Coaching Christian Leaders

Welcome to Coaching Christian Leaders. My name is Mark Jones and I coach Christian Leaders. Today we will be looking at the first of many biblical teachings on leadership. When I meet with leaders, a common statement that I hear from them is this, “I just want to finish well.” I can appreciate that. I too want to finish well. But what I believe these leaders are really saying is that they want to maintain their integrity throughout their time of service. So today the biblical leadership topic we will focus on is integrity. Open your Bible to Psalm 78 and find your way to verse 70. Let's look at 70-72. He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. God chose David to lead Israel. And David led Israel as a shepherd. He had been a shepherd for his earthly father. But he became a shepherd for the Heavenly Fath

Dan Brown is an experienced executive who has worked in financial services, banking, asset management, and software solutions. He has served with Fortune 100 companies as well as non-profit organizations. Dan has been awarded the Chief Information Officer of the year award and was the Atlanta Telecom Professional of the year in 2012. These days, Dan brings all of this experience forward, serving as an executive coach. He coaches senior executives as well as mid-career executives. You can learn more about Dan and the coaching he provides by visiting www.sage-coach.com. Dan shared His faith story - 1:30 What makes a c-level coaching call different from coaching a mid-level executive - 3:45 Areas where a new executive coach should prepare - 5:27 The pitfalls to coaching executives - 8:10 How he merges coaching and consulting - 10:05 His other goals and passions - 12:35 Contact Info Dan's email: dan.brown@sage-coach.com Dan's website: www.sage-coach.com Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to this episode of C

Today we will sit down with Brandon Boone. Brandon is the pastor of Red Hills Southern Baptist Church in Enoch Utah. He’s the author of the blog OfShepherdsandSheep.com as well as the author of the book, The King's Sermon: The Sermon on the Mount and Life in the Kingdom of Heaven. The reason I wanted to interview Brandon is his experience with publishing The King's Sermon. Brandon took the self-publishing route. I am convinced that many of you are sitting on a former sermon series, a training curriculum, or an expertise that could easily be published. And self-publishing might just be the way you can extend your reach and also extend the reach of the gospel. Brandon Shared His Faith Story – 00:38 How he published his book – 3:22 The process of self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing – 5:05 Cover Design – 8:30 How much does it cost to use Kindle Direct Publishing – 10:00 How he used VoiceBase.com – 11:35 What are the pitfalls to self-publishing – 13:46 Encouraging words for those thinking about self-pub

Crystal Renaud is a certified Life & Leadership Coach and speaker. She is also the author of two books, Dirty Girls Come Clean and 90 Days to Wholeness. In 2009, Crystal founded the Dirty Girls Ministry, which is to help women with pornography addiction. Crystal holds certifications in Professional Life Coaching, Treating Sexual Addictions, Extraordinary Women, and Caring for People God’s Way through the American Association of Christian Counselors. She shared Her faith story – 1:00 The mission of Dirty Girls Ministry – 7:30 Why there fewer helps for women who struggle with porn - 11:30 The percentage of Christian women who struggle with pornography – 13:00 How she came to write Dirty Girls Come Clean - 17:05 Her clients' primary need - 19:10 The acronym S.C.A.R.S. - 23:25 What is the role of sharing in healing? 27:20 Contact Info: Crystal's email: Coaching@crystalrenaud.com Resources Dirty Girls Come Clean 90 Days to Wholeness www.CrystalRenaud.com Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to this episode

William Attaway is the lead pastor of Southview Community Church in Herndon Virginian, a professor of Biblical Studies at Washington University of Virginia, as well as a teacher of Old and New Testament Survey at Itawamba Community College. He holds a PhD in Old Testament Studies with an emphasis in archaeology. He is also a John Maxwell certified speaker, coach, and teacher. William has authored two books: Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Not So Minor Prophets and 97 Leadership Nuggets Every Leader Should Know. He has been happily married to his wife Charlotte for 20 years and they have two daughters. William Shared His faith story - 1:00 Why he pursued training with John Maxwell - 3:40 The impact of the John Maxwell training on his personal leadership and on his church work - 5:40 How he balances his time - 7:45 What a virtual mastermind is and why leaders should be involved in one - 9:05 What to expect when you sign up for his virtual mastermind -  10:25 The type of client and niche of his coaching - 11:

