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052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing Ministry is not what you probably thought. Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills.  Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.   Website Address http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/podcast   http://leadershipfromthecross.com    Feed successfully saved! Here is your feed's web address: http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/rss     Feedburner feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeadershipFromTheCross  

052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing Ministry is not what you probably thought. Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills.  Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.   Website Address http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/podcast   http://leadershipfromthecross.com    Feed successfully saved! Here is your feed's web address: http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/rss     Feedburner feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeadershipFromTheCross  

Planning is what is a necessity for leaders, but so is seeing the plan come to completion. This can often be a struggle, but it can be made easier. Pastor Scott Thom has four simple steps to help you in working a fulfilling plan. CrossFellowship.org NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromtheCross.com CCFCollege.com

As a leader you most likely have not gone into your field blind. You probably have a plan or several plans, but do you know how to implement them? Pastor Scott Thom shares some great insights on just how to successfully achieve your plan. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Great leaders live by a creed that they learn and then follow. It models how they live, work and interact with others. It would be similar to those of old. Pastor Scott Thom has a creed that he desires to share for the leaders of today. Will you learn and heed it? NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

There are so many different ministries that you can be a leader of. One in particular is going to gain our attention today as it has been in the spotlight quite often lately and needs some time under the microscope. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with the basics and pitfalls of leading worship. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

In the role of leadership there will be many things that draw on your attention and time. Not all things are worthy of the same amount of attention and time. So how do you determine what things need both from you. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with seven things that don't need your attention and time. Seven things that successful leaders should ignore. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom has 10 things that as a leader, you should be vigilant to perceive in those who are following you in ministry. They are pitfalls that could ensnare your ministry and take it down. So take a listen and watch for them in your labors of love. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org  

To continue as a strong leader you need strong people around you. You are not always blessed with those people when you first start or when you have been going for a while. Strong leaders know that they can help build strong people from those whom God has given them. That is done by passing on your core values. Pastor Scott Thom chimes in with this point and how to accomplish it. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

It is time for another special guest. Pastor Scott Thom has brought on another pastor that has completed the Shepherd School and has gone out to start his own church. Today Pastor Jason David is on with his experiences and wisdom for you that he has gained from going out and planting his church. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

As you are on our way to becoming a better leader you will most likely come across a number of bad leaders along the way. When you find them you normally don't want to stay around them for very long and Pastor Scott Thom has the identifiable reasons why. Here are a five characteristics of a bad leader that you should be avoiding. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

As you grow in leadership and become more successful things need to continue to change. Specifically how you manage your most valuable assets, time and people. You cannot do everything and be every where at once, much as you would like to, its just not possible. On this episode Pastor Scott Thom wants to leave you with the wisdom you need to help you prioritize the best you can the time you have and the people you have been given. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Bullying has been a big topic in the media for some time now. It has plagued our schools and our places of business for a while, but you don't often hear much about bullying in churches. Does that mean it doesn't happen in churches? No, it does and Pastor Scott Thom is ready to teach us about how to spot a bully in church and how to deal with them. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom is back with another Special Guest for us today. Pastor Marc McSweeny will be joining us all the way from Frankfurt, Germany. He shares some of his life and some tips for those who think they may be called to plant a church outside of the United States. Pastor Marc McSweeny can be connected with at: mcsweeny@me.com And you can check in on his church's website at: http://mainchapel-frankfurt.weebly.com/ (Google Chrome does offer to translate the website so that you can see what is written) NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org ccfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

With so many decisions to be made as the leader, there is a high chance that one of the decisions you will make will end up being a bad one. What then? How do you handle the issue that arises from that decision. Well, Pastor Scott Thom has been there too and has some examples to go along with his tips for what do do when you have made a bad decision. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Since we all have been called to the Great Commission by Jesus Christ, whether you think yourself a leader or not, when you follow the commands given you are to take the leadership role and fulfill it to be considered a faithful servant. Pastor Scott Thom understands that this is not always an easy role to fill, but he has some important tips to get to you to help you succeed in your mission for fulfilling the Great Commission. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

When you are in leadership, there is bound to be times when you need to sit down with your staff, employees, volunteers or even congregational members and discuss some difficult issues. It is most certainly not the most enjoyable necessity of being a leader, but it is just that, a necessity. Pastor Scott Thom has some fantastic insight as to how these difficult conversations should be handled. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

