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Word Processing144 When He Saw Him, He Felt CompassionWe had a special Sunday at Oakridge this week, and a special Sunday begets a special podcast. This week Andrew sat down with Dean Billings from Compassion Canada to learn a little bit more about his experiences, what drew him to working with Compassion, and what sets Compassion apart from everyone else. A special thank you to Dean for taking the extra time for this conversation, and for opening up his world and his heart to us, both on Sunday and today. For those interested in finding out more, check out the link to the Oakridge/Compassion landing page...2023-03-2222 min
From the PulpitA Brief Look at Church Leadership (Acts 20:13–38)In 2020, with a virus sweeping across the globe causing fear, anger, and confusion, Oakridge Bible Chapel, like all other church families, faced a trial that tested us, strengthened us, and exposed us. God used that hardship to show our leadership areas of weakness and vulnerability.
One such area was in the leadership itself—not in quality but quantity. At the time this body had about 250 members and five elders. Almost overnight there was an influx of legitimate need: isolation, health concerns, relational tensions, spiritual warfare, and financial burdens. And as blessed as the leadership was to hear of...2023-02-1935 min
OAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESThe importance of Embracing Differences in the Workplace and the roles of Active Allyship and Active Bystanders at WorkIn this Podcast, Tracey Crampton, Oakridge Marketing Consultant is joined by Oakridge Senior Consultants, Anita Roche, Deborah Larder-Shaw and Lisa Wright on the important topic of Embracing Differences and the role of the Active Ally and Bystander at work.
Anita Roche is Oakridge's specialist on training and awareness of Active Allyship and Active Bystanders and leads on all supporting training required. A list of the training support programmes under Oakridge's Embracing Difference Programme can be found on our website: https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/embracing-difference-programme/
Deborah Larder-Shaw is Oakridge's Account Director providing on hand client...2022-06-2632 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 1 Series 3 - Taking your 'Whole Self' To Work... Being a Gay Leader in BusinessLisa Wright, owner of Menopause The Wright Way training and awareness and Oakridge Senior Consultant, shares her 30-year career experience as a gay female leader in business, and the roles of Active Allyship and Active Bystanders in Embracing Difference in the workplace.
Lisa is joined in conversation by Anita Roche and Deborah Larder-Shaw, both Oakridge Senior Consultants.
This is a brief excerpt taken from the full Podcast: Embracing Difference, Active Allyship and Bystanders - Episode 2 - Series 3 which you can also listen to on this platform.2022-06-2406 min
Sunday SchoolNature Versus Nurture, Part 1 (1 Samuel 2:11–36)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on June 12, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-06-2054 minSunday SchoolThe God Who Reveals Himself (Psalm 19)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on June 12, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-06-1349 min
Sunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 24 (11:25–36)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on June 5, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-06-0650 minSunday SchoolHindrances to PrayerThis recording was made by Stephen Hawkins on May 22, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-05-2451 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 22 (10:1–21)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on May 15, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-05-1645 min
Word Processing105 All in the Family: A Conversation with Josiah BoydAs a local church grows in size, it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be around one another and to know one another, th...2022-05-1122 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 21 (9:14–33)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on May 8, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-05-1051 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 20 (9:1–13)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on May 1, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-05-0950 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 19 (9:1–14)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on April 24, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-04-2550 minWord Processing102 We're Gonna Talk About ResurrectionAs one might expect, this past Sunday at Oakridge Bible Chapel, we spent some time looking at the resurrection, looking specifically at 1 Corinthians 15 where Paul highlights its evidence, necessity, and nature. Today, we thought it fitting to continue on this theme, to dive a bit deeper into this text and its implications for believers. Join Josiah and Andrew as they discuss a topic of utmost importance for the Christian; one that gives hope and inspiration as we walk through a world marked by death and suffering.2022-04-2023 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 18 (8:1–39)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on April 17, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-04-1748 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 17 (8:1–39)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on April 10, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-04-1148 minWord Processing100 One Hundred!After a little over two years and one hundred episodes, we just want to celebrate! Celebrate what God has done, is doing, and will do. This week, Josiah and Andrew discuss the past, present, and future with the goal of encouraging their church family at Oakridge, and in turn, all others who listen to this podcast. In the midst of so much recent uncertainty, one thing remains clear: God has not been slowed!2022-04-0631 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 16 (8:1–39)This recording was made by Nate Vellekoop on April 3, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-04-0549 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 15 (7:1–25)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on March 27, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-03-2845 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 14 (6:15–23)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on March 20, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-03-2150 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 13 (6:1–23)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on March 13, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-03-1446 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 12 (5:1–21)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on February 13, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-02-1453 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 11 (4:9–25)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on February 6, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-02-0752 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 10 (4:1–8)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on January 30, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-01-3149 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 9 (3:25–31)This recording was made by Nate Vellakoop on January 23, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-01-2453 minWord ProcessingCover-to-Cover Series: The Book of Amos with Stephen BramerSpeaking of the timelessness of the book of Amos, one author writes this: "Injustice permeates our world, yet as Christians we often turn a blind eye to the suffering of others for 'more important' work like praying, preaching, and teaching. But the book of Amos reminds us that those works, while unquestionably central to a believer’s life, ring hollow when we don’t love and serve others in our own lives. Do you find yourself falling into that trap at times—prioritizing prayer over service?"
