In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Todd Adkins are joined by Jen Wilkin. Wilkin is the Executive Director of Family and Next Gen Ministries at The Village Church. She is also an author, speaker, and Bible teacher. They discuss how to ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 46 – How do you lead someone who has multiple roles?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss how you encourage someone who is serving in multiple roles to be happy and healthy in their roles.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 46
"You need to have a regular conversation with the staff member you ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 45 – How do you lead laterally well?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss interacting with, engaging well, and leading well with your peers.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 45
"If you want to succeed your teammates need to succeed just as much as you do.""By leading ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 44 – How do you lead down well?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss what leading down is and how you do it well.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 44
"If you are in positional authority over others there is a sense in the back of your mind that you have the veto card ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 43 – How do you lead up well?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss leading up from any leadership perspective.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 43
"When it comes to leading up, ultimately if your team isn't operating the way you think it should, the worst thing you ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 42 – What are some best practices for officiating weddings?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss what policies to have around weddings at your church.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 42
"If you have a staff that has multiple pastors that do weddings, it is a lot easier to put a policy in place ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 41 – How do you build momentum after COVID?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss how you build momentum in to the future now that restrictions for COVID are being released.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 41
"A lot of the people that are coming back are new, and people are coming ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 40 – How do you adjust your budget mid-year?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how you adapt your budget when you are either way above expectations or way below expectations.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 40
"The people in our church that are giving are being squeezed ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 39 – How do you use your church’s past to lead change today?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss how you can lead change in a stagnant situation by using the past.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 39
"There is some story that people hold up as a trophy in the church that you can find something ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 38 – How can I better leverage my church building between Sundays?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how to utilize your space well to bring in extra people.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 38
"By having a policy in place you are providing outside organizations and your staff clarity on what you allow ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 37 – How do you cultivate a habit of reading?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im discuss cultivating a habit of reading ministry and leadership books.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 37
"As we hopefully continue to emerge out of this global pandemic, getting back into reading is so ...
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1 Ministry Question Podcast Episode 36 – How do you lead a tired team?
On this episode of the 1 Ministry Question podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten discuss how to lead well when you are tired and when your team is tired.
QUOTES FROM EPISODE 36
"We need to give people permission to rest.""Being pastoral and personal with your team can help a ...
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