On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we take a look back at all of Season 4 episodes, guests and share reflections and learnings from the insight on 2nd chair leadership as well as the Cultivating group practices. Our guest, Katy Crawford (@katycraw11) helps us reflect on various quotes and responds to questions which help all of us to grow as Christ-like servant leaders. Listen until the end and learn how you will have the opportunity to enter to win a free journey guide!

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• “Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1954.
• Lutheran Family Service - https://lutheranfamilyservice.org/
• Learn more about Christ-like Servant Leader Journey Guides
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work!
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On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Nurture Collaboration which is working together to achieve a group’s mission and vision. Today our guest is Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling, who provides important insight about what it means to be part of a team, the value of relationship between a first and second chair leader, and how his local congregation is working together to engage the community with a microschool.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• The Impartial Church Podcast
• Bethlehem Microschool - CCLS Academy
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work!
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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

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On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Manage Anxiety and Conflict, which is defined as applying Biblical means to both maintain healthy relationships and restore broken ones. Our guest, Brian Amey shares how knowing the sources of conflict can help reduce anxiety and evaluate our priorities when it comes to supporting the bigger picture as a 2nd chair leader.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• “Kindling the Heart of the Christ-like Servant Leader” by Susan Steege, 2016.
• “The Peacemaker” by Ken Sande
• Peacemaker Ministries: https://www.peacemakerministries.org/
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work! Learn more about the Classic KINDLE and Recent Grads initiatives, which begin cycles in Fall 2024.
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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

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On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Promote Communication. Today’s episode is formatted a little differently as we hear a conversation between the leadership staff of First Trinity Lutheran Church (@firsttrinity) in Tonawanda, New York, including Jason Christ (@jasonthedce), Sue Steege (@suesteege) and Chuck Whited. We listen in as they discuss what it means to speak the truth in love, live out healthy communication patterns, and discuss specific tools that help them carry out the mission of their congregation.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• “Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1954.
• “Kindling the Heart of the Christ-like Servant Leader” by Susan Steege, 2016.
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work! Click on ‘Podcast’ on the main page to find the discussion guide and Communication Cascade referenced in today’s episode.

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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

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On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Identify Common Vision: Facilitate groups as they discover their common mission and vision. Our guest, Krista Young (@klyoung29), shares how regardless of cultural context, relationships and trust are the key elements to creating partnerships that move forward with a common vision.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• “Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1954.
• “Kindling the Heart of the Christ-like Servant Leader” by Susan Steege, 2016.
• “When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, 2014
• “Toxic Charity, How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, And How to Reverse It” by Robert D. Lupton, 2012
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work!
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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

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On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we will discuss the importance of grounding our identity as God’s Child as the baseline for establishing Christian community. Our guest, Mary Stafford-Nunez (@marbearo528) shares the joys and challenges of what genuine community engagement looks like in both her local and international ministry contexts.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• Leading from the Second Chair Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams, by Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson, 2005.
• Kindling the Heart of the Christ-like Servant Leader by Susan Steege, 2016.
• The Chosen Series
• Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org and to learn more about the organization and support our work!

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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

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Welcome to Cultivating Second Chair Leaders: Conversations about living out servant leadership in the second chair!

In Season 4, we will explore Spirit-led practices that unite people for service to Christ and the world. When we invest in building the community, identifying common vision, promoting communication, managing anxiety and conflict and nurturing collaboration, we flourish in Christian community as God intended.

This is your time to connect in community, find direction, and find freedom to focus on your identity as a Christ-like servant leader in the second chair.

Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence (KINDLE) provides a model for living out Christ-like servant leadership. For the 2nd chair leader, there is significant value in the ability to lead up, down and across in the building and nurturing of relationships.

This podcast is made possible by KINDLE, an incarnational ministry that encourages, prepares, and supports a growing number of God’s people as they live out their baptismal calling to be Christ-like servant leaders in their congregations, homes, workplaces, communities, and the world. To learn more about the organization and support our work go to kindleservantleaders.org.

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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

Download episode discussion guides at: https://www.kindleservantleaders.org/podcast/

On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we will share a Cultivating Faith and Health impact stories from members of our community, as they have spent the last few years diving deeper into these practices and their application in their lives and in their ministry settings!

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If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season’s topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way!

Download episode discussion guides at: https://www.kindleservantleaders.org/podcast/