These are probing questions for any thoughtful believer to consider. And to help...2022-01-2231 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 8 (3:21–24)This recording was made by Nate Vellakoop on January 16, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-01-1739 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 7 (2:17–3:20)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on January 9, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-01-1055 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 6 (2:1–16)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on January 2, 2022 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2022-01-0343 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 5 (2:1–16)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on December 26, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-12-2749 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 4 (1:24–32)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on December 12, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-12-1358 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 4 (1:24–32)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on December 12, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-12-1358 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 2 (1:1–6)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on November 28, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-11-2954 minSunday SchoolThe Letter of Paul to the Romans, Part 1 (1:1–6)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on November 21, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-11-2247 minWord Processing084 All in the Family: A Conversation with Nate VellekoopAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-11-1729 minSunday SchoolMalachi: Hearts of Stone — Serve and Obey, There's No Other Way (3:13–4:6)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on November 14, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-11-1549 minWord Processing083 All in the Family: A Conversation With Alice PopovichAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-11-1025 minSunday SchoolMalachi: Hearts of Stone — Priestly Failure and Covenantal Unfaithfulness (2:1–2:16)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on October 31, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-11-0151 minSunday SchoolMalachi: Hearts of Stone — Dishonouring God's Name (1:6–2:9)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on October 24, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-10-2549 minSunday SchoolMalachi: Hearts of Stone — Introduction and Learning Love (1:1–5)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on October 17, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-10-1855 minWord ProcessingCover-to-Cover Series: The Book of Esther with Lew WorradOf the Old Testament story of Esther, the book to which we now arrive in our current study, Dr. Tom Constable notes several unique features: "No New Testament writer quoted or referred to it. No church father wrote a commentary on it, as far as we know. It never mentions prayer. It mentions nothing explicitly supernatural." At first glance, then, this section of Scripture seems rather unimpressive, unimportant, and even unnecessary. However, the same commentator goes on to clarify its great worth: "Like Ruth, the Book of Esther is an illustration. It records a slice of life out of...2021-10-1629 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Finally Arriving in Rome (27:1–28:31)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on October 10, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-10-1147 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Paul Before Festus and Agrippa (25:1–27)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on September 26, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-09-2749 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 14 Series 2: Talking is better than yogaKevin Charlesworth shares why and how talking can benefit teams and people within organisations. Kevin explores what contemporary future leadership looks like and what effective organisations need to think about -not to just survive but to thrive.
The best way to enhance your leadership capabilities and effectiveness is to just listen.
The title, 'Talking is better than yoga', comes from a New York university research study where talking 'therapies' came out on top vs physical exercise (although as important), in alleviating workplace stress and anxieties.
