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The Nehemiah Way
by Dr. John
Download a FREE Resource Kit for evangelical pastors who want to mobilize a church FULL of volunteer leaders, based on the book that’s available on Amazon & Audible. If you are feeling exhausted because much of the work of your ministry is falling on you, then you're in the right place. The content you'll find here is to help you to develop a church FULL leaders based on the book of Nehemiah. What is a little different about my channel is that I am not a pastor. Rather, a lifelong lay leader in my church and can offer the perspective of those you serve as you live on mission together. I studied the book of Nehemiah extensively as I pursued a PhD in the biblical foundations of leadership & blended this w/over 20 years as a business leader & now professor of entrepreneurship. The job of pastor, now more than ever, has many similarities to that of startup entrepreneurs - the same mindset, skills, & tools can help you to mobilize your church for gospel mission.
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S1:E4 - Nehemiah 3: All in! How You Can Overcome Fear and Opposition (Chapter Breakdown)
Nehemiah 4 is where the story gets real. The work is underway—but now, so is the opposition. In this video, I'll breakdown into Chapter 4 and explore how Nehemiah responded to external threats and fear from within, with prayer, bold leadership, and strategic action.You'll see how Nehemiah modeled a simple but powerful pattern: pray first, then take action—a leadership playbook we can follow today. Whether you're a pastor, elder, or volunteer leader, this chapter is packed with insights on how to stay focused, rally people, and lead faithfully in the face of adversity.We also explore how Nehemiah established systems, inspired courage, and mobilized a defense-ready workforce—all while continuing the mission God gave him.This video draws from the book 'The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church FULL of Leaders' and a time-tested commentary by Cyril Barber, offering practical leadership insights for church leaders today.Download your free Church Mobilization Diagnostic at www.thenehemiahway.comSubscribe to The Nehemiah Way YouTube Channel for more leadership content: https://youtube.com/@TheNehemiahWay Get the Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/98bAOLB Free Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Church Mobilization Diagnostic: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/church-mobilization-Diagnostic FREE DOWNLOAD:Church Mobilization Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/Church-Mobilization-Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD: 31-Day Nehemiah Reading Plan (PDF): https://www.thenehemiahway.com/31-Day-Nehemiah-Reading-Plan
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S1:E3 - Nehemiah Ch 2 - Nehemiah's Pitch Deck (Chapter Breakdown)
Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/The book, The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders, is for Millennial Pastors who are ambitious for the spread of the gospel through the ministry of their local church. This book is about leadership development for volunteer leaders who may already be part of your church, but not mobilized to support your efforts to advance this mission. This podcast includes commentary, interviews, and resources to help you to recruit, equip, and activate volunteer leaders in your church. In this episode I give a breakdown of Nehemiah Chapter 2 - I like to call this Nehemiah's Pitch Deck since he is making his case to the king to endorse and resource the mission God has called Nehemiah to pursue. Nehemiah's Pitch Deck reveals so much about his prayer, planning, and preparation that unlock secrets you can employ in your own congreegation to mobilize a church FULL of leaders. Subscribe to The Nehemiah Way YouTube Channel for more leadership content: https://youtube.com/@TheNehemiahWayGet the Book "The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders" on Amazon, Audible, and Kindle: https://a.co/d/98bAOLBFree Resources:FREE DOWNLOAD: Church Mobilization Diagnostic: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/church-mobilization-DiagnosticFREE DOWNLOAD:Church Mobilization Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/Church-Mobilization-ChecklistFREE DOWNLOAD: 31-Day Nehemiah Reading Plan (PDF): https://www.thenehemiahway.com/31-Day-Nehemiah-Reading-PlanSubscribe to The Nehemiah Way YouTube Channel for more leadership content: https://youtube.com/@TheNehemiahWay Get the Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/98bAOLB Free Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Church Mobilization Diagnostic: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/church-mobilization-Diagnostic FREE DOWNLOAD:Church Mobilization Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/Church-Mobilization-Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD: 31-Day Nehemiah Reading Plan (PDF): https://www.thenehemiahway.com/31-Day-Nehemiah-Reading-Plan
