Is Pastoral Culture Healthy?

05/05/21 • 27 min

Do you find identity more in success than in your calling from God? On this episode Kyle Willis and Dace Clifton talk about the book Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp. Join us as we talk about how pastors and church leaders can avoid some common negative thoughts that many pastors face.
Dangerous Calling Book | Paul David Tripp
Notable Quoteables
“Human beings are always assigning to themselves some kind of identity. There are
only two places to look. Either you will be getting your identity vertically, from who you are in
Christ, or you will be shopping for it horizontally in the situations, experiences, and relationships of your daily life."
“The ultimate purpose of the Word of God is not theological information but heart
and life transformation.”
“Self-righteous people tend to be critical, dismissive, and impatient with others.”
Links
Daily Pastor Online Content
Talanton Church Services
Music by:
Sow and Tether

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Chad Missildine | Part Two | A Tale of Two Leaders

On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Pastor Chad Missildine on how to create margin, avoid burnout, and lead effectively.

Chad Missildine Bio
Chad Missildine is the President and CEO of The Stephen Group and the author of the new book A Tale of 2 Leaders. Chad served on staff for 12 years under Craig Groeschel at Life.Church and works now with high-performing leaders across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Chad and his wife Macy have three daughters and live in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Verse of the Day
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Notable Quotable
“When we say ‘no’ to the good things, we have more time, margin, and energy to say ‘yes’ to the best things."
"Be intentional, not accidental."
"When you are a pastor or church leader and you believe that no one can do 'it' as well as you can, it is going to be true. ..it becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy."

Questions

What do you do to create margin in both your personal and professional life?
How do you stay healthy and avoid burnout?
How are you leading yourself, your team, and your church more effectively?
What's one thing you wish you had known earlier in ministry?

Websites and Other Links

Chad Missildine | Executive Coach & Mentor
Follow Chad Missildine on Twitter
Daily Pastor Online ContentTalanton Church ServicesSow and Tether Music

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Andy Albertini | Rogue Leadership

On today’s episode of the Thriving in Ministry podcast, we interview Andy Albertini on how to deal with the velocity of change.

Andy Albertini Bio

Andy Albertini is the Executive Director and CEO of Christian Grads Fellowship and A2 Consulting, author of the book: Rogue Leadership, and host of the Christian Grads Fellowship podcast. Andy now works with people to help deal with the velocity of change. Andy served as a pastor for over almost 20 years and also holds a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership from Barclay College. Originally from West Virginia, Andy, his wife Stephanie, and their two children now live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Andy Albertini welcome to the Thriving in Ministry podcast!

Verse of the Day
Matthew 22:37-39
“And he said to them, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Websites and Other Links

Andy Albertini Book | Rogue Leadership
Daily Pastor Online ContentTalanton Church ServicesSow and Tether Music