Next Step Leadership

In this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds interview Jon Shabaglian. Jon is a recording artist, singer, songwriter, and minister seeking to bring God’s hands and people’s hands together. God continues creating psalmists, Jon believes. He tells his story of international influence, family trauma, musical styles, historical genocide, loving enemies, and the deep...

Seana Scott continues her conversation with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell in this episode of Next Step Leadership. She talks about those people who helped her come to know Jesus and also the need for people to mentor her in that spiritual journey. She is now seeking to be there for those needing the right type of spiritual mentors. Through her writing and teaching, Seana encourages her audience...

Tracy and Chris loved their conversation with Seana Scott. They believe you will also. Seana is a biblical teacher and writer. She brings a wonderful perspective on spiritual growth and development. As in most of the first episodes with their guests, Tracy and Chris ask Seana to tell her story. Though she did not grow up in a Christian home, she was always attracted to spiritual issues. Her journe...

Tracy and Chris are honored to continue their dialogue with missionary, pastor, and leader Bill Schwartz. As Bill reminds us, there will be distractions in life. But he encourages us to have a life statement reminding us that we should “live to make a difference.” He and his family seek to do that. He invites us all to say yes to that invitation. So, how does Bill and his ministry reach that goal?...

Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds hope you take time to listen to each podcast. But they want to be sure you do not miss their conversations with missionary, pastor, and leader Bill Schwartz. In this episode you will learn from Bill’s life story. His narrative reminds the audience that there can be deep pain in our stories and clouds over our lives. Jesus, however, brings hope in the middle of diff...

In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their inspiring chat with Sergio Castro. Sergio, his wife and children now live in North Carolina, after years in the nation of Columbia. Sergio displays authentic, humble, caring leadership. Serving now at Living Hope Church, Sergio still helps lead a network of churches he pastors in Columbia. Listen to the influe...

Chris and Tracy loved their conversation with Sergio Castro. They spent time with Sergio as he moved from the nation of Columbia as a preacher’s kid and attended college at Emmanuel University. Sergio and his wife have served in ministry in Columbia since graduating from Emmanuel, and they now live in North Carolina where Sergio is on staff at Living Hope Church. This episode offers a wonderful ex...

Chris and Tracy continue their conversation with Pastor David Cooper. As you listen to Pastor Cooper’s decades of wisdom and insight, take notes. His ideas are thoughts needed for today’s leaders. Pastor Cooper loves and lives the values of preaching God’s word, having a deep walk with Jesus, working to reach people for the Kingdom, and guiding the church toward the cross. David has written worshi...

David Cooper is a true leader. Through his years of pastoring, playing music, writing, and speaking, many followers have learned how to take the right steps through Pastor Cooper’s guidance. Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell were honored to spend time with him. Pastor Cooper is the lead pastor of Mount Paran Church near Atlanta, which has over 13,000 excited and passionate members committed to the...

In their second conversation with pastor and author Terry A. Smith, Tracy and Chris continue a fascinating dialogue. Pastor Smith offers deep insight from his years of leadership and his creative mind. Smith’s book, The Hospitable Leader , provides practical ways for today’s leaders to set biblical examples in this modern culture. Yes, every pastor and teacher and follower of Jesus needs to read t...

Tracy and Chris were honored to have a wonderful conversation with pastor and author Terry A. Smith. Terry offers insight for leaders in church, business, and community. Through his years of pastoral leadership, Terry has guided his congregation and his culture to deep care and genuine service. Listen to this episode of Next Step Leadership. Invite your team, your church, and your friends to hear...

This episode of Next Step Leadership continues the story of Pastor Brian Burgess. Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds could have chosen to just focus on vision and mission, letting Brian offer his insight. He could have told success stories and offered guidance for today’s leaders. But life isn’t easy. Ministry is hard. Leadership carries deep wounds. Brian tells his story about that weight. How has...

