In this episode, Austin is interviewed by Jesse Welch and Jacob Purifoy from the Car Talk Podcast about the call of God. We pray that this episode is a blessing to you!

In this interview, Missionary Rene Bettis shares her wealth of experience with our listeners. Be encouraged today that God is with you and He is working for you.

In this Episode, Austin interviews Larry Gimnich about Leading from the Second Chair and Building a Leadership Team.

About Larry Gimnich:

Larry Gimnich serves as Associate Pastor at New Life Church in Cabot, Arkansas as well as the Dean of the Cabot Purpose Institute Campus.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

On Leading from the Second Chair:

• Ministry is pouring yourself in wherever you are at instead of always looking at the horizon.
• Your location of ministry is not a level of value, but gifting.
• Second-chair is not a lesser ministry, but a location of ministry.
• "Every church is better off when they have secure and committed second chairs." - Larry Gimnich
• For successful second-chair ministry, you need a confident and Christ-like first chair.
  • First-chairs who aren't threatened by others having influence in the church.
  • First-chairs who are not only willing to share the work, but also the people's hearts.
• 2 Keys of Cabot's Success: The attitude of the first-chair (Tim Gaddy) and the attitude of the congregation.

On the Importance of Building a Leadership Team and Casting Vision:

• "You can't afford to not build a team." - Larry Gimnich
• We are called to equip saints to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12).
• Jesus had a compelling vision and He invited the disciples to take part in it.
• Sometimes, you can pay people just by having a clear vision for them to buy into.
  • "People want to work for someone who has vision." - Larry Gimnich
• "People want to be involved in a work that is others-centered and not just menial tasks." - Larry Gimnich
  • "Delegate real responsibility." - Chantry Dean
• You don't need a team if you don't have a vision bigger than yourself.
  • "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb
  • "Individualism isn't productive in the Kingdom of God." - Larry Gimnich
• Volunteers must feel that they are a part of the shared experience.
• In order to increase your volunteer base, you've got to share with them.
  • Invite them in.
• "We are all called to lead. It is God's best version of us." - Larry Gimnich

These are just a few notes from this conversation. We pray it encourages, equips, and challenges you in your leadership.

Episode Links and Resources:

• "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown
• "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge" by Clay Scroggins
• "Leading from the Second Chair" by Mike Bonem & Roger Patterson
• "Thriving in the Second Chair" by Mike Bonem
• "Follow to Lead" by Stan Gleason
• "The Way of the Shepherd" by Kevin Leman

In this Episode, Austin interviews James Wilson about Worship Ministry and Spiritual Entrepreneurship.

About James Wilson:

James Wilson is an Assistant to the Pastor at Living Hope Church in Great Mills, Maryland. James and his team ensure that each service at Living Hope creates an atmosphere in praise and worship that allows God to change the lives of those who are seeking Him. James is also an Apostolic recording artist who recently released the album "Songs for the Church."

Key takeaways from this Episode:

On Worship Ministry:

• "If a seed is not planted on good soil, that seed's potential could be severely compromised."
• It is the worship team's responsibility to prepare the atmosphere for rain.
• Do not make what you are doing for God about you.
• It's human to like compliments and affirmation. We just have to redirect it.
• You probably are having a greater impact than you realize.
• Don't ever forget where God brought you from.

On Spiritual Entrepreneurship:

• There is a vision side to things, but there is also a business side to things.
• "What God has spoken to you is real."
• God placed that desire or dream in you. It is your responsibility to do something with it.
• "The challenge is not viewing your giftings and talents through the lease of self."
• Life in the Kingdom of God operates in seasons. Identify what season you are in and go with it.

These are just a few notes from this conversation. We pray it encourages, equips, and challenges you in your leadership.

Episode Links and Resources:

• jameselliswilson.com
• The "Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast" by David Santisteven
• The "Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast"
• "The Restorationist" by Adam Shaw
• "Your Life in Rhythm" by Bruce B. Miller
• "The Myth of Balance" by Frank Bealer
• "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John Maxwell
• "The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer"

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In this Episode, Austin interviews David Bryan about his recent pastoral transition, the spiritual, mental, and emotional health of leaders, and an introduction to his new ministry, Mission37.

About David Bryan:

David Bryan is an international evangelist, teacher, author, and former pastor who now leads Mission37.

Key takeaways from this Episode:

On transition:

• We must design and create ministry that will honor the work of God beyond us.
• “I have to recognize that there is something beyond me.” - David Bryan [tweet this]
• “I’m not here to build myself a memorial. I really want to see the kingdom advance.”
  - David Bryan [tweet this]
• Work to empower others to do what we could not do.
• When working in the kingdom of God, we should be expecting next things. Greater things.
• Point everyone toward what’s coming next.
• You’ve got to be willing to follow the cloud and pillar of fire when they move.
• Don’t try to do what only God can do.
  

“We put in 20 years worth of work in 5 and a half years.” - David Bryan on his years in pastoral ministry. [tweet this]

On struggles and the social pressure in ministry:

• “We’ve set for ourselves terms of success that are not Biblical. They’re social.”
  - David Bryan [tweet this]
• As a minister or a potential minister we need to ask ourselves hard questions like:
  What do we do with the spiritual, mental, emotional, social pressures and situations that we contend with on a constant basis? How do we deal with the realities of ministry?
• Every story [in ministry] is not what we would call a success story that is marketable.
• “We’ve got so many people gifted of God, but they’re so disconnected from their purpose.“ - David Bryan [tweet this]
  

On the need for rest in ministry:

• We do God, our family, and those we minister to a service by taking a vacation.
  

These are just a few notes from this conversation. We pray it encourages, equips, and challenges you in your leadership.

Episode Links and Resources:

• Mission37
• Recommended book: "Leading on Empty" by Wayne Cordeiro

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