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EFCA East

The EFCA East podcast is a podcast all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Our episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement through audio blogs, events and interviews.

We're to help you live well, lead well, and multiply.

More than an organization, EFCA East is a movement of like-minded leaders who want to impact our vast and diverse region with the love of Christ.

Our churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and our nation's capitol

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We are connected and growing together - committed to seeing each other thrive for the sake of the Gospel.

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by John Welborn, lead pastor of Salem Church in Staten Island, NY. They talk about ministering in a transient community, what to do when your church is under fire, the importance of mentors, how to shepherd through grief, what to do when you loose half your people, the importance of reconsideration and more!

John Welborn and his wife of 19 years, Ashley, have 3 children, Gracie, Eli, and Charlie. John holds degrees from Liberty University (B.S. in Biblical Studies and DMin in Evangelism and Church Planting) as well as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A. in Ministry Leadership). He was an itinerant evangelist before becoming Lead Pastor of Crosslink Community Church in Harrisonburg, VA where he served for 7 years. Since January of 2016, he has been serving as the Senior Pastor of Salem Church, Staten Island, New York. His life’s passion is making disciples and multiplying churches to the glory of God. Pastor John loves to play golf and watch his favorite sports teams: the Georgia Bulldogs in football and the Atlanta Braves in baseball.

Mentioned in the episode:

What A Crow Taught Me About My Declining Church by John Welborn
Net Grace
Church Chat Episode 4: Emotional Claustrophobia and The Power of Silence with Ashley Welborn

Connect with John:

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Facebook

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for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/teach-us-to-pray/

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having. Today Josh and Emily are joined by Derek Hodne, Program Director at Camp Orchard Hill. They share funny camp stories and talk about how humor will improve your preaching, how to bounce back from cringe-worthy mistakes, the value of a shared experience, and more!

Derek graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Elementary Education and thought he would have a long career in teaching. But in 2006, after 4 fun years teaching 6th grade in Somerset, NJ, God clearly called him back to Camp Orchard Hill to serve in the full-time Program Director position.

Mentioned in the episode:

Sacred Space: A Hands-On Guide To Creating Multisensory Worship Experiences For Youth Ministry
Solvy Paper (dissolvable paper)
Magnetic Scrabble Wallboard

Connect with Derek:

Instagram
Facebook

Connect with Camp Orchard Hill:

Website
Instagram
Facebook

Listen to more Church Chat episodes.

Connect with EFCA East

efcaeast.com
Instagram
Facebook

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-the-vet-taught-me-about-change/

Welcome to Church Chat, the show where we have the conversations about ministry you wish we were having.

Today Josh and Emily are joined by Ryan Bailey! They talk about the lead pastor/worship leader dynamic, maintaining work-life balance, dealing with unsolicited opinions, how to stay humble in a forward-facing role, how to encourage participation in corporate worship, mental health and more.

Mentioned in the episode:

Pour Over Coffee Maker
Matt Maher
Matt Redman

Connect with Ryan:

Instagram
Facebook

Connect with Mountain View Community Church:

Website
Instagram
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Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter, 1 Liter, 34 Ounce, Black Band

All our Advent resources --> efcaeast.com/advdent

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-nourish-a-flourishing-team/

This is audio from Charles Wilson's breakout session - The Great Contextual Commission - from the 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference.

For more conference resources --> https://efcaeast.com/conference-video/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/3-causes-of-depletion-in-pastoral-ministry/

Get all the details about the EFCA East Leadership Conference at efcaeast.com/one-voice

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-lessons-i-learned-about-praying-for-my-church/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/when-retirement-is-not-what-you-expect/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/leadership-in-a-post-pandemic-world/

Find Pastor Ed Harris:

Christ Power Church & Ministries

On Instagram

Find Josh Ott:

Grace Free Church

EFCA East Resource Page

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-a-crow-taught-me-about-my-declining-church/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/3-ways-to-help-break-undesirable-patterns/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/6-ways-to-be-smarter-about-difficult-conversations/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-anybody-listening/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-there-any-good-in-extremism/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/regarding-abortion/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/how-to-respond-when-youre-being-attacked/

Metallica playing the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game: watch the video

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-metallica-helped-me-remember-about-ministry/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/are-you-making-progress/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/7-things-to-do-now-that-you-are-online/

