Footstep Ministry Podcasts

We can all benefit from knowing how a worship service fits together. Although this episode may seem tailored for worship planners, please don't skip over it. There's essential information for everyone who helps with worship.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that sits at the very core of what we do: spiritual preparation and leadership. Our role on the platform is more than just playing the right notes or singing the correct harmony; it’s about leading people into the presence of God, and that kind of leadership doesn’t start on Sunday morning. It starts in the quiet moments of our daily lives.

This is the episode in a new series on worship. Meaningful and relevant worship experiences are rooted in sound theology. This episode talks about the posture of worship.

Our church is our refuge—a place where we gather with friends, sing songs that resonate with us, and hear messages that feel tailored to our hearts. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if we began to think like missionaries? Thinking like a missionary challenges us to step outside our comfort zones, to see and act differently. In doing so, our "sanctuary" transforms into a lighthouse.

I first released this podcast during the early stages of COVID-19. This was during a time when pastors were facing pressures beyond imagination. I am republishing this as we approach the Thanksgiving and holiday season. Please pray for our pastors.

Every organization runs the risk of experiencing what is known as mission creep; losing sight of it's original intent and purpose. Here are some ways we can avoid mission creep.

Who are you mentoring, and who is mentoring you?

Celebrating victories and accomplishments is critical in the life of a church. It is an essential ingredient to creating a culture of optimism and achievement.

This episode emphasizes the importance of being present; those meaningful interactions where you leave a lasting impression simply because you were willing to be available and take a genuine interest in another person.

This is a copy of the introduction from the book "Three Pillars". It is designed to be a discussion opener for the church leadership retreat on September 13, 2025

Did you know that most visitors decide whether they’ll return to a church within the first 10 minutes of arriving? That’s right—before they hear the sermon, before they experience the worship, and even before they meet the pastor, they’ve already formed an opinion. Those first few moments are critical, and as a church, it’s our responsibility to make them count.

Whether you’re greeting someone at the door, helping a child feel safe in Sunday School, or welcoming guests in the parking lot, or serving as an usher, you are the hands and feet of Jesus in action. Together, we’re creating a welcoming environment where people can experience the life-giving message of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to provide a five-star welcome. We want every person who walks through...

Building a team doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, I like to think of it as a simple formula: identify, enlist, train, commission, and encourage.

I am so excited to jump into our topic today because it’s something that impacts every single one of us who has the privilege of leading a team of volunteers. We're going to talk about something super important: how to empower your team to serve with passion and purpose without them running on empty. That's right, we are tackling the topic of volunteer burnout from a leader's perspective.

Have you ever wished for something, only to realize later it wasn’t what you truly needed? The stories of King Midas and Israel’s demand for a king remind us that what we want isn’t always what we need. But the good news is, God’s plans for us are always better than we could imagine.

Samson’s story is one of strength, failure, redemption, and ultimately, God’s purpose. But let me say this upfront: Samson’s greatest enemy wasn’t the Philistines. No, Samson’s greatest enemy was himself. And isn’t that true for so many of us? The problem isn’t that God lacks the power to do great things in our lives. The problem is that, all too often, we are our own worst enemy.

🌿 Are you exhausted from the hustle? In this podcast episode, we explore the life-changing wisdom of Sabbath rest and the unforced rhythms of grace. 🪓✨ Discover how taking time to pause, reflect, and sharpen your axe can lead to a more fulfilling, productive, and spiritually grounded life.

God uses the broken, the flawed, and the unlikely to fulfill His purpose. From outcasts to cowards, He sees what we often cannot—our potential through His eyes. Will you trust His vision for your life?

If the church is the divinely established vehicle of kingdom ministry, then what kind of church am I willing to throw my life into? What does a post-pandemic, sustainable model of the church look like for this generation? How do we expand the boundaries of God’s work beyond our traditions, predilection, and mores and embrace an “incarnational missionary outpost” mindset that looks like a Luke 15 l...

Is God calling you to do something new and impossible? Is He challenging you to see your current ministry with fresh eyes? Is He giving you the vision to lead or launch a new ministry? Or is He showing you bold new directions in the place you now serve? As you wrestle with these questions, the pathway forward will begin to come into focus. I pray that this chapter will help you move from your comf...

Is God calling you to do something new and impossible? Is He challenging you to see your current ministry with fresh eyes? Is He giving you the vision to lead or launch a new ministry? Or is He showing you bold new directions in the place you now serve? As you wrestle with these questions, the pathway forward will begin to come into focus. I pray that this chapter will help you move from your comf...

There is no need to reinvent the wheel. There are tried and true models and plans all around. Healthy 3C models can be found in almost any size church. Here are a few excellent examples.

The thought of merely compelling people to pray the sinner’s prayer and educate them in spiritual matters was incomplete. Spiritual formation can only take place in the context of ongoing-redemptive-life-giving relationships. This is the core principle upon which every cell, congregation, and celebration should function.

Prayer is a powerful tool for Christians seeking to share the Gospel with others and lead them to a relationship with Christ. While numerous books are available on prayer, this chapter will delve specifically into "Harvest Prayers." Harvest Prayers involve fervently praying for God's guidance and help in reaching others with the Gospel. In this chapter, we will explore six ways of prayer that can...

Building bridges by nurturing redemptive relationships allows us to effectively impact an increasingly divergent society in meaningful and relevant ways.