In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana has as her special guest Dr. Jon Chasteen, Lead Pastor of Victory Church with locations in Texas and Oklahoma, host of the ReLeader podcast, and author of ReLeader: How to Fix What You Didn't Break. ReLeaders are gifted rebuilders called to restore what is broken. Jon shares in his book and through the ReLeader podcast wisdom and encouragement for the unique challenges that ReLeaders face.
Are you a ReLeader who has been called to rebuild a team, department or organization? If so, listen to hear insights from Dr. Jon Chasteen.
Contact Information for Dr. Jon Chasteen:
Instagram: @jonchasteen
Victory Church: https://victory.church/people/jon-chasteen/
ReLeader: How to Fix What You Didn't Break by Dr. Jon Chasteen https://www.amazon.com/ReLeader-How-What-Didnt-Break/dp/1960870106
ReLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheReLeader
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Quick Episode Summary:
- Diana Romero welcomes guest Dr. Jon Chasteen, lead pastor of Victory Church and founder of the Releader organization.
- Jon shares his background, transitioning from higher education to ministry, and how Releader came to life as a platform to help leaders rebuild broken systems.
- Jon explains that releading is about fixing things someone else broke or maintaining successful systems, emphasizing how Jesus was the ultimate re-leader.
- Discouragement is a common challenge faced by re-leaders, as they often deal with rubble and brokenness, like Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
- Jon highlights the importance of patience, timing, and knowing when to act as a re-leader to avoid causing further damage.
- He emphasizes the need for team-building, trust, and understanding a team's dynamics as critical steps in successful re-leadership.
- Diana and Jon discuss how shepherding is key to caring for wounded teams and rebuilding trust.
- Jon encourages leaders to see rebuilding as a privilege, reminding them that God rejoices in small beginnings and the first steps of progress.
- The episode concludes with a call for listeners to embrace their re-leader role and trust God's timing and purpose.
