Productive Ministry

This is a rerun of our very first episode while we finish out the next episode regarding the future of Youth ministry. From the original episode notes:Burnout is a common ministry experience. Listen as Tim and Rocky share their own stories of burnout and learn how they got through it.---This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministryThis episode features music by Josh Lis (EVA): "Rear View" from Rear View---Episodes also available on YouTubeLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.orgShow notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Pruett has served as President of Pioneer Bible Translators since 2007. He, his wife Rebecca, and their three children served in West Africa for more than twelve years, completing the Bible in the Yalunka language. He has a degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M, a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He also has linguistic training from the University of North Dakota and the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics.Extreme Prayer is about making prayer the core strategy to grow your business or ministry. Using stories from family life, mission work, and leadership experiences, Extreme Prayer illustrates how to pray in a way that Jesus promises will release infinite power from God for serving in the KingdomExtreme Prayer is available at Amazon.com---This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministryThis episode features music by Josh Lis (EVA): "Rear View" from Rear View---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conflict is difficult for everyone. Listen to these boxing coaches talk about what they teach their students about handling conflict in life and the ring.w: jeffersonstreetbox.coms: fb.me/jeffersonstreetboxingclube: jeffersonstreetboxingclub@gmail.comThis episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministryThis episode features uncredited music by Nathan Guzman: "Gin" from Saturday Night 1997---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Instead of a sponsor this week, we're encouraging people to donate and volunteer to hurricane Harvey relief. If you are looking for somewhere to donate, visit productiveministry.org/harveySTAFF CONFLICTStaff conflict is a common thing, but if left unconfronted it can cause an organization to implode. Scotty Sanders coaches us to deal with this conflict.ABOUT SCOTT SANDERSScotty Sanders has been leading organizations for thirty years; first as CEO for a multi-million dollar company and then at an executive non-profit organization with over 150 employees and 7,000 members.Scotty has been recognized as Louisiana Entrepreneur of the year, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year, and noted in trade magazines for his success in the business world. He is also certified by Ritz Carlton on excellence in customer service.Scotty is a sought-after speaker who has traveled both nationally and internationally to a variety of venues—from Fortune 500 companies, school systems, hospitals, statewide organizations, large nonprofits, and churches. Scotty's speaking is passionate, relevant, and challenging.He is also an author who has written books, training materials, and published articles. He and his wife Cindy live near Dallas, Texas.RESOURCESQuest of the KeysLife Catalyst Consulting---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Instead of a sponsor this week, we're encouraging people to donate and volunteer to hurricane Harvey relief. If you are looking for somewhere to donate, visit productiveministry.org/harveyFrom its preamble: "The Nashville statement is a document put out by Evangelical Church leaders and The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW). The statement is a response to an increasingly post-Christian society that has embarked upon a massive revision of what it means to be a human being." The statement consists of 14 articles that each affirm and deny a belief. They cover a range of topics from a prohibition on sex outside of marriage to the connection between biological sex and gender identity.Because of the significance of its signatories and purpose, Productive Ministry wanted to have conversation about The Nashville Statement. This episode is a conversation between Rocky and Dr. Joe Paris. Joe Paris is a Campus and Teaching Pastor in North Texas. He has a D. Min in Apologetics and is a member of the Evangelical Philosophical Society.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Addiction is a serious problem for many Christians. Scott Stohner tells us how the Church can better help those who are struggling with addiction. While majoring in business at Baylor University, Scott experienced addiction first hand. Now he works as a substance abuse counselor with Imagine Programs.Resources from the Episode:Imagine ProgramsOasis CenterNineveh ministriesThis episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2017 Summer Camp SpecialChapter 1: Trevor Harrison Plays in the SnowChapter 2: Tim Jenkins Goes CampingChapter 3: Rocky Hernandez Prays for a Problem StudentThis episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We bring back author Lucille Williams to talk about relationships. Lucille is the author of From Me to We, and she also writes regularly at her blog, LuSays.com. You can order her book on Amazon.com.This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This interview focuses on Dennis Jernigan's new book, Renewing Your Mind: Identity and the Matter of Choice. Dennis addresses the following question: How does one walk out of one identity and into another? Dennis gets that question a lot.At one time, Dennis felt attracted to other men. When he began to replace the lies concerning himself with the truth of God’s Word, something close to miraculous began to take place: his feelings began to change! What Dennis has discovered is that the main battle of his life is the mental battle of discovering his true identity according to God’s Word. In the process of seeking God relationally, Dennis discovered the power of God’s Word to transform his mind. Two specific passages gave him strength to pursue God for a change in his thinking, and the end result is a brand new identity not defined by feelings, temptations, circumstances, other people or groups, or even himself. Dennis Jernigan is defined by his Maker.This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kyle Jenkins along with his wife Melissa started Loving All Peoples (formerly known as Vickery Meadow Ministry) in 2003 after deciding to pour out their lives for Jesus and move into the Vickery Meadows community of Dallas. Their heart is to love and encourage others to love all peoples with the love of Christ that is inside of them. Over the years, they have worked among multiple international people groups, in multiple lower-income apartment communities, among the gay-community, and among people stuck in the sex-industry. Their purpose: Make disciples and plant churches among all people groups in the DFW area.Give to the Insiders FundBlog Post: Carrying the Cross Among Addicts and ProstitutesThis episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cultivating Creativity: The arts have been stigmatized in much of the church. Jerrod McDaniel helps church leaders find balance and new purpose for the arts.Who is Jerrod McDaniel? Jerrod embraced his wild imagination at a young age and never let go. He serves as the Creative Director for c|Life Church.This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free audiobook and 30-day free trial by going to audibletrial.com/productiveministry---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wes Magruder is Senior Pastor of Kessler Park United Methodist Church, on the board of Refugee Services of Texas, and author of Jesus Was a Refugee. He speaks about the church's role in the ongoing refugee crisis, which is the biggest it has been since World War 2, defining the problem and shifting our paradigm.