ICFM Leadership Podcast

We all deal with rumors and criticism from time to time. Norman Vincent Peale made an interesting statement: Most of us would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. Our ego loves to be praised and it hates to be criticized by someone. But it can be to our salvation to be able to look at criticism objectively, find any truth in it and throw away the rest. We all have to learn this skil...

After being in the ministry for over 40 years, Dr. Jim McCann has discovered that the type of outreach depends on the community that you are in. For example, rural/farming community versus city/urban community.  In the rural communities, the people need to be touched in your outreach. You can organize Christmas parades, park days, and share information about the church and win people to Christ. Hi...

In this episode, Pastor Rick Vinson shares on working with volunteers. Smaller churches in particular rely on a lot of volunteers. If you don’t have the resources to pay for the different ministry positions yet, then you will need to focus on recruiting volunteers. There are ways to compensate the volunteer staff other than a salary where they will feel appreciated, for example receiving a special...

In this episode, Pastor Tom Brown shares on how to handle toxic church members.  We realize that Jesus Himself had a toxic member, Judas Iscariot. We will always have members who will give us problems. But we need to avoid condemnation. Thoughts will come to us how could someone act this way after teaching them the Word of God for a number of years. Don’t get under condemnation if there are some c...

In this episode, Dr. Timothy McFall shares on the importance of time management.  Everything boils down to what you do with your time. If you don’t have a destination, then you are not driven with time management. If you have a purpose, then you are motivated to do something with your time.  If you understand time management, you will succeed. Ask yourself: Where will you be in five years? Where w...

In this episode, Dr. Herbert Viars shares on the importance of raising up the next generation of leadership and how they can fulfill their destiny.   Eph. 4:7 CEB: God has given his grace to each one of us measured out by the gift that is given by Christ.   One of the core undertakings in his church is to develop any leader candidate that presents themselves, and to help them discover and walk out...

In this episode, Pastor Allen Bailey shares 6 vital keys that will help to protect your focus. As leaders, we tend to talk everyone else about what they need to be focused on: what life needs to look like, what the ministry of helps needs to look like, how to serve and do all the things in the work of the ministry. If the enemy can get you to focus on the wrong thing, he can end everything you are...

In this podcast, Dr. Daniel Gualtieri shares important strategies for running your race—the race that God has called you to—and crossing the finish line to win the prize. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win (1 Cor. 9:24 NASB). You have to prepare and condition yourself much more before you run the actual race. Th...

In this podcast, Pastor Dan Olson expounds on several vital strategies for hitting the bullseye and staying on target in the ministry which is our lifelong goal.  Philippians 3:13-14: Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upw...

In his message, Pastor Tom Leuther shares valuable insights from Acts 10 about Cornelius being a History Maker and a World Shaker. He was the first gentile to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. His life impacted history and generations to come.  God has a plan for your life. Rejoice because you are making a difference right where you are at. What you are doing is changing history. Don’t give up! D...

In his message, Rev. Mike Joyner shares how Paul compared the Christian life to a race. The ultimate goal is to finish strong and win!  There will always be difficulties and troubles that come your way because we have an adversary and live in a curse-filled world. You can’t control the circumstances or conditions around you but you can control your response to them. If you receive negative news or...

In his message, Pastor Lafayette White shares vital strategies for your leadership to be on the cutting edge. Your preparation step to increase is organization. God wants us to be people who set things in order.  Titus 1:5: For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you. Organization creates order....

In his message, Pastor Michael Moonoo shares how vital it is for us to get full and stay full of the Word and the Holy Spirit in these days we are living in. As ministers, we can’t afford to be empty or half full. We need to stay armed spiritually; we need to stay proficient and we need to stay ready! First, be full of the Word! Matthew 4:4: But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not...

Statistics tell us that 70% of leaders struggle with loneliness. This comes from dealing with people and the demands of ministry in this current culture. Loneliness causes us to shut down and makes us feel like there is no purpose left for us. It can steal our focus, and affect our life and marriage. If you are feeling lonely, there is hope for you. You do have purpose, and you are not alone in th...

In her message, Dr. Datha Thomas shares that we are called to be leaders for such a time as this. Nobody can do your assignment like you. Never underestimate the power of what God has chosen to put in you.  Even if we feel unqualified to be leaders, when we get into the Word of God, we realize what an honor it is for God to consider each and every one of us as leaders. God has chosen us to help ot...

In his message, Dr. Daniel Gualtieri emphasizes our need for the power of the Holy Spirit in demonstration, as well as the supernatural working through the Word of God in our lives and ministries.  There is a recipe for God’s power and blessing in Psalm 119:145-148. The keys include developing a devotion and personal relationship with God, as well as a partnership with Him so there will be an impa...

Balancing Act: Discovering the most important Biblical balance in an unbalanced world In his message, Pastor Jim Frease shares powerful combination concepts of grace and truth for you and your ministry.  While we live in a very unbalanced world and culture, God wants us to have Biblical balance. There are two imbalances that can be found in today's churches. First, condemnation churches major...

In this episode, Pastor Zane Bousum shares vital insights on how we can lead and love others, as church and ministry leaders. Hosea 11:3-4 (NASB): “Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; but they did not know that I healed them. I pulled them along with cords of a man, with ropes of love, and I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws; and I bent down and f...

At the age of 15, Dr. Daniel King wrote down a goal of leading one million people to Jesus by the age of 30. After reaching it, his goal now is one million souls per year.  Sharing about Jesus is an assignment given to every single believer. Between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, He had one thing on His mind: The Great Commission.  The world is a very dark place. But let your light shine! Each...

The story in Mark 4 gives us insight into the peace Jesus had in the middle of a storm, and the ability of not being disturbed by what goes on around Him. If Jesus had a pillow, and used it in the storms of His earthly ministry and life, we should have one too. The pillow represents rest and confidence that God will take care of us, and not being bothered by the storms around us.  Many have the qu...

Pastors Dan and Joan Olson share over ten vital insights for longevity in ministry, that will impart wisdom and be a source of strength in your life and ministry. What a privilege it is to be called to the ministry in these last days! Be faithful where God has planted you. Don't quit! Keep running your race, and finish your race .  Psalm 92:12-14 (NKJV): “The righteous shall flourish like a p...

Pastor Brenda Wood shares that you have been called to be a light in the darkness and a voice in this generation to usher in the greatest awakening before Jesus comes. It is the call of God that keeps you going forward in spite of circumstances. God’s calling is never rescinded and never cancelled.  Stress and burnout come when we don’t take care of ourselves. Pastor Brenda Wood goes over 5 key ar...

Pastor Rory Synoground shares that God has placed and ordained you as a leader in the Body of Christ. Leaders are born. It is who you are. To be a better leader—the leader that God has ordained and created you to be—allow God to fashion, mold and frame your heart to who you are in Him, not to the world’s standards of leadership. Our ability comes from God, and it is immeasurable. Discover afresh a...

Rev. Zachary Bigley shares in his message that every storm has an expiration date. The storm is a clue that something good is coming. Every time Jesus and His disciples went through a storm together, they always reached the other side. They always reached their destination and there was an assignment waiting for them.  Rest in the promises of God, and trust Him to get you to the other side. To con...

Dr. Edward Barger shares that no matter what we are facing today, we are furnished for every good work and equipped to overcome. Stay strong and steady in the vision and purpose God has given you. Our God is with us and for us! We are never going to allow pressure to cause us to bend. We are never going to compromise God's Word. We shall be steadfast, and we shall prevail. To contribute a fin...