When you have a big dream, goal or vision it is not easily achieved and it is never free. In fact it can be quite costly, but don't let that scare you. Pastor Scott Thom has some important reasons why you should be willing to pay the cost to achieve the dreams, goals and visions. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

How many times have you heard that the best leaders are born? Most likely way to often. The greatest leaders don't always have all the most choice tools or the an excellent upbringing. Training is key, Pastor Scott steps into today's episode to discuss this topic and shed some light on the matter. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Visions and plans do not get accomplished by themselves. If you have a grand destination before you, it will be necessary to enact a strategy to accomplish it. Pastor Scott Thom knows this process well and has so many great gems to help you along with your visions and plans. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Have you ever wondered why some leaders achieve more than others? Have you stopped and looked at how they achieve so much? Pastor Scott Thom has and he has compiled a list of things that he has found that will help you be a leader who achieves more. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

The best leaders know that it takes more than just directing people to be the best leaders that they can be. To be the best potential leader possible you will need to lead by relating and caring about the people who are following you. This is where Pastor Scott Thom steps in to tell you exactly how this is done. Listen in. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

To follow up on last week's episode Pastor Scott Thom has a study that examples the tools he taught us about. Listen in as he pulls out solid doctrine from Hebrews 4. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Have you ever wondered what makes a doctrine a proper doctrine? It takes some discernment, but it isn't impossible. There is a method to it and clear steps to be able to pull them from Scripture. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in to make it clear how doctrine is to be discerned. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

There are many keys to success and they vary from position to position, but there are ways to help attain those goals that are the same throughout. Pastor Scott Thom has these 8 things that highly successful people do to make those keys happen in their positions. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom has another Pastor for you all today. Pastor Mark Grothe is one of Cross Christian Fellowship's church plants of Cross Christian Fellowship Route 66 located in Albuquerque, NM. They bring some more great insight into church planting and leadership. Enjoy. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

There are words that leaders use that can cause quite a bit of frustration, confusion and hindrance to your followers, employees or family. These words should be avoided and Pastor Scott Thom jumps in to explain what these words are and why they should be avoided.  NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom brings another Pastor on from the Shepherd School program to give you some great insights on being a leader and some interesting stories. Listen in as Pastor Scott Thom interviews Pastor Rick Sena from Extol Church in Albuquerque, NM. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Leaders already possess this ability, but very few leaders chose to use it. Don't cause those who are following after you to suffer from lack of use of this ability, rather bless them with it and watch them all flourish. Do we have your interest yet? Pastor Scott Thom jumps in to identify and help you become proficient with this ability. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom brings in another Pastor whom he has had a hand in training to the hot seat for your benefit. Pastor Jim Stewart has some great insights for you as a leader. Take a listen in as they give out wisdom from experience. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Even with all the on demand information that we have at our fingertips today our churches seem to have a disconnect. More information, studies and apologetics are readily available to us, but yet the numbers show that the churches of today seem to be failing at the duties they were called to. Pastor Scott Thom has some reasons why and solutions for the issues that our churches are facing today.   NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Pastor Scott Thom has another great interview with a former student of his who has gone out and planted a church. They have a great discussion with some new insights to help you accomplish what God has planned for you. Take a listen in we know you are going to enjoy it. Here are two methods in which you can contact Pastor Mario Medrano: By email at marioljsmedrano@gmail.com or on Calvary Chapel La Paz's Facebook page www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelLaPaz/ NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org ccfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Everyone has assets, but what you do with them determines the outcome of your future. A leader must know how to use them to the fullest, but even more a leader must learn what God desires with your greatest assets. Only then can you get the most joy from what God has given you. Pastor Scott Thom explains how this is possible. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Continuing with another interview, Pastor Scott Thom gives a bit of an inside look into another Pastor and graduate of the Shepherd School Corry Pensabene. Sit back, relax and enjoy as these two give insight into leadership from the Pastoral perspective. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Leaders must be able to view themselves critically. They need to know their strength and weaknesses, but more so then that, they need to be able to value themselves in a proper manner. Pastor Scott Thom discusses how that is possible in this episode.   NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

