Quick Takes with Kevin: Leadership, Life and Ministry
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Pastoring is a blessing and a challenge. Each week, North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell will speak with pastors about the challenges they face and the lessons they have learned as they try to balance faith, family, ministry and care for their own souls.
Location:
United States
Description:
Pastoring is a blessing and a challenge. Each week, North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell will speak with pastors about the challenges they face and the lessons they have learned as they try to balance faith, family, ministry and care for their own souls.
Language:
English
Contact:
770-410-6000
Email:
info@namb.net
Episodes
Show Up and Speak Up (Ch. 38)
7/15/2020
A team will not be healthy if there is not consistent, open and honest communication. The difficult conversations are what help a team grow and improve. Kevin sits down with Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., to discuss how to build an environment of trust in your leadership team.
Duration:00:08:56
Speak the Unspoken Rules (Ch. 37)
7/8/2020
Everywhere you go, there seem to be unspoken rules that people abide by. When it comes to leading a team, clearly communicating how you expect the team to operate helps to mitigate the chances for dysfunction. Pastor James Merritt and Kevin talk about the importance of setting clear standards for a church leadership team.
Duration:00:11:42
Corporate or Christlike Culture? (Ch. 36)
7/1/2020
If a church isn’t careful, its culture will become more corporate than Christlike. Leaders will zero in on success instead of spiritual depth. Kevin and special guest Tim Dowdy discuss how to keep Christ at the center of your church’s culture.
Duration:00:09:27
Team Doesn’t Have An I, But It Does Have A You (Ch. 35)
6/24/2020
A healthy church starts with a healthy culture among its leadership team. That health, however, must be cultivated. Kevin and Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., speak about the keys to developing a healthy team culture.
Duration:00:07:39
The Gift of Loitering (Ch. 34)
6/17/2020
We tend to jump from one ministry opportunity to the next, but the Holy Spirit often wants to use the time after significant moments in our lives to imbibe His lessons into us. Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy about taking time to linger and savor the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Duration:00:08:09
The Blessing of Voice and the Voice of Blessing (Ch. 33)
6/10/2020
As a leader, your words have power. Using your voice to encourage and inspire can lead to positive change in your staff, your congregation and your community. Kevin and pastor James Merritt discuss the importance of using words to empower others.
Duration:00:09:59
Shock Absorbers for the Soul (Ch. 32)
6/3/2020
As pastors we spend much of our lives getting things done. But the Bible calls on us to be gentle in how we accomplish our tasks, relate to others and conduct ministry. Where is the balance and can both be accomplished at the same time?
Duration:00:09:59
Paying Attention (Ch. 31)
5/27/2020
Half of the battle of ministry is truly paying attention to those you are ministering to. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy to discuss how to focus on people in order to meet their needs and serve them well.
Duration:00:08:09
Practicing the Presence of People (Ch. 30)
5/20/2020
The work of ministry is ultimately dedicated to serving people. For a pastor, his people should hold a special place in his heart. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Hershael York about loving and serving church members well.
Duration:00:08:03
A Lesson from Alcoholics Anonymous (Ch. 29)
5/13/2020
One key step in Alcoholics Anonymous is making an honest self-evaluation. Kevin sits down with guest, Troy Nesbitt, to discuss the importance of cutting through the busy-ness of life to make time for self-examination.
Duration:00:07:03
Humility and Hubris (Ch. 27)
4/29/2020
Jesus’s life was practically defined by His humility, but humility isn’t often addressed in churches today. Kevin speaks with guest Hershael York about the need for Christian leaders to focus on humility.
Duration:00:07:08
Bonus Episode: Lance Witt talks about Replenish
4/22/2020
In this episode, Kevin visits with Lance Witt, author of the book Replenish. Lance discusses his personal struggles with some of the topics covered in the book and what brought him to write about those struggles.
Duration:00:10:57
The Most Embarrassing Gap in my Leadership (Ch. 26)
4/15/2020
Leaders often succeed because they are great at getting things done. They cast vision, plan, and accomplish goals. Kevin and guest, Troy Nesbitt, discuss the importance and place of prayer in ministry.
Duration:00:07:32
Noise Cancelling Headphones for the Soul (Ch. 25)
4/8/2020
Time alone with God, spent in solitude, is vital to the spiritual health of a Christian. Pastors cannot expect to lead their churches without also spending quiet, intimate time with God. Chuck Herring joins Kevin on this week’s episode to discuss the value of solitude.
Duration:00:07:28
Say Yes Before Saying No (Ch. 24)
4/1/2020
Oftentimes, our constant need to say yes to every person grows out of a sense of insecurity. We want others to like us or think us able to do everything. Kevin speaks with Ted Traylor about the need to say, ‘Yes,’ to God so that we can then set our priorities.
Duration:00:08:43
The Art of Doing Nothing (Ch. 23)
3/25/2020
Every believer desperately needs a weekly time of rest. God set aside a Sabbath and called it holy. Pastors need time to rest, recharge and focus on God. Kevin and Vance Pitman discuss the value of rest in this week’s episode.
Duration:00:07:17
Special episode: Pastoring in crisis
3/18/2020
As you navigate your congregation through this time of uncertainty, the North American Mission Board is here to encourage and pray for you.
Duration:00:02:42
Does Your Soul Have a Backbone? (Ch. 22)
3/11/2020
Pastors need to have the spiritual courage to stand strong during times of testing. Kevin speaks with Jimmy Scroggins about the need for boldly proclaim and live for the truth when those challenges arise.
Duration:00:06:36
Death to Dancing Bears (Ch. 21)
3/4/2020
Being on stage week in and week out can lead a pastor to feel like nothing more than an entertainer. Kevin speaks with guest Troy Nesbitt about the need for pastors to remember the need to minister to and disciple their people.
Duration:00:05:40
Identity Theft (Ch. 20)
2/26/2020
Our identity is one of the most important things about us. If we’re not careful, we will give others too much power in shaping how we view ourselves. Kevin sits down with Jim Henry to talk about the need to remember our primary identity as children of God.
Duration:00:11:30