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The Pastor's Coach
The Pastor's Coach is a podcast for pastors and church leaders. This weekly podcast will focus on the personal and ministry life of the pastor, and address the challenges a pastor faces as he/she leads and ministers on a daily basis.
Pastors and Christians leaders, when reflecting on their careers, and as they look back, defined a successful ministry, or pastor, as a pastor who prioritizes personal integrity, family health, and patience over quick achievements.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question and shares five principles from the book of Proverbs for financial peace and joy.
Today, Pastor Ron shares 1o of his favorite sayings, axioms, proverbs, and why they are so helpful.
Today, Pastor Ron shares four qualities of a good leader found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16:10-16.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about one of his favorite authors John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, J.R.R, and the impact he has had in his life and ministry.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the book The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner. This is part 5 of a 5 part series on influential leadership books from the last 40 years.
Part 4 of a 5 part series on influential leadership books of the last 40 years.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the book On Becoming a Servant Leader, written by Robert Greenleaf, known for founding the servant leadership model, and coining the phrase servant leadership in 1970.
Part 3 of a 5 part series on influential leadership books of the last 40 years. Today, Pastor Ron talks about the book A Failure of Nerve by Andrew Friedman and shares some helpful leadership learnings.
Today, part 2 of a 5 part series on influential leadership books of the last 40 years, where Pastor Ron talks about the book Good to Great by Jim Collins and shares some helpful leadership learning.
Today, Pastor Ron begins a five part series reviewing classic leadership books and lessons learned from them.
Today, Pastor Ron answers the question, "How do we tune into what God is up to? And shares some answers to this question from the biblical book of Habakkuk.
Today, you will hear a conversation between Ron Aguilera and Jon and Lisa Ciccarelli. Jon is the discipleship pastor at Crosswalk church in Redlands and this conversation is part one of Pastor Jon's Summer Book Club podcast series on Alan Fadling book, An Unhurried Life.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question: How do I deal with that troublemaker in my church?”
Today, Pastor Ron shares five principles from the book of Proverbs to help you attain financial success and peace.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question: How many weeks should I preach each year? And, shares 5 suggestions that will help you be the most effective communicator you can be.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about 3 mistakes leaders make when recruiting volunteers and one thing that brings volunteers together in mission.
Today, Pastor Ron shares three ways we can change the pace of our lives and remove the urgent from our backs.
Today, Pastor Ron looks a the following questions: Am I performing at my best? Am I really making an impact? Do I act correctly and with integrity in all difficult circumstances? Do I give my team enough space to grow while also being there to gently guide?
Today, Pastor Ron talks about a leadership principle that is counter intuitive but required to be a good servant leader.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question, “Would you mind sharing what you do for your devotional time?”
Today, Pastor Ron shares top four topics that pastors say they wish the seminary would have focused on.
Today, Pastor Ron shares several truths about the importance of culture, and how a healthy culture will grow your church and your life.
Today, Pastor Ron answers the following listener question: What is the biggest obstacle within the church for the current generation?
Today, Pastor Ron reminds us how spiritual and physical wellness and the how the book of Proverbs suggest we integrate the two.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question: What are the top leadership lessons you have learned along the way? This is part 2 of 2.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question: What are the top leadership lessons you have learned along the way. This is part 1 of 2.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the importance of adaptability in the church and shares six ideas to implement to can lead to change.
Today, Pastor Ron part two of a with Mark Ricalde on the topic of mentorship and four principles from the lives of King Saul and David that we can apply to our leadership today.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Mark Ricalde, youth and young adult pastor of Crosswalk Redlands church, on the topic of mentorship and four principles from the lives of King Saul and David that we can apply to our leadership today.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how to lead during difficult times and shares three principles from Doris Kearns Goodwin's book, Leading in Turbulent Times.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Taylor Bartram, worship and production pastor at Crosswalk church in Redlands, CA, about worship expressions and postures found in scripture.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about five timeless spiritual classics every Christian leader should read and why--
1-Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
2-The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
3-The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4-In Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
5-The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
Today, Pastor Ron shares ten words out of the lives of ten biblical leaders, and how to implement them into our daily development journey.
