Dynamic Leaders

Ryan and I jump in our first podcast back this season and discuss the stress of ministry. How does it sneak up on you? How do you overcome it? Check it out and let us know how you manage stress in leadership?

Question for Gordon, Contact Gordon Donoho: gordon@cinami.org Resource: Books by John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, David Platt, Bill Hybels

Resource: Mark Buchanan, "The Rest of God" Contact David: david@woodardpark.org

Mark Baker's New Book: Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures: Biblical Foundations and Practical Essentials: http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=5146    Resource: http://www.discipleshipandethics.com  

Scott Borman has been in ministry for 33 years. He has worked as most pastor positions and loves seeing lives being changed for Christ. He loves hockey, golf and things with a stick where you can hit a ball or puck. Resource: Ray Johnston - Jesus Called, He Wants His Church Back Leadership Books authored by Seth Godin Reach Scott at www.newcov.com

Today we speak with Cathy Ferguson and hear about her successes and trials to becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist. Cathy is the CEO at Girl Scouts of Central California South.  She is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, speaker for FCA and loves works with elementary to high school students.  She is married to her husband Greg, three daughters and five grandchildren.  Cathy's Email: cferguson@girlscoutsccs.org Recommended Resources: Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren Jesus the CEO - Laurie Beth Jones   Reach us: www.dynamicleaders.net

Today we touch on how to leading difficult people with Bryan Feil. Bryan has been involved in serving Fresno, CA for many years being the co-director for Neighborhood industries. He currently is the CEO of Lanna Coffee, which works with a non-profit in Thailand and enables people to come out of poverty and work to sustain their economy in a healthy way. He is married and has two kids. He loves woodworking and house projects. Contact Bryan: bryan@lannacoffeeco.com Recommended Resources:Good To Great by Jim Collins Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1

Today we talk about self-care with Bob Willis. Bob has been in ministry for over 37 years and is the Senior Pastor at Northpark Community Church in Fresno, CA. He has been married for 35 years to Maryellen and has two kids. He loves to stay active with golfing, snow skiing, working out and traveling. Contact Bob: bob@northparkcc.org Recommended Resources:Reach out to your spouse, friends and staff and ask if you seem weary or burnt out and need to pursue better self-care. Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1

Today we talk about what it looks like to step into leadership with Andrew Feil. Andrew is the associate director of Every Neighborhood Partnership. Andrew has been a pastor for 8 years with various roles as a campus pastor, missions pastor and smalls groups pastor. As well as an adjunct professor at Fresno Pacific University, in Fresno CA. He is married to Denise and has two kids. He loves to read, gardening and woodworking. Contact Andrew: andrew@everyneighborhood.org Recommended Resources:Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1

Today's topic is discussing burnout and recovery. This episode's guest is Teresa Watts. She is the worship minister at Woodard Park Baptist Church in Fresno, CA. She has been in ministry for 17 years. She is married to Daryl and they have two kids. She loves to read and play phase 10 and quiddler. Contact Teresa.: teresawatts@sbcglobal.net Recommended Resources:Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John TownsendMargin by Richard A. SwensonThe Land Between by Jeff Manion Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1

Today's topic is about mobilizing leaders to improve cities. We discuss what it looks like to strategically impact cities with local leaders. This episode's guest is H. Spees.  H. is currently the Senior Vice President of Network Growth and Development of Leadership Foundations. He's had many ministry roles including being a Senior pastor.  He is a family man.  He and his wife have six kids and ten grandchildren, while also fostering twelve children throughout their marriage. Contact H.: hspees@leadershipfoundations.org Recommended Resources:www.leadershipfoundations.orgwww.ccda.orgCities: Playgrounds or Battlegrounds by David Hillis Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

This is a two part series of hearing the story of Northpointe Community Church in Fresno, CA and discussing what is means to creating a healthy staff culture. Steve has been in ministry for over 45 years and has had roles as a senior pastor, associate pastor and has ministered all over the world. He's been married for 37 years to Jean and loves repairing and fixing up guitars. Steve's Contact: stevewilliams@northpointe.org Recommended Resources:Doing Ministry As A Team by Wayne CordeiroPurpose Driven Church by Rick Warren Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

In this bonus podcast we will discuss what makes a meeting awful and ways to create a productive meeting. Recommended Resources:Death By Meeting Patrick Lencioni Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us at:ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter:@DynamicLeaders1 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

This is a two part series of hearing the story of Northpointe Community Church in Fresno, CA and discussing what is means to creating a healthy staff culture. Steve has been in ministry for over 45 years and has had roles as a senior pastor, associate pastor and has ministered all over the world. He's been married for 37 years to Jean and loves repairing and fixing up guitars. Steve's Contact: stevewilliams@northpointe.org Recommended Resources:Your Church Has Real Possibilities! by Robert H. Schuller Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Today's topic is servant leadership. If pride is a barrier then humility is the bridge to becoming a servant leader. And leadership is Influence. Without influence, leadership does not exist. Our guest is Brent Deffenbacher. Brent has been in ministry for 20 years with roles as a teaching pastor, senior pastor, student pastor, associate pastor as well as an adjunct professor. He loves spending time with his family, golfing and the Oregon Ducks. Brent's blog: http://brentdeffenbacher.blogspot.com/ Recommended Resources:Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary McIntosh Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Today Cathleen Lawler gives us tips on how to Network and the importance of networking in ministry. Cathleen has been ministry for over 27 years. Currently she is the Missions and Outreach Pastor for Clovis Christian Church and a Chaplain for the City of Clovis and for Hinds Hospice. One of her favorite hobbies is fishing. Cathleen's email: strengthsongsalvation@gmail.com Recommended Resources:Social Media to connect and network. Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Kit is currently a bi-vocational, as a pastor and a Wendy's district manager. He has been in ministry for 5 years. He is strong family man and spends time with his wife and daughter and loves to play volleyball. Kit's email: kit@encounterchurchusa.comFacebook: Kit Maddox Recommended Resources:Spiritual Leadership by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Denise is currently the Women's Pastor at Encounter Church in Fresno, CA and works for Fresno Pacific University as the Associate Director of Regional Enrollment and Adjunct Instructor. She's been in ministry for over 25 years work with kids and women. She loves having coffee with friends, vacation to the beach and dancing around a bit. Denise's email: denise@encounterchurchusa.com Recommended Resources:Jesus Feminist by Sarah BesseyHow I Changed My Mind About Women In Leadership by Alan F. Johnson Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Tim is currently the associate professor of ministry at Fresno Pacific University. He has been in ministry for 15 years including youth camps, teaching and worship leading. He loves U2 and lots of music is played in his home with his family. Tim's email: tim.neufeld@fresno.eduFB: timothyneufeldTwitter: @timothyneufeld Recommended Resources:Authors: Alan Roxburgh, Mark Branson, Richard Heifetz Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast

Brian Ross is currently the Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. He has had 17 years of ministry experience as a church planter and associate pastor. He is an amateur film buff and loves Ohio State football. Brian's email: brian.ross@fresno.edu Recommended Resources:The Reason For God by Tim Keller Visit us at www.dynamicleaders.net for episodes and updates. Contact us: ourteam@dynamicleaders.net Twitter: @DynamicLeaders1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DynamicLeadersPodcast