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Print to PixelNonprofit Leadership and the Future of Fundraising with Derric Bakker #42In this episode of Print to Pixel, Dennis Kelly speaks with Derric Bakker, president of DickersonBakker, about his unexpected path to leadership in the nonprofit sector, the growth of his organization, and insights from the 2024 Nonprofit Leaders Study. They discuss the role of mentorship, challenges around staffing and resources, and the importance of investing in organizational capacity and technology.The conversation highlights DickersonBakker’s shift to a holistic consulting model, the need for omnichannel marketing, and how data-driven personalization can help nonprofits move beyond outdated fundraising methods by treating all donors with equal importance.Chapters:00...
2025-09-0952 min
Bethel University Chapel PodcastDr. Terry LinhartDr. Linhart has served at Bethel University for 24 years. He oversees all academic programs for adults, graduate students, and online students. Terry has written eight books and over 24 book chapters, and he consults...
2025-03-1000 min
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2024-10-0400 min
Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your HomeschoolThe Institutions That Shape Us: It All Starts at Home | An Interview with Terry LinhartExplore the connection that strong family relationships and church community have on the next generation. Dr. Terry Linhart, founder and CEO of Arbor Research Group and Executive Director of Bethel University's Extension Studies joins Jim Mason (HSLDA President) in a discussion on his various research projects. Together, they delve into an insightful discussion on the influence of familial relationships, the next generations societal well-being, and how our upbringing can shape virtues through institutional frameworks. "I think the child centered approach to education and individuality is very important. And that's the richness of why we love homeschooling, isn't...
2024-06-1038 min
COVID and the ChurchThe Impact of Age, Ethnicity, Gender, and LocationThe pandemic did not impact every leader and congregation equally. Obstacles, pressures, and risks varied as they do in regular life based on a litany of factors.As we've discussed, one of our biggest surprises was that the strength of state restrictions did not appear to significantly impact attendance, budget, giving, or staff size changes at churches across the country. Instead, one of the biggest predictors was how congregations reacted to the implementation of pandemic health measures. The two strongest predictors, as we're going to see, ended up being location and ethnicity, both individual and congregational.
2023-12-1350 min
COVID and the ChurchBeauty from AshesWithout question, the pandemic was one of the most difficult seasons the modern church has ever faced. Even though COVID-19 brought an immeasurable amount of pain, grief, and anxiety to churches and pastors, there was beauty to be found. In the face of all that the church endured, the theme of beauty from ashes remained constant throughout our interviews with pastors and leaders. It was a tangible reminder that for people of faith, there is always hope, no matter the circumstances.Across focus groups, interviews, community case studies, and survey responses, pastors pointed to a number of...
2023-11-2049 min
COVID and the ChurchLeadership in CrisisThe COVID-19 pandemic presented church leaders with one of the most arduous tests of leadership in over a century. The early days of the pandemic were marked by a historical level of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. The stakes were literally life and death.Churches lost not just members to the virus, but also pastoral staff. At the same time, the pandemic took away the fundamental practices that define the body of Christ, such as worship, communion, and baptism, as well as the building blocks which form and sustain communities within larger congregations, such as youth and small...
2023-11-101h 04
COVID and the ChurchFriendly Fire in the Culture WarPastors frequently cited COVID-19 as a source of political polarizing and ideological conflict in focus groups, interviews, and survey comments. A pastor in Jackson, Mississippi reflected, “We couldn’t please anybody. You had this binary thinking about everything that was happening.” Before COVID-19, the battle lines between politics, faith, and community in many American churches were already overlapping. During the pandemic, they seemed to disappear entirely. As you listen to this week’s discussion, please understand that our desire is simply to shine a light on what actually happened—the lived experiences of countless pastors and congrega...
2023-11-011h 05
COVID and the ChurchOutside the WallsThe pandemic held up a mirror to the American church. Congregations that rarely stepped back to evaluate their endless calendars of events were forced to assess whether their ministry models reflected the mandates given by Christ and the example of the early church. For many congregations, what they saw in the mirror was not pretty.One East Coast pastor gave a common assessment."We're not really as open and involved in the community as we could be, as we should be. I see nice little buildings. I see fancy decorations outside on the lawns, manicured...
2023-10-2544 min
COVID and the ChurchA Tectonic Shift in TechnologyThe expansion of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the landscape of church ministry. Though some changes were temporary, many will remain. As one of the Arbor researchers put it, “The toothpaste can’t be put back in the tube.”Our research indicates that more than two-thirds of respondents (67.5%) believe their church was reshaped due to its embrace of technology during the pandemic. Older churches and older participants were even more likely to see their congregation reshaped. Given these results, we believe the recent shift in technology has changed more than just a few activit...
