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CultureBus Tools Podcast40: Building Relational Equity (2019 Repost for VLY Participants)In this episode, Chris Rivers shares a repost of an episode posted on the podcast in 2019. The focus of this episode is to give Viewpoint Leadership Year Participants some additional ideas to wrestle through based on the recent teaching he provided.
Chris offers his experience taking personality assessments, several lessons he’s learned building relational equity, and presents three things that happen when you begin to master this skill.
If you are listening and not a VLY Participant but want to become effective at building stronger relationships and simply give direction to others without losing mome...
2022-10-2228 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast39: Four Stages for Replicating Leaders with Chris RiversIn this podcast, Chris shares four leadership stages you can use to replicate leadership in someone else and talks about the importance of instruction and practice. Working through each stage gives you a chance to give positive encouragement and constructive critique which effectively equips someone to replicate what you do.
If you would like to have the training tool for this episode email Chris at hello@culturebus.cc. Working through this tool will give those around you a vision for success as well as a structure you can use so that they are...
2021-02-1420 minCultureBus Tools Podcast#39: Four Stages for Replicating Leaders with Chris RiversIn this podcast, Chris shares four leadership stages you can use to replicate leadership in someone else and talks about the importance of instruction and practice. Working through each stage gives you a chance to give positive encouragement and constructive critique which effectively equips someone to replicate what you do.
If you would like to have the training tool for this episode email Chris at hello@culturebus.cc. Working through this tool will give those around you a vision for success as well as a structure you can use so that they are...
2021-02-1420 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast38: Unique Personal MinistryIn episode #38 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Part Ten of the Archippus Series to discuss Colossians 4:7-18. They close out the Archippus Series and discuss what it looks like to see ourselves like the Apostle Paul saw Archippus — uniquely skilled, gifted, experienced, and placed to have a unique personal ministry of discipleship.
Visit culturebus.cc/archippusseries to access the Archippus Launch Kit ($9.99), a 15-week discipleship track designed to equip your church, tribe, or team to create discipleship momentum using the book of Colossians.
The Kit outlines a roadmap to recruit and tr...
2020-11-0600 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast38: Unique Personal MinistryIn episode #38 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Part Ten of the Archippus Series to discuss Colossians 4:7-18. They close out the Archippus Series and discuss what it looks like to see ourselves like the Apostle Paul saw Archippus — uniquely skilled, gifted, experienced, and placed to have a unique personal ministry of discipleship.
Visit culturebus.cc/archippusseries to access the Archippus Launch Kit ($9.99), a 15-week discipleship track designed to equip your church, tribe, or team to create discipleship momentum using the book of Colossians.
The Kit outlines a roadmap to recruit and tr...
2020-11-0622 minCultureBus Tools Podcast37: Watchful and Thankful with Chad MerrellIn episode #37 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Nine of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 4:1-6. They discuss what what it looks like to be watchful and thankful as we move towards implementing discipleship in our own life.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment and David Platt's Personal Discipleship-making Plan to help you create forward movement around the principles shared. Using these tools with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for...
2020-10-3000 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast37: Watchful and ThankfulIn episode #37 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Nine of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 4:1-6. They discuss what what it looks like to be watchful and thankful as we move towards implementing discipleship in our own life.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment and David Platt's Personal Discipleship-making Plan to help you create forward movement around the principles shared. Using these tools with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for...
2020-10-3022 minCultureBus Tools Podcast#36: All as Unto the Lord with Chad MerrellIn episode #36 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Eight of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 3:18-25. They discuss what biblical maturity looks like for those who value the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-2300 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast36: All as Unto the LordIn episode #36 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Eight of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 3:18-25. They discuss what biblical maturity looks like for those who value the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-2329 minCultureBus Tools Podcast#35: Repent, Reposition and Reprioritize with Jericho JonesIn episode #35 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Jericho Jones and focuses on Colossians 3:1-17 and what it looks like to put off the old self and put on the new self.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-1600 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast35: Repent, Reposition and ReprioritizeIn episode #35 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Jericho Jones and focuses on Colossians 3:1-17 and what it looks like to put off the old self and put on the new self.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-1627 minCultureBus Tools Podcast34: The Archippus Series | Keeping the Main Thing The Main ThingIn episode #34 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 2:16-23 and what it looks like to regularly make the gospel a priority in their life.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-0900 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast34: Keeping the Main Thing The Main ThingIn episode #34 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 2:16-23 and what it looks like to regularly make the gospel a priority in their life.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-10-0922 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast33: Walk in Christ, Rooted in FaithIn episode #33 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Cody Baxter and focuses on Colossians 2:1-15 and answering two questions:
1. What does it look to walk slowly and be willing to be interrupted for the sake of discipleship?
2. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple?