Giving people the opportunity...2021-09-1730 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Paul's Trials Continue (22:16–23:11)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on September 12, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-09-1353 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Paul's Final Trip to Jerusalem (21:17–22:21)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on September 5, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-09-0655 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Danger Ahead (21:1–21)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on August 29, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-08-3056 minWord Processing072 Ascending to New HeightsThere are 15 chapters near the end of the book of Psalms that are noted as "Songs of Ascents" that God's people sang while making the trek up to Jerusalem to celebrate feasts and festivals. Over the past two Sundays at Oakridge we looked at two of these psalms, noting the call to unity and blessing. Today on the podcast, Andrew and Josiah discuss these two psalms and topics, and what it looks like for believers today to experience unity and bless the One who blesses.2021-08-2521 min
Sunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Preaching that Knocks 'em Dead (20:1–38)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on August 22, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-08-2355 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — A Grinding Ministry in Ephesus, Continued (19:11–41)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on August 15, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-08-1655 minWord Processing070 All in the Family: A Conversation With Andrew LongmireAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-08-1125 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — A Grinding Ministry in Ephesus (19:8–10)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on August 8, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-08-0953 minWord ProcessingCover-to-Cover Series: The Book of Numbers with Stephen BramerThree down, sixty-three to go! As we continue our trek through the Bible we now come nearer the close of the Pentateuch and to the book of Numbers. The book is titled thus because it contains many, well, numbers—statistics, population counts, tribal and priestly figures, and other such data. But, as you're about to hear and maybe already know, there's so much more going on in this section of the Scriptures than counting!
Today we're joined by Dr. Stephen Bramer. Dr. Bramer is the chair of the Bible Exposition department at Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas an...2021-08-0735 minWord Processing069 It's All About ChristFor the past several weeks, Oakridge has been preaching through the first few chapters of the book of Revelation, and we figured it was about time we talked about it on the podcast! Join with Josiah and Andrew as they discuss what they've been learning from the letters to the churches in this crucial, yet oft-misunderstood book, before taking us a bit deeper into the letter to the church at Philadelphia. They'll explore what we can learn from this small, powerless church, what it means to be faithful and successful as an individual believer and a church, and how...2021-08-0429 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Starting Paul's Third Missionary Journey (18:18–19:7)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on August 1, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-08-0250 minWord Processing068 All in the Family: A Conversation With Shirley BuchananAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-07-2824 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 13 Series 2 - What About The AdministratorsWelcome to episode 13 in our podcast series two.
In this episode, Anita Roche, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to our host, Steve Munro, on the importance of enriching the Administrator role and how Administrators are unsung heroes in your organisation.
Anita delivers a strong talk on:
Administrators have moved on in a very supportive way to be supporters of leaders and teams.Community-filled practice - administrators hold this together. The importance is not to micro-manage them.They have Pers...2021-07-2825 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 13 Series 2 - What About The AdministratorsWelcome to episode 13 in our podcast series two.
In this episode, Anita Roche, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to our host, Steve Munro, on the importance of enriching the Administrator role and how Administrators are unsung heroes in your organisation.
Anita delivers a strong talk on:
Administrators have moved on in a very supportive way to be supporters of leaders and teams.Community-filled practice - administrators hold this together. The importance is not to micro-manage them.They have Personal Drivers and are key-holders to Tran...2021-07-2825 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESWhat about the Administrators?Welcome to episode 13 in our podcast series two.
In this episode, Anita Roche, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to our host, Steve Munro, on the importance of enriching the Administrator role and how Administrators are unsung heroes in your organisation.
Anita delivers a strong talk on:
Administrators have moved on in a very supportive way to be supporters of leaders and teams.Community-filled practice - administrators hold this together. The importance is not to micro-manage them.They have Personal Drivers and are key-holders to Tran...2021-07-2825 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Paul in Corinth (18:1–17)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on July 25, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-07-2656 minWord Processing067 Why We Preach Through Whole BooksIf you've spent any time around Oakridge, or listening to our sermons online, you probably will have noticed that the majority of our pulpit time is devoted to preaching through whole books of the Bible. Maybe you've never really given it much thought, or perhaps you've assumed it's just a stylistic or pragmatic choice. The reality, though, is that there is much more to it than that. So this week Josiah and Andrew discuss this methodology for preaching, and give a look behind the curtain as to why we do what we do, and where the deep conviction for...2021-07-2128 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — The Nasty and the Noble-Minded (17:1–15)This recording was made by Josiah Boyd on July 11, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-07-1254 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 12 Series 2: The Art of The Leading Hand'LEADING HAND' Podcast:
Our host, Steve Munro, discusses with Kevin Charlesworth, Oakridge Senior Consultant, about the 'Art of the Leading Hand to Enrich the Job Role' and where you are doing something that grows and improves your exceptional skills.
Welcome to episode 12 in our podcast series two.
In this episode, Kevin Charlesworth, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to our host, Steve Munro, on the importance of enriching your job role as a 'Leading Hand' in your organisation.
