Leadership in Black and White

One of the greatest tests of our leadership is leading our children. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne are joined by their wives - Leslie and Classy. They talk about parenting young children and the challenges all parents must navigate. They talk about things like handling exhaustion, introducing your kids to the things of God, staying connected as a couple in this season, and more. Follow u...

Pastors John and Wayne discuss building healthy marriages with their wives - Leslie and Classy. They talk about things like romance and fun, their spiritual life together, conflict resolution, staying emotionally connected in busy seasons, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblack...

The marriage relationship is the most important earthly relationship every Christian leader has. In this episode, John and Wayne are joined by their wives - Leslie and Classy - to discuss how to navigate ministry while keeping their marriage strong and vibrant. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leade...

In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to get your confidence back, parenting teenagers who are losing interest in God, leading with big vision but small resources, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership c...

It's never been easier - or more tempting - to copy what's working somewhere else. But imitation can quietly rob a church of its God-given uniqueness. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the pressure to follow trends, the danger of comparison, and how to discover and protect the identity God has called your church to live out. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: P...

Most leaders are great at focusing on what builds team culture. But what about the things that are quietly tearing it down. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the subtle, unspoken habits that do silent damage to the health of your team and organization. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leade...

Every leader in ministry feels the tension between the sacred and the strategic - between trusting God and making a plan. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss when to pray and when to pivot. How to balance spirit-led leadership and wise stewardship. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipi...

Leaders are often tempted to gauge success based on feelings. But are we measuring what actually matters? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne unpack how to define success the right way and how to lead with clarity around what truly moves the mission forward. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ lead...

Every leader needs great strategy. But what if the key to your success had more to do with your emotional intelligence than it did your elaborate playbook? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the important of connecting with people and dealing with your emotions in leadership and why it just might be the most important thing to get right. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadershi...

In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: what leadership traits to look for in hiring, keeping your preaching fresh, teaching on controversial topics, online church 5 years post-covid, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more grea...

We are joined by special guest, Pastor Chad Veach. Pastor Chad is the Lead Pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, California. He's also a prolific writer and communicator who has preached around the world. In this episode, they discuss the impact of the California fires, trends in the church, and have fun with a surprise on-the-spot leadership list.

We are joined by special guest, Pastor Dino Rizzo. Pastor Dino is the Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches - a church planting organization that has planted over 1000 churches around the world in the last 20 years. In this episode, they discuss what's happening in churches across America today, what kinds of churches are growing and reaching more people, the state of church pl...

We are joined by special guest, Dr. Manny Arango. Dr. Manny is the founder of Arma - an online platform to help you learn the Bible for yourself. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the church Dr. Manny is planting next year, a new bible reading plan that is catching fire, and a new book coming soon called "Crushing Chaos." You can find more of Dr. Manny's content at armacourses.com or...

be evangelism? Or should evangelism be the natural byproduct of friendships with the lost? Pastors John and Wayne discuss this tension and more talk about how to be a good friend to those outside the family of God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and revi...

Each of us have have the potential to create movement - in our lives, in our families, in our organizations. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the ingredients that are necessary to start a movement as well as some of the things that hinder leaders the most in creating and sustaining a movement. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ),...

An effective leader almost always has an effective team. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to attract the best and the brightest to your team and organization. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help...

In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to manage being a bi-vocational pastor, balancing humility and taking charge, mentoring someone who isn't teachable, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: P...

In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne give their personal recommendations of resources they are finding value in. They discuss books they're reading, podcasts they're listening to, tools and technologies they're utilizing, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhit...

Great leaders are self-aware leaders. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to grow in self-awareness and ways you can determine your own personal level of self-awareness. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback a...

As Christian leaders, it can be easy to get busy and forget an important element God calls us to implement in our lives: a fear and reverence of Him. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne challenge Christian leaders to examine their own hearts and ask the question: is the fear of the Lord missing in my life? Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling )...

Great friends challenge us, hold us accountable, inspire us, fill us up, and ultimately play a role in dictating our future. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about the power of friendship and how to find and form the right friendships this year. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershi...

The difference between where you are right now and where you will be at the end of 2025 likely comes down to your level of personal desire. In this first episode of the year, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some key ingredients needed to win this year and how to make sure your desire level is strong. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wa...

In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to be patient with God's timing, how to make big decisions, dealing with transition on the team and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsie...

Are you an insecure leader? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some of the symptoms and signs of insecure leadership and what to do if you're operating as an insecure leader right now. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us you...

When God plants a big dream in your heart, how do you go about accomplishing it? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 5 important ingredients that are required to do something big for God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us y...