Ep 2: The Ministry of Connecting People with Leanne Burris

Summary In this conversation, Lindsay and Leanne explore the transformative power of ministry and leadership. Leanne shares impactful stories from her work at The Bridge, emphasizing the importance of connecting people to God's love and the mission of building disciples. They discuss the challenges of community transformation, the significance of empowering individuals' gifts, and the necessity of creating a culture of growth. Leanne reflects on her evolving understanding of leadership, the importance of teamwork, and the critical need for rest and reflection in ministry. The conversation concludes with insights on embracing vulnerability as a leader and the future of ministry.   Takeaways The mission of ministry is to connect people to God's love. Creating disciples of Jesus involves intentional relationships and community. Vulnerability in leadership fosters a safe space for others. The future of ministry may require new approaches and adaptability.   Episode field note: Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership As leaders, we are often tempted to hide the hard parts of our own transformation, fearing it will disqualify us in the eyes of those we lead. But if the mission is transformation for the sake of the gospel, we cannot separate ourselves from the process. We must live out the very change we ask of others. Resources and links: Leanne’s website:  www.thebridgegulfcoast.org 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.