The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian church leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day. Hosted by Ed Stetzer, a new episode is released once a week. Tune in now to gain practical wisdom, engage with thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your church leadership impact!

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Bryan Loritts: What the Church Risks by Not Fighting for Ethnic Unity 26.07.2023 42:03

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/455585-bryan-loritts-church-fighting-ethnic-unity.html Dr. Bryan Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” where he discusses the urgent need for churches to fight for ethnic unity and shares practical wisdom for how they can do so. Have you faced conflict in your ministry teams? Chris Sonksen joins “The Stetzer Church...

Chris Sonksen: How To Protect Your Ministry Teams From Being Torn Apart 19.07.2023 31:53

Get notes on this podcast here:  Chris Sonksen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain how church leaders can be on guard against ministry team misalignment—which starts small, but can have severe consequences. Do you have a plan for helping your people navigate deep disagreements? Daniel Darling recently spoke with us about how church leaders can model speaking the truth in love...

Daniel Darling: For Christians, Kindness Is Not a Tactic—It’s a Command 12.07.2023 34:51

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/454728-daniel-darling-kindness-tactic-command.html Daniel Darling joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how church leaders can model speaking the truth in love in a divided time–particularly as we are facing another presidential election. Are single people thriving in your church? Dr. Danielle Treweek recently s...

Danielle Treweek: Why the Early Church Would Be Surprised at How We View Singleness 05.07.2023 37:49

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453902-danielle-treweek-early-church-singleness.html Dr. Danielle Treweek joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the contemporary church is missing about singleness and how church leaders can honor and encourage the single people in their congregations.  Do you realize how much having a leadership pipelin...

Eric Geiger: Why Your Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline 28.06.2023 31:22

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453821-eric-geiger-church-leadership-pipeline.html Eric Geiger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why having a leadership pipeline will actually simplify the organization of your church and make it easier for you to develop leaders.  Did you know we are experiencing the largest and fastest religious shif...

Michael Graham and Jim Davis: What ‘The Great Dechurching’ Means for Church Leaders 21.06.2023 46:01

Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453479-michael-graham-jim-davis-great-dechurching.html Michael Graham and Jim Davis join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to reveal findings from their study on “The Great Dechurching”—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. Their data is sobering, but also encouraging, and highly relevant to American chur...

Barnabas Piper: Why a Culture of Belonging Has To Start With a Church’s Leaders 14.06.2023 35:41

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452539-barnabas-piper-culture-belonging-church-leaders.html Barnabas Piper joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why church leaders are responsible for creating a culture of belonging and practical ways they can do so. Church leaders often talk about “lost sheep,” but what about “lost shepherds”? Tom Nelson recent...

Tom Nelson: What the ‘Lost Shepherds’ of the Church Need To Flourish 07.06.2023 32:50

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452407-tom-nelson-lost-shepherds-church-flourish.html Tom Nelson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what diverts “lost shepherds” of the church from their callings and how church leaders can truly flourish under the hand of Jesus. Are we missing transformational discipleship by focusing on information? Jessie C...

Jessie Cruickshank: What the Western World Is Missing About Discipleship 31.05.2023 34:17

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451621-jessie-cruickshank-western-world-discipleship.html Jessie Cruickshank joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how brain science supports what the Bible reveals about how people are truly transformed–and what is lacking in the approach many church leaders take toward discipleship. When you became a pastor, wer...

Gary McIntosh: The Surprising Roles All Pastors Take and the ‘Number One Challenge’ Facing the Solo Pastor 24.05.2023 39:27

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451477-gary-mcintosh-roles-pastors-challenge-solo.html Dr. Gary McIntosh joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to offer advice about how pastors should navigate the responsibilities that are part of their jobs and also shares specific insights about church leaders who are pastoring without any other paid staff to assist th...

Travis Dickinson: How To Make Your Church Safe for Christians Who Doubt 17.05.2023 37:45

Get notes on this podcast here:  Dr. Travis Dickinson joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why doubt is not something Christians need to fear and how church leaders can help believers move through doubt to greater confidence in their faith in God.  Do you find yourself wishing life would go back to how it was before 2020? Christine Caine recently spoke with us about the imp...

Christine Caine Offers Warnings and Encouragement to Church Leaders Who Are ‘Stuck' 10.05.2023 47:52

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450750-christine-caine-church-leaders-stuck.html Christine Caine joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to exhort church leaders not to continue looking back at the past, but to move forward toward what Jesus is doing right now.  Do you have healthy rhythms in your life? Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam recently shared practical s...

