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Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, opens up for the first time about being bullied as a kid, having an inferiority complex, and how that's impacted his leadership. Plus, he shares how to multiply leaders to craft a successful succession.

In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron and Erwin McManus reflect on Erwin's recent trip to Birmingham, Alabama, where he attended the Leadership Factor Conference. Despite a whirlwind of travel from Los Angeles to Houston to Birmingham and back, Erwin shares his excitement about connecting with influential leaders like Chris Hodges, Dave Ramsey, Henry Cloud, and Patrick Lencioni. He emphasizes the power of systems in leadership and entrepreneurship, pointing to Chris Hodges' approach as a model of clarity and effectiveness. Drawing from the principles of "The E-Myth," Erwin highlights how structure and systems are key to scaling vision with excellence.Their conversation turns personal as Erwin recounts his interactions with leaders like Dave Ramsey and reflects on the impact of his own writing and work. He shares moments of recognition from fans at the airport and talks about the global reach of his books, such as The Seven Frequencies of Communication and Mind Shift. Aaron recalls seeing John Maxwell promote books during his youth, sparking memories of the long journey they've both taken through leadership spaces. These reflections underscore the influence of consistent work over time and the power of meaningful connections.Erwin and Aaron also touch on current religious and cultural events, including the appointment of the new Pope with American roots and a love for the Chicago White Sox. This leads to Erwin's own story and his early draw to the story of Jesus. He recounts his hunger for spiritual truth and his fond experiences within the Catholic Church, recognizing how those early moments helped shape his open-hearted search for faith. The segment paints a fuller picture of Erwin's spiritual journey and openness to diverse expressions of belief.The episode deepens with Erwin's retelling of Henry Cloud's insights about the pervasive cultural narrative of victim, persecutor, and rescuer. They explore how this psychological triangle plays out in movements like Me Too or immigration debates and discuss the danger of being trapped in any of those roles. Erwin stresses the importance of refusing to see oneself as a victim or aggressor, instead championing a mindset rooted in ownership, personal responsibility, and mutual empowerment. This philosophy extends to his broader leadership approach, particularly in coaching and ministry.The episode wraps with several forward-looking discussions, including Mosaic Church's evolving future, Erwin's leadership during high-pressure transitions, and the launch of  Ghost Artifacts. Aaron and Erwin describe the uniqueness of the hoodie's Japanese fabric and what makes a product costly versus expensive, tying in themes of quality and intention. Aaron shares excitement for upcoming releases and the ethos behind their creative projects. They close the episode with gratitude for their community, a call to engage with the new Ghost Artifacts collection, and a reminder about the upcoming Mosaic Conference—a celebration of vision, creativity, and the next chapter ahead.

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris shares a powerful message from this year's ARC Conference on the key to security in leadership. Drawing from 41 years of ministry experience, he unpacks five areas every leader must "die to" and offers practical solutions rooted in his personal journey. Pastor Chris closes with a challenge to "re-up" your commitment—not to just survive, but to surrender.  . . . . Episode Resources: - ARC Website: https://www.arcchurches.com . . . . All Things GrowLeader: - Learn More and Register for GrowLeader Conference 2025: https://www.growleader.com/conference - Join Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCNQpi3YxaOeQAIdSpbeVw . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

In this special episode we are joined by none other than Pastor Chris Hodges, the founding Pastor of Church of the Highlands! In this conversation we get to sit down and talk about his recent transition of roles at Church of the Highlands and how he set himself and the church up for success. We hope that you enjoy the conversation!

Join Pastor John in a Q&A session with Chris Hodges, Founder and Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, as they discuss how to experience explosive growth in your church.

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On today's program, an independent investigation into the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and its founder Mike Bickle was released this week…finding 17 cases of abuse leveled against him. Samaritan's Purse dodges the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid. Other ministries—especially those working to resettle refugees—aren't faring as well, however…many face furloughs as they scramble to support the thousands of refugees already in the United States depending on them for rent and basic necessities. We'll take a look. And, the 50 largest relief and development ministries in the MinistryWatch database. But first, Church of the Highlands founding pastor Chris Hodges announced Sunday that he is stepping down as lead pastor. Hodges planted Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2001, and has seen explosive growth in its 24 years. According to Outreach 100, about 60,000 congregants attend the worship services on a given weekend, making it the second largest church in the nation in attendance. Hodges made his announcement Sunday (Feb. 2), the same day the church celebrated its 24th anniversary. Hodges said Mark Pettus will step into the role of lead pastor, and he will take on the role as founding pastor. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Daniel Ritchie, Kathryn Post, Bob Smietana, Mark Wingfield, Tony Mator, Jack Jenkins, Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Adelle Banks, Kim Roberts, Mark Kellner, and Christina Darnell. A special thanks to Baptist News Global and the Baptist Paper for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.   MANUSCRIPT:  FIRST SEGMENT Warren: Hello everybody. I'm Warren Smith, coming to you from Charlotte, North Carolina. Natasha: And I'm Natasha Cowden, coming to you from Denver, Colorado, and we'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Warren: On today's program, an independent investigation into the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and its founder Mike Bickle was released this week…finding 17 cases of abuse leveled against him. Samaritan's Purse dodges the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid. Other ministries—especially those working to resettle refugees—aren't faring as well, however…many face furloughs as they scramble to support the thousands of refugees already in the United States depending on them for rent and basic necessities. We'll take a look. And, the 50 largest relief and development ministries in the MinistryWatch database. Natasha: But first, Church of the Highlands founding pastor Chris Hodges announced Sunday that he is stepping down as lead pastor. Warren: Hodges planted Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2001, and has seen explosive growth in its 24 years. According to Outreach 100, about 60,000 congregants attend the worship services on a given weekend, making it the second largest church in the nation in attendance. Hodges made his announcement Sunday (Feb. 2), the same day the church celebrated its 24th anniversary. Hodges said Mark Pettus will step into the role of lead pastor, and he will take on the role as founding pastor. Natasha: What does he plan to do next? Warren: Hodges said he would increase his efforts at Highlands College as chancellor. Hodges said he's not retiring, and he's not burned out, but he has reached a state in life in which he wants to empower other leaders. Natasha: Next, the report is out, detailing abuse by IHOP KC founder, Mike Bickle. Warren: Mike Bickle, the influential founder of the International House of Prayer, a global missionary group, committed sexual abuse or misconduct involving at least 17 survivors, according to an independent report released Monday (Feb. 3).

Top headlines for Tuesday, February 4, 2025In this episode, a major legal decision as a federal court mandates San Francisco to reinstate employees dismissed over their COVID vaccine stance. Next, we delve into a controversial claim by Tucker Carlson, who argues the Episcopal Church's deviation from core Christian principles after a recent sermon by Bishop Budde. In church leadership news, Chris Hodges, the visionary behind Alabama's Church of the Highlands, announces his decision to step down as lead pastor. Finally, we celebrate the triumphs of faith-inspired artists like CeCe Winans and DOE at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSan Francisco must rehire Christians fired not taking COVID shot | PoliticsTucker Carlson says Episcopal Church 'not Christian at all' | PoliticsGateway Church names 4 new interim elders | Church & MinistriesChurch of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges steps down | Church & MinistriesFreed hostages confronted by mob in Gaza: 'Shocking scenes' | WorldSam Rodriguez: Latinos shouldn't fear Trump immigration policies | PoliticsCeCe Winans, DOE win Grammy Awards | Entertainment

In Season 5 Episode 9 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how one of the ways to Rekindle ROMANCE in marriage is to "Commit to a Covenant Relationship." In life we have three types of relationships - convenient, contractual or covenant. Marriage, by God's design, is neither a relationship of convenience or a contractual agreement, it is a covenant.Fun mentions in this episode: A quick debate on when to decorate for Christmas - before or after Thanksgiving? Check out this cute pic of Scott & Dawn rockin' it in the blue Honda hatchback (orange streamers and all).Shout out to Neil Anderson & Chris Hodges for their helpful insight into this topic of covenant relationships. 

