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The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP46] 3 Characteristics of a Healthy Leadership TeamWhat Makes a Healthy Leadership Team? 3 Characteristics Every Team NeedsHealthy leadership teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional trust, shared responsibility, and clarity about why the team exists.In this episode of the Leading Smart Podcast, Tim and Holly Tate unpack three characteristics of healthy leadership teams: building trust that allows for honest conversations and healthy conflict, making the leadership team the “first team” rather than prioritizing individual departments, and creating crystal-clear clarity around the team’s purpose and decision-making responsibilities.They also share a bonus characteri...

2026-10-2028 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP45] Part 2: The Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff CultureDoes your church staff experience the culture you think you’re creating—or have they stopped telling you the truth?In Part 2 of this conversation on church staff culture, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack two more questions inspired by O.C. Tanner’s Global Culture Report: Do we really want people’s ideas or just their execution? And would the people furthest from the leadership table describe our culture the same way we would?From micromanagement and innovation to staff feedback and leadership blind spots, this episode challenges senior pastors, executive pastors, and ministry leaders...

2026-10-1330 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP44] Part 1: The Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff CultureHow do you build a healthy church staff culture without lowering expectations? And could avoiding hard conversations be costing your team its trust?In Part 1 of this LeadingSmart Podcast conversation, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack insights from O.C. Tanner’s Global Culture Report and what they mean for pastors, executive pastors, and church leadership teams. They discuss how to balance compassion with accountability, develop people beyond productivity, and build trust through everyday leadership decisions.In this episode:Why caring for your church staff includes clear expectations and honest feedback.How conflict avoidance ca...

2026-10-0626 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP43] What Leaders from Large Churches Are Talking About Right Now | Chicago LeadingSmart Gathering RecapWhat challenges are executive pastors facing in large churches right now? Tim Stevens and Holly Tate recorded this episode just after LeadingSmart’s Chicago Gathering, where leaders from churches of 4,000 to 18,000 people came together for honest conversations about what is changing in ministry.They share what stood out in the room: questions about AI and the future of the church, staff culture and health, the tension between central leadership and campus autonomy in multisite churches, and what attendance and engagement may be telling leaders about discipleship. They also reflect on the humility it takes to say, “We don’...

2026-09-2909 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP42] Three Years of LeadingSmart: What Surprised Us MostWhat happens when a 15-year business plan moves much faster than expected?In this special anniversary episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate celebrate three years of LeadingSmart as a full-time organization. They look back at how LeadingSmart began more than 20 years ago as a personal blog and grew into a team serving churches through consulting, coaching, cohorts, Gatherings and practical resources.Tim shares three things that surprised him most about launching LeadingSmart full-time, while Holly reflects on what she has learned from working alongside him.In this episode, they discuss:Why decades...

2026-09-2238 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP41] Part 2: A Healthy Executive Pastor & Lead Pastor Relationship (the Lead Pastor's Perspective)A healthy relationship between a lead pastor and executive pastor requires more than clearly defined roles. It requires trust, honesty, humility, and a willingness to have difficult conversations.In the previous episode, Tim Stevens, host of the LeadingSmart Podcast and former executive pastor, joined Holly Tate, Executive Coach & Senior Consultant, to discuss this leadership relationship from an executive pastor’s perspective.This week, Holly continues the conversation with David Whiting, Executive Coach & Senior Consultant, who brings the perspective of a former lead pastor. Together, they discuss the lead pastor’s re...

2026-09-1527 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP40] Part 1: A Healthy Executive Pastor & Lead Pastor Relationship (the Executive Pastor's Perspective}]The relationship between a senior pastor and executive pastor can strengthen an entire church—or quietly hold it back.In this episode of Leading in Real Time, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate discuss what it takes to build a healthy partnership between these two leadership roles. Drawing from Tim’s experience serving as an executive pastor in churches ranging from a few hundred people to nearly 20,000, they unpack the importance of defining clear leadership lanes, building mutual respect, and stewarding influence without allowing personal ambition to get in the way.They also discuss how this rela...

2026-09-0829 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP39] Why We Created the Healthy Church Board MasterclassIt’s officially here! After more than two years of conversations, planning, and development, the Healthy Church Board MasterClass is now live.In this special launch episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate share why they created this resource and how it can help churches of every size build healthier, clearer church board governance.Many churches are not held back by a lack of vision—they’re held back by unclear board roles, slow decision-making, unnecessary complexity, and tension between the board and lead pastor. This MasterClass gives church boards a practical way to...

2026-09-0116 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP37] Church Board Governance: 3 Shifts from a Founder Board to a Governing BoardEvery founding pastor eventually hands the church to someone else — and the church board structure that worked for a founder often breaks down for whoever leads next. In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate break down church board governance and the three key shifts every board needs to make to move from a founder board to a healthy governing board.Tim and Holly cover:- Why founder boards form the way they do, and why that church leadership structure has a shelf life as a church grows- Shift #1: relational au...

2026-08-1824 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP36] How Should a Church Board Measure Success? | Church GovernanceHow does a church board know whether the church is actually accomplishing its mission?In this episode of Leading in Real Time, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate explain how an “ends statement” helps a church define the outcomes it is working toward. They discuss the difference between a mission, an end, and an annual goal—and how boards can evaluate ministry effectiveness without reducing spiritual growth to a collection of numbers.Tim and Holly also cover:The three essential parts of an ends statementHow to connect ministry outcomes to measurable indicatorsThe board’s role in defin...

2026-08-1128 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP35] The Multiple Hats of a Church Board Member: Knowing Which Role You’re InChurch board members carry more than one role. They may also be small group leaders, ministry volunteers, longtime members, friends, or family—and knowing which “hat” they are wearing in each situation matters.In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate discuss the multiple hats of a church board member and why board members need to clearly communicate when they are—and are not—speaking with board authority.They unpack how a casual question or idea can unintentionally feel like a directive to church staff, how to respond when church members bring oper...

2026-08-0430 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP34] 4 Ways Leaders Learn and Grow | Leadership Development That Actually WorksHow do great leaders continue learning and growing—especially when traditional conferences and classroom settings aren’t enough?In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate share four pathways to leadership growth: learning from experts, learning from peers, learning through experience, and learning through relationships.They discuss why leadership development isn’t one-size-fits-all, how peer learning can help church leaders solve problems faster, and why attending a conference or leadership experience alone can sometimes create more distance within your team. Tim also explains what one pastor meant when he said...

2026-07-2824 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP33] How Leaders Can Truly Disconnect: Creating Rhythms of Rest Without Falling BehindCan leaders truly disconnect without returning to an overwhelming workload?After spending 16 days in Italy, Tim Stevens shares how he prepared to step away from LeadingSmart, remain present with his wife, Faith, and keep essential work moving without allowing it to take over the trip.Tim and Holly Tate discuss practical rhythms of rest for busy leaders, including working ahead, tracking priorities, calendar blocking, empowering your team, and planning meaningful time away. They also explore why rest is essential for healthy leadership, strong marriages, sustainable ministry, and avoiding burnout.In this episode:...