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for...
2020-10-0224 minCultureBus Tools Podcast33: The Archippus Series | Walk in Christ, Rooted in FaithIn episode #33 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Cody Baxter and focuses on Colossians 2:1-15 and answering two questions:
1. What does it look to walk slowly and be willing to be interrupted for the sake of discipleship?
2. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple?
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for...
2020-10-0200 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast32: Our PurposeIn episode #32 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell as they focus on Colossians 1:24-29 and answer two questions.
1. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple?
2. What is keeping me from making the gospel known to them?
If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard and the following episodes to catch you up to speed with the series.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle sh...
2020-09-2619 minCultureBus Tools Podcast32: The Archippus Series STRENGTH | Our PurposeIn episode #32 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell as they focus on Colossians 1:24-29 and answer two questions.
1. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple?
2. What is keeping me from making the gospel known to them?
If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard and the following episodes to catch you up to speed with the series.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle sh...
2020-09-2619 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast31: He is Before all ThingsIn episode #31 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 1:15-23 and the story God is telling through his son Jesus. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-09-1819 minCultureBus Tools Podcast31: The Archippus Series STORY | He is Before all ThingsIn episode #31 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 1:15-23 and the story God is telling through his son Jesus. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-09-1819 minCultureBus Tools Podcast#30: The Archippus Series STORY | Implementing the Strategy of Personal Ministry with James FarnhamIn episode #30 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with James Farnham and focuses on how to implement the strategy of personal ministry. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-09-1123 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast30: Implementing the Strategy of Personal MinistryIn episode #30 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with James Farnham and focuses on how to implement the strategy of personal ministry. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
2020-09-1123 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast29: Walking in WorthinessIn episode 29, Chris Rivers and Chad Merrell, the lead pastor at North Rock Church, focus on Part Two of the Archippus Series. In this episode, Chris and Chad discuss part two of Project 417 and Colossians1:1-14.
If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard. During that episode, Chris kicked off the series which led to conversations with Chad using Project 417, a devotion Chad created for about 70 leaders in his church to help them demonstrate relational discipleship.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access Project 417 - a ten-day bible devotional that covers th...
2020-09-0415 minCultureBus Tools Podcast29: The Archippus Series Part Two | Walking in WorthinessIn episode 29, Chris Rivers and Chad Merrell, the lead pastor at North Rock Church, focus on Part Two of the Archippus Series. In this episode, Chris and Chad discuss part two of Project 417 and Colossians1:1-14.
If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard. During that episode, Chris kicked off the series which led to conversations with Chad using Project 417, a devotion Chad created for about 70 leaders in his church to help them demonstrate relational discipleship.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access Project 417 - a ten-day bible devotional that covers th...
2020-09-0415 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast28: Meeting ArchippusIn episode #28 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell, Lead Pastor of North Rock Hill Church in North Rock Hill SC. They discuss part one of the Archippus Series and answer the question, "What could happen if each of us came to view our lives as uniquely positioned for a personal ministry of discipleship?"
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Project 417” a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe consider the implications of living in light of the truth of the gospel, the pers...
2020-08-2827 minCultureBus Tools Podcast28: The Archippus Series Part One | Meet ArchippusIn episode #28 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell, Lead Pastor of North Rock Hill Church in North Rock Hill SC. They discuss part one of the Archippus Series and answer the question, "What could happen if each of us came to view our lives as uniquely positioned for a personal ministry of discipleship?"
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Project 417” a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe consider the implications of living in light of the truth of the gospel, the pers...