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/worship-in-your-context/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-LK

to watch the video --> https://vimeo.com/666042201

for a full transcript of today's episode and more information about Peace at the Park --> https://efcaeast.com/not-for-them-for-you/

To watch the entire session --> https://vimeo.com/662401795

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/unity-identity-credentialing/

To watch more sessions from the EFCA East Leadership Conference --> https://efcaeast.com/conference-video/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/rethinking-womens-ministry/

To watch the entire session --> https://vimeo.com/662376677

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-live-a-fluid-life/

This is audio from Tim Jacob's session at the 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference. You can watch all the main sessions at efcaeast.com/conference-video.

for a full transcript of today's podcast --> https://efcaeast.com/parents-the-wisest-among-us/

Today's episode is audio from one of our conference speakers, Bill Kynes. He's a veteran pastor and his message is simple, but profound. You can watch the video version here: https://vimeo.com/665287332

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/politics-and-our-christian-witness/

Episode 138: Audio from Bill's breakout session --> https://pod.co/eda-move/politics-and-the-christian-witness

In today’s episode you'll be hearing the audio from Bill Riedel's breakout session, Politics and The Christian Witness. This was given at our 2021 EFCA East Leadership Conference. After you listen, make sure to listen to his follow up post on Episode 139, where Bill tackles three ways we send mixed signals with our politics.

for a transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/top-10-tips-to-juggle-family-and-ministry-not-burn-out-and-keep-your-sanity/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/loving-ministry-when-it-doesnt-love-you-back/

Mentioned in this episode:

Dave Hyatt - Is Missions The PR Department of The Church

Jim Meyer - Four Key Practices For Developing Emotional Health

Theology Refresher audio: Contemporary Critical Theory

Theology Refresher audio: Contemporary Critical Theory Q&A

Theology Refresher audio: Christian Nationalism

Theology Refresher audio: Christian Nationalism Q&A

SAVE THE DATE

January 5: Building Christ Centered Friendships with Muslims, an online course being offered by EFCA ReachNational has a session beginning January 5, 2022. More HERE.

March 31 - April 1: EFCA Theology Refresher with Greg Strand, hosted by John Biegel at Riverstone Church in Yardley, PA will be March 31- April 1, 2022.

March 22-23: EFCA National is hosting a live and in person History, Theology, and Polity course (required for credentialing!) at the National office on March 22-23, 2022.

October 18-19: The EFCA East Leadership Conference will be at Lancaster EFC again, October 18-19, 2022.

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/four-key-practices-for-developing-emotional-health/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/is-missions-the-pr-department-of-the-church/

for a full transcript of today's post --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-while-suffering/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/do-you-compete-or-complete/

To watch this conversation --> https://efcaeast.com/michael-and-guy/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/what-our-soul-needs/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/stuck-happens/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/scarcity-problems/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/keeping-your-eyes-on-the-future-during-a-challenging-present/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/the-tension-in-working-out-our-salvation/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/seeing-with-a-new-vision/

for the full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/9-ways-to-improve-search-team-results/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/5-ways-to-build-a-ministry-of-encouragement/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/ezra-the-nfl-and-a-pandemic/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/hows-your-vocabulary/

more details about the EFCA East Leadership Conference --> https://efcaeast.com/one-voice/

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/my-favorite-idol/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/nothing-to-lose-nothing-to-prove/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-from-second-place/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/shred-it/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/why-bother-with-credentialing/

for more info about credentialing through EFCA East --> https://efcaeast.com/credentialing-info/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/deconstruction-discouragement-please-lord-not-another-one/

for a full transcript --> https://efcaeast.com/leading-through-pain/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://efcaeast.com/choose-your-adventure/

For more information on our rebrand --> https://mailchi.mp/cef22281ec49/introducing-efca-east

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/before-you-say-yes/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-leaders-are-tired/

for a full transcript of today's message --> https://edamove.com/whats-your-next-move/

John's previous blog --> https://edamove.com/the-pastors-most-strategic-relationship/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-leadership-dance/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-see-past-a-blind-spot/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-pastors-most-strategic-relationship/

John's previous post: https://edamove.com/governance-church-leadership-is-there-a-better-way/

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher.

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher. This is the second session about Christian Nationalism.

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher. This was a Q&A after session one on contemporary critical theory.

Audio from our 2021 Theology Refresher with Greg Strand. This is the first session on Contemporary Critical Theory.

