Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

How do you navigate the dual relationship of your pastor also serving as your supervisor? In chapter 10 of Dr. Cobbs new book, "The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff" he looks into this often overlooked aspect of working on staff at the local church. In this episode, Dr. Cobbs explores:* The person you see on Sunday might seem different on Monday.* The boundaries a staff member should establish with their pastor/boss.* How staff members can help the pastor serve in the appropriate role.Order "The Supporting Cast" by Dr. Anthony Cobbswww.anthonycobbs.com

When you work at your place of worship sometimes you can find yourself struggling to have a meaningful devotional life.In this episode Dr. Cobbs brings up a few ways to ensure you do not lose your spiritual fervor when you become part of a church's staff.Pre-order Dr. Cobbs' new book, "The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff"Visit www.anthonycobbs.com

Working on church staff might seem like wonderful, fulfilling work. Ideally it is, but there are times when it is challenging and even difficult.In this episode Dr. Cobbs relays a few ways to determine if working on church staff is the way to go. Taken from his new book, "The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff" listeners will hear:What questions to ask when considering a staff positionWhat has been Dr. Cobbs' most challenging part of being a church Exec?Websiteanthonycobbs.com

The relationship between Pastor and church staff is one that is rarely mentioned and often overlooked. As a result, many leaders are unaware of what their staff experiences in the work space. Dr. Cobbs and Breakthrough Ministry Consulting is conducting research on church staff members to identify areas of strength and areas of growth to ensure high morale. This episode is a glimpse into the initial findings.

Across the country church attendance has dwindled. There are practical reasons people have chosen to stay at home and worship. This episode revisits the projections made during the pandemic in episode 17 and updates the possible reasons people have still not returned to in-person worship.Previous episode referred to:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1116260/4617122-e17-what-if-they-don-t-come-back-valid-reasons-why-some-people-won-t-return-to-church.mp3?download=true

William Vanderbloemen, CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, shares insights on standout leadership qualities from his book 'Be the Unicorn'. Topics include talent identification, soft skills in leadership, 12 essential habits for leaders, and the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership.

What is all the hype about A.I. (artificial intelligence) and how should the church respond?I asked Nils Smith, Innovation Director for Dunham and Company to stop by and share the basics of AI and what pastors and church leaders should consider with this not so new technology.We discussed several things such as:• What is AI?• How can the church benefit from AI?• In what ways are we already using AI?Mentioned in this episodeConnect with Nils Smithhttps://www.nilssmith.comIG: @nilssmithBook about New InnovationsSeeing Around Corners by Rita McGrathResources about AIGloo What is ChaptGPT?

Graduation season inspires many to go back to school and earn a degree or add on another one. If you are ministry, or aspire to be, it is important to think about certain factors before spending time, money, and energy in school. But let's face it: all degrees are not worth the investment and frankly some are not even credible.This episode we discuss a few considerations:Why Are You Thinking About a Degree?What Type of Degree Should You Pursue?What are the credentials for the school you attend?Look up if your school is accredited by clicking this link:https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

What do you do when your heart is no longer in what you do? For too many leaders, even pastors and church leaders, this is a reality even while they continue to serve. Dr. Wanita Mercer is the CEO and founder of Lead My Heart consulting and coaching. She shares warning signs to look out for and encourages leaders to reclaim the passion they have for ministry and leadership.Dr. Mercer's Contact InformationSocial media @leadmyheart2022Website: www.leadmyheart.comEmail: contact@leadmyheart.comBook recommendations from Dr. Mercer:NIV: Leading By the Book (Zondervan Publishing)Becoming a Leader by Dr. Myles Munroe

Tragedy happens to us all. Ministers are usually the first people we call but who ministers to the minister when he or she is going through? Dr. Antoine works with pastors as the Director of Bi-Vocational Pastors at Baptist General Convention of Texas. He joined us on this episode to share his story and to offer tips on caring for the preacher during crisis.