The Coaching Leader Podcast

Reggie McNeal joins us on the podcast for a two part interview. In this the second part Reggie talks about the critical need for customized people development - the shifts we need to make and why. Then he gives some inspiring examples to guide us and encourage us. If you happened to miss the first part of this interview go back to episode 47 and check out his description of church centric vs kingd...

Reggie McNeal Pastor, church planter, denominational executive, leadership coach (we like that part), author of 10 books, numerous article, speaking engagements, blogs, podcasts, Sr Fellow for Leadership Network joins the podcast. In this first part of a two part interview, Reggie shares with us kingdom centric ministry and leadership as opposed to church-centric ministry. This is a powerful disti...

We are please to present, with permission, a recording of Dr Sam Voorhies presenting on Leadership from God's Perspective to the Pam Beach Mens group from June 23, 2021. Here he speaks about the importance of Christian character and competencies in leadership. He also shares about a wonderful leadership development program at Palm Beach Atlantic University called Life Work Leadership. You can find...

In this episode I share some of my own personal development and how my thinking grew, and also some of the great research about leadership development. We conclude by sharing what this means for practical efforts at growing leaders for ministry. Let us know what this content brings up for you and reach out to us. We look forward to how we may be helpful. scottgress.com and scottgress@me.com

Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries Brian Miller leads us in thinking through the differences between mentoring and coaching. He shares some of the pitfalls and temptations of mentoring and some pro tips in order to be the most helpful in developing people. You can find Brian at https://coachapproachministries.org Reach out to us at scottgress.com for a strategy session to talk about g...

Rev Dr David Luecke brings the rare educational background of not only a Masters of Divinity but also a Masters of Business Administration plus a PhD in Organizational Behavior. He has taught at Washington University, Valparaiso University and Fuller Seminary. In 1990, Dr. Luecke received a call to plant a new Lutheran church in a suburb of his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He saw it as a great opp...

What did you learn from Lent, Holy Week and Easter? How can you get better faster? For you, your team and your ministry or organization? There is a better pathway to Leadership development and it is through intentional reflection and action learning. Watch the YouTube video of this bonus podcast episode here:              https://youtu.be/RDrjaoDydr0            Download the free reflection tool he...

Rev Dr David Luecke brings the rare educational background of not only a Masters of Divinity but also a Masters of Business Administration plus a PhD in Organizational Behavior. He has taught at Washington University, Valparaiso University and Fuller Seminary. In 1990, Dr. Luecke received a call to plant a new Lutheran church in a suburb of his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He saw it as a great opp...

Dr. Jonathan Grenz is the Dean of both the School of ministry and the Catherine T. MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He is a pastor, professor of leadership with a PhD from Biola University. He is the co-author of Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work. Which explores a collaborative model blending pastoral care and social work. https://www...

Dr Lane Cohee is   Associate Dean of the Rinker School of Business and a Senior Fellow of PBA's Center for Biblical Leadership. This follows a 30-year career in the defense and aerospace industry. He spent seven years as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, holding positions in the areas of engineering and product acquisition management. Lane holds a B.S., United States Air Force...

Moving into 2021 with awareness and intentionality. 2020 has had its effect on us and will also impact how we engage 2021. Rev. Dr. Rick Armstrong shares with us what he has encountered in his work of counseling in 2020 in addition to serving those who have experienced a natural disaster and/or other critical events. He helps us to be more self-aware of what is going on in ourselves and our people...

A pandemic makes leading even more difficult. Coaching can help, and leading through coaching can be especially helpful. In searching for a guest to teach us about this, we remembered the wisdom shared in our fourth episode with pastor, Master Certified Coach and President of Coach Approach Ministries, Chad Hall. So today is a rebroadcast of that episode. Reach out to me at scottgress@me.com or 56...

With this episode we welcome Dan Willmann to the podcast. Dan became a Campus Crusade for Christ staff member in 1984 with the Campus Ministry at the University of Nebraska. He served as the director of Greek ministries (fraternities and sororities) for four years and then did the same at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. In 1990 Dan moved to Chicago to become a Field Representative for...