2026-07-2118 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP32] Church Org Charts Explained: 3 Models Every Church Leader Should KnowIs your church organizational structure helping your team thrive—or creating confusion?In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate discuss why every growing church needs a clear organizational structure. They break down the three most common church org chart models, explain how healthy churches structure their staff, and share practical insights to help lead pastors, executive pastors, and church leadership teams create greater clarity, accountability, and alignment.If your church is experiencing decision-making bottlenecks, unclear reporting relationships, or growing staff complexity, this co...

2026-07-1417 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP31] The 7 Competencies That Expand Leadership InfluenceInfluence grows when people trust both your character and your competence. Character may open the door, but results, wisdom, initiative, and leadership skill determine how much influence you can carry.In this episode, Tim Stevens talks again with David Whiting (GenerosityOS SVP and LeadingSmart Senior Consultant) about the competency side of growing influence on a church staff team. Building on part one, they unpack why some leaders continue gaining influence while others hit a lid, even when they are faithful, dependable, and well-liked.They also discuss why influence is connected to results, volunteer leadership, internal...

2026-06-3023 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP30] 10 Quiet Habits That Grow Your Leadership InfluenceInfluence doesn't always come from title, age, tenure, or position. Sometimes the people with the most influence are simply the people leaders trust the most.In this episode, Tim Stevens talks with David Whiting (GenerosityOS SVP and LeadingSmart Senior Consultant) about how church staff members can grow their influence in healthy, practical ways. Drawing from David’s years as a senior pastor and ministry leader, they unpack why some people are invited into more conversations and decisions while others feel overlooked, under-appreciated, or left out of the room.They also discuss why influence starts with th...

2026-06-2331 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP29] Church Preschool: Ministry Opportunity or Missed Opportunity?Preschool ministry is not just childcare. It may be one of the clearest relational bridges your church has to young families in the community.In this episode, Tim Stevens talks with Brandi Watterson about how churches can think more strategically about preschool ministry. Drawing from Brandi’s 17 years of experience owning and operating preschools, they unpack the opportunity churches have to start, strengthen, or realign early childhood programs connected to their ministry.They also discuss why many church preschools drift over time from mission to maintenance, how tension can build between the church and preschool si...

2026-06-1621 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP28] 5 Signs of a Healthy Church Leadership TeamIn this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate talk about what makes a healthy church leadership team and why having the right people in the room matters. Drawing from Tim’s leadership team teaching and their work with churches, they unpack the characteristics leaders should look for when deciding who belongs at the senior leadership table.They also discuss why leadership team health is about more than titles and org charts, how to know whether someone can think beyond their own ministry area, and why senior leaders set the tone by the way they participate in meetings. Ti...

2026-06-0927 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP27] Are You Leading From Abundance or Scarcity?In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate talk about the difference between leading from scarcity and leading from abundance. Drawing from Tim’s first three years leading LeadingSmart full-time, they unpack why leadership pressure can pull even healthy leaders toward comparison, defensiveness, competition, and fear.They also discuss why generosity is one of LeadingSmart’s core values, what it means to believe the best about other leaders and organizations, and how an open-handed posture can shape the way leaders make decisions, build relationships, and respond when they feel threatened.Additional topics include:

2026-06-0219 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP26] Church Crisis Leadership: 4 Types of Crises and How Leaders Can RespondIn this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack the four types of crises churches commonly face: character, credibility, cash, and cultural. Drawing from Tim’s experience leading through crisis at Granger and Willow Creek, they discuss why crisis can feel like everything is on fire and how naming the type of crisis helps leaders focus on the right problem instead of spinning their wheels.They also talk about why communication matters when trust begins to erode, how credibility crises can form in the absence of clarity, why cash crises require courage and honesty, and how cultural cr...

2026-05-2627 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP25] When Clarity Lacks, Negativity Fills the Void | Leadership Lessons for Church TeamsWhen clarity lacks, negativity fills the void.In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate discuss why communication and clarity are essential for healthy church teams. Drawing from real consulting conversations this week, they unpack how unclear expectations create assumptions, frustration, and tension inside organizations — especially during seasons of growth and change.They also reflect on one year of the LeadingSmart Podcast, sharing lessons they’ve learned about consistency, audience growth, practical leadership content, and why authentic conversations are resonating more than highly polished production.Additional topics include:church leadershipstaff cultureteam communicationorganizational heal...

2026-05-1925 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP24] How to Run a Staff Retreat That Actually Works: 4 Best Practices for Church LeadersWelcome to episode 24 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Have you ever walked away from a staff retreat thinking, "That was a complete waste of time"? You're not alone — and it's completely avoidable.In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Holly Tate and Tim sit down to unpack what makes church staff retreats genuinely effective — and what makes them a drain on your team's time, energy, and budget.Whether you're planning your first leadership retreat or trying to make your annual all-staff offsite actually matter, these four best practices will help you design a retreat your team won...

2026-05-1222 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP23] How Silos Destroy Organizations (And When They Might Actually Help)Welcome back to episode 23 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Silos are one of the most common — and most damaging — forces quietly undermining healthy church organizations. But how do you know when you have them, and what do you do about them? In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate tackle the silo problem head-on, with Tim sharing five specific ways silos hurt organizations and Holly bringing the heat on why she feels so passionately about this topic.From territorial mindsets that replace mission with ownership, to broken trust between teams, to volunteers who burn out because nobody's communicating — Tim an...

2026-05-0526 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP22] The 4-Box Staff Evaluation Every Church Leader Needs (And Why It Prevents Culture Killers)Welcome Back to Episode 22 of The LeadingSmart Podcast!Is your leadership team misaligned on staff performance? Are you holding on to people who are quietly killing your culture — or letting go of people who just need a better role? In this episode, Holly Tate and Tim walk you through one of the most powerful staff evaluation exercises they use in nearly every leadership gathering and consultation: The 4-Box Staff Framework.Using a simple 2x2 grid — with culture on one axis and performance on the other — you'll learn how to...

2026-04-2832 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP21] 4 Types of Pastors Churches Need for Succession (And How to Choose the Right OneIs your church approaching a leadership transition? The type of pastor you need depends entirely on the season your church is in — and most boards get this wrong.In this episode of LeadingSmart, Holly Tate and Tim Stevens break down a powerful four-part framework for church succession planning that every board, search team, and executive pastor needs to hear before hiring their next senior leader.You'll learn:The 4 types of senior pastors churches need — and how to identify which one fits your church right nowWhy hiring a disruptor when you need healing (or vice vers...

