The Christian Leader Made Simple Show

1.10 Most church leaders I know are really good at helping others.  Sometimes, however, they struggle to be vulnerable and transparent enough to be able to allow others to supply their own needs. Here’s the greater tragedy of that story.  Without a coach or a mentor or a counselor to point those things out, most leaders are blinded to the fact they are relationally out of balance. Hey there, I’m R...

1.09 Burnout is a real thing.  There are pastors and church leaders all over the world experiencing burnout right now.  They blame it on the world’s circumstances and turmoil.  Yes, perhaps on the surface that may be the cause; it is definitely a contributor.  However, I believe there’s another reason - a better reason - a deeper reason - why so many are feeling burnout.  Lack of fulfillment is at...

1.08 There’s no way we can go back to what used to be.  In fact, I don’t want to go back.  I want to move forward; I want to create new and better fruit for the Kingdom of God. The major changes in the world today have forced us to get creative in our thinking as a church.  We are more insightful and more flexible; I believe that’s exactly what’s required for the end-time harvest the Lord desires...

1.07 Talking to his disciples, His future church leaders, Jesus said in John 15:16: “ Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit…" There is one thing holding these disciples back at this point from producing fruit. It is the very same thing that will also hold us back if we don't work to overcome it. Hey there, I’m Ryan Frankli...

1.06 Talking to the disciples, His future church leaders, Jesus said in John 15:16: “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you…" The lives of these disciples perfectly intersected with the Master. Jesus called these future church leaders. Jesus Himself chose them. Yet, not all of them found lasting fulfillment. I think there are church leaders even today struggling to fin...

1.05 In the last session, I shared with you some common symptoms that show up when a church leader has an unclear mindset. In this session, I want to share with you a few things that will lead to an overall better and clearer leadership mindset.  A clear leadership mindset will ultimately produce a better rhythm of life with Christ and with the people we love the most. Hey there, I’m Ryan Franklin...

1.04 I’ve noticed some common symptoms when a church leader has an unclear mindset and today I want to give you a few of the main ones that I’ve noticed that you can watch out for. Hey there, I’m Ryan Franklin and this is Church Leader Made Simple. I’m here to help YOU get the clarity needed to move your church forward. And that’s my goal for this channel... to produce simple leadership content th...

1.03 There is a particular mindset that endures. It is productive. It fulfills the will of God. The question of the day, though, is this: Why is the right mindset so very important for your leadership? What’s at stake for you? Hey there, I’m Ryan Franklin and this is Church Leader Made Simple. I’m here to help YOU get the clarity needed to move your church forward. And that’s my goal for this chan...

1.02 There are a zillion books on leadership in print today.  It seems everyone has a different concept of what leadership is or should be.  In an effort to bring some simplicity and clarity to the topic, I’m sharing with you the one single thing that seemed to be the greatest leadership principle Jesus ever exampled. Hey there, I’m Ryan Franklin and this is Church Leader Made Simple. I’m here to...

1.01 It is so easy for us, as church leaders, to get bogged down in the weeds of just doing ministry week in and week out. But, it is amazing how making a small shift in the way that we see things can give us a much greater leadership perspective. Hey there, I’m Ryan Franklin and this is Church Leader Made Simple. I’m here to help YOU get the clarity needed to move your church forward. And that’s...