Your questions are the best questions. So, we’re back with another special episode of #AskCarey to help you lead like never before as we celebrate reaching over 200 episodes for the podcast. Welcome to Episode 202. Listen and access the show notes…
There’s a conversation going on in your head almost all the time as a leader. Let me guess. Most of the time it’s not pretty. You rarely say these things out loud, because if you did, well first, it would…
Today’s post is written by Tony Morgan, Founder of The UnStuck Group. What is the first-time guest experience really like at your church? When my team at The Unstuck Group helps a church assess ministry health, one key step we take…
John S. Dickerson started in journalism straight out of college and soon found himself writing for the New York Times, CNN and USA Today. Today, he’s a 35 year old pastor of a mega church. John talks about what leaders…
One of the worst feelings any preacher has is finishing up a message and having no idea how it really went. I mean, you have your own subjective opinion, but we all know ourselves well enough to realize that sometimes…
Kristen Ivy is the Executive Director of Messaging at Orange, one of the largest next-gen ministry organizations in the world. In a candid and personal conversation, Kristen talks about the impact that her parents divorce had on her, how effective…
If there’s one thing you never set out to be as a leader or communicator, it’s boring. And yet, everyone who communicates, preaches, or even tries to persuade someone of an idea has discovered that sinking sense that what they’re…
Mark Clark and Carey talk about their different approaches to preaching, how to reach unchurched people and how to preach to churched and unchurched people with Biblical integrity. Plus, Carey and Mark share some of their favorite insights from their…
If you preach with any regularity, you know the pressure that comes with staring at a blank screen with a deadline approaching. And if you communicate regularly within the context of the local church, like I do, you quickly discover…
Bryan Carter was 29 years old when he was asked to be the successor to a pastor who founded the church 28 years earlier. Much to everyone’s surprise, including Bryan’s, the transition went extremely well. Concord Church has tripled in…
How do you know you haven’t fallen for a leadership myth that simply isn’t true? Answer: sometimes you don’t. Too many leaders hold a few damaging core beliefs that simply aren’t true. Myths are everywhere in our culture. It’s not that hard to…
Kevin Jennings has done marketing and platform development with the likes of Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Reggie Joiner, and Dave Ramsey. Plus, he’s been a behind the scenes team member on my podcast and blog. Kevin shares his marketing secrets…