2023-10-1739 min
COVID and the ChurchThe Miracle of Plates and PewsAccording to some, the pandemic season was a plague of biblical proportions. It is not surprising then that the testimony of some pastors sounds like the story of the widow whose jar of oil and flour in 1 Kings 17 did not run out.Instead of a devastating drought, some pastors talked about how God kept his promises and “they never worried about money.” Other pastors told a different, more tragic story.In surveys, focus groups, and interviews, pastors were asked about the finances and attendance during the pandemic season. This included inquiries about sources of income, chan...
2023-10-1154 min
COVID and the ChurchThe Great RevealerThe pandemic was a crucible that revealed underlying political and personal anxieties, as well as congregational strengths and weaknesses in many churches. COVID-19 stripped away the familiar and became The Great Revealer for church leaders.Consequently, it enabled leaders to learn important lessons about their churches, themselves, and their ministries. While this theme only appeared in three responses to our initial quantitative survey, it repeatedly surfaced again and again in our qualitative work in focus groups, in interviews, in community case studies.Ultimately, in the eyes of many pastoral leaders the pandemic did not manufacture...
2023-10-0247 min
COVID and the ChurchAdapt to SurviveThe declaration of a worldwide pandemic in March 2020 and the cascade of health policies that followed forced pastors and congregations to rapidly respond. Because no churches wrote “close our doors” in their three-year goals, everyone had to learn quickly and make adjustments simply to survive.In his article on power, privilege, and adaptive leadership in 2020, Todd Bolsinger framed the crisis in two phases: "First is the acute phase where you're just trying to survive." Second, is "the adaptive phase, where you actually use the energy of the crisis to address underlying issues."What's clear in our...
2023-10-0241 min
COVID and the ChurchWhy and What? IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic officially ended on May 11th, 2023. While it lasted only three years, the pandemic impacted almost every institution in America. Research studies have examined the impact of COVID-19 on economics, housing, and secular employment.But how did COVID-19 impact the American church?To answer this question, Church Salary (a ministry of Christianity Today) partnered with the Arbor Research Group (with the help of a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment) to conduct a year-long study of over a thousand pastors and church leaders from across the country. During the course of our research...
2023-09-2637 min
COVID and the ChurchPain and Loss (of Presence)Shepherding a congregation is intensely intimate work. Pandemic restrictions didn’t merely prevent pastors from seeing people face-to-face; in many cases they disrupted both ministry and ministers. In particular, the rush to stream worship services online revealed that many congregants associate church with preaching rather than pastoring.This shook the gospel calling of many pastors and eventually left not just ministers but also members wrestling with an empty feeling, a gnawing pain, after the live feed ended. Jesus speaks of the sheep knowing his voice and of knowing the sheep, a process that takes time and presence. Tha...
2023-09-2652 min
COVID and the ChurchFull-Length TrailerWhat caused some churches to thrive, while others struggled? Why did some pastors quit or resign, when so many stayed? What can we learn from pandemic that will prepare us for the uncertain future? We all have assumptions and ideas about what happened. But are they correct? What really happened and why?To answer these questions, ChurchSalary, a ministry of Christianity Today, partnered with the Arbor Research Group to conduct a year-long study of over a 1,000 pastors and church leaders from across the country. This podcast, COVID and the Church, will explore the results of this landmark st...
2023-09-2102 min
The Ordinary Christian PodcastEpisode 76: Practicing Self-Awareness with Terry LinhartHow much margin do you need in your life? How well do you know yourself? Terry Linhart joins me today to talk about some of the most common personal challenges we face in life and ministry. He offers some guided reflection to help us overcome our blindspots and become more effective leaders.
If you could use help setting up healthy margins in your life or maybe processing your emotions, this podcast is for you. You will also be challenged to see yourself as others see you, not just as you wish to be perceived. If you want...
2023-06-0742 min
Michael Easley inContextTeaching the Next Generations: Terry LinhartMichael interviews Terry Linhart, who has more than 25 years of experience training youth workers. They discuss his book, Teaching the Next Generation, where Terry brings together expert Christian educators representing a broad array of evangelical institutions and traditions to show how teaching connects to discipleship and the church in current contexts.