2026-04-2116 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP20] How to Lead Through Church Layoffs: A Practical Guide for Pastors & Executive PastorsWelcome to episode 20! Is your church facing financial pressure? Wondering when — and how — to make the difficult decision to reduce your staff? In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, hosts Tim and Holly Tate tackle one of the hardest leadership challenges in ministry: church layoffs and reductions in force (RIF).Whether you're navigating declining offering revenue, an over-staffed budget, or the aftermath of a campus closure, Tim and Holly bring decades of real-world church leadership experience to help you lead through this season with wisdom, clarity, and care.In this epis...

2026-04-1434 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP19] Shared Leadership Models in the Church: Does Co-Pastoring Actually Work?Is shared church leadership a growing trend — or just a passing experiment? In this episode of the Leading Smart podcast, Holly Tate and Tim Stevens dive into the rising movement of co-lead pastor models they're seeing across churches of all sizes.They unpack why this is happening now (generational shifts + leadership scandals), what these models actually look like in practice (2 pastors, 3 pastors, even 7!), and the key principles that determine whether shared leadership thrives or falls apart.In this episode:Why millennials and Gen Z leaders are gr...

2026-04-0733 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP18] The 4 Types of Pastoral Succession (Every Church Leader Needs to Know)What happens when it’s time for a senior pastor to step aside—and how can churches prepare before it becomes urgent?In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast (Season 3: Leading in Real Time), Tim Stevens and Holly Tate break down the four most common pastoral succession scenarios they see when working with churches across the country. Whether you're a founding pastor, board member, or church leader, this conversation will help you think proactively about leadership transitions and avoid common pitfalls.You’ll learn:The difference between a founding pastor vs. longti...

2026-03-3125 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP17] Empowering vs Disengaged Leadership (What Most Leaders Get Wrong)Leadership isn’t just about stepping back… but what if stepping back is actually hurting your team?In this episode of Leading Smart, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack the real difference between empowering leadersand disengaged leaders—and why so many leaders get this wrong.From “swoop and poop” leadership to decision-making authority, this conversation will challenge how you think about delegation, trust, and what it actually means to empower your team.If you’ve ever:Felt like a bottleneck as a leaderWorked under a leader who disappears…...

2026-03-2426 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP16] 12 Leadership Lessons I Learned This Year (That Changed Everything)Welcome back to episode 16! Tim and Holly reflect on a year of unexpected transitions, courageous leadership, and the lessons that often only come through real-time experience.As Holly approaches the one-year mark of relaunching The Ready Network, she shares a reflection called “12 Lessons in 12 Months.” What began as a simple exercise in reflection turned into a meaningful conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it takes to move forward when the future isn’t fully clear.Together, Tim and Holly unpack several of the lessons that shaped the past year—from navigating uncertainty to leading...

2026-03-1734 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP15] What Church Leaders Are Really Struggling With Right Now/ LeadingSmart Gatherings RecapWelcome back to Episode 15! What happens when you stop telling church leaders what to talk about — and actually ask them? In this episode of The LeadingSmart Podcast, hosts Tim and Holly Tate recap three back-to-back gatherings held in Palm Springs and Clearwater, Florida, sharing the raw, unfiltered topics that rose to the top when executive pastors and lead pastors were given the mic.In this episode, you'll hear:How they used ChatGPT and AI tools to analyze open-ended survey responses — and what surprising topics surfaced that never appeared on a prese...

2026-03-1017 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP14] 5 Steps Toward a Healthier Staff CultureCulture is either getting better or getting worse — there's no neutral. And yet so many churches wait until something breaks before they pay attention to it. So how do you build a staff culture that's truly healthy, deeply owned, and actually lasts beyond a leadership transition or a hard season?In this episode, Holly and Tim walk through the five practical steps LeadingSmart uses with churches of every size — from well-resourced megachurches to small church plants — to assess, define, and sustain a thriving team culture:See it — Before anything can change, you have to know whe...

2026-03-0327 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP12] 7 Shifts Every Church Board Eventually Has to MakeAre you navigating the transition from a founder-led church to a more sustainable governance model? In this episode, Tim and Holly break down the seven essential shifts every church board must make when moving from founder-led to governing board structures.Drawing from real client experiences and decades of church consulting, they explore:How founder boards differ from governing boards and why both serve important purposesThe shift from loyalty to the founder to loyalty to the missionMoving from operational involvement to strategic governanceImplementing formal evaluation processes and succession planningCreating covenant-driven unity that outlasts any single leader...

2026-02-1737 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP11] Staffing Ratios, Budget Benchmarks, and Church StewardshipHow do you know if your church is overstaffed, understaffed, or positioned wisely for the future?In Episode 11 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate unpack one of the most common leadership questions churches ask: What is a healthy staffing percentage—and how do we know if ours is sustainable?This episode walks through two critical metrics every lead pastor and leadership team should understand:Personnel costs as a percentage of the church operating budgetStaff-to-attendance ratios using Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) calculationsRather than offering ri...

2026-02-0331 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP10] Is It Time to Hire an XP? Signs Your Church Needs an Executive PastorWelcome Back to Episode 10 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Struggling to figure out when your church needs an executive pastor? You're not alone. In this episode of Leading Smart, hosts Holly Tate and Tim Stevens tackle one of the most common questions church leaders ask: when is it time to hire an XP, and what should that role actually look like?Here's the challenge most churches face—the executive pastor role can mean wildly different things depending on your context. Some churches need a big E, little p (executive/pastor) who excels at operations, systems, and adm...

2026-01-2726 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP9] Executive Assistant vs Administrative Assistant vs Chief of Staff: Which Role Does Your Church Need?Welcome back to episode 9! Are you drowning in administrative tasks? Struggling to focus on what only you can do as a church leader? You might need the right support role—but do you need an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Chief of Staff?In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate break down the critical differences between these three essential support roles and help you determine which one (or combination) is right for your church or organization.Understanding the Three Roles:Administrative assistants are reactive—they handle the...

2026-01-2029 min

The Coda Podcast Tim Stevens: The Singing Activist - Melody and the MissionTim Stevens wasn’t just a Pittsburgh musician—he was a voice for the city in every sense of the word. By day, Stevens worked in the trenches of change: a Hill District native who became a leader in civil rights and Black political empowerment, serving as Executive Director of the Pittsburgh NAACP and later President of the Pittsburgh branch for a full decade. But when the sun went down, he stepped into a different kind of spotlight—crooning jazz, blues, and pop with a rich, throaty voice in clubs that carried the soul of old Pittsburgh.In this e...

2026-01-1541 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP8] Why Great Leaders Choose To Believe The BestWhat if the way we start this year could reshape how we lead, relate, and respond to the people around us?In the first episode of 2026, Holly Tate sits down with Tim to unpack one simple—but deeply challenging—leadership principle: believe the best. In a season marked by polarization, cynicism, and quick assumptions, they explore why choosing curiosity over judgment isn’t just a personal virtue, but a cultural necessity for healthy teams and organizations.Drawing from real leadership moments, personal failures, and organizational experience, Tim explains why “believing the best” was the single lesson he...