The latest episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast brings together an incredible lineup of guests, including Pastor Shaun Withy-Allen, Pastor Norman Nakanishi, and Pastor Chris Hodges, as they join host Mike Kai for an insightful discussion on leadership, church planting, and growth. Pastor Chris Hodges, a mentor to Mike Kai, shares profound wisdom on what's coming “next” in the church and the crucial role of the next generation of leaders and pastors. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of raising up leaders who can navigate the changing landscape of ministry with faith and vision. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership and the future of the church. Find leadership books, master classes, and more resources at: https://www.MikeKai.Tv Inspire Collective: Learn more about how you can be an influencer in your own communities and businesses, visit: https://www.inspirecollective.com To partner with me in bringing the word of God around the world, click here: https://raisedonors.com/poundforpoundministries/partner ———— Stay Connected! ———— Website: http://www.MikeKai.tv https://www.instagram.com/mikekai https://twitter.com/Mike_Kai https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kai  

Henry Cloud unpacks his traumatic childhood and past and offers advice on combatting depression and panic attacks. Plus, Henry outlines the problems with the dominant models of psychology in the church.

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast Dr. Dharius Daniels, a visionary leader and pastor, sits down with pastors Chris Hodges and Matt Minor to discuss practical strategies for ministry success. Together, they explore the power of consistency, effective discipleship of men, and the importance of establishing a rhythm for ministry through principles like the “Ideal Week.” Dr. Daniels shares his journey of finding his voice, the lessons he's learned in growing churches, and the transformative discipleship program he's developed to shape men as godly leaders in their homes and communities. . . . . Episode Resources: - Learn More about Dr. Dharius Daniels: https://dhariusdaniels.com/ - Highlands College Chapel: https://youtu.be/o4rbmtMv-eg?si=WEEP2ig2Z9pmtkUn . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn More and Register for GrowLeader Conference 2025: https://www.growleader.com/conference - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader - OneHope: https://onehope.net/ - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:23 - About Highlands College 03:40 - Meet Dr. Dharius Daniels 08:08 - Message Prep and Delivery 13:55 - The Power of Consistency in Leadership 26:17 - Discipleship and "Made Men" 32:09 - Thank You, Partners!

On ep 36 of Mature Me, Rich welcomes his own Pastor, Chris Hodges, who leads Church of The Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. Chris, who also launched GrowLeader and co-founded ARC, shares his knowledge and insights on leadership, being a mentor, parenting tips, the journey of growth and more.  Register for Pastors Assembly today: pastorsassembly.com Stay tuned to all of Rich's latest content: https://www.richwilkersonjr.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ  Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/ Follow Rich on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=en⁠

Ready to build momentum into the new year? Join pastors Chris Hodges and Matt Minor as they discuss how to "stack the dominoes" into the new year as well as how to navigate the often polarizing election season with grace and wisdom. They unpack leadership strategies for maintaining focus on what matters most during the holidays and year-end, including how to define vision, develop givers, and make the most of key Sundays leading up to Christmas. Packed with practical insights for pastors and leaders, this episode is all about stacking momentum, so that each event, service, and outreach builds toward greater impact. Don't miss the essential advice on leveraging “At the Movies”, Thanksgiving outreaches, and preparing for Christmas to close out the year strong! . . . . Episode Resources: - Jesus the High Road Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-High-Road-Leader-Maxwell/dp/B0D51Q59V3 - Giving Hope Resources: https://resources.churchofthehighlands.com/resources/3362 - Kingdom Builders Virtual Intensive: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Yearly Preaching Calendar: https://resources.churchofthehighlands.com/resources/2359 - GrowLeader Roundtables: https://www.growleader.com/roundtables . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:24 - Intro + Election Season & Leadership 07:51 - Thank You, Partners! 10:48 - Fall & the Holidays 17:38 - Define Vision & Develop Givers 26:07 - Preparing for Christmas & 21 Days of Prayer

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. God doesn't want something from you, but for you. God's generosity is unmatched. Not only did he give us His Son, but He gave us life — and life more abundantly. Our response to His generosity is generosity in return. Today, special guest, Pastor Chris Hodges, kicks off our new collection The Theology of Money in this message, “Why I Give.” Discover more resources at vouschurch.com/steward  

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? In this powerful message from Oasis, discover how you can find true peace and hope through Jesus. We explore the story of Elijah from 1 Kings, offering practical steps to overcome the internal battles of anxiety. With insights from Chris Hodges' book Out of the Cave, you'll learn how to address the root causes of anxiety and depression, and how to experience God's healing presence in your life. If you're seeking relief and a way forward, this episode is a must-listen.