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/he-is-risen-indeed/

for a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-gospel-starts-to-grind/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/friendly-fire-3-ways-to-avoid-the-casualties/

for a ful l transcript --> https://edamove.com/when-normal-gets-broken/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-the-church-cuts-off-the-ear-of-the-world/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/what-about-the-dark-nights/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/how-to-pastor-the-political-crazies/

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/our-two-conversations/

Mentioned in this episode:

Brady Shearer's IG post about social media trends.
Growing your church via social media.
Why I Jumped on TikTok and What I Learned About Being Relevant by Josh Ott
More church communication resources.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/let-him-be-teacher/

For Full Transcript --> https://edamove.com/embracing-the-new-in-new-year/

Mentioned In This Episode:

Rewatch speakers from past EDA Move Leadership Conferences HERE.
Email Josh - josh.ott@efca.org
EDA Move Cluster Groups
Email David - david.boerema@efca.org

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/when-perfect-isnt-an-option/

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/credentialing-is-the-starting-point-of-the-ministry-marathon/

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/governance-church-leadership-is-there-a-better-way/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/4-essential-ingredients-to-build-effective-teams/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-does-your-prayer-life-say-about-you/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-ive-learned-during-20-years-of-support-ministry/

pastor clusters --> https://edamove.com/pastor-support/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/the-value-of-ministry-in-small-places/

for full transcript --> https://edamove.com/you-only-have-three-and-three/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-i-learned-about-communication-while-working-in-law-enforcement/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-questions-to-help-you-structure-your-ministry-for-success/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/why-i-jumped-on-tiktok-and-what-i-learned-about-being-relevant/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-reasons-you-are-stuck-and-how-to-get-moving-again/

for a full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-AB

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/from-an-anonymous-eda-pastor/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/4-principles-from-hamilton-that-will-remake-the-way-i-do-church/

full transcript --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-see-another-instead-of-an-other/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/women-forerunners-to-a-great-movement/

for a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/to-be-or-to-do-that-is-the-question/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/in-and-out-of-season/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/are-we-bigger-than-a-building/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/the-two-biggest-challenges-of-multicultural-ministry/

For the full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-zp

Cedrick and Tony Speak Up

The Unmuted Gospel

Confessions From A White Pastor In Suburbia

Watch the video of this conversation --> https://vimeo.com/418185025?fbclid=IwAR1X-6frpyjMUUQ_J8bo5WY42kpwJYApKZZycl8agyhzRbZLf3u5Gyy17LA

For the full transcript --> https://edamove.com/crossing-the-finish-line/

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/what-is-shaped-in-solitude-and-stillness/

EDA Move Virtual Prayer Summit --> https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrduivrz4uGND8ylWRQMYhFM8ezRsHP6id

Video of today's episode -- > https://edamove.com/what-is-essential/

Transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/worship-in-the-time-of-covid/

Full transcript of Nate's post --> https://edamove.com/now-what/

For a transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-xI

For full transcript of today's episode -->

https://edamove.com/dont-doubt-what-god-can-do-in-this-temporary-new-normal/

Josh Ott is taking us back to 2008, the worst year of his life.

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/this-feels-familiar-and-i-dont-like-it/

As this pandemic continues on, church leaders are experiencing the increasing weight of shepherding their people in lean and stressful times without the benefit of in person interaction. Finances are a swift current that threatens to derail pastor's best efforts. In today's episode, EDA Move Operations Director John Nesbitt asks the question - Will God provide?

For full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/will-god-provide/

Leading Your Church Online During The Coronavirus Crisis

I don't know about you, but virtually everything about this COVID 19 crisis leaves me speechless. I never thought I'd be using the word pandemic in my lifetime. But here we are. In today's episode, Steve Anderson, Student Ministries Pastor at Mountain View Community Church, offers some thoughts about where we find ourselves today.

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/ive-got-nothing-people/

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-wW

Mentioned in this episode --> https://edamove.com/vitality/

For full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-questions-to-help-maintain-healthy-vital-signs/

In today's episode - Kevin Ozolins, Associate Pastor of Youth and Outreach at Montgomery EFC, is sharing his own scar story - which is far more epic than mine - and 3 reasons why we need to get in the habit of sharing those stories.

Full Transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/tell-your-scar-story/

In today's episode, Tim Ryan, Executive Pastor at West Shore Free Church in Pennsylvania is talking about some reasons you as a pastor or ministry leader may need to call a timeout.