Today, Pastor Ron shares 10 Trends for Ministry in 2025 from Lifeway Magazine
Lifeway Article-- https://research.lifeway.com/2025/01/02/10-trends-for-ministry-in-2025/
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the how the quality of your decisions impact the quality of your life and shares 3 things to implement in your decision making process.
Today, Pastor Ron reviews five critically important principles for the book by Jim Collins, Good to Great: Level 5 Leadership, First Who, Confront the Brutal Facts, the Hedgehog Concept, and the Flywheel of Momentum
Today, Pastor Ron talks about why some organizations and people often find themselves out of alignment and shares the importance of a clear vision and some key characteristics of great vision statements.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the value of New Year’s Resolutions, and why this is so helpful for pastors and leaders.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about using the end of the year as a time of reflection, and shares some valuable questions to ask, and explains why this is an important process to enter into.
Today, Pastor Ron shares some end of the year reflection questions to prompt your thinking and stir new-year resolve and direction.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about a critical leadership principle: What You Consume Determines What You Produce
Pastor Ron shares thoughts from a recent read—Outlive, by Peter Attia. Its main theme is longevity; living fuller, longer lives.
This is part 2 of a presentation of the importance of moving from an information economy model, where it is about knowing truth, to an experience economy model. Pastor Ron list three things we can do to start that move.
In this episode, Pastor Ron talks about the shift in our culture from an information economy to and experience economy and the role of the church in this shift.
Now what? The presidential election here in the U.S. is done. Today,Pastor Ron shares some thoughts from Hebrews 13 that will help us set course for the days ahead.
When I think about following Jesus, I love to think about the grace, forgiveness, and the hope that He gives. Discipline on the other hand, isn’t a very attractive concept. In today's episode, Pastor Ron talks about spiritual disciplines and why, even they involve some pain, effort, and discomfort, they are an important part of a Christian leaders practice.
When I think about following Jesus, I love to think about the grace, forgiveness, and the hope that He gives. Discipline on the other hand, isn’t a very attractive concept. In today's episode, Pastor Ron talks about spiritual disciplines and why, even they involve some pain, effort, and discomfort, they are an important part of a Christian leaders practice.
Today, Pastor Ron shares eight strategies that will help you manage your day more effectively.
Today, Pastor Ron shares three things that are helpful in navigating difficult and turbulent times: appreciation for diversity and inclusion, strong situational awareness, and rapid adaptability to change.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question: How do I get more people to serve in my church? And suggest three ways to create a volunteer revolution.
Today’s podcast is a reply to a listener question. Matt asks, “I was at a presentation you did for pastors where you outlined your Ten Financial Commandments, can you list those in a podcast episode?”
Today, Pastor Ron responds to a listener question; Bertram asks, “I am a young pastor, how do I protect myself and my ministry from young women flirting with me.”
Today, Pastor Ron responds to a listener question. Mark asks, “What tips can you share with a young pastor on making hospital visits?”
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the challenge of spiritual leadership and shares eight words of encouragement that have serve him well.
Long time listener, Carl, asks about the chaos of change, and then suggests five ways to stop (kill) the chaos that change brings.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how we wrongly associate our calling and church employment, and looks at Numbers 8:24-26 to address the argument for age limits.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the growing epedemic of pastoral burnout and what you can do to stay in the race.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Pastor Jose Saint Phard about the importance leading their family’s well; and the value of modeling this to others so they can lead well.
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Today, Pastor Ron talks about reasons churches and church leaders stop growing, and shares four common traps of leadership and how to avoid them.
Today’s podcast comes from Jon Ciccarelli’s Abide Summer Book Club podcast where Pastor Jon (Discipleship Pastor at Crosswalk Church, and his wife Lisa, interview Ron Aguilera and they discuss the book, Practicing The Way, by John Mark Comer.
To listen to Jon's podcasts go to:
Abide Daily
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abide-daily/id1717332892
and Abide Summer Book Club
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosswalk-abide-summer-book-club-podcast/id1755059183
In this episode, Pastor Ron addresses two topics that are often discussed among pastors and Christian leaders: A pastor's/leader's pay or income, and how little training pastors receive in the area of personal and organizational finance.
Today, Pastor Ron interviews Paddy McCoy, pastor of Crosswalk Portland church, and they discuss the importance of creating a great church experience and suggest some key principles to consider.