2020-08-2827 minCultureBus Tools Podcast27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby RichardIn episode #27 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Robby Richard, Campus Pastor, and Shepherding Elder at Grace Church Español in Greenville SC. They discuss the Archippus Assignment, a process to help Christ-followers understand the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Archippus Assignment Tool” which dives deeper into the principles Robby and Chris discussed. This tool offers you and your tribe some group discussion questions, a stretch assignment, and a personal reflection guide to help you create forward movement.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Robby Richard (https://gracechurchsc.org/conne...
2020-08-1535 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby RichardIn episode #27 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Robby Richard, Campus Pastor, and Shepherding Elder at Grace Church Español in Greenville SC. They discuss the Archippus Assignment, a process to help Christ-followers understand the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Archippus Assignment Tool” which dives deeper into the principles Robby and Chris discussed. This tool offers you and your tribe some group discussion questions, a stretch assignment, and a personal reflection guide to help you create forward movement.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Robby Richard (https://gracechurchsc.org/conne...
2020-08-1535 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast26: Living as Blessing with Kip MillerIn episode #26 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers Interviews Kip Miller, President of Eastern industrial. They discuss the Eastern 28, a process Kip and his team developed, which their leadership uses to build culture within their organization. They also talk about what it looks like to be a blessing to others and how Jesus set the ultimate example in giving his life away.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Living as a Blessing.” This is a tool they made specifically for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Eastern Industrial Supp...
2020-07-2930 minCultureBus Tools Podcast26: Living as Blessing with Kip MillerIn episode #26 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers Interviews Kip Miller, President of Eastern industrial. They discuss the Eastern 28, a process Kip and his team developed, which their leadership uses to build culture within their organization. They also talk about what it looks like to be a blessing to others and how Jesus set the ultimate example in giving his life away.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Living as a Blessing.” This is a tool they made specifically for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Eastern Industrial Supp...
2020-07-2930 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast25: Implementing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens with Jamie SpinksIn episode #25 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jamie Spinks, Leader in Me Coach & Consultant at FranklinCovey.com, about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They discuss the meaning of each habit and walk through a scenario using each one to create forward movement.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Test Drive Assignment for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Jamie Spinks (jamie.spinks@franklincovey.com)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-Teens-Miniature/dp/076241474X)
- Lakes and Bridges...
2020-07-1232 minCultureBus Tools Podcast25: Implementing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens with Jamie SpinksIn episode #25 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jamie Spinks, Leader in Me Coach & Consultant at FranklinCovey.com, about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They discuss the meaning of each habit and walk through a scenario using each one to create forward movement.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Test Drive Assignment for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Jamie Spinks (jamie.spinks@franklincovey.com)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-Teens-Miniature/dp/076241474X)
- Lakes and Bridges...
2020-07-1232 minCultureBus Tools Podcast24: Empathetic Listening with Jim OehrigIn episode #24 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jim Oehrig, Vice President of Integral Mission and Regional Programs at American Leprosy Missions, about how to look at leadership through a cultural lens. They discuss how to ensure that those whom you are interacting with and leading feel as though they are understood and heard. They also share five ways to demonstrate empathetic listening that will guarantee the propensity for success.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the EMPATHETIC LISTENING TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
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2020-06-1628 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast24: Empathetic Listening with Jim OehrigIn episode #24 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jim Oehrig, Vice President of Integral Mission and Regional Programs at American Leprosy Missions, about how to look at leadership through a cultural lens. They discuss how to ensure that those whom you are interacting with and leading feel as though they are understood and heard. They also share five ways to demonstrate empathetic listening that will guarantee the propensity for success.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the EMPATHETIC LISTENING TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
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2020-06-1628 min
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2020-06-0643 minCultureBus Tools Podcast23: Discovering the Meaning of Discipleship with Chris RondeauWhy do you think it is so hard to disciple people and help them grow into mature followers of Christ? What are some practical steps to help teams gain momentum in this area?
In episode #23, Chris Rivers and Chris Rondeau review 2 Timothy 3:15-17 and discuss what a disciple of Christ is. Through conversation, they define a disciple of Christ and present three ways to help move people towards maturity.
Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access and utilize the Meaning of Discipleship Tool with your team to create forward movement in this area.
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://maninthemirror.org/chrisrondeau
2020-06-0227 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast23: Discovering the Meaning of Discipleship with Chris RondeauWhy do you think it is so hard to disciple people and help them grow into mature followers of Christ? What are some practical steps to help teams gain momentum in this area?
In episode #23, Chris Rivers and Chris Rondeau review 2 Timothy 3:15-17 and discuss what a disciple of Christ is. Through conversation, they define a disciple of Christ and present three ways to help move people towards maturity.
Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access and utilize the Meaning of Discipleship Tool with your team to create forward movement in this area.
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://maninthemirror.org/chrisrondeau
2020-06-0227 minCultureBus Tools Podcast22: Practicing Gratitude with Betsy AnthonyIn this episode #22, Chris Rivers speaks with Betsy Anthony, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Talent Consultant at Find Great People (http://www.fgp.com/our-people/betsy-anthony) in Greenville SC. Betsy serves as a member of the company’s executive leadership team and oversees daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
Betsy and Chris discuss why gratitude should be a central feature of company culture and how effective leaders strive to express and communicate gratitude.
Visit https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the Gratitude Tool for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
2020-05-1921 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast22: Practicing Gratitude with Betsy AnthonyIn this episode #22, Chris Rivers speaks with Betsy Anthony, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Talent Consultant at Find Great People (http://www.fgp.com/our-people/betsy-anthony) in Greenville SC. Betsy serves as a member of the company’s executive leadership team and oversees daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
Betsy and Chris discuss why gratitude should be a central feature of company culture and how effective leaders strive to express and communicate gratitude.
Visit https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the Gratitude Tool for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
2020-05-1921 minCultureBus Tools Podcast21: The 5 Questions Game with Laura PuckettIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Laura Puckett, Group Life Women’s Minister at Grace Church Travelers' Rest Campus around 5 questions you can use to create engagement and direction with your family or friends during covid19 and beyond.
Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the 5 Questions Board Game (5 players, 4 players, or 3 players) for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
2020-05-0523 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast21: The 5 Questions Game with Laura PuckettIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Laura Puckett, Group Life Women’s Minister at Grace Church Travelers' Rest Campus around 5 questions you can use to create engagement and direction with your family or friends during covid19 and beyond.
Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the 5 Questions Board Game (5 players, 4 players, or 3 players) for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
2020-05-0523 minCultureBus Tools Podcast20: Practicing Vulnerability with Amy FletcherIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Amy Fletcher, the HR Director at Grace Church in Greenville SC, around the idea of practicing vulnerability. Amy discusses her role at Grace, why being an advisor for staff is important in helping teams grow and what she has learned over the years leading through vulnerability.
Email hello@culturebus.cc or visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Three-Part Video Series created specifically for this episode. The series focuses on two tools you can use to can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Grace Church (https...
2020-04-2127 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast20: Practicing Vulnerability with Amy FletcherIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Amy Fletcher, the HR Director at Grace Church in Greenville SC, around the idea of practicing vulnerability. Amy discusses her role at Grace, why being an advisor for staff is important in helping teams grow and what she has learned over the years leading through vulnerability.
Email hello@culturebus.cc or visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Three-Part Video Series created specifically for this episode. The series focuses on two tools you can use to can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Grace Church (https...
2020-04-2127 minCultureBus Tools Podcast19: Activating People Quickly with Will PlonkHow do you give people opportunities to grow and fail and feel the weight of caring for others? How can you help people understand their gifts and use them in a practical way?
These are just some of the things Chris Rivers and Will Plonk discuss in Episode #19 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast.
Chris and Will consider what it looks like to help people move towards Christ and his Church. They reflect on Will's journey at Grace Church in Greenville, SC, prior to him feeling the call to plant Grace City Church in Charleston, SC. They discuss how much clarity...
2020-04-0729 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast19: Activating People Quickly with Will PlonkHow do you give people opportunities to grow and fail and feel the weight of caring for others? How can you help people understand their gifts and use them in a practical way?