2026-01-0635 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP7] 5 Leadership Lessons Churches Learned in 2025 (Boards, Meetings, Succession & More)As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the five biggest leadership lessons we learned in 2025—lessons shaped by real conversations with church leaders, boards, and executive teams across the country.In this season finale of LeadingSmart, Tim and Holly unpack what 2025 revealed about:Why many churches outgrow their board structure without realizing itHow men and women can lead together in healthy, effective waysWhy poor meeting discipline quietly damages staff cultureWhat senior pastors need to clarify before and after leadership transitionsAnd why consistency is harder—and more important—than most leaders expectThis i...

2025-12-1631 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP6] Strategic Planning for Churches: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It MattersWelcome Back to The LeadingSmart Podcast! In this episode, Tim and Holly take you inside a real-time strategic planning process with one of their client churches. They break down what a strategic plan actually is, what it isn’t, and why so many organizations get stuck by overcomplicating the process.Drawing from decades of experience, they explain why long-term three- to five-year plans are becoming less effective, how to build a roadmap your team can align around, and why collaboration and early “weigh-in” create lasting buy-in.You’ll hear how they gathered input from staff, key lead...

2025-12-0934 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP5] Stop Wasting Time: How to Lead Executive Team MeetingsEpisode 5: Executive Team Meetings That Actually Work | Leading Smart PodcastWelcome back to Season 3 of the LeadingSmart podcast—leading in real time, where ideas spark mid-week, inspiration hits on Zoom calls, and yes… sometimes Tim is literally recording from a hotel room overlooking LAX.In this episode, Holly and Tim dive deep into one of the most misunderstood, overcomplicated, and under-disciplined parts of church leadership: executive team meetings.Turns out, even the big churches feel unsure about cadence, structure, and how to stop talking in circles. So we break it all down...

2025-12-0238 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP4] Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius: Why Your Team Gets Stuck (And How to Fix It)Tim and Holly dive into one of their favorite tools for helping leadership teams work better together: the Working Genius assessment from Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group.Here's the thing most leaders miss: your team isn't lacking intelligence, resources, or talent. The problem is you're not working together well. That's where Working Genius comes in. Unlike personality assessments like Myers-Briggs or Enneagram that help you understand yourself, Working Genius shows you how to actually get work done as a team.In this episode, Tim and Holly break down the six stages every project goes...

2025-11-1831 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP3] Increase Church Giving with these 6 Tiers of GenerosityChurch giving not growing like it used to? You're not alone. In the 3rd episode of the LeadingSmart podcast, hosts Holly Tate and Tim Stevens sit down with generosity consultant David Whiting to unpack a 6 steps revolutionary framework for understanding and growing church generosity.David, a dear friend of Tim's for over 50 years and consultant with Generosity OS, reveals his six-level framework for church giving that's helping churches across the country break through plateaus and build sustainable cultures of generosity.What You'll Learn:The 6 Levels of Church Giving:Level 1: Duty-Based...

2025-11-1131 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP2] Gen Z Church Attendance Is Up—Here's What Barna's New Data Means for Your MinistryGen Z Church Attendance & Young Adult Ministry: The Great Return to Church | Leading Smart Podcast S3E2Discover why Gen Z and millennials are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations for the first time in decades. In this episode of the Leading Smart podcast, hosts Tim Stevens and Holly Tate explore groundbreaking Barna research on church attendance trends, young adult ministry, and Generation Z spiritual formation.Read more in this article: https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/Topics Covered:Gen Z church attendance statistics and millennial...

2025-11-0420 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S3EP1] How Men Can Create Environments Where Women Thrive in Leadership │ Leading In Real TimeWelcome to Season 3 of The LeadingSmart Podcast!Join co-hosts Holly Tate and Tim Stevens as they tackle the real, unfiltered challenges facing church leaders today in real-time. With decades of combined experience consulting with churches across the country, Holly and Tim bring honest conversations about what's actually happening in ministry leadership right now.Season 3 dives into the hot-button issues you're thinking about but might not be discussing openly—starting with women in leadership, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of church culture. Whether you lead in a complementarian or egalitarian context, you'll find practical wisdom, re...

2025-10-2841 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast Season 3 Preview: Leading in Real Time │ The LeadingSmart PodcastOfficially launching Season 3, October 28! This season is all about leading in real-time.Tim Stevens and Holly Tate tackle the biggest leadership challenges facing executives and managers today bringing you timely leadership insights as events unfold. This season focuses on real-time leadership strategies, practical management tips, and proven frameworks for navigating rapid organizational change.What You'll Learn This Season:✅ How to run effective executive team meetings and leadership summits✅ Mastering crucial conversations and difficult workplace discussions✅ Leading through uncertainty and organizational change management✅ Real-time decision making when there's no playbook✅ Current leadership...

2025-10-2105 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP12] Ministry Burnout: 5 Warning Signs & How to Protect Your Faith │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsAfter 40 years in full-time ministry, what keeps someone from becoming bitter, burned out, or cynical? In this final episode of Season 2, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate dive deep into guarding your heart in ministry and maintaining faith for the long haul. Most ministry leaders either give up, burn out, or become resentful within their first decade of service. So how do you make it 40 years while still loving Jesus, loving people, and staying passionate about the mission? Tim shares hard-won wisdom from four decades of church leadership, including his time at Granger Community Church, Vanderbloemen Search Group, a...

2025-10-1421 min

The RISE Leadership Podcast Developing Talent... & When to Look for Staff Externally, w/ Tim StevensDiscover insights with Tim Stevens, Founder and CEO of Leading Smart, a leading consulting firm dedicated to empowering business and church leaders to achieve their full potential. In this episode, Tim shares proven strategies for developing your team from within, key indicators for when to seek external talent, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're scaling your organization or nurturing your current staff, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge to lead more effectively and build a stronger, more resilient team.Send us Fan Mail

2025-10-0234 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP10] Navigating Change: Staffing and Structure in Leadership Transition │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsIn this episode of LeadingSmart, host Tim Stevens—with 40 years of leadership experience—continues sharing his 40 Lessons in 40 Years. Joined by cohost Holly Tate, Tim unpacks four powerful lessons that every leader needs to hear.From learning how to “take your fun with you” in ministry, to remembering that your best ideas won’t come from behind a desk, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and encouraging stories. Tim and Holly also discuss the importance of staying curious as a leader, choosing joy, and always believing the best about others.Whether yo...

2025-09-3025 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP9] 7 Shifts Every Church Board Must Make to Lead with Wisdom│ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWhat happens when church boards don’t adapt as the church grows? Frustration, stalled momentum, and pastors ready to walk away.In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate talk about one of the most overlooked but critical topics in church leadership: board governance. Based on Tim’s 40 Lessons in 40 Years, they break down seven shifts every board needs to consider—from moving beyond doing the work themselves to actually overseeing it, to shifting from protecting relationships to protecting the mission.This isn’t just theory. Tim shares real stories from churches he’s worked w...

