EPISODE · Aug 12, 2024 · 34 MIN
Are the Church’s “Shepherds for Sale”?
from Leveraging Success · host Jeff Gerhardt
What a summer it’s been! Like it or not, this summer has been tumultuous, filled with political upheaval and economic instability. These events have led many to question the integrity of church leaders and the direction of evangelicalism. With Trump’s headlines, Biden’s surprises, and debates on Olympic fairness, the world seems to be constantly changing. Add in escalating Middle East tensions and market chaos, and it’s no wonder people are asking, “What’s next?” In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, we’re excited to present a special episode featuring a truly exceptional guest. Jeff Gerhardt welcomes again Bob Shank, the visionary behind The Master's Program and Priority Living. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of leadership within the church and evangelical community. Their discussion is informed by Megan Basham’s eye-opening book, Shepherds for Sale, highlighting the urgent need for a refocus on Christ’s commission to the church in today’s complex cultural landscape. They also reflect on the impactful legacies of historical leaders like Robert Raikes and D.L. Moody, offering a blueprint for modern leaders. Tune in to hear their call for proactive leadership that remains faithful to scripture while guiding the next generation through contemporary challenges. In This Episode [01:16] Current events overview [07:30] Main thing must be the main thing [10:45] Political context of Jesus' time [13:03] Defining the Kingdom [16:33] Foundations of American politics [18:31] Key issues for evaluation [22:40] The cycle of organizations [25:29] Vulnerability of institutions [26:56] The need for entrepreneurial ministry [28:14] The impact of Robert Raikes and D.L. Moody in modern-day leadership [31:00] The call to leadership Notable Quotes [03:43] “All of these uncertainties may be shadowing the light of Christ in our hearts while we're fearful over all that’s going on.” - Jeff [29:47] “The tragedy is we're more likely to read and recount the story of Elon Musk than we would recount the story of D.L. Moody. We need better heroes.” - Bob [31:00] “Our focus is on eternal things. As Paul talks about in Colossians 3, set your mind on heavenly things, not on earthly things.” - Jeff Resources & Links Jeff Gerhardt www.mastersprogram.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage Bob Shank Point of View Newsletter - https://priorityliving.org/pov/ Point of View Subscription - https://priorityliving.org/email-subscriptions/ https://priorityliving.org/tmp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobshank/ Resources e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/ Leveraging Success Podcast - https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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What a summer it’s been! Like it or not, this summer has been tumultuous, filled with political upheaval and economic instability. These events have led many to question the integrity of church leaders and the direction of evangelicalism. With Trump’s headlines, Biden’s surprises, and debates on Olympic fairness, the world seems to be constantly changing. Add in escalating Middle East tensions and market chaos, and it’s no wonder people are asking, “What’s next?” In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, we’re excited to present a special episode featuring a truly exceptional guest. Jeff Gerhardt welcomes again Bob Shank, the visionary behind The Master's Program and Priority Living. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of leadership within the church and evangelical community. Their discussion is informed by Megan Basham’s eye-opening book, Shepherds for Sale, highlighting the urgent need for a refocus on Christ’s commission to the church in today’s complex cultural landscape. They also reflect on the impactful legacies of historical leaders like Robert Raikes and D.L. Moody, offering a blueprint for modern leaders. Tune in to hear their call for proactive leadership that remains faithful to scripture while guiding the next generation through contemporary challenges. In This Episode [01:16] Current events overview [07:30] Main thing must be the main thing [10:45] Political context of Jesus' time [13:03] Defining the Kingdom [16:33] Foundations of American politics [18:31] Key issues for evaluation [22:40] The cycle of organizations [25:29] Vulnerability of institutions [26:56] The need for entrepreneurial ministry [28:14] The impact of Robert Raikes and D.L. Moody in modern-day leadership [31:00] The call to leadership Notable Quotes [03:43] “All of these uncertainties may be shadowing the light of Christ in our hearts while we're fearful over all that’s going on.” - Jeff [29:47] “The tragedy is we're more likely to read and recount the story of Elon Musk than we would recount the story of D.L. Moody. We need better heroes.” - Bob [31:00] “Our focus is on eternal things. As Paul talks about in Colossians 3, set your mind on heavenly things, not on earthly things.” - Jeff Resources & Links Jeff Gerhardt www.mastersprogram.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage Bob Shank Point of View Newsletter - https://priorityliving.org/pov/ Point of View Subscription - https://priorityliving.org/email-subscriptions/ https://priorityliving.org/tmp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobshank/ Resources e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/ Leveraging Success Podcast - https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
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