Ep 15: Temper tantrums, shooting pets, and Philip Nation on the future of the SBC

Ep 19: Practical advice on retaining staff and Saddleback Pastor Andy Wood on succession

Today we talk about the joy of Hot Chicken, when airplanes have flat tires, what subscription would you pay for no matter what, and how can we better treat our staff so that they might stay a little longer. We also talk to our friend Pastor Andy Wood from Saddleback Church about how to transition well. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Intentional Reach [https://intentionalreach.com/] Check out our newsletter, MinistryTogether [https://mailchi.mp/448630d85adb/anxiety-the-bullpen-and-preaching-in-unmatched-shoes] Connect with Geoff [https://www.facebook.com/Geoff.Surratt], Chris [https://www.facebook.com/chrissurratt] or Greg [https://www.facebook.com/PastorGregSurratt] on the socials.

Ep 18 Demise of Red Lobster, Control v Relationship, & Succession w Dave Travis

Today we talk our go to for fancy food with the demise of Red Lobster, why pastors choose control over relationships, reminisce with Dave Travis about the legacy of Leadership Network and the future of the church. Also, why Greg can’t find good WiFi.. Also, Dave will send a free book, “33 Basic Statements on Senior Pastor Succession”, to everyone that sends him an email with a mailing address in the US. Dave.travis@generis.com [Dave.travis@generis.com] This episode is sponsored by our friends at Chemistry Staffing [https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/] and Intentional Reach [https://intentionalreach.com/] Check out our newsletter, MinistryTogether [https://mailchi.mp/448630d85adb/anxiety-the-bullpen-and-preaching-in-unmatched-shoes] Connect with Geoff [https://www.facebook.com/Geoff.Surratt], Chris [https://www.facebook.com/chrissurratt] or Greg [https://www.facebook.com/PastorGregSurratt] on the socials.

Ep 17: Tech tools for ministry, what pastors are struggling, and warning signs of burn out

Today we talk about why our brother Geoff was a no-show, our favorite tech tools, statistics on why pastor’s are struggling and talk to our friend Pastor Gary Mauro about how he burned himself out and the warning signs to look for. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Chemistry Staffing [https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/] and Intentional Reach [https://intentionalreach.com/] Check out our newsletter, MinistryTogether [https://mailchi.mp/448630d85adb/anxiety-the-bullpen-and-preaching-in-unmatched-shoes] Connect with Geoff [https://www.facebook.com/Geoff.Surratt], Chris [https://www.facebook.com/chrissurratt] or Greg [https://www.facebook.com/PastorGregSurratt] on the socials.

Ep 16: Special Guest Kadi Cole on how to build a diverse leadership culture

Today we talk about things we have to have when we travel, whether we would ride in a driverless car, and how far off were some of the predictions we made for the post-Covid church. We also spend some time with Kadi Cole to talk about how churches can raise up more diverse leaders.   This episode is sponsored by our friends at Chemistry Staffing [https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/] and Intentional Reach [https://intentionalreach.com/] Check out Kadi Cole's resources [https://www.kadicole.com/] Take the Church Staffing Assessment [https://cc2jf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/ZS+113/cC2jF04/VX7v9C40CPG0N6dLmhvzNZY9W5d86_w5dgTYgN5j5FQx3qn9gW7lCdLW6lZ3l3W3DCXpn7kKp1xW66-YW29dK7jmW3W057z5WxVWtW6-5sSh7WxWsBW7ShTH_1M8FG_W1MPz3l32lRxPW7zVDyB5x9PNQW8hS2tT10QbVzW5_PDkj1Gft_YN5vs8_ZYjF3KW8L-Lr443BsC0V-ws4p1d798pW6DSWSJ6Dj64ZW6XXb7P6RjygDW8cH2KZ3q-c1XW7J4ZPv29cnr_W2xwXMb44dBgbW2qYZH72-STG6N36DsL78XYT-W7RHwf534WfJWN1LMsyvnsdr6W7VF20x3TwQnBW7NQqTX48kpKrW7Q3bm47CWc-6dg6L1z04] Check out our newsletter, MinistryTogether [https://mailchi.mp/448630d85adb/anxiety-the-bullpen-and-preaching-in-unmatched-shoes] Connect with Geoff [https://www.facebook.com/Geoff.Surratt], Chris [https://www.facebook.com/chrissurratt] or Greg [https://www.facebook.com/PastorGregSurratt] on the socials.

Ep 15: Temper tantrums, shooting pets, and Philip Nation on the future of the SBC

This week we talk about the collapse of Geoff’s beloved Nuggets, Chris dodges a tornado during the podcast, and special guest Dr Philip Nation discusses the future of the SBC. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Chemistry Staffing [https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/] and Intentional Reach [https://intentionalreach.com/] Take the Church Staffing Assessment [https://cc2jf04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/ZS+113/cC2jF04/VX7v9C40CPG0N6dLmhvzNZY9W5d86_w5dgTYgN5j5FQx3qn9gW7lCdLW6lZ3l3W3DCXpn7kKp1xW66-YW29dK7jmW3W057z5WxVWtW6-5sSh7WxWsBW7ShTH_1M8FG_W1MPz3l32lRxPW7zVDyB5x9PNQW8hS2tT10QbVzW5_PDkj1Gft_YN5vs8_ZYjF3KW8L-Lr443BsC0V-ws4p1d798pW6DSWSJ6Dj64ZW6XXb7P6RjygDW8cH2KZ3q-c1XW7J4ZPv29cnr_W2xwXMb44dBgbW2qYZH72-STG6N36DsL78XYT-W7RHwf534WfJWN1LMsyvnsdr6W7VF20x3TwQnBW7NQqTX48kpKrW7Q3bm47CWc-6dg6L1z04] Check out our newsletter, MinistryTogether [https://mailchi.mp/448630d85adb/anxiety-the-bullpen-and-preaching-in-unmatched-shoes] Connect with Geoff [https://www.facebook.com/Geoff.Surratt], Chris [https://www.facebook.com/chrissurratt] or Greg [https://www.facebook.com/PastorGregSurratt] on the socials.