Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today Pastor Aaron sits down with Pastor Tanisha Finley for a highly relatable conversation about the elusive goal of balance. Pastor Tanisha wears a lot of hats, serving as a presbyter, a student ministry pastor all while working a full time job. Pastors Aaron and Tanisha dive into the realities of managing a demanding schedule alongside a bustling family life. They discuss the practical ways credential holders who work outside the church can successfully juggle their diverse responsibilities without dropping the ball. If you constantly feel pulled in a dozen different directions and need encouragement on how to make it all work, this episode is for you. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today Pastor Aaron welcomes back Pastor Brad Trask for part two of their conversation on leading a church through tragedy. In this deeply moving episode, Pastor Brad shares the harrowing story of an unexpected, severe crisis that deeply impacted a family in his congregation. He details the immediate pastoral response, the long journey of walking with the survivors through the aftermath, and how the church community powerfully rallied to support them. Pastors Aaron and Brad also discuss the immense emotional toll these traumatic events take on a pastor's mental health. They highlight the importance of seeking professional counseling and explain why taking time to heal is an absolute spiritual necessity. If your church has experienced severe trauma or you want to be prepared to minister to grieving families, this episode offers vital wisdom. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today Pastor Aaron sits down with Pastor Bradley Trask, for part one of a two part conversation on navigating church tragedies. Pastor Brad shares the heartbreaking experience of an unimaginable tragedy that struck his congregation, the intense and necessary response that followed, and the weight of ministering to an entire church while trying to navigate the emotional toll as a leader. They discuss the unique challenges of being present for an extended period of grief, ensuring you don’t delay your own emotional health, and why taking time for spiritual and emotional renewal is crucial. If you’ve experienced tragedy in your church, or you simply want to learn how to lead through the unthinkable, this conversation is an absolute must-listen.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Donny Lackey, a ministry veteran with over 30 years of experience who currently serves at Mount Hope Church in Portland, Michigan. In this episode, they discuss the complex process of leading a historic church through a comeback. Pastor Donny shares his firsthand experience of navigating the crucial (and often bumpy) transition into a church that has encountered a downturn in its "life cycle," emphasizing the absolute necessity of resting, observing, and taking the temperature of the congregation before initiating major changes. They also discuss the importance of moving beyond a "survival mindset," and how to manage the pace of change without outrunning your congregation. If you are pastoring a revitalization church and feel overwhelmed by the task ahead, this conversation will give you the practical wisdom and encouragement you need to stay the course.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Kurt Cullison of Grace Valley Church to discuss resilience and church revitalization. Pastor Kurt shares his twelve year journey of leading a historic Saginaw congregation out of a massive downturn and back to health. Pastors Aaron and Kurt explore the emotional toll of pastoring in survival mode, how to honor a church's past while boldly changing its culture, and the absolute necessity of avoiding isolation during hard seasons. If you are leading a church turnaround or just need a fresh boost of hope, this conversation is exactly what you need.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.