Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…sometimes. The holiday season can bring with it beautiful and sweet moments of joy and meaning. Yet it also opens the door to many other emotions, highlighting our grief, landing us in disappointment, increasing pressure, and exposing us to challenging relationships. In this special episode with Dave Wiedis, Penny Freeman, Jon Sovocool, and Laura Yoder, we explore some of the complexities of the holiday season, and practical ways to navigate th...
Worship leaders have a unique and crucial role in the church, but can often be unprepared for the spiritual and emotional challenges they face in a ministry that imposes multiple pressures, including the pressure to perform and be the instrument of growth in churches, along with unique tensions around identity. Under this burden, the worship leader is at greater and greater risk for burnout and emotional and spiritual illness. In this important conversation with Justin Unger, Founder and Pres...
One of the most challenging things for a leader is raising up more leaders to join them, particularly within a church congregation. In this conversation, Dave and Laura sit down with Dr. John H. Wilson, author of The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders. In his book, Dr. John provides a powerful strategy for how to not only create greater collaboration within your church body, but also ignite new leaders to say “yes” to engaging in what God is doing beyond the next volunteer event....
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Dr. Phil Monroe to explore what it looks like for churches to navigate issues around sexual abuse in a healthy way…particularly when it happens in the church. We talk about some of the inherent pressures to stay silent about abuse issues, how to view these challenges as opportunities for greater ministry, and what exactly leaders can do to prevent and respond to issues when they arise. Dr. Monroe, leader of Langberg, Monroe & Associates, is a ...
In this conversation Laura Yoder sits down with Sandy Lapp, an elder at ACTS Covenant Church to talk about navigating transitional seasons in life. Moving into something new, whether it is a desired change or an undesired change, brings with it both intense challenge and rich opportunity for growth and deepening. Although uncomfortable, these times have the potential to deepen our walk with Jesus and be truly transformational. Learn several principles to walk through these seasons of life as ...
In a time where it seems like almost everyone is looking for help for their mental health, how do you know if YOU might need professional support? And what kind of support do you need? It can be difficult to discern when “normal” stress or challenges become unhealthy…and even harder to ask for help or know where to turn. In this practical episode, Laura Yoder sits down with ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Betsy Burton to learn key signs...
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Randy Wenger, a constitutional attorney on the front lines of litigating cases and protecting religious liberty, and Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center in Harrisburg. In this conversation, we discuss the hopeful future of religious freedom, key cases paving the way for continued sharing of the Gospel, and why this matters for ministry leadership. Stay tuned after the episode as Dave and Laura debrief this important conversation. In...
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding Institute to hear about their latest book “Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for You”. Order from Amazon here Soul Shepherding Institute Website
Conflict: do you love it or hate it? In this conversation, Dave Wiedis and Laura Yoder discuss how to navigate conflict in a healthy way and what that can look like in churches, organizations and families. Buy Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press Referenced in this episode: "How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Jesus: An Interview with Dave Wiedis"
In this conversation with ServingLeaders' Wellness Coach Laura Nagy, Dave Wiedis and Laura discuss the critical importance of stewarding your health and how that impacts effectiveness in ministry.
In part 2 of Dave Wiedis's sermon series at Grace Bible Chapel, he continues the discussion about the compassion of God.
On this episode, Dave Wiedis speaks at Grace Bible Chapel in Rising Sun, Maryland about having the boldness to come to Christ and allowing our "leprous" conditions to drive us to Him.
In part 2 of Dave Wiedis's interview of Bob Fair, they continue their discussion on the nature of depression, why it happens to ministry leaders, and the best treatments for depression.
Dave Wiedis talks to Bob Fair, a professional counselor, about his own experience with depression and being in ministry.
In part 2 of the webinar discussion on Ravi Zacharias, Dave answers some questions from the audience.
On this episode, Dave hosts a forum for those shocked, confused, and disturbed by the revelations of the late Ravi Zacharias to process together how we should understand and think about his egregious actions.
In part 2 of Dave's interview of Jim Rhodes they continue their discussion on the key essentials for thriving in ministry.
Dave interviews Jim Rhodes, who served as a missionary for over 40 years, on the key essentials for thriving in ministry.
Dave interviews three experienced pastors about how they have led their church through this pandemic, and their thoughts on the political and turbulent climate.
ServingLeaders' Executive Director Dave Wiedis speaks at Providence Church (West Chester, PA) about anxiety: what it is, why it seems to affect so many of us and to such great depths, and how to move into divine rest. This is part two of a two-part sermon series.