Episodes

  • How We Are Using AI in Movement Strategy (And Our Concerns)

    How We Are Using AI in Movement Strategy (And Our Concerns)
    Apr 30 2024
    In this episode Dave and Mark explore the role of AI tools in the growth and leadership of multiplying churches. They share how AI can be used to find reliable sources, solve problems, and enhance discussions. Tune in as they discuss how AI can serve as a resource for movement leadership while addressing potential risks and maintaining a relational approach.

    Perplexity Search Example: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/What-are-the-JvQWwJv3TGKirV963.POZA
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    23 mins
  • Urban Rebar: Cutting Across City Segments with Live, Work, Play

    Urban Rebar: Cutting Across City Segments with Live, Work, Play
    Apr 23 2024
    A look into the intriguing concept of "urban rebar," exploring its potential to redefine mission strategies within urban settings.

    Dave and Mark discuss how viewing cities as networks of interconnected people groups—much like the reinforcing bars in concrete—can enhance our understanding of urban evangelism.

    By examining the cross-sections of society, they aim to identify new pathways for the gospel to permeate diverse urban landscapes, advocating for both a focused and holistic approach to disciple-making in complex city environments.
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    22 mins
  • 5. Adaptive Leadership - Navigating Change and Inspiring Growth

    5. Adaptive Leadership - Navigating Change and Inspiring Growth
    Apr 18 2024
    Dave Miller and Nathan Elliott explore situational leadership in developing church leaders. They delve into the model's four main situations, stressing the importance of adapting leadership styles to meet individuals' needs. The discussion underscores the value of grit, resilience, and community-focused leadership in fostering effective leaders.



    • Situational leadership requires a balance of directive and supportive behavior based on individual needs.
    • Building grit and resilience is essential for leaders and those they lead, especially in challenging situations.
    • Adaptive communication and leadership styles are crucial for effective leadership.
    • People development should be a primary focus for leaders, empowering others to become problem solvers and decision makers.
    • Community-centered leadership involves prioritizing the needs of the community over personal ambitions and mentoring others to become future leaders.
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    28 mins
  • Unreached and Ignited: Catalyzing New Work in Little Saigon

    Unreached and Ignited: Catalyzing New Work in Little Saigon
    Apr 16 2024
    In this podcast episode, Tim Hutchinson and Jordan Giusti discuss their experiences and insights from engaging in disciple-making and church planting efforts in the Los Angeles area, particularly focusing on the vibrant and diverse community of Little Saigon among the Vietnamese population.

    They share encouraging stories about local and international impacts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among local laborers and the broader Christian community to address the immense spiritual needs in Southern California.

    The conversation also highlights how their ministry strategies are informed by and integrated with biblical principles, aiming to foster a broader participation in the Gospel and spiritual growth across various unreached groups in the region.
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    28 mins
  • Beyond Entitlement: Cultivating Leadership Grit and Grace

    Beyond Entitlement: Cultivating Leadership Grit and Grace
    Apr 9 2024
    This episode takes a look into the heart of leadership in today's consumer culture, offering insights and strategies to foster resilience, grit, and grace among church leaders. Dave and Mark talk about how to navigate entitlement mentalities, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the pursuit of impactful leadership.
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    23 mins
  • 4. Dynamic Leadership: From Manager to Influencer

    4. Dynamic Leadership: From Manager to Influencer
    Apr 4 2024
    Trust IS the leadership currency. Things don't trust, but people do. If you don't have credibility, you can't lead people. Your character, reputation, and credibility are everything when building trust. Do others follow you when there is no manual to tell you what to do? Here is how to move from management of things to dynamic leadership of people.

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    In this episode:


    • The difference between a manager and a leader.
    • People are always a volunteer
    • Learning to lead when there is no manual.
    • Relational Authority vs Positional Authority
    • Trust is the leadership currency
    • Values-based decision making
    • Rewiring your Head, Heart, and Hands
    • Character, Reputation, and Credibility
    • Increased responsibility will require you to move from system management to people development.
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    34 mins
  • Navigating the Pendulum Swing: Finding Catalytic Momentum

    Navigating the Pendulum Swing: Finding Catalytic Momentum
    Apr 2 2024
    This episode delves into the concept of the pendulum swing between micro and macro approaches in church leadership, emphasizing the need for constant momentum rather than static balance. Jesus exemplified this dynamic by shifting between micro-level engagement and macro-level impact, calling each of us to steward momentum and navigate identity, success definitions, and relationship dynamics amidst the swings.
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    22 mins
  • 3. Increase Leadership Capacity - the Trajectory of Brilliance in the Basics

    3. Increase Leadership Capacity - the Trajectory of Brilliance in the Basics
    Mar 28 2024
    Change your current leadership results. Problem solving and decision making are core activities of effective leadership. You can increase your leadership capacity through brilliance in the basics, because the trajectory builds your foundational memory. When that foundational memory becomes second nature, your capacity for crucial problem solving and decision making makes you a greater capacity leader.

    In this episode:
    • Working Memory and Long-term memory
    • The value of small repeated behaviors
    • Que, craving, response, reward
    • Values-based decision making
    • The role of adversity, friction. and accountability
    • Changing your current trajectory and current result

    "There are two kinds of tasks in our life and work: habits, which we can perform without much thought and require minimal attentional space, and complex tasks, which can be done well only with dedicated focus. ...the number of habitual tasks we can fit into our attentional space is much higher than the number of demanding ones." - Hyper Focus by Chris Bailey
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    20 mins