If you want to change an organization you must first change its leadership. That's the ministry of Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF).  OCF’s Vision is the military community positively impacted through Christ-like leaders. OCF's Mission is to engage military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession. Today we sit down with Brigadier General David B. Warner, the Executive Director of OCF. General Warner shares how the ministry of OCF is making a positive impact on the lives of U.S. military leaders. General Warner Shared How he came to Christ and how that led to OCF - 1:16 OCF's Mission - 6:15 How this mission is achieved - 8:11 The vision for OCF going forward - 11:47 How people can get involved with Officers' Christian Fellowship - 15:52 How knowing Christ and following His Word can help a man or woman develop professional excellence - 18:09 Contact Information General Warner's email: David.Warner@ocfusa.org Offic

Today we sit down with Ryan Churchill, the author of The Covenants, Christ, and You. Ryan was a great guest. He shared the origin of the book and the power of the Covenants in understanding our identity and that of Jesus Christ. The Covenants, Christ, and You cover the seven biblical covenants. The reader begins the journey in Eden and travels all the way to the New Covenant. Ryan Shared: His testimony - :30 How he became an author - 2:31 The focus of the book - 6:19 Why this is important - 7:50 Resources at the website - 10:30 The power of the small group and the Word - 11:22 The power of prayer and the Word - 14:22 How to best use the book - 15:52 Contact Information: Ryan's email CovenantsChristYou@Icloud.com His website: http://www.thecovenantschristandyou.com/ Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to this episode of Coaching Christian Leaders. Please subscribe to Coaching Christian Leaders and never miss an episode. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and most any p

Today we speak with Dr. Henry Curtis McDaniel Jr. Dr. McDaniel is the founder and president of the Center for Reaching a Post-Christian Culture. Dr. McDaniel graduated cum laude from Columbia International University and he obtained a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. He earned two doctorates - a D.Min from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Duquesne University. Dr. McDaniel is the author of two books - When I Need God the Most and God Is All My Hope and Stay. He also wrote a series of books with his wife, Karen McDaniel called Life Brighteners. The Conversation His Faith Story - 1:00 The world is changing drastically - 4:30 The birth of the post-Christian America - 6:30 Define the post-Chrisitan condition - 7:07 How our thinking has changed - 10:23 The Da Vinci Code as an example - 16:20 The role of the church in a post-Christian culture - 18:37 The two paradoxes of the church - 22:27 Building intellectual scaffolds - 28:12 His upcoming book - 31:27 His advice to pastors - 33:

Recently I interview Jake Delich. Jake and his wife Elizabeth have planted a church in Sweden and are now helping with a church plant in Puerto Rico. I should point out that this interview was recorded prior to the hurricane Maria. Jake and his family did come out of Maria in good shape but the situation in Puerto Rico is serious. Jake Shared: His testimony  2:16 His interest in missions  5:26 Church planting in Sweden  6:29 How to understand the post-modern Swedish people  9:00 Their goals and methods in Sweden  10:52 How the work developed in Sweden  13:45 God closing the door in Sweden  16:12 Church planting and discipleship in Puerto Rico  18:00 The cultural situation in Puerto Rico  20:50 The current work in Puerto Rico  22:11 Relational evangelism  23:30 Church planting steps  26:20 An example of these steps in Puerto Rico  31:36 How we can pray for and support the work in Puerto Rico  33:38 Contact Information email JEDelich@gmail.com Please support Jake and Elizabeth through pray and giving. For mor

Every week God gives us opportunities to help those affected by porn, abortion, rape, casual sex, a sexless marriage, same-sex attraction, or childhood sexual abuse. But often we fall short. Sadly, our response causes more harm. Today on the Coaching Christian Leaders podcast we will meet Dr. Sam Serio. Dr. Serio is the author of the book, Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting. He will share with us his insights on how to help those who have been sexually wounded. Dr. Serio shared: His Ministry Journey. 00:51 How his Ministry changed. 2:51 Seven types of sexual hurt. 4:03 The scope of the problem 6:57 God’s way of helping is superior to the world’s way. 9:22 The need to be sensitive on Mother’s Day of Father’s Day. 13:08 How you should be careful as you teach forgiveness. 14:07 How to communicate more effectively to the sexually hurting. 18:50 The consequences of and how to help a sexless marriage. 20:40 When the pastor is the one with the sexual hurt. 25:30 An overview of his counseling services. 28:0

