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Finding Your Leadership Voice with Casey Merrifield

So, you married a minister… now what? Whether you feel called to leadership within the church or are struggling to find your place among its people, you are a person of influence—inside the church and outside its four walls. So, how can you embrace your voice as a leader and step into this role, stewarding the personality and passions God has gifted you with? Today’s guest is pastor’s daughter, conference speaker, team builder, and leadership expert, coach, and consultant, Casey Merrifield! Together, we discuss the different types of leaders God has created to lead His church, as well as the importance of communication, self-awareness, and surrendering yourself to the Lord.

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Symptoms of Toxic Leadership

In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Kris Eldridge on some traits of toxic leaders.

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Guía para padres y líderes sobre las buenas nuevas en 3 círculos

Proporciona una didáctica a los padres y líderes ministeriales para guiar eficazmente a los niños a través de “Las buenas nuevas en la guía infantil de 3 círculos”.

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Ken Whitten joins NAMB to head up leadership ministry

MIAMI – Ken Whitten, recently retired pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Fla., will become national director of pastoral leadership at the North American...

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NAMB Leadership Institute offers pastors direct coaching, encouragement

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Dozens of pastors came together January 24-25 for a two-day coaching session through the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Leadership Institute. The...

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Todo buen líder de iglesia tiene esta cualidad

There’s one characteristic in a church leader that’s invaluable to the church but isn’t easily quantified.

Cinco formas prácticas para hacer sentir bienvenidos a los visitantes

Cinco formas prácticas para hacer sentir bienvenidos a los visitantes POR JOY ROSS Como hija de un pastor, nunca había visitado otra iglesia donde mi…

Send Network presenta nuevos valores, equipo de liderazgo, sitio web en español

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — En la reunión nacional de más de 275 miembros del personal regional en la sede de la Junta de Misiones Norteamericanas (NAMB,…

El programa de capellanía en español de Send Puerto Rico registra alta inscripción

PUERTO RICO— Send Puerto Rico ha lanzado un programa piloto de capellanía en español en la isla, con planes de llevarlo a otras ciudades de…

Las residencias en español de Send Network profundizan en las necesidades de las comunidades hispanas

Read in English PUERTO RICO—País mormón. Vecindarios plagados por el crimen a cuadras de la Casa Blanca. Las Grandes Llanuras de Oklahoma. Las costas bordeadas…

Cómo construyó Jesús su Iglesia (y por qué es importante para los plantadores)

Tres formas en que Jesús construyó (y está construyendo) su Iglesia y por qué es importante para los plantadores de iglesias hoy en día.

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Julio Arriola servirá en SBTC como director de la alianza para plantación de iglesias de Send Network

Julio Arriola regresa a un paisaje muy familiar. Una vez que ponga oficialmente los pies en suelo tejano, descubrirá que la necesidad del evangelio es...

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Jen Wilkin on Women in the Church with the Gift of Leadership

Christine talks with Jen Wilkin, Executive Director Next Gen Ministries and Resources at the Village Church, about leadership.  Jen shares:

  • how she got where she is today and what felt "wasted" that God ended up using
  • what some of her milestone obstacles and discouragements have been in leadership
  • what she wants the larger church to know about women serving in leadership roles within the church
  • what her greatest challenge in leadership is and what she's learned 
  • what she's learned about being a leader with a "challenger" personality
  • how she reconciles her local church ministry with big C church ministry
  • who she looks up to in ministry and leadership

LINKS FROM THE SHOW
The Village Church // The Village Church's paper on complementarianism // Knowing Faith Podcast's A Generous Complementarianism // Jen's books and Bible studies

CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVES
Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.com

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5 ways to generate vision and passion for church planting

My wife and I are church planters in Windsor, Ontario, Canada — directly across the river from Detroit — and our church is part of…

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The Most Embarrassing Gap in my Leadership (Ch. 26)

Leaders often succeed because they are great at getting things done. They cast vision, plan, and accomplish goals. Kevin and guest, Troy Nesbitt, discuss the importance and place of prayer in ministry.

The church planter’s manual for engaging your neighbor

By Matt Hess They found a lot of polite ways to say “no” to us over the years. Kids’ birthday parties, backyard BBQs and other…

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