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back after a two week Easter break! In this episode we turn the tables on Rocky, and he becomes the interviewee. In addition to Productive Ministry, Rocky Hernandez is the Connections Pastor at Community Life Church, where a major function of his job is getting people plugged into the many serving opportunities at the church. He has also recruited and trained volunteers under a number of different ministry situations, from youth ministry to national conferences and more. You won't want to miss what he has to say about volunteers!---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark MacDonald is President of his church branding agency, Be Known for Something. He has over 30 years of experience in positions like former Senior Creative Director of a large Canadian ad agency, Director of Communications, and Bible teacher. His 36,000+ social media followers know he’s the place for 'How-To' direction! He’s written hundreds of articles, been interviewed for dozens of church leadership podcasts, and been heard at numerous national church conferences.Episode Resources:Purchase "Be Known For Something" on Amazonwww.beknownforsomething.comwww.beknownbook.com---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We speak with Brandon Forsythe, Minister of Spiritual Formation at Northside Christian Church in Spring, Texas, about what Spiritual Formation is: the formation of the heart, seeking to connect with God in a deep way, and allowing the Spirit to bring transformation inside you.Mentioned in this episode:Master Plan For Evangelism By Robert ColemanDiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples by Jim Putnam---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rocky Hernandez, Tim Jenkins, and Will Warfel (BridgeWay Church, @Wafflewarfel) talk about many aspects of modern worship service planning.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some report that 40% of pastors are involved in infidelity. Today we talk to Chad and Katrina Moore, whose marriage was left in shambles after an affair.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health is a struggle for lots of people, but physical health is a discipline that can help you feel better, look better, and relieve stress. Lori McGinnis has been a Group Fitness Instructor for 33 years and is currently leading classes with 24 Hour Fitness.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are a lot of reasons Pastors struggle with community, including sin and fear. Rocky talks honestly with Casey Coats of c|Life about those struggles.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we recommend our favorite devotional resources, which comes at a great time, because the season of Lent starts this week! Hear us talk about:Pray As You Go (podcast)Fighter Verses (site/app)Blessed Is She (website)She Reads Truth (website)YouVersion (app)Mercy Beyond Measure (devotional workbook)Prayer Notebook (app)Insight Timer (app)RightNow Media (video)The Imitation of Christ (book)The Way of the Heart (book)---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We share some of the good stuff we had to cut from three previous episodes:Episode 6: Cultivating Leaders w/ Ted SmithEpisode 7: Racism w/ Kingston & Krystal ArthurEpisode 9: Joy w/ Tim Jenkins---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How important is having joy? What role does joy play in ministry? In this episode, Tim and Rocky discuss why we should cultivate joy in our ministries.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rob Cox is a practice manager at The Starr Conspiracy Intelligence Unit, the research, consulting, and publishing arm of The Starr Conspiracy. At The Starr Conspiracy, Rob consults and delivers services across the spectrum of product strategy, brand, message, go-to-market, and promotional programs for some of the firm’s largest and most disruptive clients.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kingston & Krystal Arthur began their ministry at Ferguson Christian Church in Ferguson, MO a year after the shooting death of Michael Brown. They discuss the impact of race on their ministry and how being an interracial couple shapes their perspective and affects their interactions with their community.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We interview Ted Smith, Regional Director of Ministry for World Impact’s Midwest Region & Dean of the Urban Ministry Institute in Dallas, Texas, about cultivating leaders. World Impact has spent four decades in the inner cities of America trying to evangelize, equip, and empower people for leadership and for church planting. Find out more about World Impact and The Urban Ministry Institute at worldimpact.org. Contact Ted Smith at tsmith@worldimpact.org.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We interview author Lucille Williams about her upcoming book From Me to We. Lucille also writes regularly at her blog, LuSays.com. You can preorder her book on Amazon.com.---Show notes available at ProductiveMinistry.orgFollow Productive Ministry on Twitter: @ProdMinistryLike Productive Ministry on Facebook: FB.me/ProductiveMinistry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Worship ministry is more than just music. Will Warfel shares about his role as a worship leader and a pastor.Show notes available at www.productiveministry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Productive Ministry Podcast Christmas Special. Rocky and Tim bring you two stories of Christmas from their own lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vacations are important to everyone. HR professional Janet Arnold helps us to avoid the pitfalls of taking time off in the church.Show notes available at www.productiveministry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Burnout is a common ministry experience. Listen as Tim and Rocky share their own stories of burnout and learn how they got through it.Get the show notes at www.productiveministry.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.