2022-01-1142 min
Fresh Catch 2.0Is It Culturally Insensitive If You're Just Insensitive?Send us a textThe question evolved as we started complaining about the Cubs. Unless you're one of our podcast's Faithful Few (big shout out to Dr Terry Linhart) you might be perplexed about how this sort of beginning led to our romp through the minefields of conversations that may…or may not be properly sensitive. Just ask David's neighbor or Dr.Dave's high school buddy, the Turk.
2021-04-1534 min
Reaching For Real Life with Sean AzzaroDr. Terry Linhart with Bethel University - A New College Opportunity When Sean met Terry Linhart at a Youth For Christ event in Colorado several years ago, who knew it would be another chapter in the River City / Real Life Story of ministry and opportunity as Dr. Linhart today serves as chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel University. On this radio broadcast Sean and Professor Linhart make the exciting announcement that you can attend Bethel University right hear in San Antonio/Selma/Schertz through the new "campus" at River City Community Church.
2021-03-2325 min
The Talking Story PodcastNew and Exciting Things on the Horizon: Our Conversation with Terry Linhart from Bethel Universitywww.buhawaii.com
2021-03-1636 min
Church Leaders Audiobooks09 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartConclusion: Seeing The End GoalNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-1318 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks08 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 8: Seeing Your MarginsNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-1335 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks07 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 7: Seeing Your ConflictsNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-1232 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks06 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 6: Seeing Your PressuresNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-1022 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks05 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 5: Seeing Your EmotionsNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-1032 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks04 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 4: Seeing Your TemptationsNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-0936 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks03 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 3: Seeing Your PastNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-0932 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks02- The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartChapter 2: Seeing Your SelfNarrated by Abraham Lara
2021-03-0835 minChurch Leaders Audiobooks01 - The Self-Aware LeaderThe Self-Aware Leader by Terry LinhartIntroduction & Chapter 1: Seeing the Race Before UsNarrated by Abraham Lara-----------------Diagram 1.1
2021-03-0648 min
Retro Disney World Podcast63 - Project 90Welcome to Episode 63 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Project 90" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. This month, Ted Linhart joins us as one of our top tier donors - this episode is guided by Ted and his amazing set of documents. Last month we hit Thunder in Paradise pretty hard with multiple episodes.
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2020-12-232h 00
Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 192: Self-Aware Leadership & Youth Ministry Teaching with Terry Linhart
In this episode, Dr. Terry Linhart shares some of his experiences with teaching in youth ministry as well as thoughts from his book The Self-Aware Leader. From years of ministry experience in the local church and as a faculty member at Bethel University, Terry is able to speak to the current state of teaching in youth ministry as well how self-awareness effects those leading in family ministry.
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2020-05-2649 min
Vineyard ConversationsEpisode 08 – Setting Goals and New Years ResolutionsTerry Linhart helps us be intentional about cast goals for 2020 as we look forward to all that God will do this year!
2019-12-2200 min
Building Championship MindsetsMindset for Execution - “Join the virtual Performance Coaching Program!” with Dr. Terry Linhart, Selking Performance CoachWelcome to “Building Championship Mindsets. | the Podcast!” From the LockerRoom to the BoardRoom, our purpose is to help individuals, teams, and organizations understand and leverage the power of Mindset and Leadership to drive results and achieve sustainable performance excellence. Dr. Amber Selking is the Mental Performance Consultant for Head Coach Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Football team, and does speaking and training for sports teams and business organizations around the globe. She is the Director of People Performance at Lippert Components, Inc., a publicy-traded manufacturing company whose corporate vision is to change the model of work in this world, demons...
2019-04-0836 min
Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast017: How Can You Help Your Students Share Their Faith?Your students are perfectly positioned to reach their peers with the Good News of Jesus, but the challenge is equipping and motivating them. How can you help a student understand evangelism and the steps that they can take to care for their friends spiritually? What can you do as a leader to model healthy evangelism? What would happen if we helped our students take evangelism seriously in their day to day lives? We want to hear from you! Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team We mentioned a few things in this e...
2019-03-1935 min
Lead ForwardLead Forward No.33 - New Year, New Goals, No Working Out with Terry Linhart Terry Linhard joins the show to discuss setting goals, following through, and the benefits of a fresh start in the new year.
2019-01-2330 minLead ForwardLead Forward No.31 - Creating a Culture Where Diversity is Welcomed Terry Linhart joins the show to discuss creating welcoming intellectual environments while sticking to your convictions.
2018-12-1923 minLead ForwardLead Forward No.27 - Avoiding Scandal with Terry Linhart In light of the recent scandals of prominent Christian leaders, Terry Linhart discusses how leaders can protect themselves and their organizations from scandal.
