Leaders in Living Rooms

About the Episode Pastor Dave Ferguson is the author of Hero maker: Five Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders. Among Dave's many talents are his natural optimism and his innovation in church planting and the multisite model. In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms we learn how he maximizes his strengths while ensuring the leaders around him still have room to thrive as they operationalize and execute ministry. Who is Dave Ferguson? Dave Ferguson is an award-winning author, founding and lead pastor of Chicago’s Community Christian Church, a missional multi-site community considered one of the most influential churches in America. Dave is also the visionary for the international church-planting movement NewThing and president of the Exponential Conference. daveferguson.coInstagram: @fergusondaveTwitter: @davefergusonHero Maker Thanks to our sponsors: CDF Capital and Food For The Hungry. https://theascentleader.org/dave-ferguson

About the Episode Almost all of us lead things that were started before us. It can be challenging in ways we don’t anticipate. Leaders In Living Rooms remains focused on helping transition leaders lead forward toward health and growth...even if someone else started what they are now leading. In this episode, we discuss these challenges with Tyler Reagin, author of, Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities. Who is Tyler Reagin? Tyler Reagin is the founder and CEO of The Life Giving Company (lifegiving.co). He is the author of The Life-Giving Leader (Oct 2018) and Leading Things You Didn’t Start (March, 2021). Tyler was the President of Catalyst, a leadership development organization that exists to unify and equip leaders who love the Church through resources and experiential events. Prior to leading the charge at Catalyst, Tyler served for seven years under the leadership of Andy Stanley as the Service Programming Director of Browns Bridge Community Church (a campus of North Point Ministries). Tyler Reagin received his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and serves as a leadership coach for teams and organizations. www.TylerReagin.comInstagram: @tylerreaginTwitter: @tylerreagin Leading Things You Didn’t Start Thanks to our sponsors: CDF Capital and Food For The Hungry.  

Andy Wood is our guest this week on Leaders in Living Rooms, where he and Sean Morgan talk about the dangers of limiting ourselves with self-doubt. In his roles of church planter, pastor, and podcaster, Andy has experienced the mind-games that can reduce our capacity for what God has called us to do, and he has suggestions for overcoming them. He and Sean also discuss building better teams and empowering them to perform at their best—which often requires us to grow first. Andy Wood is the Lead Pastor of Echo.Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in the San Francisco Bay area. Echo’s vision is to make a positive difference through serving and loving the community around each of its 4 campuses. Andy is an entrepreneur at heart, a husband, and a father to 3 children.

General Boyd Parker is a decorated Air Force officer at the Pentagon, an accomplished combat pilot, and a key leader who has influenced Sean Morgan in his career and ministry. In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean and General Parker dive into the heart behind good leadership—serving others to make things better. They talk about methods that sometimes engulf intent and the significance of personal discipline for leaders. Stationed at the Pentagon, Major General Boyd Parker is the Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements. He develops Air Force strategy and operational concepts to achieve national defense objectives. General Parker received his commission in 1990 from the USAF Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Science. He earned his pilot wings at Williams Air Force Base in 1991 and was assigned to fly the KC-10 Extender. During his 30-year Air Force career, General Parker has held command positions at the squadron and group levels. General Parker is a command pilot with more than 5,000 military flying hours in the T-38, C-12, and KC-10. He is married to Colonel (retired) Marlena Parker and has 2 daughters, Isabel and Olivia. Thanks to our Sponsors: CDF Capital and Food for the Hungry.