These are just some of the things Chris Rivers and Will Plonk discuss in Episode #19 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast.
Chris and Will consider what it looks like to help people move towards Christ and his Church. They reflect on Will's journey at Grace Church in Greenville, SC, prior to him feeling the call to plant Grace City Church in Charleston, SC. They discuss how much clarity...
2020-04-0729 minCultureBus Tools Podcast18: Creating Sacred Space with Dave WillisWhat does rest look like for you personally through the lens of #covid19? That’s the focus on today’s episode.
In the last two weeks, as I’ve been living in the reality of #covid19, I feel as though I've worked more than ever. As I’ve been thinking more and more about balancing work and rest, my interview with Dave Willis came right on time.
Dave Willis is a good friend of mine that I’ve known for almost 20 years. You may have heard of him. Dave and his wife Ashley Willis have built a strong following, reaching millions of...
2020-03-2925 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast18: Creating Sacred Space with Dave WillisWhat does rest look like for you personally through the lens of #covid19? That’s the focus on today’s episode.
In the last two weeks, as I’ve been living in the reality of #covid19, I feel as though I've worked more than ever. As I’ve been thinking more and more about balancing work and rest, my interview with Dave Willis came right on time.
Dave Willis is a good friend of mine that I’ve known for almost 20 years. You may have heard of him. Dave and his wife Ashley Willis have built a strong following, reaching millions of...
2020-03-2925 min
Bible Leadership PodcastBLP 33. Three Steps to Better Decision MakingIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Mark Carter and discusses the building blocks for making good decisions. Chris is the founder of CultureBus, which he created to help teams create tools to ensure a forward-moving culture.Chris and Mark also discuss the Fierce Code, which is our cultural compact and act as core values that guide our decision making.Along with this episode comes the Making Good Decisions Tool, generously provided by CutureBus. You can access it here.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per...
2020-03-1925 minBible Leadership PodcastBLP 33. Three Steps to Better Decision MakingIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Mark Carter and discusses the building blocks for making good decisions. Chris is the founder of CultureBus, which he created to help teams create tools to ensure a forward-moving culture.Chris and Mark also discuss the Fierce Code, which is our cultural compact and act as core values that guide our decision making.Along with this episode comes the Making Good Decisions Tool, generously provided by CutureBus. You can access it here.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per...
2020-03-1925 min![Bible Leadership Podcast [BLP]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yzqwd80m80bwetzfc4rikqb7d8i5?.jpg)
Bible Leadership Podcast [BLP]BLP 33. Three Steps to Better Decision Making In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Mark Carter and discusses the building blocks for making good decisions. Chris is the founder of CultureBus, which he created to help teams create tools to ensure a forward-moving culture.Chris and Mark also discuss the Fierce Code, which is our cultural compact and act as core values that guide our decision making.Along with this episode comes the Making Good Decisions Tool, generously provided by CutureBus. You can access it here.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per...
2020-03-1925 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast17: Three Steps to Better Decision Making with Mark CarterIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Mark Carter and discusses the building blocks for making good decisions. Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of Fierce Church and the creator of Bible Leadership.
Chris and Mark also discuss the Fierce Code, which is the church’s cultural compact and act as core values that guide their decision making.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc, click on podcast and sign up to access the MAKING GOOD DECISION TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Fierce Church: (https://fierce.church)
- Bible Le...
2020-03-0924 minCultureBus Tools Podcast17: Three Steps to Better Decision Making with Mark CarterIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Mark Carter and discusses the building blocks for making good decisions. Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of Fierce Church and the creator of Bible Leadership.
Chris and Mark also discuss the Fierce Code, which is the church’s cultural compact and act as core values that guide their decision making.
Visit www.CultureBus.cc, click on podcast and sign up to access the MAKING GOOD DECISION TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Fierce Church: (https://fierce.church)
- Bible Le...
2020-03-0924 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast16: Better After Broken with Alex JohnsonPastors are burning out and leaving the ministry at an alarming rate.
Recent studies say that about 85% of seminary graduates will not make it past five years in ministry and only 1 in 10 of those who start their careers as pastors will finish them as one.
Many resources have been devoted to studying the causes and prevention of pastoral failure, but far fewer have been devoted to understanding pastoral restoration. This needs to change.