2018-10-3125 minLead ForwardLead Forward No.23 - Servant Leadership with Terry Linhart Terry Linhart joins the show to discuss what it means to serve like Jesus and be a servant of all.
2018-07-2524 min
The Everyday Exiles Podcast NetworkLead Forward No.23 - Servant Leadership with Terry LinhartTerry Linhart joins the show to discuss what it means to serve like Jesus and be a servant of all.
2018-07-2424 min
My Third Decade in Youth MinistryEpisode 12: What We Do With Missions TripsSpecial thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read.Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgEvery once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, I share about 5 keys to how we do our cross-cultural missions trips.For more on the Before, During and After approach...
2018-06-0731 min
The Everyday Exiles Podcast NetworkLead Forward No.18 - Raising Up Future Leaders by Terry LinhartChris is joined by Terry Linhart to discuss the reward and challenges of raising a future generation of leaders.
2018-06-0524 min
The Everyday Exiles Podcast NetworkLead Forward No.15 - Handling Conflict with Terry LinhartChris discusses how to avoid and handle conflict with Terry Linhart.
2018-05-1524 min
The Everyday Exiles Podcast NetworkLead Forward No.10 - Leading a Life of Integrity with Terry LinhartTerry Linhart discusses his principles to ensure personal integrity and financial transparency in ministry.
2018-04-1128 min
Youth Ministry HacksEpisode 17: Hacks On How To Be A Self Aware Leader With Terry LinhartJustin and Matthew are back after a short Christmas break! In this episode they catch up what they did over the last few weeks they have been off after the Christmas services. They also sit down with Terry Linhart, who is an author, speaker, educator, pastor, and strategist. Terry is the Dean of Adult and Graduate Studies at Bethel College (Indiana) where he leads a variety of innovative nontraditional, online, and graduate-level degree programs. He is the founder and director of the Arbor Research Group (www.arborresearchgroup.org), a leading research firm supplying organizations, churches, and mission-driven businesses with actionable i...
2018-01-101h 00Youth Ministry HacksEpisode 17: Hacks On How To Be A Self Aware Leader With Terry LinhartJustin and Matthew are back after a short Christmas break! In this episode they catch up what they did over the last few weeks they have been off after the Christmas services. They also sit down with Terry Linhart, who is an author, speaker, educator, pastor, and strategist. Terry is the Dean of Adult and Graduate Studies at Bethel College (Indiana) where he leads a variety of innovative nontraditional, online, and graduate-level degree programs. He is the founder and director of the Arbor Research Group (www.arborresearchgroup.org), a leading research firm supplying organizations, churches, and mission-driven businesses with actionable i...
2018-01-101h 00
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 147- Terry Linhart on How to Become a More Emotionally Intelligent, Self-Aware LeaderThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.
2017-07-0456 minThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 147- Terry Linhart on How to Become a More Emotionally Intelligent, Self-Aware LeaderThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.
2017-07-0456 min
Messiah Community Radio Talk ShowDiscovering your blind spots to reach your ministry potentialOur special guest is Dr. Terry Linhart, author of the book The Self-Aware Leader: Discovering Your Blind Spots to Reach Your Ministry Potential.
You've studied what you think you need to know before entering a career in ministry. Is there anything that is more important than knowing about hermeneutics, homiletics, theology, exegesis, and everything else you have likely learned in seminary and church ministry so far? Yes, there is. How well do you know yourself? You need to build your ministry career on the right foundation of an objective understanding of self. If you don't comprehend your strengths and weaknesses...
2017-04-2132 min
??????? ?????????TWIYM: EP 102 - ? The Self Aware Leader ?Terrace Crawford and Leneita Fix sit down with Terry Linhart, author of The Self Aware Leader, about how to spot the blindspots in your leadership! Don't miss all the fun ... and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
Thanks to our sponsors: The Orange Conference, MinistryDownloads.com, Group Mission Trips, Experience Mission, and Youth Ministry Partners!
2017-04-2050 min
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 26: "Teaching the Next Generations" with Terry LinhartOur children and teens are like sponges, created to learn. Because of where they're at developmentally, they are especially impressionable and vulnerable. One of the most effective molders of young hearts and minds in the culture. As Christian parents and youth workers, our job is to nurture them in the Christian faith so that they will grow up to be lovers and doers of the truth of Christ. In this episode, our friend Dr. Terry Linhart will help us learn about effective nurture and instruction.
We also begin the podcast with some fun Christmas movie trivia, as...
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