Pastors
Processing a Personal Health Crisis as a Leader : Percy McCray
As pastors and ministry leaders, we often come alongside and minister to others when they receive heartbreaking news. But what happens when we receive a challenging medical diagnosis, either for ourselves or for someone in our immediate family? In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Percy McCray. Percy has…
Read MoreMaking Self-Leadership Simple & Effective : Ryan Leak
Have you ever wondered why sometimes we overcomplicate the process of growing and developing as a ministry leader? In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ryan Leak. Ryan is an executive coach who has worked with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, churches and ministry leaders across the country. Ryan…
Read MoreThe Key to Leading in Our Rapidly Changing World : Tod Bolsinger
How can we lead effectively in ministry when we are faced with the onslaught of an ever-increasing frequency of changes in the world around us? In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Tod Bolsinger, executive director of the Church Leadership Institute at Fuller, founder of AE Sloan Leadership, and…
Read MoreThe Hope of Deconstruction : James Choung
As ministry leaders, when our hopes have been dashed, or we find ourselves experiencing a personal crisis of faith, it can be very challenging to navigate through those times. Oftentimes we will turn to disillusionment, deconstruction, or even despair. In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by James Choung, Vice…
Read MoreHow to Rekindle Joy in Ministry : Jim Cymbala
Ministry can be challenging, and when it’s tough, how do we rekindle the joy of serving the Kingdom? In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and author of many best-selling books, including his latest entitled Fan the Flame. Together, Jim and Jason…
Read MoreHow to Set Healthy Boundaries in Ministry : Lysa TerKeurst
As ministers we have a heart to encourage, to bless, and to engage with people relationally. However, if we’re not careful, we can find ourselves emotionally drained and mentally fatigued if we are not setting healthy boundaries, but the question is, how do we set good boundaries and continue to serve those around us? In…
Read MoreHow Busy Leaders Can Discover True Sabbath Rest : Ruth Haley Barton
There is something special, something powerful, something beautiful about the concept of Sabbath rest. And yet, as pastors and ministry leaders, it often feels just outside of our grasp. It’s something we’re happy to teach about and share with others, but something that is challenging for us to experience fully in our own lives. In…
Read MoreHow Self-Awareness Inspires Healthy Ministry : Stephen Chandler
How does our self-awareness relate to our health in life and in ministry? In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Stephen Chandler, pastor of Union Church, and author of Stop Waiting for Permission. Together, Stephen and Jason look at the value of being honest with ourselves about our own…
Read MoreSurprising Ways We Sabotage Our Ministries… and How to Avoid Them – Michael MacKenzie
The truth is that we may be derailing our ministries without even realizing it because we are unaware of some of our less-than-healthy habits, attitudes, and baggage. In this conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Michael McKenzie. Michael is an ordained pastor, a licensed professional counselor, the executive director of Marble…
Read MoreHealthy Ministry: Building Character before Building Platforms – Derwin Gray
As ministry leaders, we can often focus on building a platform and making the biggest impact possible without first and continuously, allowing Jesus to establish value and build character in our own lives. In this week’s conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation…
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