In this episode we welcome Dr Enid Conley.  Dr Conley has had a significant career in law enforcement and education and mentoring. As a native American woman, she also shares a valuable perspective that brings great wisdom to the podcast. She shares her perspective on not only law enforcement in the troubled times that we live in but also her lessons learned in leadership. She emphasizes the value...

With this the 34th episode of The Coaching Leader Podcast, we are joined by Rev. Bart Day. He is the President and CEO of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, a company with 2 Billion dollars in assets. We learn about Bart's journey and lessons learned along the way including his experience with coaching. Bart welcomes you reaching out to him either through his email - Bart. Day@LCEF.org or by tele...

In this episode, Scott takes the opportunity present on culture, change and leadership. This is especially relevant now during a pandemic where everything is in upheaval. He doesn't get lost in the details of any one part of these three elements yet provides a framework for understanding them. He concludes with some leadership truths that are basic to any culture and change process for leaders. Co...

In this episode of The Coaching Leader, we welcome Rev. Dr. Victor Belton. He has served for 30 years at Peace Lutheran Church Decatur GA, has served 12 years on the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), was Leadership Campus Pastor and Regional Representative of Concordia College Bronxville New York and now serves as Mission Facilitator for the FL-GA District LCMS. Past...

Listen as four professional church workers who have worked with congregations and church workers post-disaster and facing changes and choices, share their insights and words of wisdom to navigate the unforeseen. All four are available to walk beside you during this time of the "Post Pandemic Journey" to bring support and help as you determine the way forward by God's grace. Reach out to Rev Tim Ha...

With this episode, we welcome coach and consultant Rose Hollister. Her work focusses on business performance, onboarding, leadership and team development, culture and change management. In the podcast she talks about her new book Nobody Told Me 129 Unwritten Rules for Career Success. Along the way she brings her wisdom and content to life with stories and examples. She shares how these can make al...

With the Coronavirus ramping up and with leaders so focussed on their work and caring and serving others, what about caring for self? What is necessary? What can derail it? What will be the effects if I do or don't? The Rev Timothy Hartner has navigated this territory for 42 years and has modeled it well. He shares his story and what has worked for him as he shares his wisdom with us.   Rev Timoth...

This podcast was recorded on March 27, 2020, right in the midst of the Coronavirus challenges. In order to help us to lead during this anxious time we are joined by Megan Meisler, Executive Director of Lutheran Counseling Services (LCS) and Rev. Dr. Rick Armstrong, former Executive Director and now the Ministry Care Coordinator with LCS. They bring lots of experience as leaders and counselors but...

Rev Dr. Peter Meier joins the podcast as the new Executive Director of Mission and Outreach for the FLGA District LCMS. Peter shares with us his personal history and journey into ministry. In addition, he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in leadership and coaching with congregations and pastors and missional leaders. Finally, Peter talks about his short terms goals with the district a...

Rev Dr. Rick Armstrong joins Scott to talk about what a leader can do to finish well. He shares some proactive things that a leader can do to guard against what can sidetrack them in the process of finishing well including some books. A blog post that he wrote for Lutheran Counseling Services about reaching out for what's next can be found here: https://lcsfl.com/news-resources/blog.html/article/2...

Parish pastor and mission executive Rev. Mark Gerken talks about faith and leadership. He shares his insights both as a leadership practitioner at the local church level and as a mission executive working with many churches. He beautifully shares the integration of faith and leadership and shares how leadership is modeled and is like a marriage in addition to the role and benefits of coaching.

Dr Michael K Cheuk is a pastor, leader, ICF certified coach, public speaker and editor of Christian Coaching Magazine. Michael does a great job walking us through what that means, especially as Christians,   and how we can approach this process and learning about ourselves and how that impacts our leadership. Along the way he also shares with us his work and service to others and the kingdom of Go...