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Pastor Life52: Holy Experiments: The FinaleRev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) concludes Season 6 of Pastor Life Podcast: "Holy Experiments: Strategy for Joining God's Mission in the World." Content for this series includes wisdom from the class David teaches at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program.
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#pastor #pastorlife #churchleadershipresources #strategy2023-11-1319 minPastor Life51. Holy Experiments: A MethodologyRev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) introduces a methodology for joining God's mission in the world. David teaches this method in his class at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program.
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#pastor #pastorlife #churchleadershipresources #strategy2023-11-0637 minPastor Life50. Holy Experiments: Integrative ThinkingHow can pastors help their congregations navigate "wicked problems?" In this episode of Pastor Life Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) explains "Integrative Thinking," one of the strategies he teaches in his class at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program.2023-10-3038 minPastor Life49. Holy Experiments: Sailboat ExerciseIn Season 6 of Pastor Life Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) offers insights from his "Strategy" class at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program. In this episode, David teaches listeners a valuable tool for problem-solving with small groups—the "Sailboat Exercise." David also introduces the "Five Whys" as well as the cost/benefit matrix.
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Learn more about Pastor Life Podcast from Pinnacle Leadership Associates at www.pinnlead.com/pastor-life.2023-10-2333 minPastor Life48. Holy Experiments: Strategic Choice CascadeDavid Brown continues exploring "Holy Experiments: Strategies for Joining God's Mission in the World." David teaches Rhonda the first of several models he'll present in this season of Pastor Life—the "Strategic Choice Cascade"—an easy-to-implement way to align action with purpose and vision.2023-10-1632 minPastor Life47. Holy Experiments: Seeing More ClearlyIn Season 6 of Pastor Life Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) offers insights from his "Strategy" class at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program. In this episode, David helps listeners consider "Seeing More Clearly" as vital work prior to strategic thinking and doing.
Learn more about Pastor Life Podcast from Pinnacle Leadership Associates at https://www.pinnlead.com/pastor-life.2023-10-0935 minPastor Life46. Holy Experiments: Start With the EndingIn Season 6 of Pastor Life Podcast, Rev. Dr. David Brown (co-host of Pastor Life with Rev. Dr. Rhonda Blevins) offers insights from his "Strategy" class at Duke Divinity School in the Doctor of Ministry program. In this episode, David explores the question, "What is strategy?" and specifically, "What is Christian strategy?" Why is important, in faith communities, to start with the end in mind?
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Learn more about Pastor Life Podcast from Pinnacle Leadership Associates at https://www.pinnlead.com/pastor-life.2023-10-0235 minPastor LifeSeason 6 TrailerThis trailer for Pastor Life Podcast introduces Season 6: "Holy Experiments: Strategy for Joining God's Mission in the World." Join David Brown and Rhonda Blevins as they explore the theological underpinning and various methods and models for leading strategic change in the congregation. Season 6 of Pastor Life Podcast launches October 2, 2023.
Learn more about Pastor Life Podcast from Pinnacle Leadership Associates at https://www.pinnlead.com/pastor-life.
