leadership

Episode 291: Dealing with the Christian Labels

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church.

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Episode 288: Is it ethical for a pastor’s family member to serve on a leadership team?

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Some of the trends that have come up in church abuse scandals have revolved around a minister’s family member serving on a church board.  Scott and Micah discuss the ways church leaders’ families are serving in the church and why it is important to have bylaws that help make your governance boards fair and honest.

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Episode 283: Church Rebranding w/ Dr. Steven Roby

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In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Dr. Steven Roby to discuss his church rebranding from Water’s Edge Church to Sovereign Shores Baptist Church. We dive into the history of the church, the natural eleven-year progression to the various changes in the church, to even name and denomination changes that happened in the last few years. If you are ever curious about a church rebranding from start to finish, this will be a great experience for you to learn.

To check out the Sovereign Shores church in Virginia Beach, VA, go to their website at https://shoresvb.com/

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Episode 281: The Legacy of Jimmy Swaggart & John MacArthur

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In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his “true” biblical teachings. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their legacy.

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Episode 280: When Church Leaders ask Lay Leaders to leave the church over Bible Study Tools

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Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum?  Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church because of it?  In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a undercurrent issue when Church Leaders have confronted lay leaders over certain bible study tools and/or curriculum used to teach.  We look at both sides of the argument and even come to a few practical resources on how to navigate these challenges with grace.

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Episode 276: Should we bring peoples sins before the entire church?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether church leaders should bring people caught in sin before the congregation.  A year ago, a 17-year-old girl was brought before the church she attended to declare that she had a child out of wedlock during a morning worship service.  Micah and Scott discuss the theology and search the scriptures on whether this is even necessary, or if people misinterpret scripture when it comes to confronting sin in community.

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Episode 273: Reflecting on Pope Francis

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the passing of Pope Francis and his significance to the world. We dive into why the pope is important to everyone, not just Catholics but the popes in our lifetime, and Scott finds out something new about the history of the popes.

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Episode 271: What if Scott were the General Director of the Church of God (Anderson)

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Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director.

In this episode, Micah interviews Scott and asks him what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God.  Scott discusses changes in leadership, reaching the next generation of leaders, dealing with responding to divisions culturally and internally in the Church of God, and balancing time between duty, family, and faith.

The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support goes to this podcast’s continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 270: What if Micah was General Director of the Church of God (Anderson)

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Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director. In this episode, Scott decided to interview Micah and ask him questions about what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God.  Micah discusses connecting with leaders to make sure communication is clear and unified, and having a concrete way to make sure everyone knows what the Church of God believes theologically.

The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support goes to this podcast’s continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast