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This is Behind the Beards. We will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries.
This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Vulnerability and weakness is difficult and uncomfortable. Let's take a look at how we can be better as Christians and as leaders.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Grief is an emotion we spend a lot of time and energy avoiding, but there are great treasures buried in grieving losses in every aspect of our lives.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. We live in such a fast paced culture, embracing limits is not only counter-cultural, it is often counter-intuitive.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. A faith shaped by culture rather than the cross is not a uniquely American issue. It also isn't a new one. Let's talk about how we can learn from Peter and our own past to be better going forward.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Today we are talking about some practical things we can start doing today to foster discipleship.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We have to stop avoiding hard conversations. They are often uncomfortable and unpleasant, but we have to push through those emotions in order to have healthy relationships and continued growth.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In order to foster clear communication, we must approach every conversation with an openness of mind that is often uncomfortable. Are you willing to change your mind? The answer says a lot about your ability to grow and mature.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Every once in a while, we just hop on and just see what pours out. You never really know what you're gonna get.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. How do we pursue unity? Unity and uniformity are very different concepts. Unity can only be achieved when we value our differences.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Starting ministries and programs from scratch is a unique challenge. We have an idea of what the end goal is as well as how it should ultimately function. But, where do we start?
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Let's take a look back at 2022 and see what was good and what can be learned.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We live in a world of negativity. Staying positive and encouraging can be one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. Let's talk about it.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Insider language is a difficult obstacle to overcome no matter the organization. This is especially true in churches.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. It's thanksgiving, so let's talk about what we're thankful for.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Transitions in ministry are difficult to navigate. Distinguishing personal desire from God's calling can be difficult to navigate. Let's talk about it.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We are not all the same and each of us has to find a place and a way to serve that fits our giftedness and calling. We are all called to serve in one way or another.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Fundamentals are important in any aspect of life. We can't forget the foundational aspects of our faith. Even as mature Christians, a trip back to the basics is essential for growth and maturity.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In a time when many in our faith are moving away from church life, let's talk about what it means to really go to church.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Purpose and calling are key aspects of te human existence. How do we find it? How do we follow it?
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we talk to Jody about his recent sabbatical.
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Branding is a challenge to incorporate in church life. The balance between corny and relevant as well as recognizable is something worth talking about. Is it worth it? How can we do better?
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This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we will introduce season 4 and catch up from the summer activities.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Before we break for the summer, we will talk about how to shift gears in order to prepare for what is to come.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction has led to a lot of distrust and doubt. But, doubt isn't all bad. Aaron and Josh talk about dealing with doubt in this episode.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction is a difficult aspect of the current Christian movement and it carries a lot of baggage. There are healthy and unhealthy ways of going about it. Let's take a look at those in this episode.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Jody Garner from Pine Tree in Longview joins Aaron and Josh to talk about sabbaticals in ministry and how to prepare for them.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. IN this episode, Adam England joins Aaron in talking about the challenge of pursuing contentment in ministry while preserving the insatiable pursuit of growth.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Josh Kingcade, an education minister at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK joins us as we talk about the ins and outs of planning lessons and curriculum. Josh hosts his own podcast titled, "Reading the Bible Responsibly". It is worth subscribing to for sure. You can also access his free education resources at joshkingcade.com
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Speaking the truth in love sounds easy enough. Here are some practical tips to accomplishing this task.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Giving criticism with the right heart and spirit is a challenging task. In this episode, we take a look what is necessary to maintain the proper approach.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Accepting criticism is a challenging aspect of any career. Let's look at how we (try to) handle criticism with grace and humility.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Building off of last week, recharging and recovering is necessary to prevent us from getting to those all time lows. So, how do you recharge? Let's explore.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we are about ready to give up. What makes you stay? What keeps you going when you are at your lowest?
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Working for the church as a volunteer and working in full time ministry have some similarities, but key differences. In this episode, we will look at some of those key differences.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are brainstorming the early stages of camp themes for this coming summer. We look at Disney's Encanto and see what we can learn from it and how to begin to form a structure to build a camp on. Come see how our Brain Trust works in this way. As always, we welcome your input. And if you would like to see and use the finished product, message us in email, Facebook or Instagram and we will hook you up!
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we will start with a TikTok video reaction and then branch into some other avenues of ministry. Join us as we brainstorm a little.
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This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we look at the pros and cons of conferences and visiting other churches as well as the difficulties that we face in implementing new ideas once we return home.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Navigating the holidays is a challenge for church leaders. The polarized nature of opinions regarding these days can create a fantastic obstacle course that can challenge the most fit. What do we do, as the church, in relation to these things? Let's talk about it.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. we are always learning and seeking moments where we can grow and mature. It is good to regularly stop and reflect on where we have been, what we are doing well, and what we can do better.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministry can often be a calling that seems like our work doesn't amount to much or produce as much change as we expect. While we know the work is important, does what we do really matter in the grand scheme of things?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are talking about those difficult topics that we have to address from time to time. Preparing for diverse points of view and difficult questions is a big task.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes you teach a lesson or preach a sermon and very quickly find yourself having to live out that lesson in real life.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode Josh and Jonathan Germany talk about the ins and outs of service projects.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are just going to step back and look at the good things that are going on right now. We don't do that enough.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Integrity is a frequently abandoned character trait in our world today. Let's think about that today. Aaron is unable to make it to today's recording, so we will monologue this time.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Mentors are an important part of growth and maturity. It can often be difficult for someone in a position of leadership to recognize the need for a mentor. Let's talk about the importance of humility and recognition in this matter.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Starting a new ministry in a new place is difficult. One of the most challenging aspects is working in the shadow of those who have gone before.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. With Baton Rouge and much of South Louisiana dealing with the impacts of hurricane Ida, we felt this to be a good time to talk about response to crisis.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Branding is a difficult balance to walk in churches and ministries. It is important to make what we have going on appealing. Is it worth it? Aaron and KT discuss this very thing.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. If you're doing things right, you're growing. How do you handle the inevitable situation that will arise when you learn something that contradicts a previous teaching?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It is important at times to take a moment and simply check in.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 4 of 4 on burnout and depression.
