The Field Leaders Podcast

Sabbatical Leadership

In this episode, Bob is joined by Scott, Jim Doggett, and Jonathan King to talk about sabbatical leadership — not simply how to take a sabbatical, but how leaders, supervisors, coaches, and organizations can help others step away well, experience deep renewal, and return healthier.Together, they explore why sabbaticals are more than extended vacations or emergency responses to burnout. A well-led sabbatical can become a deeply transformative season of replenishment, healing, clarity, and renewed dependence on Jesus.The conversation covers how organizational leaders can normalize sabbaticals, how supervisors can prepare teams before someone steps away, how to avoid making people feel guilty for resting, and why sabbaticals can strengthen both the individual leader and the whole team.Whether you lead a ministry, oversee team leaders, coach missionaries, or care for staff, this episode will help you think more intentionally about creating a culture where rest, renewal, and transformation are part of healthy leadership.Resources: https://missionexus.org/improve/ministry-sabbatical-tools/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

GODLY GRIT: Leading from Overflow

How can field leaders stay spiritually healthy, resilient, and full of the Holy Spirit over the long haul? In this episode, Kyle Fannan, author of Overflowing and Godly Grit, shares practical wisdom on enduring in leadership without running dry. We talk about the mindsets, habits, relationships, and team dynamics that help leaders thrive and serve from overflow rather than exhaustion.https://www.kylefarran.comEVALUATION TOOL FOR POTENTIAL TEAMMATES [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PO6-vaLDEFKg8icWrNLSuNrMOPTmxGZX/view?usp=sharing] Connect for Mentoring or Peer Groups [https://missionexus.org/table/]

Building A High-performing Team: What Every Leader Should Know About Team Composition

How much does team composition really matter in ministry? In this episode of The Field Leaders Podcast, Dr. Bob McNabb, Scott Lundy, and special guest Jim Doggett explore why building a high-performing team takes more than spiritual maturity and shared mission. They unpack how gifting, temperament, character, competency, chemistry, and cultural context all shape team effectiveness. You’ll hear practical insights on: * why the right mix of people matters * how “wiring” and SHAPE influence team roles * common mistakes leaders make when building teams * how team composition should change with mission phase * warning signs your team may be missing key strengths * how to evaluate your current team without dishonoring people This conversation is especially helpful for field leaders, church planters, ministry team leaders, and anyone seeking to recruit, build, and lead a healthier, stronger team. Worksheet [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qwmrCtH80zSoL-zDK9_IOG5hDlDBEf7Xta-L6_A7OY/edit?usp=sharing]

UNSHAKABLE LEADERSHIP: Finding Your Identity in Christ, Not in Your Role as a Leader

What happens when your leadership role becomes your identity? In this episode, Dr. Bob McNabb and co-host Scott Lundy talk with Gregg Nicholson and Dr. Bob Flayhart about the hidden traps of role-based identity, the team damage it can cause, and the freedom that comes from leading out of sonship or daughtership in Christ. You will learn how to recognize unhealthy identity patterns, why psychological safety matters for team health, and practical steps to reorient your heart. The Gospel Waltz: Experiencing the Transformational Power of Grace - by Dr. Bob Flayhart https://tinyurl.com/4fwuj756 "Becoming a Leader of No Reputation" - by R. Scott Rodin https://tinyurl.com/39rkvhef

Resilient Missionary Teams: Why Some Works Endure While Others Collapse

Resiliency is not just about keeping individual workers healthy, it is about building ministries that can withstand attrition, visa issues, transitions, and seasons of hardship while the work keeps moving forward. Scott Lundy interviews Dr. Bob McNabb on “resiliency re-examined,” including mindset shifts for leaders, how to cultivate national ownership early, why teams need a deep bench, how sub-teams create critical redundancy, and what support structures every field leader should have (coaching, peers, and gospel community). Join the discussion and share what you have seen help the work endure. https://missionexus.org/podcast-listing/the-field-leaders-podcast/