In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Alex Johnson around the issue of pastoral failure and restoration. Alex Johnson is a pastor, researcher, and Ph.D. student...
2020-02-1725 minCultureBus Tools Podcast16: Better After Broken with Alex JohnsonPastors are burning out and leaving the ministry at an alarming rate.
Recent studies say that about 85% of seminary graduates will not make it past five years in ministry and only 1 in 10 of those who start their careers as pastors will finish them as one.
Many resources have been devoted to studying the causes and prevention of pastoral failure, but far fewer have been devoted to understanding pastoral restoration. This needs to change.
In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Alex Johnson around the issue of pastoral failure and restoration. Alex Johnson is a pastor, researcher, and Ph.D. student...
2020-02-1725 minCultureBus Tools Podcast14: Authentic Leadership with Nick DottiIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Nick Dotti, Director of Deerfoot Lodge Blue Ridge, the challenges that are plaguing young men in our culture, the launch of a second Deerfoot Lodge Camp, and what authentic leadership is all about.
RESOURCES:
- Deerfoot - https://deerfoot.org
- The Story of Deerfoot - https://vimeo.com/152419236
- Deerfoot's Mission - https://vimeo.com/114777605
- What is Deerfoot - https://vimeo.com/355586744
- Deerfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deerfootlodge
- Blue Ridge launch - https://vimeo.com/348293640
- Guyland Book - https://www.amazon.com/Guyland-Perilous-World-Where-Become/dp/0060831359
- Book...
2020-01-2023 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast14: Authentic Leadership with Nick DottiIn this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Nick Dotti, Director of Deerfoot Lodge Blue Ridge, the challenges that are plaguing young men in our culture, the launch of a second Deerfoot Lodge Camp, and what authentic leadership is all about.
RESOURCES:
- Deerfoot - https://deerfoot.org
- The Story of Deerfoot - https://vimeo.com/152419236
- Deerfoot's Mission - https://vimeo.com/114777605
- What is Deerfoot - https://vimeo.com/355586744
- Deerfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deerfootlodge
- Blue Ridge launch - https://vimeo.com/348293640
- Guyland Book - https://www.amazon.com/Guyland-Perilous-World-Where-Become/dp/0060831359
- Book...
2020-01-2023 minCultureBus Tools Podcast12: Five Question Killers with Peter HubbardDo you lead a small group at your church?
Do you desire to become more relevant to your group members and make sure your group will be more likely to participate in group discussions?
If those questions have ever crossed your mind then you will enjoy this episode of the CultureBus Tools Podcast.
In this episode, Chris Rivers and Peter Hubbard talk about five-question killers every small group leader must manage if he or she wants to lead effectively. They talk about the importance of asking good questions, address why asking good questions increases our capacity to be effective, and...
2019-12-0129 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast12: Five Question Killers with Peter HubbardDo you lead a small group at your church?
Do you desire to become more relevant to your group members and make sure your group will be more likely to participate in group discussions?
If those questions have ever crossed your mind then you will enjoy this episode of the CultureBus Tools Podcast.
In this episode, Chris Rivers and Peter Hubbard talk about five-question killers every small group leader must manage if he or she wants to lead effectively. They talk about the importance of asking good questions, address why asking good questions increases our capacity to be effective, and...
2019-12-0129 minCultureBus Tools Podcast11: Transitions with Mike FreaceHow does one anticipate transitions in life and more importantly why are transitions so critical to one's development as a leader?
In this episode, Chris Rivers chats with Mike Freace, the Executive Director of the Charlotte Eagles, an organization on a mission to glorify God and see lives transformed by sharing the message of Jesus through the global environment of soccer.
How they go about doing this is through coaching, camps, soccer teams & tours.
Chris first met Mike years ago while living in Augusta GA.
Before leading the Eagles, Mike was the head Soccer Coach at Westminster Schools of Augusta...
2019-11-0129 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast11: Transitions with Mike FreaceHow does one anticipate transitions in life and more importantly why are transitions so critical to one's development as a leader?