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S1:E2 - Millions are Leaving the Church - What Needs to Change? Interview w/Jeremy Writebol
Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/What does leadership look like in the future of the Church?In this wide-ranging and deeply encouraging interview, I sit down with Jeremy Writebol, Campus Lead Pastor at Woodside Bible Church (Plymouth, MI) and Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, to talk about what it really takes to mobilize a church full of leaders in a time when many are walking away from organized faith.We explore how a model like The Nehemiah Way can help equip, empower, and release lay leaders in the local church—especially in a post-dechurching culture. If you’re a pastor, elder, ministry leader, or volunteer passionate about seeing your church thrive and grow through shared leadership, this conversation will give you practical ideas, real-world insight, and gospel-centered hope.Topics Covered in This Interview:What the “great de-churching” means for the future of ministryWhy most ministry work must be done by ordinary, everyday believersBuilding a sustainable leadership pipeline within the local churchEmpowering volunteers with real ownership and missionThe deacon model and decentralized leadershipHow to identify “champions” and activate “serving circles”The importance of letting go, delegating, and saying “yes”Mobilizing the next generation (teens and 20-somethings)Why Nehemiah’s story still speaks to today’s ChurchLessons from Jeremy’s new book Make It Your AmbitionSubscribe to The Nehemiah Way YouTube Channel for more leadership content: https://youtube.com/@TheNehemiahWay Get the Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/98bAOLB Free Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Church Mobilization Diagnostic: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/church-mobilization-Diagnostic FREE DOWNLOAD:Church Mobilization Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/Church-Mobilization-Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD: 31-Day Nehemiah Reading Plan (PDF): https://www.thenehemiahway.com/31-Day-Nehemiah-Reading-Plan
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S1:E1 - Nehemiah Ch 1: Nehemiah's Prayer (Chapter Breakdown)
Download FREE Church Mobilization Diagnostic & Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/The book, The Nehemiah Way: Mobilize a Church Full of Leaders, is for Millennial Pastors who are ambitious for the spread of the gospel through the ministry of their local church. This book is about leadership development for volunteer leaders who may already be part of your church, but not mobilized to support your efforts to advance this mission. This podcast includes commentary, interviews, and resources to help you to recruit, equip, and activate volunteer leaders in your church. In this episode I give a breakdown of Nehemiah Chapter 1, essentially showing my analysis of the biblical foundations of leadership found int his book of Nehemiah. The focus is on Nehemiah's Prayer, including a 8-part framework that can be inferred from this passage of scripture. Subscribe to The Nehemiah Way YouTube Channel for more leadership content: https://youtube.com/@TheNehemiahWay Get the Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/98bAOLB Free Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Church Mobilization Diagnostic: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/church-mobilization-Diagnostic FREE DOWNLOAD:Church Mobilization Checklist: https://www.thenehemiahway.com/Church-Mobilization-Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD: 31-Day Nehemiah Reading Plan (PDF): https://www.thenehemiahway.com/31-Day-Nehemiah-Reading-Plan
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Download a FREE Resource Kit for evangelical pastors who want to mobilize a church FULL of volunteer leaders, based on the book that’s available on Amazon & Audible. If you are feeling exhausted because much of the work of your ministry is falling on you, then you're in the right place. The content you'll find here is to help you to develop a church FULL leaders based on the book of Nehemiah. What is a little different about my channel is that I am not a pastor. Rather, a lifelong lay leader in my church and can offer the perspective of those you serve as you live on mission together. I studied the book of Nehemiah extensively as I pursued a PhD in the biblical foundations of leadership & blended this w/over 20 years as a business leader & now professor of entrepreneurship. The job of pastor, now more than ever, has many similarities to that of startup entrepreneurs - the same mindset, skills, & tools can help you to mobilize your church for gospel mission.
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