2025-09-2334 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP8] Why Most Leaders Fade…And How Not To │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWhat causes great leaders to fade—and how can you avoid it? In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens unpacks 40 Lessons in 40 Years of ministry and leadership, focusing on why leaders lose influence and how to stay strong by investing in the next generation.7 practical ways to invest in younger leaders:Give them a voice at the tableGive them room to try (and fail)Speak words of belief into themLend them your credibilityInvest in their developmentMentor them intentionallyLearn from themFrom passing the mic to mentoring with purpose, this ep...

2025-09-1626 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP7] Why Systems Are the Most Pastoral Part of Leadership │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWelcome to The LeadingSmart Podcast Episode 7: Why Systems Can Be the Most Pastoral Part of LeadershipMost leaders think of systems as boring—but what if they’re actually one of the most pastoral things you can create? In this episode, Tim and Holly unpack why church systems, staffing strategies, and budgeting processes aren’t just logistics—they’re acts of leadership care.Drawing from 40 years of experience as an executive pastor, Tim shares practical lessons on hiring, mission and vision clarity, and how to know what to say “no” to. You’ll also hear how frameworks l...

2025-09-0926 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP6] 40 Lessons, 4 Voices: The Stevens Kids on Growing Up in Ministry │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsThis episode of The LeadingSmart Podcast is one of my favorites yet—because I get to sit down with all four of my kids.We talk about the good, the bad, and the funny moments of growing up in a pastor’s home—from staff parties in the backyard to the challenges of living life in the spotlight. You’ll hear their honest reflections on faith, family, and what it was like to be raised in ministry.Whether you’re raising kids while leading in the church, or you’re just curious about what happens behind the s...

2025-09-0244 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP5] How To Lead Through Messy Situations │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsJoin Tim Stevens, founder of LeadingSmart, and Holly Tate in this powerful episode about navigating the toughest seasons of leadership. If you've ever felt stuck in middle management, wondered how to gain influence without authority, or questioned whether your leadership efforts are making a difference - this episode is for you. Tim's raw honesty about leadership failures and the long journey of rebuilding will encourage any leader in a difficult season.What You'll Learn:How to lead authentically during organizational crisesWhy influence grows by what you do, not what you're calledThe importance of "leading where you...

2025-08-2623 min

The Serving Effect Beyond the Headlines: Tim Stevens on Sports, Veterans, and Storytelling🎙️ The Serving Effect: Featuring Tim StevensIn this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Tim Stevens—a storyteller at heart whose words have shaped a community. From his years as a high school sports writer capturing the magic of Friday night football, to his work with Showntell Ministries, to his tireless advocacy for Garner’s veterans, Tim has used his gift of writing to connect people and preserve stories that matter.His journey may look different than most, but the impact reaches far and wide—touching lives through athletics, Broadway Voices, and the local v...

2025-08-2119 min

Life After Ministry Ministry Transitions Nobody Prepares You For (featuring Tim Stevens)Every ministry transition comes with both a push and a pull. Sometimes you’re drawn toward a new calling. Other times you simply know you can’t stay. For Tim Stevens, those moments have shaped four decades of leadership in the church - and given him a front-row seat to hundreds of leaders navigating their own endings and beginnings. In this conversation, Tim shares candidly about untangling his identity from the church he helped build, why pastors often stay too long, and how to navigate the grief and uncertainty that come with leaving. From d...

2025-08-1936 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP4] The Single Greatest Responsibility of Every Leader (& Why Most Get It Wrong) │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWelcome back to Episode 4 on The LeadingSmart Podcast, Tim Stevens (founder of LeadingSmart) and Holly Tate dive deep into what might be the most crucial leadership responsibility: building the right team. After 40+ years in ministry leadership and consulting on thousands of teams, Tim reveals why getting this wrong costs organizations massive time, energy, and mission impact.The Harsh Reality: One wrong hire can consume 80% of your leadership energy, stealing focus from your highest-capacity team members who could actually advance your mission.The Game-Changing Tip: Tim shares why "clarity is kindness" and...

2025-08-1928 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP3] 35 Years of Marriage in Ministry: Real Talk About Tough Transitions & Building Unity with Faith Stevens │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWelcome back to Episode 2 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Tim's wife, Faith shares the raw reality of 35 years of marriage while serving in ministry. From their first meeting at Bible camp to navigating four major life transitions, they reveal the struggles and victories that shaped their relationship. Key Topics Covered: • How they met and the "knight in shining armor" rejection story • Why their move to Granger Community Church was their hardest transition • The brutal reality of Faith's identity crisis during their Texas years • Managing introvert/extrovert dynamics in marriage and...

2025-08-121h 02

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP2] Balancing Identity and Longevity in Church Leadership │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWelcome back to The LeadingSmart Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate dive deep into one of the most crucial aspects of ministry leadership: longevity and playing the long game.After 40 years in ministry (with 20 of those at one church!), Tim shares hard-won wisdom about what it really means to build for lasting impact rather than burning out trying to "win the quarter."What This Episode Covers✅ The beautiful benefits of long-term ministry relationships✅ How to recognize when longevity becomes unhealthy codependency✅ Tim's hones...

2025-08-0522 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S2EP1] 5 Lessons I Wish I Knew At 18 │ 40 Lessons In 40 YearsWelcome to Season 2 of LeadingSmart! In this special premiere episode, we're switching gears from pastoral succession to something deeply personal - Tim Stevens shares his 40-year ministry journey and the lessons he wishes he'd known starting out.What this episiode will cover:✅ Tim's unconventional path from 18-year-old gap year to ministry leader✅ 9 years with Life Action Ministries (including how he met his wife!)✅ 20 transformative years at Granger Community Church✅ Building teams at Vanderbloemen Search Group✅ The unexpected call to Willow Creek during COVID✅ Launching Leading Smart full-time5 Key Lessons from This Ep...

2025-07-2945 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP10] What Does A Healthy Pastoral Transition Look Like?│ Pastoral SuccessionIn the final episode of Season 1, Holly and Tim wrap up the series on pastoral succession by tackling a topic that’s often overlooked—but critical: staffing and structure in a new season of leadership.Whether you're an executive pastor, board member, or senior leader, this episode will help you think clearly and strategically about what your team should look like after a new senior pastor steps in. From aligning your structure with the new leader’s strengths to preserving a healthy culture and avoiding silent staff turnover, this conversation is packed with insights you can act on.

2025-07-2221 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP9] How To Build The Ideal Senior Pastor Profile │ Pastoral SuccessionJoin hosts Tim and Holly on the LeadingSmart podcast as they dive deep into one of the most critical aspects of pastoral succession: creating the perfect senior pastor profile. In this essential episode, discover why having a written profile is non-negotiable for successful church leadership transitions.Key Topics Covered: • Why every church needs a detailed senior pastor profile before starting their search • The four primary leadership styles: Preacher, Leader, Shepherd, and Systems Administrator• How to determine non-negotiables vs. nice-to-haves in your pastoral search • Common mistakes churches make when buildi...

