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Cultiv8ing Ministry — 178 episodes

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1

Creating a Culture of Abundance

2

Creating a Culture of Belonging

3

Creating a Culture of Belonging

4

Honoring & Transitioning Graduates

5

Marketing vs. Messaging In Ministry

6

Avoiding the Hurry Epidemic

7

Secrets to Recovery

8

The Summer Schedule Debate

9

Practicing Presence

10

Elevating Others as a Leader

11

Leading Difficult People Well

12

Navigating Change In Ministry

13

Unlocking Keys To Consistency

14

Collaboration Invitation

15

Generationally Speaking - Pt. 2

16

Generationally Speaking Pt. 1

17

Helpful Qualities for Leaders

18

Getting Groovy in 2026

19

Thanksgiving Reflections

20

When Culture Impacts Ministry

21

Moving Beyond Butts & Bucks

22

Bursting The Bubble

23

Volunteer, Part-Time, Or Full-Time - The Great Debate

24

Creating Creative Ideas

25

Church Trends - Mental Health Crisis of Leaders

26

Church Trends - The Rise of Non-Derivative Churches

27

Church Trends - Closures vs. Planting

28

Church Trends - Evangelism

29

Lessons From Cracker Barrel

30

Unlocking Keystone Habits

31

Choosing the Right E.G.O.

32

Ministry Leadership in a Busy Culture!

33

Fresh Start For Back to School

34

Age and Ministry Leadership

35

Planning 101

36

Good News From Increased Church Involvement Trends

37

When Leaders Let You Down!

38

The Tension Between Ministry & Money

39

Making Criticism Helpful

40

The Power of Presence

41

Learning From Small Churches

42

Untruths About Working In Teams - Pt. 2

43

Untruths About Working In Teams Pt. 1

44

Management vs. Leadership

45

Joining the Culture Club

46

Avoiding Policy Problems

47

Leading Near To God

48

The "Style" Episode

49

Putting the "Connect" Back In Connection

50

How to Avoid Wounding Those in the Church

51

Following The Spirit Without Being a "Whackadoodle"!

52

The Multiplication Game - Multiplying Your Leadership

53

Habits to Give Up For Lent - Part 3

54

Habits to Give Up For Lent - Part 2

55

Habits to Give Up For Lent - Pt. 1

56

Power of a Moment - Connection

57

Power of a Moment - Pride

58

Power of a Moment - Insight

59

Power of A Moment - Elevation

60

Moments You Can't Forget - Part 1

61

The Skinny on Small Group Leadership

62

Connecting With Your Communities

63

Let It Go! - The Art of Clearing Space

64

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!

65

How To Become Action Jackson! (Action Planning 101)

66

Frying Turkeys, Line Dancing, and Other Traditions

67

Ministry In The Community

68

Laughter Really Is Good Medicine

69

Avoiding the Holiday Drain

70

Celebrating Delegating

71

The Great Halloween Debate

72

Developing Trust In Ministry

73

Responding to Hurricane Helene

74

Putting the PRO in Productivity

75

Finding Common Ground In a Divided World

76

Celebrate Good Times, COME ON!

77

When Tragedy Hits

78

Leading When You're Not "The Big Boss Daddy"

79

Fall Book Review - The Leadership Contract Part 2

80

Fall Book Club - The Leadership Contract Part 1

81

Talking Creativity With Non-Creatives

82

Tell Me Something Good - Olympics Recap

83

Navigating Cultural Division

84

Debunking a Myth About Gen Z

85

Fruits of the Spirit - Self Control

86

Fruits of the Spirit - Gentleness

87

Fruits of the Spirit - Faithfulness

88

Fruits of the Spirit - Goodness

89

Fruits of the Spirit - Kindness

90

Fruits of the Spitit - Patience

91

Fruits of The Spirit - Peace

92

Fruits of the Spirit & Ministry - Joy

93

Fruits of the Spirit & Ministry - Love

94

Administration in Ministry

95

Practicing Hospitality in Ministry

96

General Conference Thoughts

97

The Fear Factor

98

Cultiv8ing Ministry Book Club - Canoeing the Mountains

99

Making MORE of LESS!

100

A Lenten Journey - Part 6

101

A Lenten Journey - Week 5

102

A Lenten Journey - Week 4

103

A Lenten Journey - Week 3

104

A Lenten Journey - Week 2

105

A Lenten Journey - Week 1

106

The Basics of Ash Wednesday

107

Tell Me Something Good!

108

Building Blocks of Trust

109

Cultiv8 Group Book Club: Growing Young Part 2

110

Cultiv8 Book Club: Growing Young Part 1

111

Getting Schooled on Lifelong Learning

112

Attracting Christians vs. Reaching People

113

Finding Joy In Advent

114

Finding Love This Advent

115

Finding Peace This Advent

116

Finding Hope This Advent

117

Hitting a Moving Target (Learning from Taylor Swift) - Pt. 2

118

Hitting a Moving Target - Pt. 1

119

Ministry in A Small Church

120

Managing Ministry Volunteers - Celebrating

121

Managing Ministry Volunteers - Equipping

122

Managing Ministry Volunteers - Recruitment

123

Identifying and Fostering a Call

124

Talking Collabs...Collaborative Youth Ministry

125

WE ARE FAMILY! - The Low Down On Family Ministry

126

Happy Birthday to US!

127

Finding Elation in Evaluation

128

What We Wish We Had Known

129

Matthew 45 and Communication!

130

Healthy Habits for Leaders - Part 2

131

Healthy Habits for Leaders Part 1

132

Finding God in the Ordinary

133

From the Mouths of Kids!

134

What Happens In Daytona STAYS In Daytona

135

Re-Building Trust in the Church

136

Clapbacks, & Bops, & Heathers, OH MY!

137

The Ins & Outs of Coaching

138

Celebrating "Wins" In Ministry

139

Honoring Christ and Country

140

Dealing With Difficult People - The Remix

141

Turning Ideas Into Reality

142

Dream a Dream

143

Mission Trip Pros & Cons

144

Balancing Act - Family and Ministry!

145

Maximizing Summer Rhythms

146

"Hey We Movin' On Up!" - Transitioning Age Level Minsitries

147

Moving & Grooving - Navigating Staff Transisitions

148

Taking the Dread Out of the Dreaded Meeting

149

Leading Like Jesus - Part 3

150

Leading Like Jesus - Part 2

151

Leading Like Jesus - Part 1

152

How Well Is Your Well-Being?

153

How Do You Spell Success?

154

The Power of Parents

155

Planning Fantastic Events

156

Intergenerational Ministry Primer

157

Getting Trendy Part 2 - 2023 Church Trends

158

Getting Trendy Pt. 1 - 2023 Church Trends

159

The Skinny on Social Media In Minstry

160

Healthy Habits - Conflict

161

Healthy Habits - Accountability

162

Healthy Habits - Staff/Team Relationships

163

Healthy Habits - Boundaries

164

The Great Resolution Debate!

165

Silent (Or Not So Silent) Night!

166

Waiting - For The Christ-Child & Other Random Things

167

Taking Time to Prepare

168

Where Youth Ministry Gets It Right

169

Turkey Day Sides and Gratitude In Ministry

170

The Best Gifts

171

Becoming Positively Agitated

172

Stop! Collaborate and Listen!

173

Creativity - Beyond "Artsy-Fartsy"

174

Halloween Costumes and Becoming an "Empower-er"

175

Unpacking TV Shows, Volleyball, and Integrity

176

Putting the FUN in Function!

177

The Makings of a Conglomerate

178

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