The Leadership on Mission Podcast
By Chad Williams
The Leadership on Mission Podcast Oct 07, 2021
The SBC's Current Leadership Crisis
In this first episode of Season 2 of The Leadership on Mission Podcast, Chad is joined by Tyler Sweatt to discuss the current leadership crisis in the SBC centered around a struggle for power in the world's largest protestant denomination.
Also discussed:
* The SBC and why it is not a denomination
* The Leadership Structure of the SBC
* Dealing with sexual abuse accusations in SBC churches
Leaders: Don't Waste Your Summer!
On this episode of LOM, Chad shares some ways to invest your time as leaders this summer to make a maximum impact!
Summer Reading Recommendations for Leaders
On this episode of LOM, Chad shares 5 excellent books every leader should consider reading this summer.
*Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
*Lead by Paul David Tripp
*The Mentoring Church by Phil A. Newton
*Deep Discipleship by JT English
*The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken
Overcoming Leadership Setbacks
In this episode of LOM Chad discusses the Apostle Paul's relationship with John Mark and how leadership setbacks can help us grow
Building Healthy Relationships with Other Leaders
On this episode of LOM, Chad is joined by Josh Hildebrandt (Pastor of Ministries and Worship at HighView Church) to discuss how they have navigated 10 + years serving alongside each other as leaders and how you can build healthy relationships with the leaders you serve with.
Dealing with Criticism
On this episode of LOM, Chad is joined by Tyler Sweatt (Pastor of Connection and Community of HighView Church) to discuss how leaders can handle criticism in a healthy, Gospel-centered way
Discerning Purpose: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
In this episode, Chad dives into 3 questions that will help you discern your purpose.
Jordan Raynor's excellent book Master of One is available here
Pursuing Mentorships: Why and How?
In this episode of the Leadership on Mission Podcast, Chad discusses the importance of mentorship in the life of a leader and how to go about building and maintaining mentoring relationships.
Analog Leadership in a Digital Age w/Jay Kim (Author of "Analog Church")
On today's episode, Chad and Tyler interview Jay Kim, author of the incredible book "Analog Church". BUY THIS BOOK TODAY by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/Analog-Church-People-Places-Digital/dp/083084158X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jay+kim&qid=1614712206&sr=8-1
Some of the questions we dive into...
- How do we think through "digital relevance" vs contextual effectiveness when engaging in the digital world?
- How should we think about “online” preaching right now?
- What are some things pastors should and shouldn’t be saying about online services right now? What is an example of some helpful/biblical and unhelpful/unbiblical language we are using? For example...are people who are watching online each week “gathering with us online?” Is that possible?
- How do we avoid the long-term damage of the "digital church" in the post-COVID (How do we make sure Post-COVID church doesn't become "Post-analog" church?
1 Commitment to Make Before Developing Leaders
In this episode, we talk about the process of developing leaders and the importance of patience in that process.
Leading (and flourishing!) Out of Our Brokeness w/Luke Hughes
On this episode of LOM we are joined by Luke Hughes, author of the book "Just Keep Breathing: Finding God's Best in the Brokeness".
Luke and Chad discuss how God is glorified through our leadership as we embrace our brokenness and endure suffering.
Buy your copy of "Just Keep Breathing" here!
Leading Difficult People
What do we do when we find ourselves having a hard time leading difficult people? In this episode of LOM we look at 3 things to consider when you are struggling to lead someone.
Tools for Productivity
Welcome to 2021! In this BRAND NEW episode, Chad and Tyler share some helpful resources that will increase your productivity in the new year!
2020 Wrap-up Show: Leadership Lessons, Challenges and Unexpected Opportunities in 2020
Leadership Lessons, Challenges and Unexpected Opportunities in 2020
How to Delegate Well
In this episode, Chad is joined by Josh Hildebrandt (Pastor of Ministry and Worship @ HighView Church) and recurring guest Tyler Sweatt (Pastor of Connection and Community @ HighView Church) to discuss how to delegate well and answer the question: How do you know when you are delegating work vs dumping work?
Insecure Much? 2 Traits of Insecure Leaders
On this episode of LOM, Chad shares 2 traits of insecure leaders and how to fight insecurity in your own heart as you lead others.
2 Tips for Giving Feedback
In this episode, Chad shares 2 tips for giving feedback to those you lead.
Unifying Teams We Lead in Divided Times
In this episode of The Leadership on Mission Podcast, Chad and Tyler talk through ways to promote unity on teams we lead in these politically charged, divided times.
How Our Theology Shapes Our Leadership
3 Ways our Theology Shapes Our Leadership
1. Sound theology helps us establish a biblical worldview for our leadership.
2. Sound theology informs our daily actions as we lead.
3. Sound theology establishes the objective of our life and leadership.
Check out John Frame's Systematic Theology
Looking for Leaders? 4 Ways to Identify Potential Leaders
In this episode, Chad and Tyler share 4 ways to identify potential leaders.
Traits of "Follow-able" Leaders
What are the characteristics of leaders we want to follow? On this episode Chad and Tyler discuss leadership from the perspective of "the follower" and what they look for from leaders they follow.
Books mentioned on this episode:
Character Matters: An Interview w/ Aaron Menikoff
On this episode Chad sits down with Aaron Menikoff (9 Marks, The Gospel Coalition) and discusses his new book Character Matters: Shepherding in the Fruit of the Spirit.
Buy Character Matters today! https://www.amazon.com/Character-Matters-Shepherding-Fruit-Spirit/dp/0802419747/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=character+matters&qid=1601514726&sr=8-1
The Leadership on Mission Podcast Trailer
Welcome to The Leadership on Mission Podcast: A discussion on leadership and the mission of God from a Biblical worldview.