Kevin delves into the conversation with Ste...2021-07-1033 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — The Jailed and the Jailer (16:16–40)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on July 4, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-07-0550 minFrom the PulpitMotives Matter (Revelation 2:1-7)Imagine Oakridge got a letter from Christ. What would it say? What would he commend us for as a church? What would he rebuke? Where would he encourage us, and where would he correct us? These are the sort of questions we can be asking ourselves as we take the next seven weeks to read the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 and 3. Today we’re going to start with the church at Ephesus and see that it's good to do good, but our motives matter.
Key Passage: Revelation 2:1-7
Series: Revelation: Come, Lord Jesus2021-07-0333 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — Breakups and Converts (15:36–16:15)This recording was made by Jim Rennie on June 27, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-06-2856 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 11 Series 2: Maintaining Effective Team PerformanceOur host, Steve Munro, Oakridge Senior Consultant, discusses with Jerry Scott, Oakridge Senior Consultant, on the importance of developing team effectiveness and performance - and maintaining the team's performance to thrive into the future.
In this episode, Jerry Scott, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to Steve Munro, Oakridge's Senior Consultant on the importance of team effectiveness and performance in raising the outcomes in virtual teams. He addreses what effective and inspirational leadership looks like in maintaining team performance to thrive and survive in the future.
Jerry provides the measures around performance by d...2021-06-2530 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — The Jerusalem Council, Part 2 (15:13–35)This recording was made by Andrew Longmire on June 20, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-06-2153 minSunday SchoolActs: Fade to Church — The Jerusalem Council, Part 1 (15:1–12)This recording was made on June 13, 2021 during the adult Sunday School class at Oakridge Bible Chapel.2021-06-1450 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 10 Series 2: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)In this episode, Brigit Egan, Oakridge's Managing Director, talks to Steve Munro, Oakridge's Senior Consultant on the importance of developing your EQ, also known as Emotional Quotient, which is a set of emotional and social skills in order to make a change for the better.
Brigit provides the measures around the performance and insights into EQ:
Self Perception = understanding my emotionsSelf Expression = how am I expressing that outInner Personal = how am I developing relationshipsDecision Making = taking your EQ learning onboard and develop this further...2021-05-2728 minWord Processing057 All in the Family: A Conversation With Carol ClooneyAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-05-1223 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 9 Series 2 - Finding Your Voice at WorkWelcome to episode nine in our podcast series two.
In this episode, we are delighted to be having a conversation with Judith Fraser, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, on how to find your voice at work.
Finding Your Voice – will be found at the heart of many of Oakridge’s Leadership programmes. The thinking is that in order to manage or lead others, we need to ‘ manage ourselves’ in how we manage our thoughts, communication and actions if we are to connect with others. Indeed this is so important, Day 1 of the STRIDE2021-04-1725 minWord Processing052 All in the Family: A Conversation With Gordon RumfordAs a local church grows in size (or is forced apart because of a virus!) it can become increasingly difficult to actually know everyone in the community and, thus, to be blessed by everyone in the community. This is unfortunate because there are no unnecessary members (1 Corinthians 12:7), none who are ungifted (Romans 12:6), and not one who isn't called to the "work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" unto spiritual maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13). Said another way, we need one another as Spirit-indwelled conduits of God's grace to propel us toward holiness and, when unable to be ar...2021-04-0726 minWord Processing051 Music to His Ears: On Choosing Songs for ChurchWhile music in corporate worship should be something that brings joy and comfort to God's people, facilitates biblical worship of a holy God, and celebrates unity in the body of Christ, it is often notorious for just the opposite. Too often church music can spark conflict, distract from biblical worship, encouraging self-centredness and the idolization of personal preference, and threatening church division. Why is that? How do we move away from (and guard against!) the latter in favour of the former?
Today on the podcast, Andrew and Josiah talk about what role music is supposed to play...2021-03-3134 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 8 Part 2: A business as a force for betterNicola Ryan, Director of Client Support at Rowlinson Knitwear, discusses the B-Corp model and how:
Communication is key by the leadership team to help their colleagues during the pandemic and returning to workThat safety of their colleagues is paramount and the risk programmes they put in place have supported themRowlinson Knitwear's values and vision statements both nationally and internationally with their suppliers - great examplesHow Oakridge's STRIDE programme supported her through building her confidence to also not just to strive but thrive to greater career opportunitiesNicola's take away was to share it's always important to be kind
...2021-03-1821 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEpisode 8 Part 1: How a privately owned business evolved into an employee owned business and the reasons whyNicola Ryan, Director of Colleague Support from Rowlinson Knitwear in Stockport, discusses with Steve Munro, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, how their organisation worked through employee/colleague ownership of the business.
