Dean Hawk Leadership Podcast | AUDIO

In our post Covid-19 world LONELINESS has become a WORLD-WIDE EPIDMIC with an impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health.  Research found that loneliness and lack of social connection is equal to the risk of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and it’s greater than the risk associated with obesity, excess alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise.  What a great opportunity for the church to ris...

How do you know if your team members are giving their best?  In this SECOND part of HOW TO MEASURE SUCCESS, Dean focusses on TEN (10) AREAS to regularly measure and review with your team members.  The big difference is each one of these are elements that are within their control.  

One of the worst things we can do is compare ourselves or our ministry . . . to others.  Guaranteed when we do, we will always come up short.  In this TWO-PART podcast, Dean begins in PART 1 with how to measure our PERSONAL success.  As pastors, we often measure success by things out of our control; like attendance and offerings.   In this podcast, Dean shares NINE challenging questions he uses to...

Every Sunday Dean gives bold, straight forward invitations for people to accept Christ with every head up, eyes open, and people looking around.  “We don’t sneak people into heaven.  We walk them through the front door!” Dean says.  Check out WHY he does this and the practical WAY to equip your church to become a birthing room for heaven.

All of us daily face opportunities to make excuses.  And those excuses later lead us to regret some of our decisions.  This month Dean lays out a challenge for you and your team to take your leadership to the next level by living with NO EXCUSES | NO REGRETS!

This month Dean pulls from one of the all-time greatest battles recorded in history to identify the difference of these two strategies and their vastly different outcomes.   Are you playing to win?  Or playing not to lose?  You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to slip into defensive mode rather than playing offense and going for the win. 

Let’s face it . . . as a pastor we are constantly around people, yet we often feel lonely and isolated. How valuable would it be to have a fellow pastor you could air out your frustrations, hear some wisdom, and ask for prayer to get you through the situation?      In this month’s podcast, Dean shares a proven method for building strength and unity among the pastors of your city.  Life is always b...

The simplest definition of leadership is . . . influence.  As pastors, we have the privilege of being an influencer for the Kingdom of God and we must be careful how we use that influence in our church and community.   In this podcast, Dean will challenge you to utilize your influence for the greatest impact. 

The pain and wounds of ministry are very real.  After being hurt a few times by people on your team or in your church it can become very tempting to withdraw from relationships and “go turtle” to avoid being hurt again.  Join Dean for this month’s leadership podcast as he teaches you how to break out of your shell to heal . . . and authentically love and minister to people once again.  

This month Dean and leadership coach, Thomas Thompson, discuss the startling research that revealed 70% of Christian leaders today fail to finish well.  There are SIX BARRIERS that stand in the way of finishing strong and Dean and Thomas get very practical on how to PREVENT a leadership crash.

Dr. Tiko Hardy joins Dean this month to discuss a hot topic that every church staff needs to be diving into.  The demographics of our communities are more diverse than ever before.  What practical things can we do to EXPAND our ministry endeavors to be more inclusive and less divisive?   Consider gathering your entire team to review this insightful podcast!

For every action there is a reaction.  We often think we’re communicating one thing, but our words and actions are sending a completely different message.     When a staff member asks you for a decision and your response is, “You decide.  I’m good with what you believe is best” you just sent a powerful subliminal message of “I trust you” and that employee walks away with confidence and a smile.  ...

Check out this month’s podcast! Talk about excellence is cheap . . . but the reality of making it a part of your daily life is another.  There are no shortcuts to excellence.  In this podcast, Dean shares 10 basic values on implementing excellence and taking your life, leadership, and ministry to the next level.   

Dean is known for is his creativity and ability to visualize a spiritual truth to help people learn.  With 65% of the population who are VISUAL LEARNERS, in this month’s podcast, Dean unloads 50+ ideas to spark creativity in your preaching and make your audience come alive!  It is highly recommended to VIEW this podcast in its video format to get the full impact!

A lot of people talk about INTEGRITY yet struggle to live and maintain their values in a world that doesn’t have values.  This month Dean unpacks why integrity matters and shares how to live a committed life in an uncommitted world.

In this new leadership podcast, Dean shares 24 different ways to improve the work environment and create a place that makes your staff happy that they work for you and the church, which results in them performing at their peak and creating a healthy church environment.  

Coming up with a new sermon topic every single week can be taxing.  In this podcast Dean shares EIGHT practical ways to generate fresh ideas and help you navigate mapping out an entire year of sermon series.

One of the greatest tools we often fail to implement in ministry is THE POWER OF TOUCH. This month Dean will share practical insights on how touch can be an effective tool to impact people’s lives.   

Statistics tell us that 32.7% of America’s workforce have elected to pursue new opportunities . . . and the church world is not exempt.  This month Dean will guide you through 11 key steps to navigating staff changes within your church.  He views this season of change as the “Great Realignment” by God to strengthen the church in fulfilling its mission.

We are living in a post-pandemic world where pastors are maxed out and overloaded.  Record numbers are quitting or giving serious consideration to doing so.  This month Dean brings some hope on what to do when you feel like giving up and wisdom to recharge your batteries.

When you can get your team members functioning like an owner it’s a GAME CHANGER!  It completely transforms the way they approach their job and responsibilities.  In this month’s leadership podcast Dean shares the attributes of squatters, renters, and owners.  A “MUST LISTEN” podcast for your entire team!

At first glance you might think reactive and responsive are the same. Yes, they are similar, but they have drastically different outcomes. One typically creates a negative response. The other a positive one. This month Dean will break it down and help you grow as a leader in your decision making.

Every single Sunday at Rock we see people make new commitments to Jesus Christ. Several hundred are INTENTIONALLY born again every year! In this podcast Dean shares his tips, hints, and insights on how to give weekly invitations to accept Christ that people respond to. Plus, he’ll help you build a culture within your church to invite friends and reach the lost. Make it a priority to listen to this...

We have heard the statement “LEADERS ARE READERS” but we’re often unsure what to read? In this podcast Dean shares highlights from some of his favorite books that have molded and shaped him as a leader to inspire you to pick a few and read this summer!

All too often pastors face the reality of having a prodigal child just like so many other parents. The guilt, shame and pain of watching your child make poor choices is very real. This month Dean shares some powerful insights from Dr. Doug Weiss’s new book; PRODIGAL PARENT PROCESS that will bring hope and freedom to you and your church families. TO ORDER BOOKS: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/...