church leaders can help believers move through doubt to greater confidence in their faith in God. Do you find yourself wishing life would go back to how it was before 2020? Christine Caine recently spoke with us about the importance of church leaders not remaining stuck in the past, but moving forward toward what Jesus is doing right now. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450750-christine-caine-church-leaders-stuck.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/

May 10, 2023 • 48min
Christine Caine Offers Warnings and Encouragement to Church Leaders Who Are ‘Stuck'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450750-christine-caine-church-leaders-stuck.html Christine Caine joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to exhort church leaders not to continue looking back at the past, but to move forward toward what Jesus is doing right now. Do you have healthy rhythms in your life? Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam recently shared practical steps church leaders can take in order to live peaceful lives. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450322-glenn-packiam-pastors-healthy-rhythms.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/

May 3, 2023 • 35min
Glenn Packiam: How Pastors Can Develop Healthy Rhythms in Our ‘New Normal'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450322-glenn-packiam-pastors-healthy-rhythms.html Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share his observations on the current state of pastors’ health and to offer practical steps church leaders can take in order to live peaceful, healthy lives. Do you have genuine friendships with people of other religions? Bob Roberts Jr. has learned some crucial lessons about loving people who are not like him and how the church can grow in effectively sharing the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449834-bob-roberts-jr-evangelize-people-projects.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/

Apr 26, 2023 • 41min
Bob Roberts Jr.: How To Evangelize Without Seeing People as Projects
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449834-bob-roberts-jr-evangelize-people-projects.html Bob Roberts Jr. joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the lessons God has taught him about loving people who are not like him and how the church can grow in effectively sharing the gospel. Do you realize that pain is an inherent part of leadership? Sam Chand recently helped us to understand the beneficial and harmful ways that church leaders respond to leadership pain. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449346-sam-chand-pastors-pain-leadership.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/