In this first part 1 episode -Nicola discusses the B-Corp route they took in terms of the employee modeHow they restructured teams to achieve what they needed to do for the business growth for allHow they developed an Employee Assistant Programme to generate the progressHow they as an organisation, improved customer support through educating employees (or colleagues as it's called at Rowlinson) on this importance
For more information about...2021-03-1827 minWord Processing047 Blessing the Next Generation with Judy WraggEach and every Christian is called, invited, and empowered to help others find ("evangelism") and follow ("discipleship") Jesus Christ. While these relationships can be found in any number of places (for example, where we worship, work, study, or play), more often than not we need not look further than our own families to find opportunities to help people grow in Christ.
Today on the podcast we welcome a long-time member of the Oakridge family, Judy Wragg, to help us think through how to intentionally leverage family relationships for the glory of God and, more specifically, how the r...2021-03-0326 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESSeries 2 - Episode 6: 'Muddy Boots' pragmatism - the art of the possible how a business critical programme was delivered in the recent pandemic.In this episode, Steve Munro, Oakridge senior consultant, hosts two of Oakridge's senior consultants, Robbie Lightfoot and David Henderson.
Robbie and David discuss their delivery of a train the trainer assessor programme for a large client health sciences industry.
The programme was delivered face-to-face online and focused on the use of effective questioning by assessors and what the assessors role entails. There were tools and processes developed to create solutions with an interactive workbook and test document at the end.
We hope you enjoy this overview case study and should you wish to...2021-03-0234 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESSeries 2 - Episode 5 - Managing our energy to maintain momentumIn this Podcast edition, Jo Clare, Oakridge's senior consultant, discusses with Steve Munro, what effective contemporary leadership looks like and how we need to manage our energy.
Jo delves into:
ResilienceMotivationProblem-solvingMaintaining energy.
Jo also discusses the model on:
Managing physical energyMental energy and calming the physical mindSpiritual/deep energy: accessing into your values and belief and purpose - personally and at work
Jo Clare has recommended the following books/research:
Discover your true north - Bill George
Tiny habits the small changes that change everything - BJ...2021-02-1929 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESSeries 2 - Episode 4: Knowing me, Knowing you - leadership developmentWelcome to episode three in our series two of our podcasts.
In this episode, we discuss: "What makes for great leadership and what will effective organisations do to survive and thrive over the coming months?"
Kevin Charlesworth, Oakridge's Senior Consultant discusses this with Steve Munro, Oakridge Senior Consultant host.
Focusing on improving work performance in knowing yourself and your team.
They delve into extroverts and introverts and how you relate to one another.
Kevin also shares Myers Briggs f...2021-02-0332 minWord Processing042 A Primer for Understanding Matthew's Gospel with John OglesbyAs Oakridge prepares to move back into our Sunday study of Matthew's gospel, Josiah recruits some outside help to re-set the stage.
John Oglesby is a student and faculty member at Calvary University and executive vice president of Vyrsity under Agathon Educational Group. He also serves as a guest lecturer at the Word of Life Bible Institute where he teaches a variety of biblical books, including the first gospel account. The conversation that follows will aid in reacquainting us with this particular and unique book of the Bible, warn us of some potential hazards to avoid in o...2021-01-2735 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESEp.3 Series 2: How can we leverage change to accelerate organisational performanceIn this episode, Mark Crabtree, Oakridge's Senior Consultants discusses with Steve Munro, how leaders should manage change in transitional times.
He shares his experience in the education sector as well as across broader industries how leaders should focus on taking people with them during change in transition in the organisation, rather than losing great talent in the process of change. He highlights how leaders should be creating Change Champions within their teams.
He shares The Story of Perkins, a metaphor of how people can manage change in moving forward. The Story of Perkins is a...2021-01-1528 minFrom the PulpitComfort and Purpose for a Scattered Church (Acts 8:1–8)The arrival and spread of the coronavirus has largely rendered churches oxymoronic unassembled assemblies tantamount to an uncrowded crowds or ungrouped groups. At Oakridge, our prayer and mission is to be a church that's like family. But how do we become family from afar? How can we operate as a body when our members are disconnected from one another?
