Claim OwnershipCrewCast by Christ Fellowship
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A series of real conversations with other men designed to help you grow in your faith, live with purpose, and become the man God created you to be.
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Is distraction robbing you of God's best? In this episode, Pastor Todd & Coach Tom share the keys to living with focus, putting God first, and pursuing the discipline of excellence. Grandpa's WisdomLearn More About Crew
What daily habits will help you live with godly character and integrity? In this episode, Pastor Todd is talking to Coach Tom about his new book, "Grandpa's Wisdom," where he shares the keys to bringing out the best in yourself and the best in others.Grandpa's WisdomLearn More About Crew
How do you respond under pressure? In this episode, Pastor Todd and Pastor Tyler are sharing how to respond to pressure in a healthy way, stay faithful in hidden seasons, and allow God to form your character to become more like Him. Don't Let Doubt Take You OutLearn More About Crew
When you're in the middle of a battle, why wait to worship? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share about the power of praise, why worship is a weapon, and how to trust God to fight battles on your behalf. Ageless Anthems: An Old School Worship PlaylistLearn More About Crew
What if your weakness can actually become strength? In this episode, Pastor Todd shares how self-doubt can drive you to dependence on God. Whatever you are lacking, God wants to fill in the gap and allow His glory to be on display. Pastor Todd's BookLearn More About Crew
How can you leverage doubt so it leads to greater faith? In this episode, Pastor Todd shares wisdom from his book, "Don't Let Doubt Take You Out," and shares how you can grow closer to God even in wilderness seasons. Learn More About Crew
What does it really look like to win as a dad? In this episode, you will hear a conversation about failing forward and redefining success.Learn More About Crew
How do you leave a legendary legacy? In this episode, you will hear a conversation about considering the story you want others to tell about you, how to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and how to be driven for the right reasons. Learn More About CrewJohn Maxwell's Legacy Message
Once someone finds freedom, how do we keep them walking in it? In this episode, Pastor Ryan Laabs shares his story of transformation, dispels the myth that relapse is a part of recovery, and provides insight into creating safety nets. Key Takeaways:
Pastor Ryan’s journey from addiction to recovery.
Why everyone needs a Paul and a Timothy in their life.
One of the greatest tools we can give people in recovery.
Practical resources to support people in recovery.
Pastor Ryan’s ministry mishaps…and more!
Resources: Celebrate RecoveryRecovery AliveRecovery ChurchChristian Therapists Connect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
You can’t help people walk into freedom if you aren’t walking in freedom yourself. In this episode, Pastor Drew Hage gives you 3 practical ways to help people in recovery—and help yourself.Key Takeaways:
The difference between Celebrate Recovery and other recovery programs.
How to make your own recovery a priority.
The eight principles of recovery and how they relate to Jesus’ teachings.
How to take a moral inventory and take responsibility for your faults.
Why it’s important to confess to others—not just to God.
Pastor Drew’s ministry mishaps…and more!
Resources: Celebrate RecoveryConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
How do you normalize recovery in your church and invite people to greater levels of freedom? In this episode, Pastor Irene Rollins shares her journey to recovery and teaches you how to create a safe place for your entire congregation. Key Takeaways:
Irene’s journey from rehab to recovery.
The do’s and don’ts of creating a culture of safety.
Statistics on addiction and why churches need to step up and start talking about it.
How to support someone in their journey to freedom.
Phrases you shouldn’t say when talking about recovery…and more!
Resources: Irene’s WebsiteCelebrate RecoveryEmotionally Healthy ResourcesConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
How do you create a safe place for healing and recovery in your church? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how to create a process and a culture that leads people toward freedom.Key Takeaways:
Why Christ Fellowship developed an “Everybody needs recovery” motto.
How Pastors Todd and Julie led their staff through a journey to freedom.
Why freedom is the language of Heaven.
Why early intervention is so important when it comes to addiction.
Pastor Todd and Julie’s ministry mishaps…and more!
