In times of crisis, leaders cannot forget to lead themselves well. On today's CLP Live, Adam and John discuss practical ways for remaining emotionally, spiritually, physically, and relationally healthy. 

Wondering how to best lead the church amid COVID-19? Adam and John sit down to discuss! This episode was recorded LIVE on the new Church Leadership Podcast Liveshow, a part of Watermark TV. 

Todd Wagner joins Adam and John to discuss how the church should respond to the moral failure of staff or key leaders.

Brett Billman (Director of Finance at Watermark Community Church) joins Adam and John in the studio to talk about church budgets and financial stewardship. And this isn't just a topic for accountants. Brett shares practical information relevant to every church leader! For show notes and a downloadable Application Guide, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7261-church-budgets

Adam and John discuss one of the most important skills a leader can develop: communicating with clarity. Clarity inspires change and motivates a team to take action. To download this episode's Application Guide and find more about the Church Leadership Podcast visit: https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7233-communicating-with-clarity

There is no playbook for leadership. Leaders face a continuously changing environment that sometimes requires decisions that might seem unusual. In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John listen back on an interview with Todd Wagner at CLC 2018. He shares stories of when unconventional thinking helped him solve complex leadership problems. For more information and other resources, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7155-contrarian-leadership

Simply put, if you do not learn how to handle criticism, you will not remain a leader for long. Todd Wagner, Adam, and John discuss what it looks like to respond to criticism well. For access to the show notes and a special downloadable PDF worksheet, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7121-responding-to-criticism.

Why is it that some organizations completely transform after a change in leadership? What is it that truly makes leaders stand out and instill confidence and trust? In today's episode, Adam and John discuss the leadership "X-Factor" and put practical terminology to this somewhat intangible concept. Ultimately, while God looks at heart, people inevitably look at outward appearance.

As 2019 comes to a close, Adam and John talk about their favorite books, tweets, documentaries, and stories of the past year. Listen in for some excellent recommendations and helpful leadership principles. This is much more than just a list of favorites.

David Penuel and Rebe Long (Watermark's Student Ministries) join John and Adam in the studio today to talk about leading teenagers. They provide 3 practical principles for being successful with youth ministry.