Mentioned in this episode --> https://edamove.com/resources-for-leaders/

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/5-reasons-to-call-a-timeout-in-ministry/

Have you ever written a review for something online? Maybe it was something you loved and you just wanted every one to know that the product or service was amazing. Or maybe you had such a bad experience with something that you felt like it was your civic duty to tell people to stay away. Whether you've written one or not, we live in an age where reviews carry weight. People read Yelp reviews before they make a reservation at a restaurant. Readers buy books based on the ratings on Amazon. So what if your church gets a bad review? In today's episode, Emily Anthony shares two recent reviews for Faith Church where she works that she encountered on Google and how she responded. Spoiler alert, one wasn't so hot.

Mentioned in this episode --> Alejandro's story

Full transcript -- > https://edamove.com/receiving-responding-to-and-leveraging-reviews-for-your-church/

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Well, you're not alone. In today's episode David Sherwood is sharing about imposter syndrome.

Full transcript for today's episode --> https://edamove.com/imposter-syndrome/

Would your spouse say you're a good listener? How about your kids or your friends? What about God - would God say you were a good listener? It's not always easy, but we think being a good listener goes a long way to being a good leader. In today's episode, Deb Hinkel is sharing three ways to be a leader who listens.

For full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-be-a-leader-who-listens/

Especially in youth ministry, there can be a pervasive us against you mentality when it comes to parents. It's easy to get into the mindset that ministry leaders know best since they've been trained and educated in guiding the spiritual formation of adolescents.In today's episode, David Boerema is sharing some advice he wishes he had received when he first started out in youth ministry.

Full Transcript --> https://edamove.com/how-to-deal-with-parents-in-youth-ministry/

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/expository-preaching-and-anchoring-to-the-rock/

Theology Refresher --> https://edamove.com/events/

Preaching Tips -->

https://edamove.com/preaching-tips/

Have you ever had a day where you look into the future and wonder how you're going to make it another day in ministry let alone 5, 10, 20 more years? Church leadership is hard and can be discouraging and soul sucking if we let it. In today's episode, Steve Anderson is talking about longevity in ministry. As a 50-something youth pastor, steve knows a thing or two about sticking with something that is hard. There's no easy answer to longevity in ministry but Steve has some suggestions he's learned along the way.

Mentioned in this episode:

Youth Ministry Sherpas
Full transcript of this episode

We are happy to be back with new episodes every Wednesday. Today's episode is about work! There's a lot of value placed on what kind of work you do, so Bill Riedel is going to explore the theology of what most of us do every day.

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/does-your-work-matter/

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/4-benefits-colloaborative-sermon-prep/

en Español --> https://edamove.com/4-beneficios-de-la-preparacion-colaborativa-de-sermones/

To receive Spanish posts via email --> http://eepurl.com/gMiR0X

One of our goals for 2020 is to make our resources accessible to the Spanish speaking brothers and sisters in our district (and beyond!). We've teamed up with an amazing translator to make that happen. Starting today, new blog posts will be available in Spanish.

Sign up to receive new posts in Spanish --> http://eepurl.com/gMiR0X

In today's episode Keith Ferguson is talking about email newsletters - how to make sure they don't automatically get deleted once they hit people's inboxes.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/make-a-newsletter-count/

Keith's Book - The Sabbath and The Gospel: Finding Rest in The Completed Works of Christ

The Sabbath and The Gospel: Finding Rest in the Completed Works of Christ

Don't you hate when the person you're talking to isn't listening? Unfortunately that's the sad reality with most of your church communication. But in today's episode , Josh Ott is sharing how you can grow your audience even when no one is paying attention.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/grow-your-audience-when-no-one-is-paying-attention/

If you saw the name of today's episode, I know what you're thinking... Sounds gimmicky. Right? The two best tools for effective pastoral leadership is quite the claim. But you know what? Mark Tindle knows what he's talking about. And I would venture to broaden his claim to just the two best tools for effective leadership. Period.

Full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/the-two-best-tools-for-effective-pastoral-leadership/

We all like to know that the effort and time we put into ministry is making a difference; that it's good work that people appreciate. But there's a danger when the motivation behind the effort becomes self focused. In today's episode, Kevin Ozolins is sharing 3 warning signs you are building your own kingdom.