In this episode, Chris Rivers chats with Mike Freace, the Executive Director of the Charlotte Eagles, an organization on a mission to glorify God and see lives transformed by sharing the message of Jesus through the global environment of soccer.
How they go about doing this is through coaching, camps, soccer teams & tours.
Chris first met Mike years ago while living in Augusta GA.
Before leading the Eagles, Mike was the head Soccer Coach at Westminster Schools of Augusta...
2019-11-0129 minCultureBus Tools Podcast09: Killing Comfort with Andrew SentellDo you quickly choose comfort when asked to do hard things or are you the kind of person who is a mover and shaker, no matter how hard things can get? Would others say you are a bystander or a participant?
In this episode, Chris Rivers talks with Andrew Sentell about killing comfort and what it looks like to be the kind of person who moves towards activity versus being stuck in passivity.
Email Hello@culturebus.cc to get the leader guide or visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the Killing Comfort Self Diagnostic Tool, created specifically for this episode...
2019-09-0126 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast09: Killing Comfort with Andrew SentellDo you quickly choose comfort when asked to do hard things or are you the kind of person who is a mover and shaker, no matter how hard things can get? Would others say you are a bystander or a participant?
In this episode, Chris Rivers talks with Andrew Sentell about killing comfort and what it looks like to be the kind of person who moves towards activity versus being stuck in passivity.
Email Hello@culturebus.cc to get the leader guide or visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the Killing Comfort Self Diagnostic Tool, created specifically for this episode...
2019-09-0126 minCultureBus Tools Podcast08: The 180° Principal with Chris RiversIn this episode, Chris Rivers shares a principle that’s helped him think differently about what God delights in and a posture of living that he believes God wants us to embrace daily. This principle has not only changed the way he thinks about God but by applying it daily he has seen God increase his responsibilities and given him more influence with those around him. Chris also discusses the power of repentance using Jonah 3 and how the King of Nineveh practiced the 180° Principal and ultimately changed God's mind.
You can learn more about Chris and his team at CultureBus by...
2019-08-0218 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast08: The 180° Principal with Chris RiversIn this episode, Chris Rivers shares a principle that’s helped him think differently about what God delights in and a posture of living that he believes God wants us to embrace daily. This principle has not only changed the way he thinks about God but by applying it daily he has seen God increase his responsibilities and given him more influence with those around him. Chris also discusses the power of repentance using Jonah 3 and how the King of Nineveh practiced the 180° Principal and ultimately changed God's mind.
You can learn more about Chris and his team at CultureBus by...
2019-08-0218 minCultureBus Tools Podcast07: Heat Thorns Cross Fruit Framework with Chris RiversIn this episode, Chris Rivers reviews the book "How People Change (Study Guide), by Paul Tripp and Tim Lane. He also presents several concepts from the book that have helped him address what real change looks like on a biblical level using the Heat Thorns Cross Fruit Framework.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
How People Change (Study Guide) - https://www.paultripp.com/products/hpc-sg
Small Group scenario Chris mentions at the end of the show - http://bit.ly/htcfframework
Learn more about CultureBus at www.CultureBus.cc
2019-07-0120 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast07: Heat Thorns Cross Fruit FrameworkIn this episode, Chris Rivers reviews the book "How People Change (Study Guide), by Paul Tripp and Tim Lane. He also presents several concepts from the book that have helped him address what real change looks like on a biblical level using the Heat Thorns Cross Fruit Framework.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
How People Change (Study Guide) - https://www.paultripp.com/products/hpc-sg
Small Group scenario Chris mentions at the end of the show - http://bit.ly/htcfframework
Learn more about CultureBus at www.CultureBus.cc
2019-07-0120 minCultureBus Tools Podcast06: The Keys to Success with Cary SandersChris Rivers shares on the Podcast an interview with Cary Sanders, the Inside Director for Jumpstart (www.jumpstartvision.org) in Greenville South Carolina.
Email Hello@culturebus.cc to get the leader guide or visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the ASPIRATIONAL vs ACTUAL CONTINUUM Tool, created specifically for this episode. It is great for helping you grow personally as well as create forward movement with your team.
