Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

The mental health of the pastor is often overlooked and under appreciated. Dr. Aisha Woods returns to discuss her doctoral research on clergy, mental health and the reality that oftentimes, pastors feel isolated and alone when help is what they need. This episode is a must for all pastors, the family or friends of pastors and those who want to pray for pastors.

Leading while in the second seat (as an Executive Pastor, Assistant Pastor, COO, etc.) is challenging but fulfilling when the person is truly called for the assignment. Dr. Cobbs sat down with Christopher J. Harris, the Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa to discuss insight into being successful while leading from the second seat.

The role of the church consultant is to help pastors and church leaders accomplish the assignment God has given to them. Guest J. Charity Ware is a consultant and owner of Ministry Up. She joins Dr. Cobbs for a discussion on what's trending in the church world and how consultants can help church leaders prepare for the future.

The best places to work typically have leaders who are self-aware and striving to become better at connecting with their team. On episode 48 we looked at signs of horrible bosses, this episode takes note of a few things leaders can do that will increase morale and help followers feel empowered and safe. Pastors, executives, volunteer leaders alike can learn from this brief episode on becoming a leader people love.

It has been said that people don't leave jobs they leave their bosses. Whether in a church setting, corporate or volunteer role, bad behavior can lead to bad leadership. This episode looks at five red flags to help leaders avoid the label of a horrible boss.

Leadership development is a must for pastors and church leaders. The Gallup organization has put much research into understanding the best way to grow as a leader is to develop one's strengths. This episode discusses the Gallup Strengths Assessment and how it can help you become a better leader and develop others as well.

Effective communication during a crisis is imperative as leaders seek to guide people through tough times. This flashback episode was recorded during the first week of the most radical global crises of the modern era: the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Cobbs shares five key elements of effective communication that are applicable even today.

As many leaders examine how to move into a new season of life professionally or personally, it is easy to get stuck with what's comfortable and familiar.Dee C. Marshall is gifted at helping leaders focus on development and stretching themselves to become better at what they do. She has worked on Wall St., works with politicians and national leaders, and pastors. This episode is a challenge to all leaders who want to become better, and for those who want to get unstuck.

Volunteers are the engine to your organization. How you recruit, develop and mobilize people is essential to the success of your efforts.Veronica Patterson, has lead volunteers for years at Higher Dimension Church. She is masterful at recruitment and retention and associates it all with building relationships and organizational structure.She is the CEO of The Arisco Group, a consulting agency that helps businesses and churches develop organizational excellence. Veronica joined us to discuss “Getting the Most Out of Volunteers”.

"It's lonely at the top" is an adage that those who are in leadership know to be true. Bishop Joseph Walker, the pastor of Mount Zion Nashville and the Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship joins us to discuss the topic of loneliness. His new book, "Leadership and Loneliness" is on sale now and available by clicking here. Whether you are a ministry leader or lead in the corporate world, this episode is for you.