#pastor #pastorlife #churchleadershipresources #strategy2023-09-3002 minPastor Life45. Economics in the New Normal with Laura UllrichLaura Ullrich is a senior regional economist for North and South Carolina for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She joins Pastor Life Pod to talk about economics and implications for the church and for clergy as a final "bonus" episode for the podcast season entitled "The New Normal."2023-05-3038 minPastor Life44. Denominational Shifts with Phil TomPastor Life Podcast Rev. Dr. Phil Tom to discuss denominational shifts happening today. In what ways are denominations changing and why? What's the hopeful word for denominations in this "New Normal?"2022-12-2629 minPastor Life43. Attendance Woes with Eric SpiveyRev. Dr. Eric Spivey joins Pastor Life once again to discuss the state of church attendance and whether there might be better metrics for tracking church health and vitality.2022-12-1733 minPastor Life42. Evangelicals On The Move with David GusheeRev. Dr. David Gushee joins Pastor Life to discuss what's happening with Post-Evangelicals, what's changed within evangelicalism, and what it means for the Church. Gushee is an ethicist, pastor, author, and advocate. He is the Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University. One of America's leading Christian ethicists, Gushee is the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor of more than 27 books.2022-12-1239 minPastor Life41. The Church in Transition with Dot KillianRev. Dot Killian joins Pastor Life to discuss how churches and denominations are changing. Topics include: mega church, micro church, trends and more.2022-12-0538 minPastor Life40. The Technology Dilemma with Dee Vaughan"The one where Rhonda mentions Snoop Dog." Rev. Dr. Dee Vaughan joins the pod to talk about the pastor's relationship with technology—leveraging technology to build community without compromising the church's mission. From live-streaming to social media to emerging tech like the metaverse, how might wise pastors navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape?2022-11-2833 minPastor Life39. Safetyism with Michael BinghamDavid and Rhonda welcome Rev. Michael Bingham to the pod. Michael is a Pinnacle associate and serves as pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. With Michael's unique perspective, having served as a fire department chaplain, Michael offers insight to church leaders about church and clergy safety and what he calls "safetyism" or "safety theater"--practices that may look safe or make us feel safe but have little protective value.2022-11-2131 minPastor Life38. The Current Situation with Mark TidsworthPinnacle Leadership Associates founder and team leader, Mark Tidsworth, describes "The Current Situation" of church life, offering three pivots church leaders can make to meet the challenges and opportunities of today's church.2022-11-1438 minPastor Life37. Season 5 Preview: The New NormalDavid Brown and Rhonda Blevins preview what's ahead for Season 5 of Pastor Life Podcast: "The New Normal." The conversation considers challenges and opportunities for pastors and clergy living through this time of volatility and constant change.2022-11-0717 minPastor Life36. Church Mergers with John DaughertyRev. John Daugherty led his church to merge with another church in his city. How did that process play out? What did he learn? What lessons apply to pastors whether or not they are considering a merger? Listen in and learn in this episode of Pastor Life Podcast.2022-06-0636 minPastor Life35. When To Call A Consultant with Dan HollowayPastor Life Podcast welcome Rev. Dan Holloway, an experienced church consultant, to talk about when a church or pastor might want to call a consultant, what are the signs that it's time to do so, and how that process often unfolds.2022-05-3032 minPastor Life34. Assessments for Ministry with Mark TidsworthPinnacle founder and team leader Rev. Mark Tidsworth joins the pod to talk about assessments for ministry including tools for personal and professional development as well as inventories for churches.2022-05-2334 minPastor Life33. Church Communications with Marci Wilson-BoggsPinnacle Leadership Associates Operations Coordinator, Marci Wilson-Boggs, joins Pastor Life Podcast to talk about church communications strategies: websites, enews, social media, QR codes and more!2022-05-1636 minPastor Life32. Sermon-Based Small Groups with Doug CushingPastor Life welcomes back Rev. Dr. Doug Cushing to talk about his approach to sermon-based small groups—why they are effective and how to implement and sustain these groups.2022-05-0932 minPastor Life31. Starting Well with Eric SpiveyRev. Dr. Eric Spivey joins Pastor Life to talk about healthy ways to begin a new charge, and tips for making the transition a smooth one both personally and professionally. This