Today we’re going to be reminded that the separation-causing hardship we’re currently facing as a church family is not unprecedented. It’s happened many times in history and, this morning, we're going back to perhaps its first occurre...2021-01-0735 minFrom the PulpitStories of God's Faithfulness: Sarah SutherlandThe author of Hebrews gave believers a task: "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds ... , not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near" (10:24–25). One of the ways we, as the people of God, can stimulate and encourage one another is by sharing stories of God's faithfulness.
Sarah Sutherland, a member of Oakridge Bible Chapel, shares some of what God has been teaching her over the past few years, months, and through various tr...2020-12-2710 minFrom the PulpitStories of God's Faithfulness: Bertha MaokaThe author of Hebrews gave believers a task: "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds ... , not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near" (10:24–25). One of the ways we, as the people of God, can stimulate and encourage one another is by sharing stories of God's faithfulness.
Bertha Maoka, a member of Oakridge Bible Chapel, shares an abridged version of what God has done, what he is doing, and what she trusts he wi...2020-12-2708 minFrom the PulpitStories of God's Faithfulness: Bruce PelloweThe author of Hebrews gave believers a task: "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds ... , not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near" (10:24–25). One of the ways we, as the people of God, can stimulate and encourage one another is by sharing stories of God's faithfulness.
Bruce Pellowe, a member of Oakridge Bible Chapel, shares an abridged version of how he came to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ, trust him as Sa...2020-12-2706 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESSeries 2: Episode 2: Podcast about Oakridge's STRIDE programmeThe facilitators who deliver the STRIDE programme, provide an outline about the programme and the benefits it brings to those aspiring, and existing, female leaders.
This short podcast has the facilitators discussing their roles within the three interactive workshops in the STRIDE programme, and how they continue to work with participants in between each workshop.
An inspiring and leadership insightful podcast for women to progress their career.
For more information about STRIDE please visit our website page: https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/our-services/leadership/stride...2020-12-1214 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 2: Episode 1: An introduction to the series 2 episodes to followIn this episode, our host, Steve Munro, introduces the Podcast Series two with colleagues: Brigit Egan, MD Oakridge, and Deborah Larder-Shaw, Oakridge Account Director.
They bring together client feedback from series one and the ambitions for series two in bringing even more to this podcast series; in bringing in great client conversations too.
We hope you enjoy Series Two, and you can still access Series One on our website page: https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/blended-learning-solutions/virtual-connections-space-for-conversations-podcasts/2020-12-1114 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 10: How do you communicate with impact in the virtual environment?Adam Robertson discusses how you can get your point across when working virtually, both as a host and participant. Clarification and verification of your message is critical.
Adam raises the ‘basics of communicating virtually’ in the Podcast highlighting key topics in the podcast – summary below:
• Structure your input: How are we communicating? Structure your inputs into a beginning, a middle and an end (or introduction, main body, and summary/conclusion.)
• Signposting: Put your ideas out there to create anticipation before launching into your idea.
• Use the Ru...2020-11-0639 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 9: How do I keep performance levels up during the pandemic and the new reality?Andy Fleet discusses how management and leadership styles affect employee wellbeing and that it's important to communicate and listen to your teams to help support them in improving performance for themselves, as well as for the organisation.
He also shares advice and guidance on managing teams virtually. Below summarises Andy's top tips from his podcast which can also be downloaded in full along with the additional resources he shares.
Brief summary of Top Tips for Managers and Leaders:
Managers and leaders to have weekly conversations and 1-to1 ch...2020-10-3037 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 8: How can I encourage growth mindset and change readiness in my team?Jo Clare, Oakridge’s Senior Consultant, discusses with Steve Munro, “How can I encourage growth mindset and change readiness in my team?”
Jo discusses how in communicating change to teams, it’s important to allow the thinking brain to get back into action and as leaders, giving teams time to take things on board and not expecting an initial reaction but asking people to give themselves time to think about it, in order to lead them to the right point to create a positive future and develop agility within the team. It’s about bringing vision and empathy an...2020-10-2039 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 7: How can you manage teams effectively in the 'new normal'?Welcome to the seventh episode of our podcast series one.
