Empowered Leadership Podcast

We are continuing to do some replays of things that we thought were really important that we've had an opportunity to share with a number of pastors and leaders over the last several months. And today we are taking a segment from a conversation that was had that's called "How To Stay Connected Through Discipleship." And especially in this season, when churches and pastors are not able to gather in person and so much is being done virtually, in smaller groups. This is such a vital conversation.

In this episode, we're talking specifically about the need to understand the digital focus that we have to have as churches and ministries. We're pleased to have one of our team members, Donnell Sainvil, who has interviewed 3 of our great Pastors in our district. Pastor Ricky Whitlow, Pastor Mark Chester, and Pastor Kerlin Calderon are all leveraging digital online tools.

Join Durant Kreiber as he goes through a special prerecorded video from out NEA District Fall Conference Experience. "Real Teens, Real Talk" features responses from teens around our district about the challenges we face today. We also hear from interviewer Ty Austin, our new NEA NextGen Director, Lesli Klingenmeier, and special guest Angie Richey, President of Life Pacific University, as they discuss and give pastors and leaders insight on Generation Z.

This month we are rebroadcasting an audio version of a conference experience that we've been having in the Foursquare Northeast Atlantic District. And today's episode will be a panel of people speaking about "Discipleship Toward Gospel Justice and Racial Healing" which includes moderator and facilitator Rohan Anderson, who is a pastor in Marion, Ohio, Pastor Bo Beaufils in Toledo, Ohio, Pastor Heather Olowshi in Dayton, Maryland, and Pastor Jefferson Jones in Christiansburg, Virginia. These are all pastors who have personally walked through the challenges of gospel justice, racial healing, both personally and as pastors in their church.

In this month’s podcast, we hear from Russell Joyce, pastor of Hope Brooklyn and the director of Foursquare Multiply East/Central. He shares how the ethos of Foursquare is exactly what this generation of young leaders is longing for. That sets up the conversation about a great future for multiplying leaders, planting churches and collaborating together as a kingdom movement. You can be a part of it!

For women who are called to leadership - there is oftentimes resistance - times when they don’t feel supported or valued. Yet, as ministers and leaders we want to call out and recognize the God-given calling that women have to lead - which is truly unique to every woman. Please join Pastor Peter as he talks with Cheri Dunnigan and Lisa Bonanno on the topic of Women who Lead Well. We will discuss the value of sponsorship - what that looks like - and what traits we look for in "up and coming” leaders as well as best pieces of advice that can help women lead well.

Join Pastors Peter and Tim as they interview Foursquare’s President-Elect, Randy Remington. This conversation is focused on adaptive leadership in uncertain times but also ventures into self-leadership, personal intimacy with Christ, and a future of great possibilities for the church!

Join Pastors Peter and Tim as they talk with leaders from three diverse parts of the country about leading during crisis. Pastor Justin Mattera, Mark Chester, and Tammy Wilson are each leading well and seeing God do amazing things in their ministries in the midst of the immense challenges presented by the Covid-19 virus. Don’t miss this insightful and inspirational episode!

Join Pastors Peter and Tim as they interview Josh and Sumer Smith. The Smith’s are the lead pastors of Grow Point Church in Amherst, OH. This episode includes great insights on effective and fruitful transitions—both for leaders entering a new ministry opportunity...and those exiting.

Join Pastor Tim May as he interviews Pastor Peter Bonanno about the first five years of the Northeast Atlantic District. Tim asks Peter about the strengths, victories, and challenges of the District while also looking ahead to the future of the NEA. This is a “must listen” for pastors, ministers, and leaders in the Northeast Atlantic District. Don’t miss it!

Listen in as Peter and Tim speak with Pastor Tammy Dunahoo, General Supervisor of The Foursquare Church about empowering female leaders. This excellent conversation covers the challenges faced by women in ministry leadership and provides practical insights and strategies for promoting female leaders into their God-given assignments.

Again this month, Pastors Peter and Tim are joined by Dan Mundt, Supervisor of the Heartland District of Foursquare Churches talking about pastoral transitions. This is the second half of a two-part conversation about the challenges and blessings of passing the baton of leadership to the next generation.

Join us this month on the Empowered Leadership Podcast as Pastors Peter and Tim talk with Dan Mundt, Supervisor of the Heartland District of Foursquare Churches as they talk about pastoral transitions. Don’t miss this first installment of a two-part conversation on the challenges and blessings of letting go and allowing another to lead.

On this month’s edition of the Empowered Leadership Podcast, we hear from Lisa Bonanno who helps give a perspective on the environments we create by the visual, décor and the hospitality within our churches.  Often, these things are either ignored or relegated to lesser importance, and although they may not seem like the most “spiritual” of details, they open the door to helping people feel welcome, warm and receptive to the gospel.  A great podcast to listen to with the “creatives” and the “first impression” people within your church!

Join the conversation as Lisa Bonanno and Susan May speak with Harriet Mouer about what it means to live wholelistically.

On this special edition of the Empowered Leadership Podcast, Tim is joined by Pastor and NextGen leader, Lesli Klingenmeier, for a conversation with two young adults raised in pastor's homes. Join us as our hosts talk about the joys and challenges of growing up “in ministry.” Don’t miss the poignant and insightful perspectives of our guests, KC Vercellono and Obi Nnaeto.