Pastor Brian Burgess brings another timely story to Next Step Leadership. Tracy and Chris invite you to listen to Brian’s story and to learn lessons from his narrative. Brian knows about leading and pastoring. He knows about family and modern trends. He knows about stress and burnout. Brian brings his authentic heart as he talks about how much he has learned through his life—his days of playing mu...

This episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Tracy Reynolds, Chris Maxwell, and their guest Pastor Shell Osbon. He tells more stories from his book “It’s Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone.” The title of his book is a perfect fit for what Chris and Tracy want each listener to always remember. We need one another. We aren’t to lead in isolation. We must grasp the value of le...

Pastor Shell Osbon is this week’s guest in Next Step Leadership. Chris and Tracy believe all the listeners will love hearing Shell’s story. He is a lead pastor and has recently written a leadership book which is the perfect fit for this podcast’s audience, “It’s Not Good for Leaders to Lead Alone.” As Pastor Osbon tells his story, listen and think about what lessons you can learn in your role. Pas...

In this episode, Chris and Tracy continue a great conversation with Dan Reiland. Through his writing and mentoring, Dan brings a variety of practices to guide new and established leaders. Dan offers Scripture and experience, providing wisdom so needed in this season. Prayer is another area Dan discusses. How can today’s leaders pursue the life of a child of God? Relationships must be placed over r...

Tracy and Chris are honored to enjoy another interview with a previous guest. Author, leader, minister Dan Reiland is this episode’s guest. Dan writes and speaks with the hope of guiding audiences toward a season of wisdom. How can today’s leaders train followers in a world controlled by hurry? Dan wants leaders to grasp these two important words: slow down. We place too many demands on ourselves...

In their second conversation with Margaret Turner, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue smiling as they see where God has guided their dear friend. Margaret is an example of a young leader who has pursued big dreams and not given up. Today’s culture needs leaders who refuse to waver but choose to endure. Margaret talks about adopting an international child, about pursuing cultural change, abo...

Chris and Tracy have known Margaret Turner for many years. They are honored to talk to her in this episode of Next Step Leadership. They have seen Margaret pursue dreams and work hard to let those dreams come to life. What can you learn from her story? What is keeping you from pursuing your own dreams? Margaret tells her story about the journey toward turning those dreams into realities—her deep e...

Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds continue their honest dialogue with Pastor Bronson Crawford. Bronson has learned much through his years of ministry and he shares much of that with us. God is a God of seasons. He sees through a different perspective. What our culture considers failure might be just what God wants for the building of His kingdom. Maybe some leaders in the audience need to decide to...

Bronson Crawford offers his wisdom in this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast. Tracy and Chris listen to Pastor Bronson—Stewardship Director at Athens Church and former lead pastor for seven years—as he provides a perspective of the joys, the endurance, the development, and the difficulties of life in ministry. As you listen to his narrative, take time to think about your own story. His paren...

This episode in the second interview with Pastor Stacy Cope. Chris and Tracy ask you to join them as they listen to Pastor Stacy’s stories. Parts of his narrative are included in the books he has written. When you think about his books, when you read them, be sure to remember this: Pastor Stacy never expected to be able to write books. Like each of us, he is a miracle. Like each of us, God uses we...

Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell are honored to have a conversation with Pastor Stacy Cope. Pastor Cope is a tremendous story teller. And he has many stories to tell. Like each guest Tracy and Chris welcome on the Next Step Leadership Podcast, this episode begins with the testimony of Pastor Cope. Listening to his story, leaders will hear again how God finds people in many places and guides them i...

In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Chris and Tracy are honored again to enjoy a conversation with Coach TJ Rosene. Coach Rosen is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and leads in many areas in the basketball world. He also motivates other leaders in whatever field they serve. Take time to listen and learn from Coach Rosene. His experience, knowledge, and leadership skills are n...

TJ Rosene is the men’s basketball coach at Emmanuel University and host of the Hardwood Hustle Podcast. Coach Rosene also serves with Point Guard College, training and developing basketball coaches and student athletes. TJ helps coaches become the best coaches, and the best people, they can be. They seek to be a light in the basketball world, hoping to make a difference in today’s culture. He desi...