Voices in the Wilderness

In this episode, we talk about the 4th habit of healthy churches, healthy churches focus more on those outside the church than those inside the church. Our guest is Jonathan Haseley.

In this episode, we talk about Habit 3 from Habits of Healthy Churches: Healthy churches make decisions in a healthy way.

In this episode, we talk about the second habit of healthy churches, healthy churches do conflict well. Our guest is David Wolverton

In this episode, we start diving into the Habits of Healthy Churches. We being with Habit 1- Healthy Churches are Praying Churches and talk with Jen Binford about this habit and its importance.

In this episode, we talk about the value of utilizing a consultant, especially for churches.

In this episode, Jen Binford talks about resilience in ministry and how to have hard, healthy conversations in the church.

In this episode we talk with Chris Holder and Will Kemp who work with a ministry called Hug Your Cactus. Join us for this extended conversation on self-knowledge and leader health.

In this episode, we talk with one of our coaches, Erick Liona from Kenya about his faith and ministry journey as well as how and why he got involved with the ministry work that he currently does.

In this episode, we talk with Greg Finke from Dwelling1: 14.org , one of our partner ministries about church and leader health. We discuss the nature of both along with the role discipleship plays in church and leader health.

In this episode, we talk about our recent trip to Malawi where we trained 560 pastors and lay leaders. Questions inlcude: 1. Recently, you and I did a training trip to Malawi. Can you share a bit about what we did on the trip? 2. What do you see is the key areas of impact for this trip? 3. How does this work help build and revitalize the global church?

In this episode, we talk about the Principle of Thirds. Questions covered in this episode 1. As Leaders, it's easier to listen to and see the negative than the positive; what is your experience with that? 2. How do you know which voices to listen to and give power to as a leader? 3. What is the theory of Thirds and the flag?

In this episode, we talk with Adam Bower about humility: Questions we ask Adam this episode 1. Tell us about yourself and your ministry, as well as the project you are working on for your Doctor of Ministry. 2. What role do you see humility having in the health of a leader? 3. What role do you see humility having in the health of a church?

For this episode, we talk with Christian Nichles about leader health: -How have you seen the importance of church and leader health in your life? -What would you tell current and future pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders about leader health that you wish you had known or applied sooner? -What kind of support should pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders seek to be healthy as leaders?

For this episode, we talk with Dr. David Wang again about Trauma. We ask and talk about the following questions: -What do you think is most important to the health of pastors/church staff/ministry leaders? -Talk to us a little bit about vicarious trauma and how you see that impacting ministry leaders today. -What do you wish congregation members knew about pastors and ministry staff that would hel...

For this episode, we talk with fellow Amazed15 staff member Rachel Haseley on the topic of Pastoral Family: -How have you seen the importance of church and leader health play out in your life as a pastors spouse and in your family? -What would you share with other pastoral spouses and families about leader health? -What would you share with churches about church health as it relates to the pastors...

For this episode, we talk with Dr. David Wang about trauma. We ask and talk about the following questions: -Tell us about yourself and your work, especially regarding churches and ministry leaders. -What role does trauma play in the health of a church? -What can churches do to be healthier amid the trauma in their church and the people?

For this episode, we talk with Christian Nichles about generational understanding. We ask and talk about the following questions: -why is generational IQ or generational understanding so important today? -why is this especially important in the church? -what role does generational understanding play in church health?

For this episode, we change things up where Marcus and Peter talk about International Ministry. We answer questions outlined below 1. We had Eric Liona on in a previous episode and he talked some about our international ministry. Can you share more about what that looks like and how it relates to our mission? 2. You have a trip coming up this fall, can you share more about that.? We will also talk...

For this episode, we change things up where Marcus and Peter talk about Leading change. We answer questions outlined below 1. The seminar you do on leading change is one of the most popular, why do you think that is? 2. How does change fit into church health and church revitalization? 3. What are the key principles of leading change?

For this episode, we talk with Gabby Nordell about why organizational health matters in the church and the impact an unhealthy church has. -Why do you think health matters in a church? -What impact does an unhealthy church culture have on those in the culture? -What role has health as a leader or in the church had in your life We love to share not only principles and strategies but stories and per...

For this episode, we talk with Chad smith about why organizational health matters in the church. You have served in some challenging church situations. What did those teach you about church health? As someone who works with current and future ministry leaders, what do you wish you could share with all leaders about the importance of church health? As someone who works with current and future minis...

For this episode, we talk with guest Erick Liona about why organizational health matters in the church. -Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got connected with Preparing for Amazement Ministries -Share with us about the potential for ministry in Africa -How has leader heath and church health been important in your work in Africa?

In this weeks episode, we discuss with guest Eric Hulstrand: What is a church alligator What do you do with them

On this episode of Voices in the Wilderness , we discuss with guest Jonathan Haseley: His story of his current call to St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Blossom How do you define church revitalization and why are you passionate about it? We spend time talking about the consultation process

For this episode, we talk about the enneagram as a tool for self-knowledge, Why is self-knowledge important, What is the enneagram, and Why the enneagram is a great tool for leaders. Keep the conversation going and reach out to us at podcast@amazed15.org