Glenn Packiam: How Pastors Can Develop Healthy Rhythms in Our ‘New Normal' 03.05.2023 34:47

Get notes on this podcast here:  Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share his observations on the current state of pastors’ health and to offer practical steps church leaders can take in order to live peaceful, healthy lives. Do you have genuine friendships with people of other religions? Bob Roberts Jr. has learned some crucial lessons about loving people who a...

Bob Roberts Jr.: How To Evangelize Without Seeing People as Projects 26.04.2023 41:04

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449834-bob-roberts-jr-evangelize-people-projects.html Bob Roberts Jr. joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the lessons God has taught him about loving people who are not like him and how the church can grow in effectively sharing the gospel. Do you realize that pain is an inherent part of leadership? Sam Chand rece...

Sam Chand: Why Pastors Must Embrace the Pain of Leadership 19.04.2023 34:36

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449346-sam-chand-pastors-pain-leadership.html Sam Chand joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to explain why pain is an inherent part of leadership, how God uses pain, and the dangers of not responding to pain appropriately. ► Listen on Apple:   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders o...

Rick Warren on Faith, Dreams, and Why His 40-Plus Years at Saddleback Prepared Him for This Moment 12.04.2023 51:06

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/448636-rick-warren-faith-dreams-saddleback-prepared-moment.html Rick Warren joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss his new book, “Created to Dream,” and why he is excited for his next season of ministry. ► Listen on Apple:  Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook:...

Matthew Stephen Brown: How the Enneagram Helps Church Leaders With Their Blind Spots 05.04.2023 37:02

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/448269-matthew-stephen-brown-enneagram-church-leaders-blind-spots.html Matthew Stephen Brown joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share how the Enneagram has been “life-changing” for him and his church and how church leaders can use this tool to transform their ministries. ► Listen on Apple: Visit ChurchLeaders Website:...

Sean Nemecek on the ‘Long, Slow Slide’ Into Burnout and How Pastors Can Avoid It 29.03.2023 30:47

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/447848-sean-nemecek-slide-burnout-pastors-avoid.html Sean Nemecek joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss the warning signs that church leaders are burning out, how they can become healthy again, and the steps they can take to avoid burnout in the first place. ► Listen on Apple:   ChurchLeaders brings you the l...

Nick Hall on Asbury, Gen Z and Why He Believes ‘God Is Doing Something’ 22.03.2023 38:32

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/447345-nick-hall-asbury-gen-z-god-doing-something.html Nick Hall joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about what he witnessed at Asbury University, the signs of true revival, and why he believes God is moving in a special way.   ► Listen on Apple:   ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert...

Greg Laurie: How Churches Can Use ‘Jesus Revolution’ for Evangelism 17.03.2023 37:58

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446967-greg-laurie-churches-jesus-revolution-evangelism.html Greg Laurie appears on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about the true events behind the movie, “Jesus Revolution,” and how churches can use the film to spread the gospel.   ► Listen on Apple:   ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and exp...

Nicky Gumbel: The ‘Greatest Injustice in the World’ Is Never To Hear About Jesus 15.03.2023 49:32

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446891-nicky-gumbel-greatest-injustice-never-hear-jesus.html Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why churches must prioritize evangelism, the importance of engaging in Catholic spaces, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church.    ► Listen on Apple: &nbs...

Eric Mason: The Obstacles to Apologetics in Black, Urban Communities 08.03.2023 33:11

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446433-eric-mason-apologetics-black-urban-communities.html Dr. Eric Mason joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the biggest obstacles preventing the Black community from accepting Christianity and how pastors who are not in urban contexts can support those who are. ► Listen on Apple:   Visit ChurchLeaders Websi...

David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the ‘American Gospel' 01.03.2023 42:55

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html David Platt joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one.    ► Listen on Apple:   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: htt...

Karl Vaters: Just Because Your Church Is Small Does Not Mean It Is Unhealthy 22.02.2023 34:09

Get notes on this podcast here:  Karl Vaters joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share how small church pastors can avoid some common misconceptions, leverage their congregations’ strengths, and help their people thrive.    ► Listen on Apple:   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow...

J.D. Greear: How To Explain the Gospel to 21st Century Americans 15.02.2023 39:53

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/444873-j-d-greear-explain-gospel-americans.html J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share how the book of Romans is relevant to 21st century Americans and how pastors can explain the gospel to people with a wide variety of experiences with the church.   ► Listen on Apple:   Visit ChurchLeaders We...