  For the past 18 months, this podcast was called The Real Pastors podcast. Real Pastors released monthly interviews with pastors and missionaries about their calling and their work. Now that the podcast has been rebranded to Coaching Christian Leaders we will continue to interview those in ministry, especially pastors and missionaries. But we will add coaches and others in leadership. In addition, I will feature coaching specific episodes. So what you will hear in this episode is a monthly release under the heading of One Question Coaching. These One Question Coaching episodes will be short and to the point. My goal is to give you one action item to work on. So here we go. God has called you to lead. Whether a ministry or a business – God has called you to lead. Since that calling, you have worked hard and prayed. But now as you look back, as you evaluate the journey can you say your leadership, your ministry, or your business is where you thought it would be? Here is a simple question to help you evaluate.

For the past 18 months, you have known this podcast as The Real Pastors Podcast. But now it is time to make a change. So I am rebranding the podcast. The podcast will now be called Coaching Christian Leaders. Why are you doing this you ask? There are a few reasons. The title Real Pastors never explained what the podcast was about. When I picked the Real Pastors, I took the idea from Real Simple Magazine. Unfortunately, what works for a magazine does not work for a podcast. Another reason is that my guest list has broadened. In addition to the pastors and missionaries I normally interview, there will be Christian authors, counselors, and leaders sharing their knowledge. For example, our first guest for Coaching Christian Leaders is Dr. Sam Serio. Dr. Serio is the is the author of Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting. This is a great interview and I am honored that he will be on the show. Third, some new doors are opening for me. Real Pastors made it possible for me to begin coaching leaders. And so it

Over 14 years ago, Pastor Herb Reese noticed a void in the church. There was no lasting ministry to the widows, widowers, and single parents. So he created one - New Commandment Men's Ministries.  New Commandment Men's Ministries helps churches recruit, train, and deploy teams of men to help widows, widowers, and single parents. Herb and the ministry have been described in the monthly publications of Rev Magazine, Leadership Network, Promise Keepers, and Man in the Mirror.  It has been written about in Why Men Hate Going to Church and The Externally Focused Church. In addition, Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and Daystar Television have broadcast programs about New Commandment. Herb shared: The origin of New Commandment The purpose of the ministry. And how to start your own. Contact info: You can email Herb at Herbreese@yahoo.com You can learn more by visiting his website at Newcommandment.org Resources Please check out his book, Developing A Men's Team Ministry to Widows, Widowers, and Single Parents. Cl

God is working in Argentina. In a valley, not far from Cordoba, God is spreading the good news of His Son, Jesus. To accomplish this, He is using Tito and Adriana Ramirez.  Tito and Adriana have an ambitious plan to plant 15 churches in the Punilla Valley of Argentina. The Punilla Valley is located west-northwest of Cordoba Argentina.  Tito and Adriana Shared Tito and Adriana share how the came to trust on Jesus Christ. They share the steps that led them into missions. They share the work God has called them to do. They also share how you can get involved with the work in Argentina. Contact Info Please email Tito and Adriana at TitoAdriana@gmail.com Please support Tito and Adriana through pray and giving. For more information on giving you can contact Biblical Ministries Worldwide at https://www.biblicalministries.org/support/ Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to Real Pastors.  If you are not a subscriber then please become one. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, a

Today is a real treat. We will sit down with Maria Gusmao of Recife Brasil. Maria is a missionary with Bible Centered Ministries International. She and her team reach over 4,000 kids a week with the good news of Jesus Christ. Her story includes witchcraft, demonism, drug abuse, and homosexuality. But the focus of her story is how God always provides. God provides for her needs, her ministry, and God provides hope for the hopeless and help for the helpless. Contact Info You can email Maria at cida.mcb@gmail.com To learn more about Bible Centered Ministries, please go to https://bcmintl.org/ To help Maria and her team financially, please contact BCM at giving@bcmintl.org or call them at 1-888-226-4685. Let them know that you wish to support the Bible Club Ministry in Recife Brasil. Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to Real Pastors.  If you are not a subscriber then please become one. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and most any podcast app. Also, please leave a revie

