5LQ Episode 363: Hal Donaldson

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Hal Donaldson, cofounder of Convoy of Hope and author of Disruptive Compassion. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of spiritual growth to the health of an organization and putting family first before even presidential invitations. BEST QUOTES “It started out of the back of a pickup truck and we’ve now been able to serve and share with Jesus with more than 100 million people.” “If I’m your friend and you are my friend, I am going to try to give you more than you give me.” “We don’t want to have compassion for the world and our community but then not be able to serve one another.” “Convoy of Hope will never grow beyond the strength of the relationships of the team that makes up Convoy of Hope.” “The greatest threat to Convoy of Hope is not lack of resources, it is pride.” “If you have a crisis at home, it is going to spill over to the workplace.” “Journaling is something I have to do. When I don’t do it, I feel out of step and I’m not the leader God has asked me to be.” “When your mission is right, and you are doing what God has asked you to do, you can expect a rhythm of hardship and miracles.” “Your children and your wife need to see that you are the same person in the pulpit as you are at home and in the living room.” “I wish I had understood that the work of my hands isn’t as important as the condition of my heart.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network Your Next 24 Hours by Hal Donaldson Disruptive Compassion by Hal Donaldson Convoy of Hope New Churches Q&A Podcast This Episode’s Sponsor: The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at Lifeway.com/Overcomer