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BLP 25. Practical Strategies for a Killer Sabbath
We know a Sabbath is vital to the health of a leader and their ministry, but how do we actually do it? What activities do we do on a Sabbath? How does it work? In this episode, Carter and special guest Rick Egbert...
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BLP 24. Leadership Regrets: Not Observing the Sabbath
Ministry is exciting and busy, especially in the beginning! When we leaders get so wrapped up that we fail to observe the Sabbath, however, we are living by our own strength, which 100% of the time falls short. God...
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BLP 23. Two Humility Reminders for the Highly Competent
Is your confidence in yourself, or in God? Do you value the counsel of others? Are you aware of your blind spots? In this episode, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Pastor Gary Ricci discuss how to remain humble as...
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BLP 22. Two Leadership Seasons That Need Special Attention
You know God's calling on your life. You're on the path and boldly stepping forward toward the vision He has provided, but internally you're struggling with feelings of anxiety, frustration, and inadequacy. Sound...
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BLP 21. What Should We Learn From Leaders Who Have a Public Moral Failure? (Part 2)
It seems like leaders are falling more and more these days. How does this happen? What leads to these tragedies? How is the Church dealing with the aftermath? In this episode, Carter wraps up his interview with Pastor...
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BLP 20. What Should We Learn From Leaders Who Have a Public Moral Failure? (Part 1)
It seems like leaders are falling more and more these days. How does this happen? What leads to these tragedies? How is the Church dealing with the aftermath? In this episode, Carter interviews Pastor Scott Chapman of...
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BLP 19. Three Heart Attitudes for Long-Term Healthy Ministry (Part 2)
So many of us have concerns about what other people think, which is a major detriment to leading strong for Jesus. In this episode, Carter continues his talk with Pastor Brian Davies as they discuss the question every...
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BLP 18. Three Heart Attitudes for Long-Term Healthy Ministry (Part 1)
Why do leaders fall? What can we do to prevent moral failures from happening to us? In this episode, Carter interviews Pastor Brian Davies of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church to find out how we can sustain healthy...
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BLP 17. Discouraged in Ministry? Three Reminders to Keep You Balanced (Part 2)
Whatever your role in ministry — whether a senior pastor, a ministry leader, or a volunteer — it can be easy to get discouraged when you are not seeing much external fruitfulness. In part two of this interview, Pastor...
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BLP 16. Discouraged in Ministry? Three Reminders to Keep You Balanced (Part 1)
Whatever your role in ministry — whether a senior pastor, a ministry leader, or a volunteer — it can be easy to get discouraged when you are not seeing much external fruitfulness. In this episode, Pastor Carter...
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BLP 15. Three Essentials for Leaders Who HAVE Leaders (Part 2)
The job of second and third-chair leaders can be challenging and involves helping the people under them, while also representing the leader above them. In this episode, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Melissa...
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BLP 14. Three Essentials for Leaders Who HAVE Leaders (Part 1)
The job of second and third-chair leaders can be challenging and involves helping the people under them, while also representing the leader above them. In this episode, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Melissa...
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