2025-07-1522 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP8] The 8 Key Responsibilities of an Effective Transition Team | Pastoral SuccessionWho Should Be On Your Transition Team and What Do They Actually Do?In this episode of LeadingSmart, hosts Tim and Holly discuss one of the most critical components of pastoral succession - the transition team. If you're a church leader wondering how to navigate this important process, this episode is packed with practical insights you won't want to miss!What You'll Learn:- Why "transition team" is better than "search committee" - The ideal size and makeup of your transition team (spoiler: it's not your entire board!) ...

2025-07-0816 min

Messy Social Work Clarissa Stevens (Development Worker for Peer Power) on how to work with teenagers and gangsIn this episode of "Messy Social Work," hosts Rich Devine and Tim Fisher engage in a profound conversation with Clarissa Stevens, a seasoned youth worker and relational activist. Clarissa shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a pivotal figure in youth advocacy. She delves into the emotional landscape of teenagers, offering insights into how professionals can connect with young people. Clarissa's story is one of resilience and transformation, highlighting the importance of building trust and providing genuine support to empower the next generation. Tune in to discover valuable lessons for social workers and anyone passionate about making...

2025-07-0449 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP7] How To Communicate the Transition When It Comes To Pastoral Succession | Pastoral SuccessionWelcome back to LeadingSmart Podcast! This season, hosts Tim and Holly are diving deep into pastoral succession, and in Episode 7, they tackle one of the most critical aspects: communicating the transition effectively.What You'll Learn:✅ When to announce - the pastoral transition to your congregation ✅ Cone of silence vs. going public - pros and cons of each approach ✅ The four key audiences you need to consider in your communication plan ✅ Common communication mistakes that erode trust and how to avoid them ✅ How to frame succession as a WIN, not a loss✅ Real-world examp...

2025-07-0120 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP6] Church Finances and Pastoral Succession | Pastoral SuccessionWelcome back to The LeadingSmart Podcast! Your hosts Tim and Holly tackle the topic that most people tend to avoid. Nobody wants to talk about church finances, but ignoring them during succession is a recipe for disaster.🔑 What Tim and Holly cover:The three critical financial areas that can make or break your successionWhy pastors stay too long (hint: it's often about money, not ministry)How to close the financial gap when your founding pastor isn't retirement-readyThe sticker shock of paying market rate for your new pastorCreative ways to fund that overlap season without breaking the ban...

2025-06-2418 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP5] Are Internal Successors an Opportunity or Landmine? | Pastoral SuccessionWelcome back to The LeadingSmart Podcast!In this episode of LeadingSmart, hosts Tim Stevens and Holly Tate tackle one of the most critical questions in pastoral succession: Should you promote from within or look externally? When that promising teaching pastor or student ministry leader seems like the perfect fit, is it really an opportunity—or are you walking into a landmine?Tim and Holly break down the real challenges churches face when considering internal candidates for senior pastor roles. From the emotional complexity of the "American Idol" approach to succession, to the harsh re...

2025-06-1717 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP4] The Board’s Role in a Healthy Pastoral Succession | Pastoral SuccessionTim and Holly get real about one of the messiest parts of church leadership: navigating succession with your board. They share stories from the trenches about what makes succession healthy (and what doesn't) and how to actually have those tough conversations.🔑 What Tim and Holly cover:Why trust has to come first (and what to do when it doesn't exist)Who really gets to make the succession call - and how to get on the same pageThe "goalpost problem" - why pastors keep changing their minds about timingHaving honest conversations without the whole board knowing (the "con...

2025-06-1028 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP3] The Senior Pastor’s Personal Journey | Pastoral SuccessionIn this deeply personal episode, Tim and Holly talk about the emotional and vulnerable side of pastoral succession that often goes unspoken. We get real about what senior pastors—especially founding pastors—actually face when they start thinking about stepping down.Here's what we cover:The Identity Crisis: Why pastors who've led for 20-30+ years struggle with questions like "Is this my last Easter?" after leading 37 consecutive holiday services.The Two Biggest Fears: How identity confusion and financial uncertainty keep pastors holding on longer than they should, and practical step...

2025-06-0319 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast Introducing The LeadingSmart Podcast - Pastoral SuccessionHonest conversations. Practical insights. Smarter leadership.It's official! The LeadingSmart Podcast is finally here! Hosted by Tim Stevens and Holly Tate, The LeadingSmart Podcast exists to equip church leaders who care deeply about leading with integrity, clarity, and wisdom—even when it’s hard.In Season One, we’re diving into a topic most churches avoid until it’s too late: pastoral succession. Over 10 episodes, we’ll pull back the curtain on one of the most critical and complex leadership conversations in the Church today.Whether you’re a senior pas...

2025-05-1201 min

The LeadingSmart Podcast [S1EP1] Why Pastoral Succession Matters More Than You Think | Pastoral SuccessionIn the inaugural episode of the LeadingSmart podcast, co-hosts Holly Tate and Tim Stevens delve into the crucial topic of pastoral succession. They discuss the importance of being prepared for both planned and emergency successions, especially as many baby boomer pastors approach retirement. The episode touches on common misconceptions about succession planning, the emotional and identity challenges pastors face during transitions, and offers insights into the best timing for these conversations. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of how churches can navigate leadership transitions smoothly and effectively. Plus, enjoy a fun segment of 'Rants vs. Raves,' where Holly...

2025-05-0915 min

Church Leadership Lab Ep. 105 | Tim Stevens: How To Build A Healthy Staff Culture At Your ChurchIn this episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast, we sit down with Tim Stevens, founder and CEO of Leading Smart. Tim is an author, speaker, and leadership expert who has a passion to come alongside executive leaders and teams.We explore how churches can build thriving staff cultures that align with their mission and values.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why staff culture is crucial for churches of any size.• Practical steps to assess and improve your team culture.• How to embed staff values into the DNA of your organization.• Tips for...

2025-01-1550 min

Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire EV special - The state of EVs today, software-defined vehicles, gigacastings, autonomous driving, the switch to NACS, and more with car journalist Tim StevensTune into episode 362 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and car journalist Tim Stevens -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. Want to cut through all the EV misinformation out there? In this week's show, we discuss the state of EVs today, and cover topics like the switch to NACS, autonomous driving, gigacastings, software-defined vehicles, and more.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech...

2024-02-191h 05

Podcasts – The SomethingSomethingCast [BEST OF 2023] Audience Pops w/ Tim StevensBack with another Best of – we brought in Something Bestie, Tim ‘Ungajje’ Stevens, to discuss some of the moments in cinema that make you stand up and clap. It’s a great one, enjoy… Original post: What is a ‘pop’? In professional wrestling terms, it’s the moment the crowd goes nuts. Maybe they’re cheering – maybe they’re booing, but there is a moment in a movie where the audience is so emotionally invested they can’t help but be there. We’re talking about those moments.. but not alone! We are joined b...