For the full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-tD

As many leaders have experienced, planning for summer ministry often begins months and months in advance. Especially ministry experiences that involve raising money and travel.

In today's episode, David Boerema is talking through five things to consider before your next mission trip. These are simple questions to ask yourself before you commit to a trip that will really help you maximize your impact.

David is a Director at Apex, a next generation leadership development pipeline mobilizing students to be gospel influence from here to everywhere. Apex provides one-week trips for youth groups as well as three and six week trips for college student to explore full time missions with ReachGlobal, the missions arm of The Evangelical Free Church of America.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/5-questions-to-consider-before-your-next-mission-trip/

The audio from Ryan Keith's breakout session at this year's leadership conference.

In today's episode, we get to hear from Emily Anthony, Communications Director at Faith Church in Allentown, PA. She normally writes about church communications. In fact, our interview with Emily is one of the most downloaded episodes on our podcast. If you're interested in upping your communications game, I highly recommend listening or checking out all the resources for church communication on our new resource page on edamove.com.

But today, she's sharing a part of her story that is not communications related. As someone who got to witness just a slice of it in real time, I can tell you that it's a wonderful story full of God's faithfullness and provision.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-practical-ways-the-church-can-support-foster-and-adoptive-parents/

Audio of the Next Gen breakout at this year's EDA Move Leadership Conference.

For more helpful Next Gen Resources --> https://edamove.com/next-gen/

Reflections on the ordination process from the EFCA’s first ordained, amillennial pastor.

For a full transcript of today's episode - including the entire section of Benjamin's paper under Article 9 of the EFCA's statement of Faith ---> https://edamove.com/an-amillennial-ordination-in-the-efca/

You want to be remembered for something good, right? We all do. In today's episode, Deb Hinkel is talking legacies and how to build a legacy of love.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/how-to-build-a-legacy-of-love/

For a full transcript of today's episode -->

https://wp.me/p9YKv8-rC

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/remembering-to-watch-the-time/

Being a leader can be stressful. Sometimes we just need a little levity to brighten our day. Bonus if we actually get something out of a good laugh. Well, we hope today's episode will lighten your load a little and guide you in building solid relationships with the people you work with.

*This podcast episode is 100% tongue-in-cheek :)

We all crave perfection in some form or another - going on the perfect vacation, having a perfect body, being a perfect leader. But at some point, the drive to be perfect will suffocate you. And really, perfection might not actually be the best possible outcome. In today's episode, Josh Ott, lead pastor of Grace Free Church, is exploring the idea of a perfect leader.

Full transcript --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-r1

Today's episode is with Dan Basile, Spiritual Formation Director at Grace Free Church. He's sharing 3 Tips For Cultivating a Healthy, Fruitful Team-Based Ministry.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-tips-for-cultivating-a-healthy-fruitful-team-based-ministry/

It's really tempting to use attendance as a gauge for success. Numbers matter, but they aren't the only thing that matters. Tim Gardner, high school pastor at Faith Church, is talking through some ways his team measures success. Even if you don't operate in a youth ministry context, we think you will find these helpful.

Mentioned in this episode:

EDA Move Leadership Conference!

Full Transcript --> https://edamove.com/do-numbers-matter-8-ways-to-measure-success-in-ministry/

No one really enjoys having tough conversations, do they? But as a leader, they are inevitable and dare we say, intrinsic, to life in ministry. So how do we embrace these conversations with grace and humility? Mark Tindle, lead pastor of Seneca Creek Community Church has some tips on how to be smarter about these kind of conversations.

Full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/6-ways-to-be-smarter-about-difficult-conversations/

We are just a couple months away from our annual leadership conference. This conference is really one of the best ways to get connected to the EDA Move family and to grow as a leader.

This year's theme is Revive. Speakers like Jenni Key, Women and Prayer Director from EVFree Fullerton, Kevin Kompelien, EFCA President, and Joe Henseler, Lead Pastor of Faith Church in Allentown, PA, will be talking about revival in the heart of the leader, revival in the church and revival in our communities.

It's going to be such a good couple of days. Register here or check out the full schedule for all the details.

Today's episode is a throwback to one of our keynote speakers from last year's conference - Cedrick Brown, Lead Pastor of Commitment Community Church in New Jersey, with Leaders Go Where God Guides.