Learn more about CultureBus at www.CultureBus.cc
2019-06-0121 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast06: The Keys to Success with Cary SandersChris Rivers shares on the Podcast an interview with Cary Sanders, the Inside Director for Jumpstart (www.jumpstartvision.org) in Greenville South Carolina.
Email Hello@culturebus.cc to get the leader guide or visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the ASPIRATIONAL vs ACTUAL CONTINUUM Tool, created specifically for this episode. It is great for helping you grow personally as well as create forward movement with your team.
Learn more about CultureBus at www.CultureBus.cc
2019-06-0121 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast04: Servant's Compass with Chris RiversIf you’re going to be effective with others and win with your goals you need an effective strategy that will help you win with people.
In episode 4, Chris Rivers introduces the Servant’s Compass, a tool he uses to help him increase his capacity to be more effective with others?
Chris discusses four sides of the Servant’s Compass. The north side of the compass focuses on demonstrating SERVANT HEART. The east side of the compass focuses on practicing SERVANT STANDARDS. The south side of the compass focuses on developing SERVANT PARTNERSHIPS and the west side of the compass focuse...
2019-04-0120 minCultureBus Tools Podcast04: Servant's Compass with Chris RiversIf you’re going to be effective with others and win with your goals you need an effective strategy that will help you win with people.
In episode 4, Chris Rivers introduces the Servant’s Compass, a tool he uses to help him increase his capacity to be more effective with others?
Chris discusses four sides of the Servant’s Compass. The north side of the compass focuses on demonstrating SERVANT HEART. The east side of the compass focuses on practicing SERVANT STANDARDS. The south side of the compass focuses on developing SERVANT PARTNERSHIPS and the west side of the compass focuse...
2019-04-0120 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast02: My Story (Chris Rivers)In episode 2, Chris shares his story and some practical language he uses personally to help him focus on his own discipleship journey with Christ.
When his relationships seem off, he reflects on these concepts to see if he is the one causing problems with others.
When he is aware of himself, his strengths and weaknesses, and the things that blind him from being effective with people, he finds he is able to be more useful to those around him.
In the podcast, Chris will encourage and challenge you to identify the temptations you might struggle with so you can become...
2019-02-2221 minCultureBus Tools Podcast02: My Story (Chris Rivers)In episode 2, Chris shares his story and some practical language he uses personally to help him focus on his own discipleship journey with Christ.
When his relationships seem off, he reflects on these concepts to see if he is the one causing problems with others.
When he is aware of himself, his strengths and weaknesses, and the things that blind him from being effective with people, he finds he is able to be more useful to those around him.
In the podcast, Chris will encourage and challenge you to identify the temptations you might struggle with so you can become...
2019-02-2221 minCultureBus Tools Podcast01: TrailerWelcome to the CultureBus Tools Podcast - a podcast hosted by Chris Rivers. This Podcast is dedicated to helping you become a more productive developer of people.
Chris will share teachings he's been able to give, interviews with his friends and colleagues, and share how to solve problems that arise when working with people. He will also challenge you to be more disciplined and successful with what you have been entrusted with. If you are looking for a place to help you implement practical ideas and be inspired towards action than subscribe, listen and share.
www.culturebus.cc
2019-02-0802 min
CultureBus Tools Podcast01: TrailerWelcome to the CultureBus Tools Podcast - a podcast hosted by Chris Rivers. This Podcast is dedicated to helping you become a more productive developer of people.
Chris will share teachings he's been able to give, interviews with his friends and colleagues, and share how to solve problems that arise when working with people. He will also challenge you to be more disciplined and successful with what you have been entrusted with. If you are looking for a place to help you implement practical ideas and be inspired towards action than subscribe, listen and share.
www.culturebus.cc
2019-02-0802 min
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unSeminary Mobile MP4Chris Rivers on Cultivating Your Church’s Culture
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For nearly 10 years whether it be financial, leadership, or even ministry help, God has allowed Chris to work with ministry leaders to help them maximize the challenges that come from effectively transferring vision to their team. In this interview Chris talks about the importance of cultivating your church’s culture and provides some practical help for doing so! Listen in as Chris talks about his experience in a variety of ministry contexts and how CultureBus can help you!
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2014-08-1424 min