Leadership and the Church

In this introductory episode of our Grace vs. Accountability series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Jennifer Ross, VP of Miller Management.  In this episode, they discuss when it's okay to extend grace and when we need to up the accountability for our employees. Read the highlights from the episode at  LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  htt...

On the fifth Tuesday of the month, we will provide a bonus Encouraging episode consisting of sound bites from our guests.  In today's episode our guest share some of their most encouraging ministry stories. Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb . Read the highlights from the episode at  LeadershipAndTheChurch.com

Our current series helps give you practical advice on how to hire the right person for your ministry. This episode focuses on Assessing the Candidates and Forming an Effective Offer. In the fourth episode of our Discipline of Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps.  Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5P...

In the third episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. In this episode, they discuss the Recruiting and Interviewing pieces of the hiring puzzle. This series helps give you practical advice on how to hire the right person for your ministry. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the C...

In the second episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. Creating success criteria and developing ministry descriptions to help hire the right person is the topic of discussion. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb .

In the first episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. Together they have countless hours of hiring experience, and lots of stories to share. In this episode, they discuss the dangers of hiring the wrong person in your ministry and the areas that impacts. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leade...

In the fourth episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Eric Burger, Executive Director at Shelter KC for a real life lesson of stewarship in action. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb .

In the third episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Dr. Jeren Rowell from the Nazarene Theological Seminary for a real life lesson of stewarship in action. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb .  

In the second episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Janet Fogh for a real life lesson of stewarship in action. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb .

In this first episode of the series of Balancing Stewardship and Faith, Dr. Glenn Miller and Dr. Neil Franks dive into the dictionary and biblical definitions of both Stewardship and Faith. Read the highlights from the episode at LeadershipAndTheChurch.com Subscribe to our Leadership and the Church podcast newsletter here:  http://eepurl.com/db5Pcb .

Andy reminisces about being the host of Christian Educator Weekly (and Monthly). He talks about the origins of the podcast and the transition to a new host and shares about a few highlights and lessons learned in between. Remember - Let God guide you this week as you educate others and administrate the church within the kingdom of God for the glory of God. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod....

Andy dives into an administrative concept by having listeners consider how much time, money, energy, etc. is put into each of the five core areas of the church. But to make those areas work, a sixth area is needed. Where is your church? Where is your ministry? Where are you in relation to these areas?   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

Teaching and preaching are not the same and both have importance. Andy shares a key distinction between them. He then dives into how a recent situation in a church led to a request related to cancel culture on the podcast and why he turned down the request. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode was re-purposed for this podcast which has now transitioned from Christian Educator Weekly (CEW) to Christian Educator Monthly (CEM).   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by p...

Using 1 Timothy 3 as a launch-point, Andy shares why personal administration is important and how his decision to move Christian Educator Weekly (CEW) to Christian Educator Monthly (CEM) is due to him seeking to manage and lead himself first.   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

It is helpful to know the different levels (as defined on this podcast) and how to minister to each group, but something is missing. We need a system to track and help move people along. In this week's episode, Andy shares a few thoughts on why a system is needed, and a few considerations for building the system.   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-...

The fourth and final step in the discipleship process is D4. At this step, people move from engaged to empowered. And because they are empowered, the should seek to be empowering others as well. The empowerment comes from the Holy Spirit (which happens at the D1 level), but now includes being empowered by others who are also at the D4 level. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permis...

The third step in the discipleship levels (D3) is one when  true engagement begins. While people need to connect with others in the previous levels, in this step, the service becomes about moving from involvement to engagement. Deeper, and more focused, study is a part of this level as well, all of which can prepare for opportunities of leadership in the future.   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin...

This week's questions are the result of a phone conversation with a student. The topics are: - What is important in a new church plant? - How do you deal with silos in ministry? Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

With a renewed voice, Andy continues the series discussing the D2s and shares why this step is critical in the present and for the future. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

CEW will hopefully return next week as normal. Andy did not have a voice at the time this episode was to be recorded. The discussion on  the current series, with a look at the D2's, is scheduled to continue on Monday, January 24, Lord willing.

The series continues with a brief look at the D1s and a couple of ideas on what is important for them as they get plugged into the Church shortly after their new birth (salvation). Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

As we resume the series on moving individuals from attending to engaged in service, Andy provides a quick recap of the levels of the Unchurched. He also shares a major announcement about CEW. Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778

In this replay episode (the most downloaded episode of 2021), Dr. Randall Stone, of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Discipleship Pastor of Bedico Baptist Church, provided solid insights to implementing various strategies for ministry to adults. This replay is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Make sure to listen to Part 1 (Ep 68) if you want to hear the entire interview. The resource he...

In this replay episode (#2 most downloaded of the year, Ep 60), Mark Devries and Scott Pontier provide valuable insights on ministering to young adults. This episode originally aired in January and is the first of two parts. Be sure to listen to Episode 61 to hear the rest of the interview.   Music: ·Fearless First· by Kevin MacLeod. Used by permission. License #: FML-48466-4778