is Part Two of a two-part series on pastoral transitions.2022-05-0229 minPastor Life30. Leaving Well with Eric SpiveyRev. Dr. Eric Spivey joins Pastor Life Podcast for part one of a two part series about pastoral transitions. In this episode, Rev. Spivey offers David and Rhonda things to think about as a pastor considers saying goodbye to a church when God leads elsewhere.2022-04-2332 minPastor Life29. Monologue Sermons with Dee VaughanRev. Dr. Dee Vaughan visits Pastor Life Podcast to teach us about the monologue sermons: how to prepare one, what to include, and why they are a valuable tool in any preacher's toolbelt.2022-04-1631 minPastor Life28. Trauma-Informed Ministry with Peggy HaymesDavid & Rhonda say "Teach Us Something We Don't Know" to Rev. Peggy Haymes. Rev. Haymes offers insight about trauma-informed ministry, what it is and why it matters.2022-04-0925 minPastor Life27. Clergy Self-Care with Beth YarboroughPastor Life launches Season 4: "Teach Us Something We Don't Know," with special guest Rev. Dr. Beth Yarborough of Pinnacle Leadership Associates. We know what flourishing is, and most of us know what depression is, but do we know what's in between? Learn this and more on this episode of Pastor Life!2022-04-0230 minPastor Life26. "Politics" with Doug CushingPastor Life welcomes Rev. Dr. Doug Cushing, an associate with Pinnacle Leadership Associates and Organizing Pastor of The Bridge Church in Leland, North Carolina. Doug shares insights about pastoral leadership in politically volatile times, and how pastors might point parishioners past a culture of contempt ubiquitous in American life in the 21st Century.2021-12-1345 minPastor Life25. "EcoJustice" with Leah SchadePastor Life Podcast welcomes "The EcoPreacher"—Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade from Lexington Theological Seminary. Dr. Schade is the author of several books, including three books related to ecological theology.2021-11-2944 minPastor Life24. "Capitalism" with Eric MintonEric Minton is a licensed psychotherapist, a writer, and a former Baptist pastor. He shares a psychotherapy practice with his wife where they offer individual, couple, and family therapy. In this episode of Pastor Life, Rev. Minton confronts capitalism and its stronghold over the church, encouraging pastors to think deeply about the economic system in which we live and breathe.2021-11-2200 minPastor Life23. "Race" with Kevin Cosby and Jason CrosbyIn this "Courageous Conversation" about race, Rhonda interviews Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby & Rev. Jason Crosby from Empower West Louisville, a group of black and white clergy that meet weekly and work on empowering the residents of West Louisville. The conversation includes topics like critical race theory, reparations, and ways white pastors can become better allies to the black community.2021-11-1500 minPastor Life22. Bonus: A Peace of My Mind—Interview with John NoltnerPastor Life welcomes John Noltner on this bonus episode. John is an award-winning photographer and storyteller who is traveling around the country collecting stories in a project he calls "A Peace of My Mind." John discusses how story and art can help bridge divides between people.2021-10-1139 minPastor Life21. "Sexuality" with Mary Carol AndersonRev. Mary Carol Anderson joins David and Rhonda for this episode. Mary Carol is the youth pastor at First Baptist Greenville, SC, a church that has had courageous conversations around LGBTQ inclusion. Mary Carol shares her experience as a youth pastor in that setting in a way that may prove helpful to other clergy having conversations in their parishes around the challenging topic of sexuality.2021-10-0332 minPastor Life20. Bonus: Braver Angels Model—Interview with Beth HeadIn this bonus episode, David & Rhonda explore the Braver Angels model for hosting constructive dialogue. Their guest is Rev. Beth Head, a retired pastor and the acting coordinator of the Florida chapter of Braver Angels.2021-09-2724 minPastor Life19. "Immigration" with Blake HartHow can churches talk about ministry with migrants and refugees? In this episode, David interviews Rev. Dr. Blake Hart with Carolina Immigrant Alliance about how pastors and churches can hold "Courageous Conversations" about immigration.2021-09-2038 minPastor Life18. Bonus: Brave Church Model—Interview with Elizabeth HaganPastor Life welcomes Rev. Elizabeth Hagan, author of "Brave Church" to the pod. Brave Church is a model for having courageous conversations within the context of the local church.2021-09-1346 minPastor Life17. "Truth" with Mitch RandallIn this first episode of Season 3, "Courageous Conversations," David and Rhonda interview Mitch Randall, CEO of Good Faith Media. How can we engage in courageous conversations when we are coming from different understandings of truth? How can pastors help