Nowleading

In this Episode: Unpacking a definition of leadership for people who follow Jesus. Authoritative or relational authority? Discerning the commodity that leaders have in a community: influence. The body of Christ as the metaphor for working together Cultivating influence in a community “Taking the first step”—Leaders “go first" A conversation about being leaders who are followers, and how Jesus shows us the way in his comments on “entering the kingdom like a child."

—Continuing the conversation on “helping leaders do their best work together" —Being a “transitional generation” in leadership —What’s a “leader” anyway? —The challenges of geography and living in a secular era. —Leaders are creative in bringing the good news of Jesus in the Northwest. --Some topics to expect in the future. —Being a blessing instead of seeking a blessing. Question: “What are needs in my community not being filled right now in which my congregation can be a blessing?"

—Why are we starting a podcast? —The Gospel is a game-changer for relationships and leadership. —The Northwest District’s focus: helping leaders do their best work together. —What the moon has to say about being a leader who follows Jesus (!) —LCMS congregation structure is “grassroots”.