In this episode, we discuss: "How can you manage teams effectively in the 'new normal?"
Mark discusses with Steve, how as a leader and manager of teams, you need to understand yourself first, in order to figure out the most appropriate leadership style to adopt in the new normal - in working better as an affiliate leader or manager, to enable effective relationships with your team.
Mark highlights the importance of coaching to work with the 'at...2020-10-1237 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 6: How do I support people back into work feeling safe and valuedJerry Scott, Oakridge's Senior Consultant, talks to Steve Munro about 'How do I support people back into work feeling safe and valued.
The Podcast discussion is about how in any times of change, and particularly Covid 19, people report feeling less safe. When we don't feel safe, our performance and effectiveness reduce. So, leaders need to proactively take steps to engage with their people and take practical steps that allow them to feel safe and valued. In this episode we look at three areas: Team; Expectations; and Autonomy.
Please visit our Podcast website page for the...2020-10-0735 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 5: Inspirational Leadership - what's changed and how do we lead beyond 2020Kevin Charlesworth, Oakridge's Senior Consultant talks to Steve Munro about Inspirational Leadership i.e. - Not just ‘getting your kids to do the washing up but getting your kids to WANT to do the washing up’.
The Podcast creates a canter through some of the key principles of leading in today’s working environment, including being a leader regardless of your status in the organisation, being proactive – not a victim and recognising the need to take more calculated risks.
Please visit our Podcast website page for the download links as mentioned in this Podcast including additional in...2020-09-2435 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 4: Who am I, what is my purpose and what impact has the recent pandemic had on my future focus?Some insights and techniques to help you consider the importance of aligning your personal and professional purpose to the organisation for which you work. To what degree do you then ‘pay attention to what matters’ most; getting you and everyone around you doing the right things, at the right time, for the right reason? If this changes the way you work with others, then it is important to communicate this in a way others are likely to be more inclined to listen.
To listen to past Podcasts please visit our website on: https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/blended-lear...2020-09-1137 minFrom the PulpitThe Letter of Jude (Part 1)Join speaker Jim Rennie as we take a look at the book of Jude, part of Oakridge's summer series, Biblical Postcards.
Key Passage: Jude 1–16
Speaker: Dr. Jim Rennie2020-08-3038 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: Episode 3: How do I support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of myself and my team?Having an approach to developing a culture and climate where wellbeing and mental health is key to thriving as well as surviving through COVID. Lisa Ellis helps us understand some key frameworks we can apply to ourselves as well as with teams.
Please also visit our website page - https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/blended-learning-solutions/virtual-connections-space-for-conversations-podcasts/ which features the downloads and links as recommended in this Podcast with Lisa. This page also features some of our recent Podcast Series and information resources, so please do take a moment to listen to those too if you missed them.2020-08-2833 minOAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge Podcast Series 1: How do you build resilience when undergoing significant change at work and at home?Mark Crabtree, Oakridge Senior Consultant discusses with Steve Munro: What is resilience and how do we nurture it in ourselves and in our teams?
Mark helps us unpack this topic with helpful models such as OSKAAR and the 4 R's - we even have a poem to help you!
Head to our website page where we include documents for you to download as referenced in the podcast, and for additional podcast episodes and their references - please follow this link here:
https://www.oakridgecentre.co.uk/blended-learning-solutions/virtual-connections-space-for-conversations-podcasts/2020-08-2045 min
OAKRIDGE VIRTUAL CONNECTION SERIESOakridge's Podcast Series 1: Space for Conversation Introduction on LeadershipWelcome to our Podcast Series 1 – Space for Conversations.
Our Space for Conversations podcasts is about keeping connected and focused on the main topics of the hectic world of work which we are living, leading, and managing in, especially in the recent challenges and opportunities the pandemic has brought us and brought into sharp relief.
The overall aim of the podcast series is to provide you with insightful and informative guidance to help support you and your organisation in a concise and informative way in order to drive business forwards with both insight and kn...2020-08-0536 minWord Processing016 When Christianity Goes to School with Val LyonThis week on the podcast, Josiah sits down with Val, a long-time member of the Oakridge family and a long-time teacher in the public school system. Together they discuss what it’s like to be a Christian in an ever-secularizing line of work, what role parents and grandparents play in the education of the next generation of believers, and why this is an important issue for the church to think and pray about.2020-07-0132 min