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Today, Pastor Ron talks coaching and mentoring and what the Bible has to say about coaching the context of leadership and discipleship.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question, “I am a pastor and I want to quit. Any advice?”
In this episode, Pastor Ron uses the example of King David (in the Old Testament) to develop resilience and the courage needed to overcome the challenges we face.
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Today, Pastor Ron shares a leadership lesson from the biblical book of 1st Samuel, looking at a scenes from the life of David, and learning how God grows leaders over time.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about five traps pastors and Christian leaders face and the impact this has on the grow of a church and our own personal journey.
Today, Pastor Ron wraps up his 4 month journey through the book of Proverbs and the leadership lessons learned. Also, you can order Pastor Ron's book, The Pastor's Coach at: https://www.adventsource.org/store/adult-ministries/elder/leadership/the-pastors-coach-41845
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Jon Ciccarelli about discipleship and navigating soul room versus leadership room demands.
Pastor Ron talks about the challenges of loneliness and isolation and what Proverbs 18 says about overcoming.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Pastor Walt Groff, who has been the lead pastor at Gracepoint Church in Rocklin, CA for the last 30 years. In part 2, they discuss challenges and blessings from a long tenured pastorate.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Pastor Walt Groff, who has been the lead pastor at Gracepoint Church in Rocklin, CA for the last 30 years. In part 1, they discuss lessons learned from a long tenured pastorate.
In this episode, Pastor Ron talks about five financial themes from the book of Proverbs and how this ancient wisdom is still valuable to our lives and ministries today.
Today Pastor Ron answers a listener question, “What do I do when my leaders are afraid or unwilling to change?”
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the value of having an Anti-Bucket List, how to create one, and how it will add value to your life and ministry.
Today Pastor Ron talks about the value of discipline and how it is an indispensable tool not only in our ministry toolbox, but for our life.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about a leadership principle found in Proverbs 10:19, Less is More.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about messy leadership and points to Proverbs 14:4 as a lesson for navigating a messy manger.
Today, Pastor Ron shares part 2 of a conversation with Pastor Matthew Lucio about the importance and impact of church history on pastors and churches alike.
In this episode, Pastor Ron has a conversation with Pastor Ray Pichette, Lead Pastor of the East Pasco church in Zephyrhills, FL. They discuss the benefits of reading, reading principles that maximize your time and focus, and favorite authors.
Today, Pastor Ron answers a listener question, “How can I make better decisions in my ministry and my life?” And he shares five principles to apply to our decision making process.
Today, Pastor Ron talks with Pastor Matthew Lucio, pastor of the Peoria church. The discussion centers around the meaning and use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in pastoral ministry.
In today's episode, Pastor Ron continues his conversation with Patrick Williams, senior pastor of Foster Church in Asheville in N.C, and they discuss the importance of reading in the life of a pastor or Christian leader.
The 100 Greatest Books (Patrick Williams)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1500vqiQs92C-B8Sx0pXkh0Wou4g_HAtk/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107377280955020144044&rtpof=true&sd=true
In today's episode, Pastor Ron talk with Patrick Williams, senior pastor of Foster Church in Asheville in N.C, and they discuss the importance of having an Inner Circle, a group of friends to do life with.
Today on the podcast, Pastor Ron shares another leadership lesson from the book of Proverbs. Whether you are a pastor, Christian, leader, or just trying to figure out how to best journey through life, choosing your friends wisely is critically important to succeeding I ministry and life.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about a principle from the biblical book of Proverbs and wisdom to live by--the principle of advance decision making.
Today, Pastor Ron shares the spiritual gift of teaching and the importance of asking questions.
Today, Pastor Ron responds to a listener question, “How can I hear God’s voice in my life?” And, shares some ways you can train yourself (and others) to listen for God’s voice and promptings.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the New Year and ten resolutions every pastor should consider for 2024.
Today, Pastor Ron shares a Christmas Day greeting and answers the question, “What Does Christmas Mean to me?” Merry Christmas!
Today, Pastor Ron talks about seven specific seasonal things you can focus on with your family, church, and community during the Christmas season.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the importance of reading and specific strategies to make the most of your time and focus.
