Ep 11: Mistakes, Messiness and Ministry with Mark Youngman

In this conversation, Mark Youngman shares his experiences and insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes, embracing messiness, and creating environments that foster growth and transformation. He discusses the balance between transparency and effectiveness in leadership, the significance of small groups, and the core values that guide his ministry. Mark's passion for seeing people thrive in their God-given purpose shines through as he reflects on the journey of discipleship and the impact of community. Takeaways Discipleship is a lifelong journey, not an overnight process. Investing time and effort is crucial for building healthy environments. Thriving communities often embrace messiness and chaos. A strong common vision helps navigate challenges in community.   Field Note: The journey of faith is about Jesus, not metrics or systems.   Resources and links: Discipleship work at Providence Church: https://prov.church/discipleship/ Mark’s Website: https://www.markyoungman.com/ Mark’s Instagram: @youngmanmark Follow SLI: @spiritualleadershipinc This episode is brought to you by Spiritual Leadership, Inc Head to spiritual-leadership.org to take a look at resources for ministry leaders.