Resources: Celebrate RecoveryConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
How do you invest in those with the gift of giving? In this episode, Stewardship Pastors Frank and Sherri Bautz share tools for discipleship and a Kingdom perspective on finances and generosity. Key Takeaways:
Frank and Sherri’s journey of ministry and generosity.
Resources every pastor should know about.
How Spiritual retreats can become life-changing for giving leaders.
How to develop a giving strategy and help others do the same.
Frank and Sherri’s money mishap—and how they are using it to teach others.
Resources: National Christian FoundationThe Treasure PrincipleConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Do you feel equipped to help people take their next step in generosity? In this episode, Stewardship Pastors Bobby Puyol and Brandon Catoe share how you can guide people on a pathway of giving and build momentum for your church.Key Takeaways:
Why the Church needs to talk about giving and celebrate giving leaders.
How to cultivate holy relationships, not transactional ones.
How the Church can rebuild trust and momentum after the pandemic.
What to include in your newsletter to your giving leaders and partners.
How you can pull back the curtain and inspire vision for people—and more!
Resources: Facebook GroupConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Having a fully funded vision sounds like a dream—but how do you get there? In this episode, Senior Ministry Consultant of Injoy, Brian Dodd, shares practical ways you can disciple people toward financial freedom and fund the vision for your church. Key Takeaways:
The five stages people are at in their finances and how you can speak to each stage.
How to view finances as a means to discipleship.
What is really happening when someone gives for the first time.
The number one key that unlocks a culture of generosity in your church.
The secret ingredient to generosity and more!
Resources: InjoyFacebook GroupConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Money can be a tough topic to talk about in church—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie unpack how to lead people into greater freedom by helping them develop a heart of generosity. Key Takeaways:
Why it’s important for pastors to lead the way in stewardship and generosity.
The stewardship and accountability practices that Pastors Todd and Julie have in place.
Why pastors and church leaders shouldn’t hesitate to talk about finances in church.
The five stages in the journey of generosity.
Practical ways to disciple people from the platform and more!
Resources: Connect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
What makes someone come back and want to be a part of your church? In this episode, Pastor Greg Reade and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Rock, Emily Forman, share how technology can support the ability to minister and engage with people personally.Key Takeaways:
How to provide connection opportunities for people and close the back door.
How Rock can help you know and grow people, as well as personalize their experience and next step.
Why it’s important to track people’s engagement patterns.
How Rock can help your church manage relationships through the connection feature.
Resources: Rock Facebook GroupConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Are you caring for your online audience with the same intentionality as those in your auditorium? In this episode, Pastor Greg Reade shares how you can care for people in your online community—even if technology isn’t your strong suit.Key Takeaways:
Practical ways to maximize your weekend message and content.
A good ratio for value-add content and promotional content.
Why it’s essential to rethink other ways to measure Church engagement in the digital age.
Real results from implementing a value-first approach.
The two types of people who will find your webpage and how you can appeal to their needs.
Resources: Metachurch BookFlexible Church BookStorybrand BookFacebook GroupConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Are you caring for your online audience with the same intentionality as those in your auditorium? In this episode, Pastor Greg Reade shares how you can care for people in your online community—even if technology isn’t your strong suit.Key Takeaways:
What the Church can learn from Blockbuster and Netflix.
What is shifting in culture that the Church should pay attention to.
Why it’s important for the senior leader to be on board with a vision for digital ministry.
How to empower and encourage digital ministry, even if you don’t know a lot about it.
Why you don’t want to make your church the hero of people’s story.
Why you should value simplicity over perfection.
Resources: Storybrand BookConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
Are you willing to get out of your comfort zone to reach people in the digital age? In this episode, bestselling author and world-renowned speaker Dr. John Maxwell challenges us to embrace change and meet people where they’re at. Key Takeaways:
Why it’s important to move out of your comfort zone in order to embrace the new opportunities God has for you.
How the Church can change the tides in the values of our culture.
Why the Church needs to value people and find common ground now more than ever.
John Maxwell’s words of encouragement for pastors who feel in over their heads.
The insider info on John’s new book, “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication.”
Resources: Join John’s Book ClubConnect With Ushttps://linktr.ee/nexus.platform
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