2023-12-1900 min

Tech Break (Audio)TWiT Clip: Cybertruck is Here! But Why? On This Week in Tech, Jason Howell, Rich DeMuro, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Tim Stevens talk about Tim's experience with the Cybertruck in light of its official release earlier in the week. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit956 Host: Jason Howell Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Tim Stevens, and Rich DeMuro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

2023-12-0414 min

Tech Break (Video)TWiT Clip: Cybertruck is Here! But Why? On This Week in Tech, Jason Howell, Rich DeMuro, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Tim Stevens talk about Tim's experience with the Cybertruck in light of its official release earlier in the week. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit956 Host: Jason Howell Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Tim Stevens, and Rich DeMuro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

2023-12-0414 min

Lead Culture with Jenni Catron Episode 233 | Exploring Leadership Transitions, Team Culture, and Workplace Mental Health with Tim StevensEver wondered what it takes to cultivate a thriving team culture? How about transitioning leadership roles with grace? Well, you're in for a treat with our guest, the accomplished leader Tim Stevens, who shares his experiences from Willow Creek and insights into the Lead Culture Framework. Be prepared to be inspired and motivated as we explore how simple, thoughtful actions can foster trust, reinforce values, and shape culture, while highlighting the importance of intentionality and empathy.Navigating transitions in leadership positions can be a sensitive and challenging process. But our conversation with Tim Stevens, an experienced executive...

2023-11-2149 min

SoundCheck Flix Episode 9: Casbah San Diego Owner Tim Mays - ”The Wizard of Oz” (1939)This week on SoundCheck Flix episode 9, SCF hosts Tim Pyles and Graham Stevens talk to the owner of the legendary Casbah San Diego, Tim Mays, about one of his all time favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz. Tim Mays was a punk rock concert promoter in the early 80's, owned Pink Panther 1986-1990, Casbah 1989 - present, Vinyl Junkies 2017-present, Soda Bar 2017-present. Former owner Turf Supper Club 1998-2008, Riviera Supper Club 2008-2012, Krakatoa 2002-2023, Starlite 2007-2022. Music and film lover - Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication/Film from SDSU. The Wizard of Oz...

2023-09-1145 min

Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast When To Make Your Next Career Move (feat. Tim Stevens)Send us Fan MailIn today's podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Stevens. Tim is the CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart, where he partners with churches to help solve their problems. Tim has been coaching, consulting, and writing for more than 20 years, and now is pouring all of his efforts into LeadingSmart to serve churches full-time. Tim is also the Vanderbloemen team's premium partner for succession planning. In this episode, Tim shares about his career journey throughout the years and his experience being on staff in different work environments. Tim is passionate about developing healthy...

2023-09-0721 min

Dynamic Audiobooks Helping Audiences Reconnect With Storytelling Magic Effortlessly Fairness Is Overrated Audiobook by Tim StevensListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: Fairness Is OverratedSubtitle: And 51 Other Leadership Principles to Revolutionize Your WorkplaceCategories: Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development, Project ManagementAuthor: Tim StevensNarrator: Stephen BowlbyPublisher: Thomas NelsonRelease date: 01-24-2023Language: EnglishSummary:Discover the tools of leadership to revolutionize your workplace. Tim Stevens traveled an alternative road—leaving high school and immediately joining a national non-profit organization. He rose quickly through the ranks of leadership, but nine years later left it all be...

2023-01-2400 min

Press Play On This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect On A Rainy Day.Fairness Is Overrated by Tim StevensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/97512to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fairness Is Overrated Author: Tim Stevens Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Release date: 01-24-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: Project Management Publisher's Summary: Tim Stevens traveled an alternative road—leaving high school and immediately joining a national non-profit organization. He rose quickly through the ranks of leadership, but nine years later left it all behind to help an upstart church get its footing. During the 20 years Stevens served as Executive Pastor at Granger Community Church near South Bend, Indiana, the ministry grew from a...

2023-01-245h 11

Technology of Beauty Ep. 87 - Tim Lugo on Investing in the Aesthetic Industry"Conferences are where you go to see the interesting young companies coming into the space. And so we all have to attend. It's probably odd for a physician to see somebody from Wall Street attending a medical meeting, but we all do it."Imagine casually referencing how your company manages over $100 billion in assets. As the head of the biotechnology equity research team for William Blair & Company, Tim Lugo does just that in this interview with Dr. Grant Stevens. With all manner of aesthetic investments under his purview, Tim offers a uniquely embracive perspective on the aesthetic...

2022-11-1629 min

Pastors In Transition PITP 06: Tim Stevens, Part 1: The Value of Wise Counsel in Your Circle & The Push and Pull of TransitionTim Stevens is the executive pastor for campuses, at Willow Creek Community Church. Prior to that he served with the Vanderbloemen Search Group, which has served to help many pastors and churches through the job search process. He also served for 20 years at Granger Church in Indiana, as an executive pastor. Tim brings so much to the table that we are dividing this conversation into 2 parts. Today, Tim discusses the value of wise counsel in our personal circles, the push and pull we experience as we consider transitions, and he touches on the very real mental health...

2022-04-2123 min

The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast Author T.J. StevensAuthor T.J. Stevens joins the Tim DeMoss Show today! Stevens discusses his book, Once a Shooter: Redemption of a High School Gunman, and share a firsthand account of being pardoned…twice—first by God, and later by the state—in conjunction with being a high school shooter. At first, Stevens was reluctant to tell his story…but now—four decades later—Stevens is walking in freedom and grace and is compelled to share about what God has done. Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5pm ET on AM 560 WFIL!See omnyst...

2020-08-2745 min

The Small Business Big Marketing Podcast with Tim Reid Consumer futurist Amanda Stevens on how and why epic marketing is the way to go | #454You know how much the marketing world has changed in the past few years, right? That’s why you listen to this show … to stay on top of the latest trends. Well, today’s episode takes your trendwatching to a whole new level as Australia’s leading Consumer Futurist Amanda Stevens and I have a solid conversation about exactly what you should be doing to super-charge the marketing of that beautiful business of yours. A little bit more about consumer futurist Amanda Stevens ... In changing times, the customer experience is emerging as the most exci...

2019-03-3158 min

Discover Blind Spots Tim StevensTim Stevens talks about what it means to be marked by love! You can learn more about Tim at: markedbylove.com leadingsmart.com vanderbloemen.com

2019-02-1253 min

Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire EV special and Tesla Model 3 Performance with Tim Stevens of RoadshowThis is episode 71 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Tim Stevens of Roadshow - brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we focus on the state EVs in 2018 and the Tesla Model 3 Performance (disclaimer: I own a Model 3 Long Range). We also talk about EV infrastructure, the Porsche Taycan/Mission E, the Jaguar I-Pace, and the Nissan Leaf. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Tim Stevens: https://twitter.com/Tim_Stevens Tesla Model 3 performance: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2018-tesla-model-3-performance-preview/ Ti...

