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CNLP 079: Mars Hill 2 Years Later: An Insider’s Account of What Happened with Justin Dean
In late 2014, Mars Hill closed its doors as Pastor Mark Driscoll and all the key staff left and disbanded the church as it then was. What happened at Mars Hill, though, was not all bad. I interview Justin Dean…
CNLP 078: Perry Noble on How He’s Radically Changed His Approach to Leadership
Driven, controlling people have a leadership style that will take their organizations in a certain direction, but almost always cap it at a smaller size than they’d like. Perry Noble talks about how he stopped being so controlling and learned…
CNLP 077: What Near Death Experiences Tell Us About the Biblical Heaven: An Interview with John Burke
What can church leaders learn from the thousands of near death experiences people have reported? Are they consistent with biblical depictions of heaven? John Burke shares years of research he’s done comparing NDE’s and scripture to bring us a vivid…
CNLP 076: Raising the Dead: An Interview with Brian Wangler on How He Found New Life and Ushered in Growth in Four Stuck or Dying Churches
Is there hope for dying or stuck churches? Yes, there is. Brian Wangler has led four stuck or dying churches into dramatic growth. One church grew from 5 to 100 in a village of 400. He led another church to…
CNLP 075: Insights on Millennials From a Millennial Leader. An Interview with Jonathan Pearson
So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of leaders under 35? Jonathan Pearson has written a book for Millennials and, at age 29, leads a campus of 1400 for a large church. He offers some honest, humble insights about his…
CNLP 074: The Future Church, Reaching Millennials and Our Biggest Mistakes in Leadership. A Candid Conversation with Geoff Surratt, Brad Lomenick and Carey Nieuwhof
Sometimes the best conversations cover a range of topics, and that’s exactly what happens as Carey Nieuwhof sits down backstage with Geoff Surratt and Brad Lomenick to talk about the future of the church, who’s really reaching the next generation…
CNLP 073: Jarrett Stevens on How to Say No in Leadership, City Ministry and Understanding Scripture
Jarrett Stevens worked at mega-churches, but six years ago went Chicago to plant Soul City Church in the heart of the Chicago. Carey and Jared talk about how to say no in a growing ministry (it’s so hard!), the unique…
CNLP 072: Matt Keller on the Key to Everything That Too Many Leaders Lack
Is there a key to everything? Matt Keller thinks there is. And many leaders lack it. The good news is, the key can be acquired. Matt and I spend our time today unpacking the one thing that could change everything…
CNLP 071: Jenni Catron on Becoming an Extraordinary Leader
What make a leader extraordinary? Jenni Catron joins me to talk about the four dimensions of leadership that move a leader from ordinary to become the best at what they do. Welcome to Episode 71 of the Podcast. Guest Links: Jenni…
CNLP 070: A Nitty Gritty Guide To Social Media with North Point’s Dave Adamson
How does North Point do social media? Dave Adamson walks us into the strategy North Point Church in Atlanta has adopted. Dave gets into very specific details AND—best of all—makes super helpful suggestions for churches with no staff and resources…
CNLP 069: A Completely Different Take on Reaching Millennials with Haydn Shaw
So you’ve read all the stuff about millennials leaving the church? Author and generational expert Haydn Shaw has a very different perspective than many. He thinks our panic is premature and offers deep insight into every generation your church is…
CNLP 068: Joe Sangl on How to Increase Giving At Your Church and Help for Bi-Vocations Pastors
How do you get more money for ministry? Joe Sangl and I have an honest conversation about how to increase givings at your church, why people don’t give and even how bi-vocational pastors can think differently about earning income. Welcome…