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As pastors, how can we best embrace healthy, well-balanced leadership for our life and ministry? Join PastorServe executive, Jason Daye, every week as he invites insightful church leaders into a conversation to explore this very question. Jason knows, firsthand, the challenges of being a pastor and the importance of developing a sustainable rhythm for life and ministry. Each episode helps equip pastors, just like you, with a faithful balance across both your more public FrontStage, and your more personal BackStage, so you can thrive in all areas of life. But FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership podcast, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free downloadable toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed. We are grateful for the opportunity to play a part in your ongoing ministry, encouraging you to serve and live in healthy and sustainable ways. So join us as, together, we learn to love well, live well, and lead well. Learn more and download the free weekly toolkit at PastorServe.org/network
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What if being a small church isn’t a weakness, but a strength? In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye talks with Brandon O’Brien, director of global thought leadership for Redeemer City to City and author of The Strategically Small Church. Together, they explore how the typical size of most churches, which may be smaller than you think, connects with the story of the early church and what that means for ministry now. Instead of seeing size as a liability, Brandon helps us re...
What helps make a church truly healthy? According to recent disciple-making research, one of the clearest signs of church health is how believers are multiplying disciple-makers. In this encouraging conversation, theologian, author, and Navigators leader Alice Matagora joins Jason Daye to unpack the latest research on disciple-making in the US and what it means for pastors and ministry leaders today. Together, we explore both the challenges and the hope: Surprising research trends about disci...
What does it take to serve faithfully in ministry for the long haul? In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, PastorServe CEO and best-selling author Jimmy Dodd joins us for a vital conversation about protecting your ministry integrity and steering clear of the failures that have derailed too many in ministry. This is a hope-filled and practical guide for pastors and ministry leaders who want to finish well. Jimmy shares how intentional habits, proactive safeguards, and spiritual disciplines ...
Conflict is inevitable in ministry—but it doesn’t have to divide us. In this conversation, theologian, conflict mediator, and best-selling author Ann Garrido helps us see conflict through a redemptive lens. We explore how disagreements can be a blessing, a sign of God’s diverse design, and an opportunity for deeper unity. You’ll discover: How to transform conflict into a fruitful exchange rather than a source of division.Recognizing and navigating triangulated relationships before they damage...
What if one of the most overlooked paths for healthy ministry leadership… is confession? In this episode, pastor and author Mandy Smith invites us to consider how spiritual confession—far from being a weakness—can actually unlock depth, clarity, and power in our ministry leadership. Together, we explore how recognizing our often overlooked leanings toward self-sufficiency opens the door to greater reliance on God and deeper connection with those we serve. This conversation is especially for p...
What if the people around you are more open to spiritual conversations than you assume? In this episode, we sit down with author and cultural analyst Mark Matlock to explore the growing spiritual curiosity in today’s world—and what that means for ministry leaders, churches, and everyday Christ-followers. We discuss: Surprising trends in spiritual openness across generationsWhy assumptions about apathy may be holding us backHow to engage seekers with humility and curiosityHow fear and the need...
Ministry leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. In this episode, we explore the surprising value of peer groups for ministry leaders—why they matter, how they work, and how they can be a game-changer for long-term health and impact. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jason Daye and Jim Marvine as they share personal stories and practical insights on: The power of shared wisdom and mutual supportWhy isolation is one of the most overlooked risks in ministryHow peer advisory groups help leaders st...
Church revitalization doesn’t start with a new vision statement—it starts with discerning where God is already at work. In this episode, pastor and missional strategist Josh Hayden invites us into a thoughtful, long-term approach to renewing the local church, one rooted not in quick fixes or top-down programs, but in humility, discernment, and faithful presence. Josh introduces the idea of “remissioning church”—not just reorganizing, but reorienting the church around the mission of God in the...
There’s a subtle trap in ministry leadership that many pastors fall into—without even realizing it. In this episode, Jason Daye sits down with Nicole Massie Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Christianity Today, to explore the unseen pressures that can distort your leadership, whether it shows up as insecurity, performance-driven ministry, or quiet pride. You’ll discover: Two extremes that distort healthy leadershipHow insecurity and overconfidence both miss the markThe concern with triumphalism...
Are you stepping into a new season of ministry? Whether you're leaving a long-term role, joining a new church, or sensing a shift in your calling, this episode offers honest insight and practical guidance to help you navigate your transition with clarity, confidence, and faith. Host Jason Daye is joined by longtime pastor Steve Bezner. Join us as we explore: How to recognize when a ministry season is shiftingThe importance of the core of your identity and callingHealthy ways to process leavin...
Feeling constantly distracted by your phone? Struggling to stay focused in ministry? You're not alone. In this episode, host Jason Daye is joined by Reclaimwell co-founder, Joey Odom, to explore how digital distraction affects pastors and ministry leaders—and how you can reclaim your time, attention, and presence. You'll discover practical strategies to: ▪️Break free from phone-based habits that fragment your focus ▪️Reclaim margin for deeper relationships and spiritual formation ▪️Lead with...
Feeling overwhelmed in ministry? You're not alone. In this episode, host Jason Daye is joined by pastor and neuroscience thought leader, Charles Stone, to explore how pastors and ministry leaders can manage stress more effectively—using a powerful blend of brain science, biblical wisdom, and practical tools. If you’re navigating a busy or demanding season in ministry, and want to lead from a place of peace and clarity, this conversation is for you. You'll discover: ▪️How your brain responds...
How do pastors and ministry leaders stay emotionally and spiritually strong when ministry gets hard? In this encouraging and practical episode, host Jason Daye is joined by Bishop Geoffrey Dudley to explore how to lead through the inevitable storms of ministry — without losing heart, burning out, or leading from an empty place. Whether you're in a tough season or simply bracing for the next wave, this conversation offers honest insight, biblical wisdom, and actionable tools to help you lead w...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Andy Root. Andy is a Professor of Youth and Family Ministries at Luther Seminary. He is the host of the thought-provoking podcast When Church Stops Working, and just the title of that podcast probably gets your mind working. As pastors and ministry leaders, we really encourage you to check that podcast out. Andy has written a number of books, including his latest, entitled Evangelism in an Age of Despair. Dig de...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Margaret Feinberg. Margaret speaks at churches and conferences, and she is the host of an incredible podcast called The Joycast. I encourage you to check that out. She's written a number of books and Bible studies, and, in fact, has sold over a million copies worldwide of the resources and the books that she's written. Her latest is entitled The God You Need to Know. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the f...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Steve Macchia. Steve is the president and founder of Leadership Transformations. He's a best-selling author. He's written a number of books, including Becoming a Healthy Church, Becoming a Healthy Disciple, and Becoming a Healthy Team. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network Som...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Naeem Fazal. Naeem is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He's written a number of books, including his latest, which is titled Tomorrow Needs You. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network Some key takeaways from this conversation: Naeem F...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Roland Warren. Roland is the president and CEO of Care Net. He is the author of a number of books, including his latest, entitled The Alternative to Abortion. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network Some key takeaways from this conversation: Roland Warren on the importance of t...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jay Fowler. Jay serves here at PastorServe and walks alongside pastors and ministry leaders. He serves as the Executive Director for our Midwest Region and is very engaged and involved in really helping our entire team serve pastors and ministry leaders better. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://Pa...
In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Bill Simmons. Bill is President and CEO of Hope Rises International and the author of The Way of Interruption. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network Some key takeaways from this conversation: Bill Simmons on the importance of support systems: "If you want to reach into a plac...
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