Ministry Without Hating It

What’s the biggest obstacle a leader will face within ministry? Recognizing that it’s, “Not about you.” In this episode, Pastor Suzie Genin gets real (and has fun) with her journey of learning humility the hard way, becoming equipped as you equip others, and seeing every invited opportunity to minister as sacred...and also calling out Chad’s questionable, past fashion choices. We hit it all in this one, so fire it up!
Guest Bio:
Suzie Genin is an energetic speaker who is passionate about her family and her community. Possessing a courageous ability to lead through vulnerability as she preaches and teaches the word, she desires for people to awaken to the truth found in Jesus and who He has created them to be. Known for her quirky boldness, Suzie is always ready to have fun and keeping it real while listening to the still small voice in the midst of life.
Born and raised in California, Suzie moved to Madison, WI 19 years ago with her husband Jeremiah. From the onset of their relationship they have served together in ministry in various capacities. While this has never been their intention, they have enjoyed the journey and the privilege of leading side-by-side. In September 2015, they became the Senior Pastors of Chapel Valley Church. Beyond her pastoral duties, Suzie serves as a chaplain in her city and loves providing spiritual support and comfort beyond the church walls.
Suzie and her husband, Jeremiah, have been married for 20 years and have three beautiful children Micah, Samantha, and Isaac.
Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Connect further with Suzie at https://chapelvalley.org/

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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New Year, New Vision--or is it? Executive Coach and Pastor, Gary Dunahoo, kicks off Season 3 by positing the question, "What if we could be more present today, trusting that God is going to lead us forward tomorrow?" Through his own experiences and learned wisdom, Gary unpacks practically, what it means to be a leader who stewards all they've been given today, and following where God is leading next.
Guest Bio:
Gary Dunahoo is an impassioned believer in the ability to advance human potential in both business and everyday life. A highly skilled and engaging coach, program leader, and human development professional who has run a successful executive development firm for nearly a decade, following 38+ years as a pastor, educator, and personal development professional. A noted concentration in helping women reach top corporate leadership positions, with experience helping community members create and build nonprofit enterprises for the public good. A recent recipient of a Ph.D. in Human Development.
Connect further with Gary at https://www.garydunahoo.com
Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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As leaders, we must face the reality that we will all journey with sexual sin and purity, whether personally, and/or with others. In this episode, Robby Booth breaks down how this journey isn’t just about sex, but rather about wounded-ness in hearts. Robby also gives practical tools to combat treating our sexuality like soup, and living fully in the transformation God gives. Don’t give up your birthright!
It’s time for a Soul Check, an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the most important part of you–your soul!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Covenant Eyes - Pornography Accountability
• Conquer Series with Ted Roberts
• F.A.S.T.E.R. Relapse Scale
• The Attachment Theory Workbook by Annie Chen, LMFT
• Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity by Doug Weiss
• Intimacy: 100 Day Guide to Lasting Relationships by Doug Weiss
• 30 Day Marriage Makeover by Doug Weiss
• Married and Alone: Healing Exercises for Spouses by Doug Weiss
• Intimacy Anorexia. A workbook by Doug Weiss
• Partners: Healing from His Addiction by Doug Weiss
• Connect further with Robby at [email protected]

Guest Bio:
Robby Booth alongside his wife, Bonita, presently serves the NCO as the director of CSR West. As minister of Pastoral Care directing CSR West, Robby brings care and restoration to pastors, ministers & missionaries of the Foursquare movement. Robby and Bonita have served as senior pastors of Faith Chapel Foursquare Church in Glendale, Ariz. for eleven years. Robby and Bonita later moved to Modesto to serve as district supervisors of the former Western District office of Foursquare churches in January 1995.
Robby received a dual major bachelor's degree in Christian ministries/counseling from Hope University and a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to moving to Arizona, he served eleven years on staff at Trinity Christian Center Foursquare Church as the married couples’ pastor. He is CERT, CISM and DRT certified as well as specialties in dealing with trauma and sexual addictions. Ordained in 1979, Robby directed two counseling centers in Southern CA before becoming a senior pastor. With over 80,000 hours of counseling, Robby was initially licensed as a MFCC in 1980, later also becoming a trauma specialist.
“An ordinary guy serving an extraordinary God!” is how Robby would say he wants to be known, loving God and loving people. He is a strong family man with deep love for his wife, Bonita, as well as their three children, Jeremy, Jessica, and Joshua and wonderful grandchildren.
Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison
Episode Artwork Photo by Warren on Unsplash

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If there was ever a word that accurately sums up what is needed to be a ministry leader, "Grit" does it well.

Ministry is not something for the thin-skinned or weak of heart. It requires courage, resolve and strength of character in the face of adversity--otherwise known as, Grit. In this episode, seasoned Pastor and Leader, Loren Houltberg, shares key practices that have helped him foster resiliency in his 40+ years of pastoral ministry.
Guest Bio:
Loren and Erie Houltberg were pastors of Emmanuel Foursquare Church from 1980-2020. Loren has Masters degree from Friends University in Wichita Kansas and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological seminary in Pasadena, California. The Houltbergs have four children and seven grandchildren. Loren is a regional pastor for the Foursquare church and a college professor.
Click Here to get Loren's book referenced in the episode, Pastoral Grit: Key Practices for Resiliency in Ministry

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Everyone is looking for a hero. But trying to fulfill the "Ministry Hero Spot" is a blueprint to hating your ministry and losing your own identity.

In this episode, speaker and nonprofit founder, Christina Hernandez, tells her story of tragedy and the heartbreaks that have shaped her own pursuit of authentic leadership. Christina also unpacks for us the practicalities of leading from vulnerability, transparency and true authenticity that knocks over the pedestal others try to put us on.
Guest Bio:
Christina Hernandez is a passionate follower of Jesus, a wife, mother, professional speaker, and founder of Sister Life Ministries in Cedar Rapids, IA. Christina is dedicated to unity in the body of Christ, authentic community, and reaching outside the church walls with the love of Christ. She serves her church, Springs of Life, as a part of the speaking team and as a council member.

Also, as the Program Director at Chains Interrupted (her paid gig), Christina offers hope and healing to survivors of human trafficking. Christina's own journey has included many plot twists and turns over the years, which include countless blessings, as well as tragic heartbreaks along the way. These experiences have made Christina a whole-hearted ambassador of tenacious hope.

If you'd like to connect further with her, you can visit her website at mysisterlife.com , search "Sister Life Ministries" on Facebook, or email at: [email protected]

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