Today, Pastor Ron shares his reading plan for 2024 and makes suggestions to consider as you think about what your reading strategy will be for next year.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the importance of a strategic bible reading plan for pastors and suggests some implementation tools to consider.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about some things that will help you hear God’s voice during a dry season
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In this podcast episode, Pastor Ron talks about seven things he wished he knew when he was starting out in ministry.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about five words every pastor should use every day that will help him or her accomplish what God has called them to do.
Today, in part 3 of this three week series, Pastor Ron talks about the spiritual disciplines of silence, simplify, and celebration.
Today, in part two of this three week series, Pastor Ron talks about the spiritual disciplines of prayer and meditation, generosity, fellowship, and fasting.
Today, in part 1 of this three week series, Pastor Ron talks about the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, study and memorization.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about personal finances, which was listed by pastors as the fifth of the top five challenges pastors face. In this episode, Pastor Ron suggests 7 things you can do that will help you navigate your financial world.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how to manage our time better, which was listed by pastors as the fourth of the top five challenges pastors face. Pastor Ron mentions 14 things you can implement that will help you manage expectations.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about expectations on the pastor's family and the problems that often arise and how to protect them. This the third of the top five challenges listed by pastors, and talked about in episode 49.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about dealing with stress, which was listed by pastors as the second of the top five challenges pastors face--and ten things you can do to reduce stress in your life. This study was originally mentioned in episode 49.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about dealing with criticism and conflict, the first of the top five challenges listed by pastors, and talked about last week in episode 49.
Pastor Ron reveals results of a survey of 100 pastors asked the question, "What are the greatest causes of pain, concern, and frustration in your ministry?"
In today's podcast, Pastor Ron talks about three leadership essentials that every leader must understand and of the importance of discernment in decision making.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about 5 ways to grow as a spiritual leader and why each is critical to the success of our ministry.
Today, Pastor Ron answers the following listener question: I feel like I should be doing more personal reading or devotional reading, but I can’t find the energy or desire. I have a four church district and ministry feels like hard work these days. It wears me down, so when I have opportunity, I want to escape from things connected to it. How do you handle this tension between ministry that you give your time and attention to for much of the day, AND the need to have energy to pursue God personally outside of your formal ministry activities? Have you felt this tension, and do you have any advice for a tired pastor?”
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the value of having a bucket list and how having one helps us to reflect on our values and goals, and helps us identify important milestones and experiences that we want to have in our lifetime (and beyond).
Today, Pastor Ron talks about staying connected to God through the spiritual disciplines.
Today, Pastor Ron shares 10 leadership axioms that are critically important for successful leadership.
Today, Pastor Ron shares the results of a survey sent to pastors asking them to share a mistake they have made in ministry, in the hope it will prevent others from repeating it.
Today, Pastor Ron shares his favorite books on managing personal finances; including investments, how money works, and preparing for retirement. Several are must reads for pastors early in their ministry and also for those nearing retirement
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Today, Pastor Ron answers the following listener question, “What books have you read so far this year, 2023? and Why?"
Today, Pastor Ron talks about…the importance of staying grounded as pastor and the value of an inner circle to accomplish this.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about survey citing the top four regrets pastors have as they look back on their ministry, and how to avoid them.
Today, Pastor Ron talks the need to install “rumble strips,” boundaries, that will keep us alert and on the road of ministry.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about pastoral health and the signs of a healthy pastor, and four behaviors pastors adopt to help them key their eyes on the road.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about balancing ministry with policies, procedures, and practices intended to support ministry, and how to determine which to use when.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how to finish well, and uses biblical examples of leaders who finish running the race well. Will you finish the race by running, walking, limping, being disqualified?
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the big four temptations that lead to church leaders to mismanage their lives, homes and ministries, and how to avoid them.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about…the power of motivation in ministry, and things that will help us stay motivated in ministry, especially when we feel tired or discouraged, and suggests things that will replenish and motivate leaders through difficult times.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about ten leadership books that have had lasting impact on his life, and why. Also, Pastor Ron would love to know your top books. Please send your list to thepastorscoach@hotmail.com
This week’s episode is part 2 of a two week series where Pastor Ron talks about 10 leadership principles he has learned the hard way. Principles like "Preparation is Key," "Focus on your Strengths," and "Thinking Gray". Feel free to reach out to Pastor Ron at thepastorscoach@hotmail.com .
