Leadership in Tough Places With Joey Furjanic

As a leader, it's important to have the full background and context of the subjects you're teaching about. In this episode, Pastor Joey Furanic sits down with Jeremy Stein (Director of the Center For Holy Lands Studies) to unveil and unpack the real story of Christmas – and exposing key misconceptions we've had for generations!

In the high-stakes cockpit of modern leadership in a difficult and turbulent environment, even the sharpest executive teams can lose the horizon. This episode, "Directionally Challenged" pulls back the curtain on the messy, exhilarating reality of leading together at the top. This episode follows a real executive team — locked in with the same values — as they wrestle with vision, detours, and the brutal math of shared accountability... all while leading a church in one of the hardest places in the U.S.

In this episode, Joey Furjanic is joined by Julio Colon-Laboy and Dan McCarty (Executive Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department and member of The Block Church) to talk about how Dan overcame adversity to live a life of public influence. Let us know what you think by liking, commenting, and subscribing!

In this conversation, two Gen Zers and a Millenial (Pastors Joey Furjanic, Xavier Jackson, and Julio Colon-Laboy) continue their multi-part discussion about Gen Z: how they lead, what’s working for them, and best practices in leading them. This time, they're joined by an additional Gen Zer and very special guest, Jules Santiago, adding a helpful perspective as a non-pastor.

In this conversation, two Gen Zers and a Millenial (Pastors Joey Furjanic, Xavier Jackson, and Julio Colon-Laboy) begin a multi-part discussion about Gen Z: how they lead, what’s working for them, and best practices in leading them. Share, subscribe, and comment!

In this teaching, Pastor Joey walks us through 5 ways to win at work (and get a raise).   1. Show up early (and sometimes stay late) 2. Embody the organizational values 3. Always being willing to assist (not enable) a coworker 4. Treat everyone with dignity and respect 5. Honor your boss even when it hurts

In this leadership teaching, Pastor Joey teaching us how to start a location. 

In this leadership teaching, Pastor Joey teaching us how to start a location. 

Nobody wants the pain, but everybody wants the gain. The thing is, especially with leadership, if you don’t experience pain, you will not elevate. Pain is the grand master of leadership growth. 

Nobody wants the pain, but everybody wants the gain. The thing is, especially with leadership, if you don’t experience pain, you will not elevate. Pain is the grand master of leadership growth. 

In a bonus interview, Pastor Joey speaks with Sharon Richmond. Sharon is the Assistant Worship Director at The Block. She's been here since the start and provides further insight on the episode - Building Teams in a post-pandemic culture.

Many churches, companies, and ministries are growing again. Yet, due to the disruption of the last few years, engaging congregants, volunteers, and contributors are happening uniquely differently. In this episode, we are practicing building teams in a whole new way.

In a bonus interview, Pastor Joey speaks with GraceAnn Hector. Grace has been a Location Pastor and is now the Executive Eirector of ministries at The Block. She's been here since the start and provides further insight on the episode - how do you know when the job is done. 

Have you ever considered when your time is up or when the season is changing? OR, even when it’s time to graduate roles. In this talk, I want to talk unforced transitions, changing seasons, and finishing the job well.

In this teaching of Leadership in Tough Places, Pastor Joey talks about how to be successful through having margin. 4 Ways to Gain & Sustain Margin in Your Life: 1. Stop Caring So Much About What People Think. 2. Clarify Your Greatest Values and Highest Goals. 3. Get Married to Discipline. 4. Preach it, Teach it, and Model it.   Connect with Joey Furjanic: Website: https://www.theblockchurch.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjoeyfu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeyfurjanic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyfurjanic/ Subscribe to Joey Furjanic and tap the bell icon to get notified when the next video releases.  Joey Furjanic is the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Block Church. He also serves as the President of The Block School of Leadership and is the CEO of The Non-profit, The Block Cares. The Furjanics launched The Block in September of 2014. They share an equal love and hate for Philly sports and are most happy when enjoying good music, great food, and their kids—Maverick, Jovie, and Phil the dog.