Long-time minister at New Hope Church, Wayne Cordeiro has led through incredible circumstances over the years. Sharing wisdom from the heart, he recounts a long and inspiring trajectory of growth and multiplication. He also recalls a challenging time In his 50s when his multi-faceted ministry was interrupted by a heart attack that forced him to make significant changes to his health as a leader. Dr. Wayne Cordeiro is the founding minister of New Hope Church in Oahu, Hawaii. One of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, New Hope oversees 4 Bible colleges and has planted over 150 churches across the Pacific Rim and throughout the western United States. Wayne believes in investing in future leaders and releasing the God-given potential of the new generation. To this end, he serves as president of New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, which recently planted a lab church, New Hope West, to provide a venue for hands-on practicum for his ministerial students during the Covid pandemic. Wayne has authored 12 books including Leading on Empty, Doing Church as a Team, The Divine Mentor, and The Irresistible Church, and he is the general editor of the Life Connect Study Bible. Wayne and his wife Anna have 3 children and 9 grandchildren and split their time between Hawaii and Oregon, where they have a family ranch. Wayne’s hobbies include teaching the Word of God and discipling leaders for the Kingdom, and he enjoys music, reading, and horses. You can learn more at https://www3.enewhope.org.

In the latest episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Rusty George shares his ministry journey succeeding church planter Kyle Idleman at Real Life Church in Southern California. He explains what he has learned about leading a church that someone else started and discusses the challenge of planning without becoming a control freak. Finally, he gives us a glimpse into After Amen, his new book on the topic of waiting on God for answered prayer. Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Real Life Church, a multi-site church with campuses in Canyon Country, Simi Valley, and Valencia, California, and with a large online community. Under Rusty’s lead, Real Life has become one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Rusty is an author and a global speaker, leader, and teacher, focusing his message on helping people to find and follow Jesus. Aside from being a loyal Chiefs, Royals, and Lakers fan, Rusty is first and foremost committed to his family. He and Lorrie, his wife of over 20 years, have two daughters, Lindsey and Sidney. As a family they enjoy walking the dogs, watching the Food Network, and playing board games.

Mike Foster, also known as “the Mr. Rogers of self-development,” has worked with thousands of leaders, and his talks and books are internationally renowned. In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Mike helps us unpack the hard parts of life and leadership, like dealing with our pain before it deals with us, finding our primal questions, and redefining church leadership success. Who is Mike Foster? Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive counselor empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers. Like a grace-flavored snow cone on a hot, judgmental day, Mike’s chart-topping and highly acclaimed Fun Therapy podcast and STRONGEST workshop give listeners and participants the one-two punch they need to stop making excuses and start living stronger, better lives. Mike is the author of several best-selling books including Freeway and Wonderlife. His wildly popular Five Dates his/her workbooks empower couples to build togetherness strategically, and his latest book, You Rise Glorious, is the essential guide to breaking shame and living free. He lives in San Diego with his wife Jennifer and their fluffy dog.   FREE DOWNLOAD: Brain Detox

In this must-listen episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Dr. Dharius Daniels shares with Sean Morgan about his upbringing as a pastor’s kid in small-town America. They discuss disciple development, criticism, and the temptation to live our lives according to the opinions of others. Dharius talks about the shape of the American church—what are we getting wrong, and what direction do we need to head in 2021? Who is Dharius Daniels? Dr. Dharius Daniels is a cultural architect and trendsetter for his generation. He is an innovative leader, a strategic thinker, and an articulate and prolific preacher. As founder and lead pastor of Change Church, he leads a vibrant ministry that impacts people of all ages, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds from locations in New Jersey, Florida, and California. Dharius holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Millsaps College, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a certified personal coach with a versatile gift, speaking frequently in seminaries and churches across the country and serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Evangelicals. He and his wife Shameka have two sons.

In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sam Acho talks about handling success as a Christian influencer in the NFL. He and Sean Morgan discuss the power of a good name and the importance of being a lifelong learner. Sam talks about using his relational gifts to influence those around him. Finally, Sam shares how he has been able to see God's blessings during the storms of life. Sam Acho is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and he is the cohost of The Home Team podcast. He is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice, a vice president of the NFL Players Association, and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In his book Let the World See You, Sam reveals the benefits of a lifestyle lived on purpose.

In this episode, Hosanna dives into her trajectory as a spoken word artist. She helps us learn how to stay authentic and to be truly seen by those we influence. Hosanna talks about handling success, influence, and the personal battles that arise in our hearts, including the challenge of killing one’s own ego. Finally, she offers these 4 keys to developing female leaders in our ministries: invitation, inclusion, provision, and permission.