FHU Leadership Podcast

S7E11 - Dr. Ketchum on Stability Comes Because of Working Deacons

Dr. Josh Ketchum closes out this season with a brief review and some thoughts on how working deacons provide stability to the congregation. Here is the Episode Guide [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w84tv4344rdxmbfu/Church_Leadership_Guide_S7E11_atgb0.pdf] for this episode that will assist you in discussing this episode.  If you are interested in getting a powerpoint from this lesson email him at jketchum@fhu.edu [jketchum@fhu.edu].

S7E10 - The View from the Presidency: David Shannon Reflects on His Leadership

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU President David Shannon on his nine year tenure at FHU. He reflects back on some of the key moments of his tenure, his leadership philosophy and aims, and discusses his transition back to Mount Juliet Church of Christ.  President Shannon takes us behind the desk and into his heart in a vulnerable and authentic way of reflection.  Here is the leadership guide for this episode [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/76xc3ytt33ik6chd/_S7E10_Church_Leadership_Guideafpw5.pdf].

S7E9 - Jeremy Burleson - A Conversation with a New Elder

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU alum Jeremy Burleson on being a new elder. He discusses his transition into that role, challenges, surprises, and his effort to prepare himself. Jeremy is enrolled in FHU's Graduate School of Theology certificate for Church Leaders in Counseling. Jeremy serves as an elder at the Spring Hill Church of Christ in Spring Hill, TN.   To learn more about the Certificate for Church Leaders click this link [https://fhu.edu/academics/graduate/graduate-school-of-theology/graduate-theology-certificates/].   Here is the Leadership Guide for this Episode [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hatw5ahtagk4te8u/_S7E9_Church_Leadership_Guideaztfa.pdf].

S7E8 - Introducing The Shepherd's Path with President Shannon and Dr. Rogers

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU President David Shannon and Dean of the College of Bible Dr. Justin Rogers on a new program to encourage, educate, and equip church leaders. The program called "The Shepherd's Path" is in its developmental stages but promises to be a great opportunity for current and future elders to gain valuable experience as they work with a cohort for a two year period.  The website link is https://fhu.edu/academics/undergraduate/centers-of-excellence/the-shepherds-path/ [https://fhu.edu/academics/undergraduate/centers-of-excellence/the-shepherds-path/] Here is the Leadership Episode Guide [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/efs6fvrgcztetbqq/Church_Leadership_Guide_S7E8_axn97.pdf]for group discussion and self-reflection.

S7E7 - Jon Paul Gulledge on Developing Non-anxious Leaders

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Jon Paul Gulledge on a recent project he did with leaders from their congregation to develop their conviction, missional focus, and non-anxious presence. They defined their values and discussed harmful responses to challenging situations.  They discuss the leadership theory of Bowen Family System theory and its application to congregational settings.   Here is the episode guide for this episode [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c7k6kucwkhebctvr/Church_Leadership_Guide_S7E7_7i5k8.pdf].  Here is a list of family systems books reference in the episode.  Family Systems Theory Reading List – Josh Ketchum (jketchum@fhu.edu) For beginning I would start with Steinke for theory understanding and congregational application. The Herrington book on the “The Leader’s Journey” or Creech book “Family Systems and Congregational Life” are both good introduction and applications as well. The two Bolsinger books are great for focusing on the leader and the concept of adaptive change and transformation. The foundational texts that are more difficult are by Friedman. Steinke, P. L. (2006). Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What. Lanham, Maryland, Rowman & Littlefield Steinke, P. L. (2019). Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times Bolsinger, Tod (2015). Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory. Bolsinger, Tod (2020) Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change. Herrington, Jim; Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert Creech (2003,  2020) The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. Creech, R. R. (2019). Family Systems and Congregational Life: A Map for Ministry. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Baker Academic Cuss, Steve (2019). Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. Friedman, Edwin (1999, 2007, 2017) A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of Quick Fix. Friedman, Edwin (1985) Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue. [I have not read these last two] Gilbert, R. M. (2006). Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking Systems, Making a Difference. Leading Systems Press Brown, J. & Errington, L. (eds. 2019). Bowen Family Systems Theory in Christian Ministry: Grappling with Theory and its Application Through a Biblical Lens. The Family Systems Practice