Not a day goes by that something about millennials doesn't show up in a headline or in an online article. And it's no surprise. Millennials represent one quarter of the nation's population. So how do we as church leaders care for the millennials in our church and in our community?

In today's episode, young adults pastor Taylor Drenzyk shares three ways to mobilize and show value to your young adults.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/3-ways-to-mobilize-and-show-value-to-your-young-adults/

We all know that if you try to take care of everyone, you are going to burn out. In this episode, Randy Hunt, part of our Pastoral Care Team, outlines a care model that builds around the involvement of the entire congregation.

For a full transcript of today's episode --> https://edamove.com/how-to-provide-pastoral-care-without-burning-yourself-out/

When it comes to making mistakes, sometimes it's better to learn from someone else's mistakes and pains and failures and things they wish they could do over rather than putting yourself and your family through all of those things.

These are things that Eddie Cole, EDA Move District Superintendent would do differently if he were a local church leader or pastor again today.

Mentioned in this episode:

Eddie's first post - 10 Things I Would Change

For a full transcript of this episode: https://edamove.com/10-more-things-i-would-change/

We've all been there - either green with envy or eye-rolling like a teenager at the spectacle that can be a mega-church.

David Boerema shares 4 things he learned after a recent visit to a famous church.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/mega-churches-arent-evil-4-things-i-learned-from-a-famous-church/

Part of leading well is raising up the next generation of leaders. But to do that you need to actually have young people at your church.

Kevin Ozolins has 4 ways to stop losing your young people.

Mentioned in this episode:

What Happened After My 13-Year-Old Son Joined the Alt-Right

For a full transcript --> https://edamove.com/stop-losing-your-young-people/

Josh Ott catches up with Eddie Cole, new Executive Vice President for EFCA National Ministries and EDA Move prospective Co-Superintendents, Tony Balsamo and Cedrick Brown. They chat about the origins of this transition and tackle some questions about what the new Executive Team is all about.

Last October at the annual EDA Move leadership conference, Deb Hinkel, director of spiritual formation for Hershey Free church, gave a really important keynote talk about what it looks like to have men and women truly partner together in ministry, where there is mutual value and acceptance.

Whether you got to hear her talk live or are hearing it for the first time, we think this is a really important conversation to have and to continue having.

As leaders, we want to be efficient and effective, right? That's why we spent time developing routines and systems. But sometimes, God's just wanting us to be flexible. In today's episode, Cedrick Brown, one of our new co-superintendents for EDA Move, is talking about 4 ways to live a fluid life.

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://efcaeast.com/4-ways-to-live-a-fluid-life/

Take time to relax this summer. But don't stop fighting for purity.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mortification of Sin by John Owen
Struggle Against Porn: 29 Diagnostic Tools For Your Head and Heart by Benjamin Vrbicek
Don't Just Send A Resume: How To Find The Right Job In A Local Church by Benjamin Vrbicek

Don't miss Benjamin's video series called Jumpstart to help men re-engage the struggle with sexual sin.

The Mortification of Sin (Unabridged)

Struggle Against Porn: 29 Diagnostic Tests for Your Head and Heart

Don't Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church

The conclusion of our Theology Refresher audio.

Other episodes in this series:

Part 1
Part 2

We all lead busy lives, but do you ever stop to wonder how that busyness effects your leadership and your soul?

Mentioned in this episode:

Hope For A Hurried Soul by Aimee Joseph
Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/peace-for-the-busy-leader/

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry (Transforming Resources)

Pastor of 33 years, David Sherwood reflects on his own journey with depression.

Full transcript --> https://edamove.com/depression-and-the-path-of-the-pastor/

We all like to avoid pain, but pain is unavoidable. So what would it look like to be a good steward of your pain?

Mentioned in this episode:

A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory by Frederick Buechner

Full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/on-being-a-good-steward-of-pain/

A Crazy, Holy Grace: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory

Josh Ott and David Boerema have a candid conversation over sushi about how senior leaders and youth pastors can work better together to reach the next generation.

Want to watch this conversation instead? Go here --> https://www.facebook.com/EDA.EFCA/videos/vl.2016444265149117/390476261555228/?type=1

Josh Ott makes the case that obsession has a place in leadership.

GIVEAWAY: Want a free copy of 4 Obsessions Of An Extraordinary Executive? Leave a rating and review of the EDA Move Podcast on iTunes (even if that's not where you listen) and you'll be entered to win! Extra entries if you share the podcast on social. Don't forget to tag us. We will draw a winner on May 29th.

