5LQ Episode 449: Matt Carter

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Chandler Vannoy is joined by Matt Carter, lead pastor of Sagemont Church in Houston, Texas. They discuss changing culture in an established church and the power of encouragement. BEST QUOTES “One of the biggest things I am facing is how do you honor the legacies of the past but then transition this church that hired you because they want you to help them?” “How do you keep the DNA of the organization that is good, and right, and healthy, but at the same time transition the culture in the areas that need to be transitioned without causing World War III?” “Culture is something you can change.” “I’m trying to instill a culture of excellence in the church.” “The goal is to not just come to church and hear preaching but to live on mission wherever God has them.” “There’s no such thing as a non-missional Christian.” “Raising the missional temperature in the church, I think, is done a lot through the pulpit.” “I have realized the power of encouragement in my own life, so I am trying to walk around and make sure people know I appreciate them.” “Place your wife first before your ministry.” “Lead from gentleness and humility.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network Lifeway.com/CoronaVirus