In this episode of the Winning in Ministry podcast, hosts Ray Sanders and Tom Mathew, along with guests Pastors Rick Frie and Wendell Lang, explore the critical yet often neglected topic of rest in ministry. They discuss the theological and practical aspects of rest, emphasizing its necessity for effective leadership and spiritual health. The conversation highlights the cultural tendency to equate busyness with productivity and godliness, while advocating for intentional planning of rest to avoid burnout. The hosts share personal experiences and practical tips for incorporating rest into a busy ministry life, ultimately reinforcing the idea that true effectiveness in ministry comes from a place of rest and renewal.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Rest in Ministry
12:31 Understanding the Need for Intentional Rest
25:32 Practical Approaches to Incorporating Rest
39:09 The Impact of Rest on Leadership and Ministry

In this episode of the Winning in Ministry podcast, hosts Ray Sanders and Tom Mathew, along with guests Pastor Wendell Lang and Pastor Randy Davis, explore the unique challenges faced by pastor's families, particularly focusing on the experiences of preacher's kids (PKs). They discuss the pressures of living in a 'fishbowl' and the expectations placed on PKs, emphasizing that they are just kids and not perfect. The conversation delves into the concept of 'broken arrows'—the struggles and imperfections in parenting and how love and acceptance play crucial roles in navigating these challenges. The hosts share personal stories and insights on raising children after God's own heart, highlighting the importance of consistency, communication, and modeling faith in their lives.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Fishbowl: Parenting in Ministry
09:53 The Unique Challenges of Preacher's Kids
19:25 Broken Arrows: Dealing with Imperfection
28:58 The Role of Love and Acceptance in Parenting
38:38 Keys to Raising Kids After God's Own Heart

In this episode of the Winning in Ministry podcast, hosts Ray Sanders and Tom Mathew, along with guests Pastor Cayo Cavalcante and Pastor Randy Davis, explore the critical role of discipleship in ministry. They discuss the Great Commission, the definition of a disciple, the importance of relationships in disciple-making, and the challenges faced by pastors in this endeavor. Practical steps for effective discipleship are shared, emphasizing the need for accountability and the organic nature of teaching through life experiences. The conversation concludes with reflections on measuring effective discipleship and the true success of ministry being rooted in the quality of disciples rather than mere attendance numbers.

Chapters

00:00 The Great Commission and Its Importance
06:42 Defining a Disciple
14:01 The Nature of Discipleship
17:52 Challenges in Disciple Making
20:47 Practical Steps for Discipleship
24:34 The Importance of Discipleship in Leadership
32:44 Key Principles of Effective Discipleship
35:42 Practical Steps for Discipleship
39:58 The Role of Time in Discipleship
45:39 Redefining Success in Ministry