Geoffrey Dudley – Leading Through Storms

‘There are times when the isolation and demands of ministry can wear down even the strongest person’. Brent talks with Bishop Geoffrey Dudley Snr about his new IVP book ‘Leading Through Storms: Successfully Navigating Ministry While Maintaining Your Mental Health’. Bishop Geoffrey is the founding and senior pastor of New Life in Christ Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri.  Dudley began minstry at the age of 13, was ordained by the United Holy Church of America in 1986, and is a retired Air Force Chaplain and lieutenant colonel.  He’s also the CEO of Lead Enterprises, a leadership development platform for staff and workforce development.   (1:00) Storms in ministry; (2:15) Bishop Dudley’s background; (5:20) Life Church; (6:30) Leadership must be honest; (7:55) Cracks in core leadership; (9:00) Never give your enemy the microphone; (9:40) Preparing for ministry storms; (10:50) Building a church; (12:40) Being ‘cancelled’; (13:30) Racial prejudice; (17:45) Pastors and suicide; (19:10) Church hurt and pastors. Links mentioned in this episode: www.thisismynewlife.com/our-history www.ivpress.com/leading-through-storms   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.