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Ministry Without Hating It

Ministry Without Hating It

Chad Garrison & Brenton Hill

Is it possible to do ministry without hating it? We have a theory that it just might be. Join us in our pursuit to answer this question through the stories of ministry leaders who have been where you're at, and pick up the wisdom they've earned in the trenches of their own ministry journeys.
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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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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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Ministry is tough, but it can be even tougher on the ministry leader's kids. In our Season Two Premiere, we sit down for a candid conversation with three PK's (Pastor's Kids), two of them adults, one still a "kid", and unpack the highs, lows and burdens the children of ministry leaders experience that most people aren't aware of.

Guest Bios:
Jeniffer Burch
graduated from Capri Cosmetology College in 1999 with a degree in Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, she was a Master Stylist and a Color Specialist. Jen has been the Hospitality Coordinator since 2010. Also has served in NextGen Ministries since 1998. For the past two years she has been the Church Administrator at Springs of Life. She has been married to Brian Burch since 2001, they have three wonderful children together.
Jeniffer has a passion for people to see and use their God given gifts, talents and use them for His glory. She has a deep understanding of how we need the whole body of Christ to come together to serve the church and the community.
TJ Burget currently resides in Rochester, MN serving as the worship and youth director of Word of Grace Church. TJ is married to Amanda, and has 41 years of being a pastor kid where he has developed a heart for kids whose parents are involved in some type of ministry. Between his time as a husband, pastor and being out on the golf course, TJ runs a non-profit organization that helps facilitate the building of schools in third world countries. He has a passion to see young adults, teenagers, and kids become everything that God has created and designed them to be.
Addi Garrison is 13 years old, is daughter of Pastors Chad & Lindsay, loves Jesus, creative arts, serving kids ministry, and lives in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Ministry as an individual is one thing, but ministry as a couple is another level. In our stacked Season Two finale, we add Lindsay Garrison, and Dustin and Joanna Black to the ongoing conversation of navigating ministry with your spouse. Together, we unpack the hard earned wisdom gained in clarifying spouse vs. ministry roles, ministry expectations, relational losses, family dynamics and lots more. It's all still a work in progress, but you can do ministry without hating each other.
Guest Bios:
Lindsay Garrison graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2006 with a M.S. degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Lindsay also serves as a Pastor at Springs of Life in Cedar Rapids, IA as a Pastoral Counselor & in Leader Care capacities. Lindsay has been married to her husband, Chad, since 2004 and shares three amazing kids.
Joanna Black
Dustin Black is a Husband, Father to three amazing kids, Barista at a coffee shop, chaplain for local police department, and just started the journey of a wild-land firefighter....oh yeah...and he pastors a church, Grace Foursquare in Rhinelander, WI.
Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by Brenton Hill
Produced by Chad Garrison
Episode Artwork Photo by Hassan yahia on Pexels

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Jesus cares more about who I am, than what I do. Pastor and Foursquare Leader, Molly DuQue, shares with us that realizing this truth starts with being honest with yourself. In this episode, Molly unpacks how growing in her self-awareness has shifted ministry to simply “living out the work that Jesus is doing in me,” and how that has made all the difference in her journey. So sit back and join us as DJ Mega-Molly spins for us tracks from her Ocean of Tears B-side!
Resources Highlighted in this Interview:
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Enneagram Institute - Personality Assessment Tool
-- To connect further with Molly click here
Guest Bio:
Molly DuQue serves as an Associate Supervisor with Northwest Foursquare, caring well for pastors and churches and developing leadership resources. She previously planted, and led Mosaic Chapel, a house church network in Bozeman, MT (now known as The Table). Molly holds a Business Marketing degree from the University of Washington, and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Molly is passionate about leadership development, collaborative teams, innovative and creative expressions of faith, and neighboring well. Molly and her husband, Justin, have been married for 16 years and have two incredible daughters, Brinly (12) and Myla (9). Before becoming a nurse, Justin was the founder and lead guitarist of the rock band, The Classic Crime.
Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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Today we unbox a new episode type we’re adding to the MWH mix, Soul Check. These episodes will be an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the most important part of you–your soul! In this episode we get Part 1 of our discussion with our friend, Robby Booth, breaking down the practicalities of Healing and Strengthening the Ministry Leader’s soul through the Lord’s Prayer. Part 2 releases on July 24!
Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

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.
In other various roles, Robby has served the Foursquare family on the Cabinet and Executive Council, as well as regional supervisor and assistant general supervisor, Director of Foursquare Chaplaincy & national camps director.
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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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! In this episode we get Part 2 of our discussion with our friend, Robby Booth, breaking down the practicalities of Healing and Strengthening the Ministry Leader’s soul through the Lord’s Prayer.
Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

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.
In other various roles, Robby has served the Foursquare family on the Cabinet and Executive Council, as well as regional supervisor and assistant general supervisor, Director of Foursquare Chaplaincy & national camps director.
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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How does a failed hunting trip transform the way you minister to others? In this episode our guest, Pastor Marty Schminkey, pulls no punches in sharing how God has used moments like these to change the trajectory of his heart, and ultimately the way he leads others. With authenticity, Marty unpacks how the way he serves, loves and bleeds with others is directly tied to the level of which he practices presence with his Rabbi. We’re shootin’ straight with this one!
Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

  • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
  • Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen
  • Connect further with Marty at cornerstonefoursquarechurch.org

Guest Bio:
Martin Schminkey currently serves as Senior Pastor in a small rural church in Independence, IA. He has pastored for the last fifteen years, and served as Area Pastor to Foursquare churches in the state of Iowa for the last ten years. He also serves on the Advisory Board for Camp Hickory (Ingleside, IL) and has a passion to see the next generation experience the love of Jesus firsthand.
Marty and his wife Jaleda, have been married thirty four years, have five children and thirteen grandchildren with one more due in a couple of months. They enjoy camping, boating, and family gatherings. Together, they just completed training to become volunteer responders for Foursquare Disaster Relief.
When Marty is not with his wife or at work he can be found on his Harley or hunting and fishing with friends.

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Ministry is not meant to be done apart from your relationships. When agreement between ministry couples is missing, the shared ministry will suffer and the relationship is headed for trouble.
In this episode, Pastors and Church Planters, Justin & Janae Klatt, unpack the unique dynamic of Co-leading in ministry. Through sharing about their church planting journey, the Klatt's discuss how they've learned to lead together, and still like each other at the end of the day.
Guest Bio:
Justin & Janae live in Gilbert, AZ with their 2 daughters ZoëJane (13) and MacCallum Hope (9). After 20+ years of serving and pastoring within the local church, Justin and Janae began the journey of lead pastoring. Over 4 years ago they co-founded Imagine Church Global, a collective of digital communities from around the globe. In their free time, you can find Justin off roading in his Jeep and Janae sipping an iced cortado while shopping at target.
If you'd like to connect further with them, you can visit their church's website at imagine.church, or via email at [email protected], or [email protected]

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How many episodes does Ministry Without Hating It have?

Ministry Without Hating It currently has 40 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Non-Profit, Ministry, Christianity, Healing, Leadership, Wisdom, Help, Religion & Spirituality, Growth, Podcasts, Leader, Health, Business and Church.

What is the most popular episode on Ministry Without Hating It?

The episode title '#15: A Wrench Can Be a Hammer | Thriving in the Adventure of Church Planting feat. Paul & Janice Rice' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ministry Without Hating It?

The average episode length on Ministry Without Hating It is 64 minutes.

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Episodes of Ministry Without Hating It are typically released every 29 days.

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The first episode of Ministry Without Hating It was released on May 31, 2022.

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