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The MA Leadership Podcast is designed to help ministerial assistants and other young or rising church leaders as they seek to lead and learn in the local church. Covering everything from pitfalls you should avoid to communication keys you'll want to consi

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    • Oct 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    The MA-Supervisor Relationship, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 17:09


    Wrapping up the topic of the MA-to-supervisor relationship, Jamie and Jason focus on the MA (intern) role of the relationship. Ross McGregor and ministerial assistant, Abby Eskinder, give insight on how MAs can best serve in their ministry role alongside their supervisors. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    The MA-Supervisor Relationship, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 18:43


    Continuing the conversation on the MA to supervisor relationship, Jason and Jamie define what the supervisor's role should be like and the balance between productivity and building relationships. Along with Missions Pastor, Ben Taylor, and ministerial assistant, Rebekah Smith, they give personal experience and practical advice on how a supervisor can better serve those they are leading. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    The MA-Supervisor Relationship, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 16:39


    Jamie and Jason introduce the topic of the ministerial assistant (intern) to supervisor relationship. Along with guests, Ben Taylor and Ross McGregor, they discuss what it looks like to have a healthy relationship between MA's and supervisors. They also give practical advice on conflict resolution and communication to accomplish the same goal. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A Life of Ministry: Spiritual Productivity and Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 18:22


    In this week's episode, Jason and Jamie are concluding their discussion with Cameron Hayner and Katherine Long about a life of ministry. Today's final chapter speaks on finding the balance between spiritual ministry and personal rest. How do you succeed in all God has called you to do while also making sure you aren't burning yourself out? The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A Life of Ministry: Eliminating Hurry and Establishing Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 21:08


    Jamie and Jason are joined by Katherine Long and Cameron Hayner once again to continue their discussion on a life in ministry. Once you have chosen to accept God's call into a life of ministry, you have to learn how to separate what you are doing vocationally and how you are following Christ in your personal life. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A Life of Ministry: The Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 20:01


    In this new topic of "A Life in Ministry", Jamie and Jason walk through what working in vocational ministry looks like, starting with "The Call." Along with ministerial assistants Katherine Long and Cameron Hayner, they discuss their personal calls to ministry and give practical advice to those who feel God placing a life of ministry on their hearts. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Transition: New Beginnings and God's Purpose in it All

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 21:04


    Jamie and Jason conclude their discussion on transition with Amina Labane and Diallo Smith. In this final chapter, they will look at how God can use new beginnings and think through the ways in which we can flourish with a fresh start. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Transition: The Neutral Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 22:33


    Jamie and Jason are joined by ministerial assistants Amina Labane and Diallo Smith for the second part of their discussion on the idea of "transition." Having gotten past the ending of one season, today's episode focuses on that in-between stage you could call "The Neutral Zone." Before we can thrive in our new surroundings, we have to acclimate in our transitional phase and build up our confidence and understanding so that we can be fully productive in the new stage God has called us to. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Transitions: Endings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 20:19


    In today's episode, Jamie and Jason talk with ministerial assistants Amina Labane and Diallo Smith about the process of transition. How do we deal with change and new beginnings? How do we acknowledge the end of one period before moving on to the next? The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A View From 64: A Conversation with Drew Tucker Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 19:16


    Jamie and Jason wrap up their conversation with Bellevue's Associate Pastor Drew Tucker, discussing what ministry looks like as the years progress and the "4th Quarter" draws near. Joining them once again is ministerial assistant Jaclyn West. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A View from 64: A Conversation with Drew Tucker - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 19:38


    Jamie and Jason continue their discussion with Bellevue's Associate Pastor Drew Tucker about a life in ministry. In this episode, we'll look at how ministry changes over the years and what we can learn along the way. Joining us once again is ministerial assistant Jaclyn West. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A View from 64: A Conversation with Drew Tucker - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 20:14


    In this episode, Jamie and Jason sit down with Bellevue's Associate Pastor Drew Tucker to talk about a life in ministry and how things have changed over 30+ years. What does it mean to have a calling? What are the fears facing those in ministry and/or leadership? Joining us for the conversation is ministerial assistant Jaclyn West. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Born VS Developed Leader with Jeff Struecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 17:34


    In this week's episode, Jamie and Jason are joined once again by pastor and military veteran Jeff Struecker, along with ministerial assistant Berkeley, for a discussion on whether leaders are born or developed. Can the skills which stand as the trademark of a good leader be taught? You won't want to miss this episode! The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    When "TEAM" Becomes an Idol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 17:47


    In this episode, Jason and Jamie pick back up on their discussion of TEAM with ministerial assistants Berkeley and Jordan. One of the things they'll discuss is how the idea of TEAM can sometimes become more of a priority than an individual's calling. How can we keep the most important things first in our minds? The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Defining Qualities of a Team Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 20:51


    In this episode, Jason and Jamie continue the conversation about leadership with two MA guests, Berkeley and Jordan. The topics that are discussed detail leader-follower relationships and how to navigate them. One example includes having hard conversations with leaders when their leadership is hurting the overall organization's mission or hurting the team in part or in whole. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    A Conversation about "TEAM" with Jeff Struecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 16:36


    In this week's episode, Jamie and Jason will talk with Jeff Struecker, a former Army Ranger who now serves as a pastor. Jeff draws from his experience in the military and in church leadership to discuss the concept of TEAM. What makes a healthy team? How can we lead when we are not the one making decisions? We'll explore all of this and more. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Working Alongside Different Generations: 12 Sticking Points, Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 17:07


    In this week's episode, Jamie and Jason will wrap up their discussion with Maysey and Dakota about Haydn Shaw's book, "Sticking Points," and bring our series on Working Alongside Different Generations to a close. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Working Alongside Other Generations: 12 Sticking Points

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 17:52


    Continuing our discussion on working with different generations, Jamie and Jason are once again joined by ministerial assistants Maysey and Dakota. In this episode they'll begin talking about the 12 “Sticking Points” outlined by Haydn Shaw in his helpful book about age differences in the workplace. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

    Working Alongside Different Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 21:51


    Part one of our three-episode look at working alongside different generations introduces the various age groups and main struggles we see in the workplace today. We'll also talk with two ministerial assistants (MAs for short) to find out more about how the incoming generation of church leaders can learn from others and share their own insights. The MA Leadership Podcast is a production of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. Find out more about who we are by visiting www.bellevue.org today.

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