There are many levels in leadership and you don't have to be locked to the lowest one. In this episode Pastor Scott Thom discusses several things that most leaders lack that cause them to stay near the lower levels of leadership and miss their potential. Listen in, learn these principles, apply them to your life and honor God by growing for His glory. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

On this episode Pastor Scott Thom sits down with Pastor Dave Pierce from Calvary Chapel Fort Collins to discuss what is encompassed in planting a church. You will hear about discouragements, difficulties, successes and encouragement. We hope you enjoy. Crossfellowship.orgNoOtherDoctrine.orgLeadershipFromTheCross.comCCFCollege.com

As a leader you are going to be looking for followers as well as followers finding you. You need to know which ones to put the most effort into. The best way to figure that out is to find a specific quality in them and that is their teachability level. Pastor Scott Thom goes in depth on this quality as he helps you to understand who the best candidates are for your limited time. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

On this episode Pastor Scott breaks from normal fashion to interview Pastor Chris Torres and discuss his life change, experience in the Shepherd School and the beginning of his Pastoral Ministry. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

  In leadership teaching is a necessity, but very often it is not utilized enough. In this episode Pastor Scott Thom unpacks the reasons that Teaching should be a priority for you.   NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

As a leader you will come across times in your life when doubt creeps and begins to get the best of you. You do not have to let it overcome you. God is far more than capable of helping you through it. Pastor Scott Thom steps in to explain how this is possible. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

If you have been in leadership for any amount of time you will probably come across some tall tales about how leadership is supposed to work. On this episode Pastor Scott Thom debunks 10 of them for you. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Having the lead role can be a lonely place. That loneliness can lead to depression and discouragement. You don't have to go through it without a plan or help. Pastor Scott Thom discusses how you can overcome these things by examining the story of Elijah found in 1 Kings. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

The leaders that succeed the most are the ones who are able to make those around them better. Blossoming relationships is your responsibility to those around you. If you want to be a good leader you will spend the time exhorting and cultivating those who follow you. Listen in as Pastor Scott Thom teaches you how to blossom your relationships. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

If you want to be the head, you must first be a servant. In this second session Pastor Scott Thom continues to explain how being a great leader in life first comes from practicing being a great follower. To do that you must know how to decrease while increasing your current leader, be a faithful servant where you are and not fear following when you want to lead so very badly.  Crossfellowship.org NoOtherDoctrine.org Leadershipfromthecross.com

If we are honest with ourselves we all would desire to be the top dog, but that position comes with quite a lot of responsibility. Before we can jump into a position like that we need to know how to be a proper leader and it begins with being a great follower. In this first session of a two part series, Pastor Scott Thom is giving out secrets for growing into a great follower, by honoring authority in your life, sustaining faith and staying committed to God's call. Crossfellowship.org NoOtherDoctrine.org Leadershipfromthecross.com

We always want fast and bigger but what is needed first is better otherwise our foundation will not sustain the change. Pastor Scott Thom gives you step by step methods of building for the long haul and how not to get frustrated when you delegate but nothing is happening the way you thought. CCFcollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Values are different than Goals. Core values help achieve goals without compromising your methods. Where God guides God provides Replicate yourself Nurture people’s spiritual gifts and natural talents to prosper the kingdom of God Be passionate about practical Christianity Be committed to change  It takes time to implement core values in any business, family or church. Work on the small parts to build the whole. Have all departments accept the values and reinforce them frequently. CrossFellowship.org

Be a dynamic leader not a static leader. You can learn from the best and worst leaders. Find out about Alignment verse Agreement. A good leader finds alignment when there is disagreement. Lift the leader’s arms by being an asset not a liability. Problem solvers always end up as leaders. CCFcollege.com CrossFellowship.org

A leader must have vision from his calling. Vision rarely comes from board meetings and committee meetings  A leader has a God given burden, a vision to see change. What can get in the way of your dream? Can God kill your vision? How do you implement the vision? CrossFellowship.org CCFcollege.com

Red or Green? No we are not talking chili but maybe that’s not a bad thing. How does a Christian discern God’s will? How do you determine God’s will other than just pray and wait? It’s not rocket science. In this episode Pastor Scott Thom shares one of the most useful ways he trusts to discern God’s will for his life and ministry. LeadershipFromTheCross.com CrossFellowship.org