Andy Earl has been a church planter, a pastor, and an evangelist. He has had the privilege of planting two English speaking churches in Germany. But in recent years Andy has suffered a heartache. Sometimes, when people suffer, they pull away from God, even to the point where they no longer serve Him. But not Andy. Andy has used this heartache to create a new ministry. Out of the ashes of heartache arises an opportunity to serve Jesus. What happened to Andy? What was this heartache? Andy and his wife Tina divorced. Divorce is a common occurrence among our church members, but it is rare when those in ministry divorce. In today's episode, Andy will share his divorce story. He will share how it impacted him personally and how it impacted his ministry. Andy will also share some of the resources that helped him work through this sad situation. Finally, Andy will share the new ministry that he is starting. Broken Hearts Ministry will provide counsel to those suffering a similar heartache. Resources Andy recommended

John Harling, the pastor of Hanover Fellowship Church in Hanover Pennsylvania, is our guest. John is married to his wife, Peggy, and they have two sons.  John is a graduate of Liberty University with a Masters of Divinity. He is also an author. His book is titled Grounded for Growth.   In this interview, John shares his personal battle with pornography. John will tell his story and give you some practical ways to defeat the power of porn. Interview Timeline Caught with porn - 13:12 Pornography Stats - 15:30 John's first exposure - 18:10 How pornography impacts the mind - 19:40 Deliverance from sexual sin - 26:11 AAA Policy - 26:54 Abstain - 27:12 Affirmation - 30:57 Accountability - 35:30 Covenant Eyes - 40:27    Contact Info Feel free to contact John with your questions. His email is:pjharling@comcast.net Resources Care for Pastors - www.CareforPastors.org Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering - www.CovenantEyes.com Grounded for Growth Leaders Guide by John Harling Grounded for Growth Student

Fred Walker is the Director of Church Ministries at Perry Hall Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Sandy for over 45 years and they have two grown daughters and seven grandchildren. He is a gifted administrator and leader. But his true heart is focused on mentoring men. In today's interview, Fred shares how he challenges and mentors men.  Key Insights You can't use email or social media to impact men. You must meet them face-to-face. Meet with one or two men per week and you will be well on your way to mentoring the men of your congregation.  Be transparent to earn their respect. Contact Info Fred@PerryHallBaptist.org Resource Mentioned The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for? by Rich Warren Subscribe Thanks for listening to Real Pastors.  If you are not a subscriber then please become one. You can subscribe at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and most any third party podcast app. Also, please leave a review of Real Pastors wherever you listen.  Your reviews help the podc

God calls those of us in ministry to be faithful - faithful on the mountain top and faithful in the valley. Today we sit down with Pastor Joe Ready.  Joe has over 36 years of ministry experience. He has led churches through many different seasons. One season that some churches go through is that of decline.  Joe will share his wisdom on how to lead a church through decline. Joe Touched on He shared what the small church may share with the larger church.  2:51 He pointed out the problems and strengths of the small church.  17:00 He presented the symptoms of the healthy church.  29:50 He looked at the problem of a church that is more focused on growth than God. 42:00 Finally, Joe told us how to lead a church during decline.  51:25 Symptoms of a Healthy Church Authentic Worship Balanced Biblical Preaching Sound Leadership A Welcoming Congregation A Sense of Mission How to Lead a Declining Church Prayerfully Consistent preparation to preach Teach the Principle of Blessing. Longevity of the pastor. Stick it o

This month we speak with Pastor Dave Tierney, the Senior Pastor at White Marsh Baptist Church. Dave is a true scholar and a man that has a great understanding of today's events. Dave has been married to his wife Lisa for 30 years.  They have four kids and two dogs. He enjoys sailing, reading, and spending time with the family. Dave Touched On: The focus of Dave's interview focused on immigration.  Dave pointed out that immigration is the next great opportunity for the church.  His church hosts two immigrant, or language congregations. They also offer English as a Second Language classes. Resources: Flickering Lamps: Christ and His Church, by Richard Blackaby Fools Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion, by Oz Guinness Bringing Home the Prodigals, by Bob Parsons Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel, by Russell D. Moore Lead Like Jesus: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Model of All Time, by Ken Blanchard World Relief Contact Info: DaveTierney@WhiteMarshBaptist.org Subscribe &am