by Nick Blevins | Aug 29, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Rich Birch from the unSeminary Podcast. We unpack the differences that exist between Family Ministries in churches that are less than 1,000, and over 1,000. Rich also walks through the unique challenges facing those trying to break through...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 8, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview Tony Morgan, founder of The Unstuck Group. This organization works with churches through coaching and consulting to help them get unstuck. Tony recently released a new book called The Unstuck Church that looks at the life cycle churches go...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 4, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Amber Baker about the Real Colors Personality Test. Amber shares how she uses it with her team, and how they have leveraged it as a tool to help their children’s ministry develop. We also have a great conversation about women in ministry,...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 13, 2017 | Leadership, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Frank Bealer–the Executive Director of Leadership Development at Orange, and the CEO of their new Phase Family Centers. Frank and I talk about his new book, The Myth of Balance, in which he shows that you can't balance family and ministry...
by Nick Blevins | May 16, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership
In this episode, we celebrate one year of the podcast with a special Q&A episode where we answer questions you all have asked and submitted throughout the year! One Year Celebration Congratulations to Jhark423 for winning the $50 Amazon Gift Card. Thanks for the...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 14, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen
In this episode, I interview John Huber. We talk about the values that he and his family ministry leaders utilize, and how these values help them create a great culture. John Huber Connect with John on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 7, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview NextGen Pastor, Lenny Moore. Lenny and I have a great conversation about being intentional when it comes to raising up new leaders. We talk about how to empower leaders in our ministry to lead according to their gifts, not ours, and Lenny...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 28, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview Todd Adkins of LifeWay Leadership. LifeWay Leadership hosts an annual conference and has put out a free ebook on leadership pipelines for churches to help them be intentional about great leadership. Todd and I talk specifically about what...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 21, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview NextGen Pastor, Allyson Evans, of Life.Church. Allyson and I dive into the specifics of leadership development and what it looks like to apprentice, train, and invest in the next generation of leaders. Allyson Evans Connect with Ally on...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 14, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Preschool
In this episode, I interview Children’s Pastor, Tom Bump, about what he’s learned throughout thirty years of ministry. We have a great conversation about how to delegate, focus on your strengths, and approach conflict. He even shares about a specific conflict he had...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 27, 2016 | Podcast, Leadership, Systems
In this episode, I talk with Corey Ray Jones about productivity and effective planning. Corey is the Lead Children's Pastor at Southern Hills Christian Church in Carrollton, Georgia. We walk through what a typical week looks like for him and he shares specific things...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 20, 2016 | Podcast, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Multisite, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Jeff Cochran of YMLead. Jeff and I talk about leadership development and the system his team uses to develop ministry leaders. He sharethe different components of their plan and how they move people from one level to the next. These...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 15, 2016 | Podcast, Lead Small, Leadership, Volunteers
In this episode, I interview Tom Shefchunas. Tom is the Multi Campus Middle School Director at North Point Ministries in Atlanta, GA. We talk about introducing the role of a volunteer coach and finding the right people to invite into that level of leadership. He also...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 8, 2016 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Preschool
In this episode, I interview Heidi Hensley. Heidi is the Children’s Pastor at Bayside Church in California. We talk about tough topics leaders encounter and how to practically approach difficult conversations and situations all across family ministry. Heidi Hensley...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 18, 2016 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview Carey Nieuwhof. We talk about his new book, Lasting Impact: 7 Powerful Conversations to Help Your Church Grow, and unpack what every pastor wants from their family ministry staff. Carey Nieuwhof Connect with Carey on Facebook | Twitter |...