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Here are the articles we used as a reference.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/depression-and-the-ministry-part-1-the-setup/
https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1984/09/coping-with-depression
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm#
On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 4 on burnout and depression.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 4 on burnout and depression.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 4 on burnout and depression.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There are those things we avoid on our ministry work, in our personal lives, and even in our spiritual walk. Let's take a look at those things we avoid and how we can do better.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We learn from our failures, often more than from our successes. How do you deal with an event that has gone "south" (at least according to our plans)?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Josh Jones joins us in this episode from Denver, CO as we talk about longevity in ministry. Josh has served the church in Denver for 17 years. Our sound struggled a bit in this episode, but the content is beyond valuable.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Transitions are hard. Kids graduate while others move in. Families move for a number of reasons. Ministers are called to a new work. How do you navigate these periods in ministry and in the church while maintaining continuity?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Volunteers are game changers in ministry. They often take our events from really good and well planned activities to transformative encounters.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Philanthropy is a hot topic in pop culture. If we aren't intentional about the things we do, philanthropy is where evangelism stops. Let's talk about ways we can make Jesus known while making our community better.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. things are slowly coming back to life in a post-COVID era in the church. There are dome things that simply don't need to return to our families or our ministries. In this episode, we will talk about what definitely needs to come back.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Between ski trips, family vacations, missions and service excursions, what are your plans for Spring Break?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people, by nature, prefer to stay on the fringe of an event or activity. The challenge for a minister is to provide a place and motivate all who are present to engage in one form or another.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. On today's episode, we talk about what happens when an activity or event turns to chaos and needs to be shut down pronto!
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Episode 30! What are you worth? Everyone finds their value and identity somewhere. Where do you find yours? It's easy to get lost trying to define success. Let's talk about it.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sleep and rest are not the same. We tend to ignore the signs of our need for true rest. We were created for rest. It is a part of our DNA and our core. We need to learn how to sit in the friction of the stillness.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Values are guideposts that keep us on track toward our goal. As individuals, organizations, and as ministers, values are an essential aspect of our commitment and faithfulness to God's will.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people show up at events and we have no idea who they are, who they came with, how they got there, or what we need to do for them.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Aaron is out this week, so David Russell brings the Pacific Northwest flair. The challenge to speak something new week after week is daunting. David and Josh walk through sermon and lesson planning and talk about the unique obstacles that must be overcome.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Special guest Alan Middleton joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of partnering with other churches to strengthen the development of our families and churches.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There is such a let down after an event or series is finished. How do you decide what comes next? How do you get there?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It's the new year and everyone has a resolution. In this episode, we look at the importance of setting goals.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Trying to juggle family and church events around holidays provides a unique challenge.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and ministries. In this episode we are talking about elders or shepherds and their roles or responsibilities in the function of the church.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. A review of the article regarding the stress of the pandemic in the Christian Chronicle.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministers are somehow able to find a lesson in anything. Movies, tv shows, athletics, and more are all opportunities for teaching moments.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Potluck dinners frequently provide a space with some common staples as well as some rare and surprising pairings. So what happens when everyone shows up with the same dish?
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Activities, games, and events require an indescribable amount of time and energy to pull off well. They are all designed with a purpose and design.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. From funny tongue twisters to unexpected lessons learned, the Spirit of God moves in all kinds of unexpected ways.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Communication is the name of the game and often the most difficult aspect to manage.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ice breakers are the ultimate combination of awkward and fun. And they are valuable for much more than teenagers and camp orientations.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Bryce Ballard in Amarillo, TX joins us as we explore the ins and outs of our kids and how ministry has affected them as well as how our ministry has changed with kids in the home.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Designing church and camp gear that people will love, wear and remember is a lot of fun. Here are some of our challenges, successes, and flops.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Time management is a most difficult task particularly in a profession as flexible and fluid as ministry.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Join us as we take a look at where our journey into ministry began. What have you been called to do? (besides listening to this episode of course!)
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Keeping track of people and kids is always a challenge, and there's always one in any group that has a tendency to wander.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. One of the tasks we have is trying to determine the real question behind the question.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There all kinds of bizarre activities that we get ourselves going on. The most insane by far has to be a lockin. Come see!
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In episode 2 we discuss the many ways we have felt unprepared or up to the task in ministry.
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On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves and our objectives for this journey. We hope you will join us.
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