their people navigate today's confusing media landscape to discover and discern truth together? This discussion about "truth" serves as the launchpad for conversations around the challenging social issues of our day.2021-09-0650 minPastor LifeSeason 3 Trailer: Courageous ConversationsRhonda & David offer a preview for Season 3 of Pastor Life: Courageous Conversations in which they will explore difficult social issues of the day like racism, immigration, truth, patriarchy, environment and more. Additionally, they will explore models for having these "Courageous Conversations" in ways that are constructive within congregations.2021-06-2602 minPastor Life16. Coming Back After COVID (Epilogue)—Interview with Jessica WilliamsRev. Jessica Williams of Central Seminary joins the pod to talk about the ReShaping Church initiative through the seminary's Thriving Congregations grant. David and Rhonda preview season 3 of Pastor Life Podcast: Courageous Conversations, coming September 2021.2021-06-2126 minPastor Life15. Launching ReShape—Interview with Mark TidsworthMark Tidsworth joins the pod once again to share reflections from Season 2 based on his book, ReShape: Emerging Church Practice in a Volatile World.2021-06-1431 minPastor Life14. Plotting Our Course & Aligning Our Structures—Interview with Matt SturdevantDavid interviews Pastor Matt Sturdevant of First Baptist Church of Lawrence, Kansas, about how he led his congregation through aligning staff roles and leadership structures to respond to a post-Covid world.2021-06-0738 minPastor Life13. Choosing a Growth Mindset—Interview with Kathy PickettDavid & Rhonda interview Rev. Kathy Pickett, pastor of Prairie Baptist Church in Prairie Village, Kansas about how her church is choosing a growth mindset as they think about a post-COVID way of church life together.2021-05-2427 minPastor Life12. Sorting Our Progress—Interview with Laurey HarrellRhonda & David discuss chapter 5 of ReShape by Mark Tidsworth. David interviews Rev. Dr. Laurey Harrell, pastor of Johns Island Presbyterian Church.2021-05-1735 minPastor Life11. Debriefing Our Experience—Interview with Ircel HarrisonRhonda & David Interview Ircel Harrison of Pinnacle Leadership Associates about the need for debriefing traumatic, volatile experiences like COVID as a pathway for moving ahead as congregations.2021-05-1027 minPastor Life10. Reconnecting Church—Interview with Eric SpiveyDavid & Rhonda sit down with Eric Spivey, pastor of First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Florida to talk about the work of reconnecting church after COVID.2021-05-0334 minPastor Life9. The Gift of Disruption—Interview with Mark TidsworthIn this first episode of Season 2 of Pastor Life: Coming Back After COVID, Rhonda and David interview Mark Tidsworth, Pinnacle Team Leader and author of ReShape: Emerging Church Practice in a Volatile World. Mark talks about the inherent gift of disruption, and the opportunity churches have to come out of COVID in a way that is both faithful and vibrant.2021-04-2529 minPastor LifeSeason 2 Trailer: Coming Back After COVIDDavid & Rhonda introduce Season 2 of Pastor Life: Coming Back After COVID. This season will feature special guests as we take a journey through Mark Tidsworth's timely book, "ReShape: Emerging Church Practice in a Volatile World." Season 2 of Pastor Life airs April 26, 2021.2021-04-2002 minPastor Life8. What Are the Top 10 Things We Didn't Learn in Seminary?Also: a preview for season 2 of Pastor Life!2021-04-0524 minPastor Life7. How Can Churches Navigate the Transition to Post-Pandemic?Also: how can pastors navigate the transition to post-pandemic?2021-03-2927 minPastor Life6. How Can Pastors Commit to Greater Self-Care and Wellness?Also: what Are some tips for greater financial wellbeing?2021-03-2227 minPastor Life4. What Is a Healthy Approach to Criticism?Also: what to wear, what to wear?2021-03-0825 minPastor Life5. How Does a Preacher Preach Without Notes?Also: what is the benefit of asking questions as a homiletical technique?2021-03-0424 minPastor Life3. What is the Value of Ritual?Also: how do we create a "Rule of Life?"2021-03-0125 minPastor Life2. How Does a Busy Pastor Carve Out Sabbath?Also: how might we reframe interruptions in life and work?2021-02-2238 minPastor Life1. How Do We Lead Through Times of Disruption?Also: how do we confront Christian Nationalism in our congregations and in our communities?2021-02-1535 minPastor LifeIntroducing "Pastor Life"David Brown, founding pastor of the Welcome Table in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Rhonda Blevins, pastor of Chapel by the Sea in Clearwater Beach, Florida, explore the wild and wonderful world of being a pastor. Like a couple of friends sitting down with a cup of coffee, they discuss ministry, church, family and culture. Pastor Life premiers February 15.2021-02-0902 min