2018-08-301h 18

Spybrary Spy Podcast Interview with Thriller Author Tim StevensThriller Author Tim Stevens, the man behind the John Purkiss books talks to Spybrary Today we are joined by a spy author who Jeremy Duns says 'should be as well known as Lee Child.' Spywrite.com and Spybrary contributor Jeff Quest also gives our guests' first spy novel 'Ratcatcher' a big thumbs up. (Hear Jeff talk about his favourite spy novels on Episode 008 of the Spybrary Spy Podcast.) The author is Mr Tim Stevens who joins us today to talk about his main spy character John Purkiss who features in a series o...

2018-01-1556 min

Tales to Terrify Tales to Terrify 291 Tim Stevens Christa CarmenComing UpGood Evening: 00:44Tim Stevens’s The Kids Have to Eat as read by Jake Wachholz: 03:52Christa Carmen’s Liquid Handcuffs as read by Josie Babin: 18:01Pleasant Dreams: 48:14Pertinent LinksThe District of Wonders Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/districtofwondersTim Stevens: http://www.digitaldisplacement.com/Tim Stevens @ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tim_stevensTim Stevens @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimStevensTechChrista Carmen: http://www.christacarmen.com/Christa Carmen @ Twitter: www.christacarmen.comChrista Carmen @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christaquaPeter Stenson’s Fiend: http://a.co/etyz05U Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Support this show http...

2017-08-2550 min

On Your Way to Work Interview Series | Conversations with Business Owners & Managers About You!111 – An Interview with Tim Stevens Tim brings more than twenty-five years of senior leadership ministry experience to the Vanderbloemen Search Group team. Tim joined Vanderbloemen from Granger Community Church where he served as the Executive Pastor for twenty years. He was a part of growing Granger from a church of 350 to over 6,000 with a staff of 125. Tim’s leadership helped Granger connect with people who think church is irrelevant. He did this through the creative blending of architecture, strategy, and technology. He was instrumental in balancing operations with building effective teams. Tim is also a gifted writer with six published books...

2016-08-0200 min

The Big Séance Podcast Tim Stevens, Writer and Director of The Resurrectionist – The Big Seance Podcast #69Tim Stevens fills us in on the inspiration behind his Southern Gothic Horror film, The Resurrectionist. Go behind the scenes of the movie's production and learn how you can support the art of independent film! Pssst… Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link! Get to this episode in iTunes! Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:53 Announcements and Shoutouts! 2:27 BIG NEWS! Big Séance is now on iHeart Radio! 2:53 Patrick will be speaking at the American Hauntings 2016 Fall Festival organized by Troy Taylor. This year it’ll be in Jacksonville, Illinois on September 24, 2016. 3:27 He’ll also be at Kans...

2016-07-2100 min

Big Seance: My Paranormal World Tim Stevens, Writer and Director of The ResurrectionistTim Stevens fills us in on the inspiration behind his Southern Gothic Horror film, The Resurrectionist. Go behind the scenes of the movie's production and learn how you can support the art of independent film! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes. Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link! In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:53 Announcements and Shoutouts! 2:27 BIG NEWS! Big Séance is now on iHeart Radio! 2:53 Patrick will be speaking at the American Hauntings 2016 Fall Festival organized by Troy Taylor. This year it'll be in Jacksonville, I...

2016-07-211h 11

The Entrepreneurs Library with Wade Danielson Fairness Is Over Rated by Tim Stevens | Episode 157In this episode Tim Stevens takes a deep dive into his book, Fairness is Overrated, where he shares over 50 leadership principles that will revolutionize any workplace.In his book Stevens provides you with a manual of tools, practical lessons, real truths, and relevant case studies that discuss the effective pillars of leadership that very successful leaders display. The goal of the book is to teach you how to increase your integrity, surround yourself with successful people, effectively manage a crisis, and develop a culture of true leadership at your organization.This book is perfect for...

2015-02-1619 min

unSeminary Mobile MP4 Tim Stevens on building a positive team culture in your church. Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: [iTunes] [RSS] [Stitcher] [TuneIn] // [VIDEO iTunes] [VIDEO RSS] Tim Stevens is a team leader with the Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm that helps churches and ministries find great leaders. Previously he was the executive pastor at Granger Community Church in Indiana. During his twenty years there, he helped grow the church to more than 5,000 gathering weekly in three locations and saw a worldwide impact, which included a community center in downtown South Bend, Indiana, and more than 1,800 new churches in southern India. In this interview Tim talks about what he’s learn...

2014-12-1124 min $Padre\'s Corner (Audio)$

Padre's Corner (Audio)Racing With Tim Stevens - Tim Stevens on tech, journalism, integrity and speed. Is the future of solar in nanoparticles? Will balloon-delivered WiFi be the Internet of the future? Will Tim Stevens tell us the secrets of tech, journalism and the need for speed? Find out on this episode of Padre's Corner! Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Guests: Tim Stevens and Bryan Burnett Subscribe to Padre's Corner at https://twit.tv/shows/padres-corner Music: "Swimming in Turpentine" by Josh Woodward Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

2014-10-291h 10 $Padre\'s Corner (Video)$

Padre's Corner (Video)Racing With Tim Stevens - Tim Stevens on tech, journalism, integrity and speed. Is the future of solar in nanoparticles? Will balloon-delivered WiFi be the Internet of the future? Will Tim Stevens tell us the secrets of tech, journalism and the need for speed? Find out on this episode of Padre's Corner! Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Guests: Tim Stevens and Bryan Burnett Subscribe to Padre's Corner at https://twit.tv/shows/padres-corner Music: "Swimming in Turpentine" by Josh Woodward Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

2014-10-291h 10

CMD Space Great perspective, with Tim StevensThis week Myke is joined by Tim Stevens. They discuss Tim's move over to Cnet and the work he is doing there, the experience of attending trade shows like CES and the differences between the Automotive world and the Technology world. Guest Starring: Tim Stevens Links and Show Notes: This week Myke is joined by Tim Stevens. They discuss Tim's move over to Cnet and the work he is doing there, the experience of attending trade shows like CES and the differences between the Automotive world and the Technology world.

2014-02-1458 min

CMD Space Being Editor In Chief, with Tim StevensThis week Myke is joined by Tim Stevens. They discuss his work as Editor in Chief of Engadget, his ideas about the future of tech reporting and Google Glass. Guest Starring: Tim Stevens Links and Show Notes: This week Myke is joined by Tim Stevens. They discuss his work as Editor in Chief of Engadget, his ideas about the future of tech reporting and Google Glass. Links for this episode: Tim Stevens, Editor-in-chief - Engadget Growing Up Geek: Tim Stevens The Last Of...

2013-07-0348 min