Mentioned in this episode:

Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni
7 Ways To Change An Unchangeable Church

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://wp.me/p9YKv8-nR

The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable

Back in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more.

This is audio from the second session.

Listen to the first session here --> https://pod.co/eda-move/theology-refresher-the-human-condition-and-cultural-controversy

Even if you think your website is killing it, you need to listen to this episode!. Emily Anthony, Communications Director of Faith Church in Allentown, PA has an easy and short checklist to make sure your church website is doing what it is supposed to be doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 6: Your Church's Voice Matters. How To Make Sure It's Saying The Right Thing.
Episode 4: 3 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid In Your Church's Communications
Squarespace
Wix

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/5-ways-to-make-sure-your-church-website-stays-relevant/

Eddie Cole left a long tenure of being a lead pastor to become the District Superintendent of the Eastern District of the EFCA over three years ago. He has a wealth of experience and wisdom from his time in ministry. Here, he talks about some things he would have changed.

Mentioned in this episode:

5 Reasons Why Leaders Should Embrace Consistent Change
Preachers N Sneakers
The Reason For God by Timothy Keller
Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller

For a full transcript of this episode --> https://edamove.com/10-things-i-would-change/

Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

Are you a good team player or a pain in the shoulder pads?

Veteran youth pastor, Steve Anderson, is sharing four practical ways staff members can support their senior pastor.

Mentioned in this episode:

Youth Ministry Sherpas
YMS Episode 47 - Our Senior Pastors

For a full transcript of this episode: 4 Ways To Play Left Tackle For Your Senior Pastor

We talk with Emily Anthony, a seasoned church communicator, about easy ways to make your church website better, how to tell the right story, an unexpected platform for mid-week messages and more.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fishhook
Canva
Unsplash
Wix
Squarespace
Vimeo
Live streaming on Youtube
Emily's blog post: 3 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid In Your Church's Communications
Church Communications Facebook group
Kem Meyer's Straight Talk email

There are always busy seasons in ministry, but there are always hurting people who need to be loved an encouraged. So how do you balance these two truths?

For a full transcript of this episode:

How To Be An Encouragement When You Feel Empty

Your church's voice matters. But it's not always telling the right story. Here are 3 rookie mistakes you can avoid in your church's communications.

Mentioned this episode:

Less Chaos. Less Noise: Effective Communications for an Effective Church by Kem Meyer

For a full transcript of this episode:

3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Your Church's Communications

Less Chaos. Less Noise.: Effective Communications for an Effective Church

Back in March 2019 we hosted a theology refresher with Greg Strand, Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing for the EFCA. Greg lead a discussion about how the gospel addresses issues such a marriage, homosexuality, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse and more.

This is audio from the first session.

In this first episode, Greg explores the similarities and differences between God's narrative and our cultural narrative about human nature and what it means to be made in the image of God.

Greg mentions:

EFCA Statement of Faith
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges

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The concept of podcasting has been around since the 1980s, but the popularity of podcasts has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. We are obviously fans. Why? Because I can grow as a leader as I rake the leaves. In this episode, we share 5 of the best leadership podcasts for you pastors.

Mentioned in the episode:

CNLP 004: Why Young People Are Walking Away from the Church & What You Can Do About It — An Interview with Kara Powell.
CNLP 222: Patrick Lencioni on Saying No to Steve Jobs, Motivating Millennial Workers and The Three Qualities You Need to Look for to Create the Ideal Team.
Episode 01: Hacks on Talking About Porn, Homosexuality, and Other Tough Topics.
RYM 044: Engaging Unengaged Students in Youth Ministry
RYM 023: How to Make The Most of Your Student Mission Trips
Need to figure out how to measure success on social media? There’s a four minute podcast to help you get started.
Want to better connect with visitors? Here’s a six minute podcast about that.

For a full transcript of this episode:

5 of The Best Leadership Podcasts for Youth Pastors

No matter how great a preacher, teacher, or worship leader you may be, your team and mission will die with you unless you are intentionally pouring into the person or people who are coming up behind you.

Here are three things you can do to help your team long after it’s your turn at bat from Kevin Ozolins, Associate Pastor of Youth and Outreach at Montgomery EFC.

For a full transcript of this episode:

3 Home Runs You Can Create For Your Ministry Right Now