leadership

Episode 267: What the Heck is Happening with the Church of God?

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What is happening with the Church of God (Anderson, IN)?  Recently there have been some new developments with COG-affiliated groups and state ministries that have Scott and Micah scratching their head. 

We discuss Pastor’s Fellowship’s Retreat in May and debate what it means to have “uncompromising teaching” looking at their theme “A Fresh Word on Critical Themes,” and question if the topics are even critical themes. We then look at the events happening at Indiana Ministries and unpack the recent events where pastors have to sign a document agreeing to certain theological issues or risk losing their pastoral credentials.  We discuss whether this is a good thing or not and whether this is even allowed based on the leadership structures of the Church of God.

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Episode 262: Authentic vs Perfection in Church Life

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Within social media platforms, there have been conversations among Christian influencers about churches shifting from a perfectionist culture to a more authentic one.  Scott and Micah weigh in on the conversation and discuss the challenges churches have on both sides of the spectrum.  Micah shares the challenges of leading worship authentically when there is a certain look, vibe, and culture when it comes to worship. In contrast, Scott questions if the polished, programmed heavy, perfectionist church culture will kill the authentic churches, which usually breed in smaller church settings.

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Episode 237: Interview with Jordan West

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In this episode, Scott and Micah interview Jordan West, a Worship leader at North Park Church in Meridian Mississippi.  Jordan shares his calling to ministry, the highs and lows of his ministry journey, and his experience of leading worship in various sizes of churches.  We also discuss the joys and challenges of leading worship in small, mid-size, or large churches and how one’s heart will determine success in ministry.

In our Stories Gone Wild segment, we share random people knowing who you are, dealing with internet issues, and easter egg helicopter drops going wrong.

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Episode 236: Is Full-Time Ministry a Viable Career?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss if Full-Time Ministry is a variable option as a career. We discuss the changes within church culture that make it hard for new ministers to find full-time work, the pay structure for most mid-size to small churches, and how denominational support from the national and state levels can help or harm the growth of equipping churches to have full-time ministers. In our Stories Gone Wild segment, we share birthing stories to celebrate Micah’s new addition to his family!

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Episode 235: Are Summer Camps Needed More than Ever?

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Every Year a handful of summer camps from across the United States close down for good.  Scott and Micah discuss the value of summer camps in a digital, high-consumption world and their importance in shaping leadership values in children and teens.

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Episode 233: Navigating Various Youth Participants

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As our society continues to capture our attention, it can be difficult for youth workers to have every youth participant attend every youth event.  Sometimes it can become annoying as the pressure to have a visible and vibrant youth group becomes a source of contention with the congregation and leadership.  Scott and Micah explore the pressures and how to make honest connections with the busy lives of modern youth.

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Episode 232: Leadership Transitions – When is the time to transition?

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In this second episode on leadership transitions, Scott and Micah discuss when it is time for leaders to think about transitioning out of their ministry context. When most church leaders are ready to transition, it is usually too late and the after-effects can be divisive. We explore the intricate details and share our Stories Gone Wild!

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Episode 231: Leadership Transition: Carelessness

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In this two-part episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of carelessness when it comes to leadership transitions.  Most people can identify some of the big reasons leadership transitions fail, but what about the small moments that can have major consequences?  We explore the minute details and share our Stories Gone Wild!

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Episode 225: TD Jakes Scandal and Why Pastor’s cannot come clean

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In this episode,  We take a look at the scandal that is surrounding T.D. Jakes from when it broke in December of 2023, to how Sean Combs had reignited the investigation.  We also look at church leaders, who may be struggling or hiding secret sins, and why they can not come clean and confess their sins to others.

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Episode 220: Making an Impression on your first-time church visitors

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our experiences as first-time visitors at a church and offer some sound advice on how your church can make a lasting impression on your church visitors so that they can become lasting members.

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