Episode 71: How to Lead in a World of Distraction - An Interview with Clay Scroggins

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Guest: Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)

Intro to Clay Scroggins (0:45)
Philosophy of preaching (3:56)
Role of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17)
Preaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43)
How to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26)
Diagnosing distractions (14:32)
Distraction and preaching (20:50)
Preaching versus self-help talks (24:08)
Favorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23)
Christmas Eve or Easter (31:23)
Impactful communicators (31:57)
Recommended resources (32:35)
Connecting with Clay (33:50)

Reaching out to our guest
@clayscroggins (Twitter)
@clayscroggins (Instagram)
@ClayScrogginsAuthor (Facebook)
ClayScroggins.com (Website)

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Links:

• Clay Scroggins
• Buckhead Church
• North Point Ministries
• Andy Stanley
• Rev. Olu Brown on Art of the Sermon
• How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority by Clay Scroggins
• Carey Nieuwhof on Art of the Sermon
• How to Lead in a World of Distraction: Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise by Clay Scroggins
• MyCom Church Marketing Podcast
• Timothy Keller
• Louie Giglio
• John Ortberg
• How I Built This with Guy Raz
• Hidden Brain