This week’s episode is part 1 of a two week series where Pastor Ron talks about 10 leadership principles he has learned the hard way. Principles like "Say it now," "Less is more," and "Practice a non-anxious presence". Feel free to reach out to Pastor Ron at thepastorscoach@hotmail.com .
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the reality of pastoral burnout, and outlines three clear causes and how to avoid them.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the challenge on getting people off the pew and into the game, and share four things that can help you get your church members inspired to do ministry.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the mission over method, and how churches must learn to move away from mission being a servant of method. Methods matter, but mission is king.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how to finish well, how to make it to the finish line—because many don’t. They fall to one (or more) of the big three temptations: Passion, Possessions, Position (or in today's language; Sex, Salary, and Status), and he also shares what the antidote is.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about reasons for conflict and strategies to address conflict before it boils over. Also understanding the levels of conflict is critical to addressing it. The conflict levels include:
Level 1, Disagreements
Level 2, The Contest. This now escalates to where there has to be a winners and a loser.
Level 3, Fight or flight.
Level 4, they are out to destroy.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the the stages of a pastor's tenure in church. Those stages are often separated by number of years served: Honeymoon: 0-1 year, Crisis: 1-3 years, Realignment: 3-5 years, Growth: 5-10 years, Mystery: 10 and beyond. Where do you find yourself today? And what can you do to prepare for the next stage?
Today, Pastor Ron talks about the importance of thinking and reflecting of season of ministry (and life) you find yourself in, and how to assess how to best move forward as you journey from one season to the next.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron talks four things a healthy pastor does to succeed in ministry for the long haul.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron talks about how as human beings we have an unlimited capacity for self deception, and about the importance of self awareness, and creating a culture of honesty and clarity in the organizations we lead.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron talks about self leadership and suggest important self assessment questions that are critical to our success and longevity as pastors and church leaders.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron discusses the importance of decision making, and shares five principles from the book of Proverbs that will help us make wise decisions.
Today, Pastor Ron Aguilera shares part 2 of the value of setting annual goals, and why this is so important for leaders to do.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron talks about the importance of setting annual goals and why.
Today, Pastor Ron part two of a two episode teaching on the importance of the inner spiritual journey and ways to take care of your soul.
Today, Pastor Ron part one of a two episode teaching on the importance of the inner spiritual journey and ways to take care of your soul.
In this episode, Pastor Ron Aguilera talks about the value of tracking church numbers; the five numbers many churches regularly track, and five numbers often ignored but essential to church growth.
Today, Pastor Ron talks about how we need to focus on managing our energy instead our time.
In this week’s episode, Pastor Ron talks about how one of the hardest things to do for most pastors is to separate from work and the seemingly constant demands of ministry, and finding balance in our lives.
In this episode, Pastor Ron Aguilera talks about money and how it is the topic most pastors are least prepared to discuss, especially in regards to how they manage their personal accounts. He shares some basic financial principles to help you get started.
In this episode, Ron Aguilera spends some time laying out the value of a sermonic calendar, as well as some ways to prepare for preaching on a weekly basis.
In this episode, Pastor Ron Aguilera talks about how to run a successful church meeting.
In this episode, part 1 of the importance of words, how we use them, and how critical the right use of words are to our success as pastors and leaders.
In this episode, long time pastor, teacher, and Conference administrator, Ron Aguilera, talks about difficult people and how to deal with them, and the difference between receiving criticism from a wounded sheep and a wolf.
In this episode, long time pastor, teacher, and Conference administrator, Ron Aguilera, talks about difficult people and how to deal with them, and the difference between receiving criticism from a wounded sheep and a wolf.
In Episode 3: Pastor Ron Aguilera talks about the importance of incorporating movement into our lives, and lays out various strategies that can be implemented by anyone.
Are you exhausted, depleted, discouraged, over-scheduled, overwhelmed? Join Pastor Ron Aguilera as he talks about how to replenish your ministry bucket. If you want to ask a question, or suggest a topic, you can send an email to thepastorscoach@hotmail.com
In this episode, Ron Aguilera lays out his motivation and vision for creating The Pastor’s Coach Podcast.
He also gives his first bit of coaching to pastors about having healthy daily rhythms.
If you want to ask a question or suggest a topic, you can send an email to: thepastorscoach@hotmail.com