When people discover their gifts, they begin to feel more connected and fulfilled. But few churches know how to help people discover the unique wiring God has given them—and fewer still have a plan to help people leverage those gifts once discovered. We wrap up this series on "Serving as Spiritual Formation" with an interview with Pastor Chris Hodges from Church of the Highlands to unpack the success they've had with "Growth Track," which has inspired thousands of churches across the country, and the overall importance of helping people serve with their gifts as part of their spiritual formation journey. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode359. This episode is brought to you by Planning Center: An all-in-one software to help you organize your ministries and care for your church. With an easy-to-use platform of products, you can bring people together with event signups, room and resource reservations, automatic volunteer scheduling, and much more. Start using for free now at planningcenter.com.   Join the Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Chris Hodges Shares Secrets to Speaking Success With a computer science background, Chris Hodges is a professional speaker, author, and consultant, speaking on using automation to create more profitable businesses. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? How do you make the jump to full time speaker? So many questions, so let's see what Chris has to say. To get in touch with Jamie, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwhodges/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Our guest on this episode of The Bolder Banking Podcast is Chris Hodges, Senior Vice President at Arvest Bank. Each new student who enrolls at GSBC is assigned to a peer group with nine fellow new students. With two virtual meetings before arriving on campus, the relationship building among students is accelerated, better preparing students to excel in the Annual School Session. One of GSBC's intersession projects is completed by members of each peer group. This project is an opportunity for collaboration and peer learning. The topic chosen by Chris and his peer group was Succession Planning. In this episode, Chris shares what he and his peers feel are the various facets critical to future-proofing the banking industry, including technological integration, regulatory challenges, and internal succession.

In this exclusive Q&A session with James River College, guest Pastor Chris Hodges shares powerful yet practical insight into how we can carry the wind of the Spirit. It is our prayer that his wisdom inspires and empowers you, paving the way for God to work powerfully in your life.

In this exclusive Q&A session with James River College, guest Pastor Chris Hodges shares powerful yet practical insight into how we can carry the wind of the Spirit. It is our prayer that his wisdom inspires and empowers you, paving the way for God to work powerfully in your life.

How can I reach the lost for Christ? In this message, Special Guest Chris Hodges delivers a practical and powerful message on how we can reach the lost for Jesus. Our prayer is that this message will encourage you and challenge you to share the love of Jesus with those around you today.

How can I reach the lost for Christ? In this message, Special Guest Chris Hodges delivers a practical and powerful message on how we can reach the lost for Jesus. Our prayer is that this message will encourage you and challenge you to share the love of Jesus with those around you today.

In Part 4 of the Church Trends Series, ProChurch Tools founder Brady Shearer outlines the social media trends for 2024. Brady talks about how TikTok is massively disrupting social, why most platforms on social media now cater to different age groups and generations, the best social media strategy for your church, and the new metrics for digital church.  Show Notes Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: WESTFALL GOLD What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity.    CHURCH.TECH Are you still hesitant about using AI? Church.Tech and I partnered to give you a free guide debunking 8 myths about AI & the Church & why you need to leave these old ways of thinking behind. Use Code Carey2024 for 10% when you sign up for Church.Tech   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In Part 3 of the Church Trends Series, Political Scientist and Author Ryan Burge talks about the rise of the nones—people professing no religion. Ryan discusses the threat to democracy that the decline of religion is causing in America and why the Nones are very reachable for most churches.  Show Notes Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: WESTFALL GOLD What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity.    AICoPilot.church Ready to dive into AI, but not sure how to get started? My team partnered with church.tech to bring you FREE AI-powered tools for content creation, decision-making, and marketing. Visit AICoPilot.church.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network  

In Part 2 of the Church Trends series, David Kinnaman shares the very latest from Barna on a surprising spiritual openness that's growing in America while more people than ever are deconstructing their faith. David discusses how to navigate that tension and reach more people. Plus, he explores research that shows that reaching women may be the key to reaching and keeping families. Show Notes Free 2024 Church Trends Team Guide On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by:  WESTFALL GOLD What if generosity was part of the DNA of your church? I partnered with Westfall Gold and leaders like Craig Groeschel and Chris Hodges to create Advance, a master class video series to help pastors and church leaders grow the courage and skill to unleash generosity.    RETHINK LEADERSHIP Senior leaders and executive pastors, join us this April at ReThink Leadership Conference. Connect with peers, learn from shared challenges, and gain an actionable plan for a healthier ministry.    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

I recently attended the Impact Leadership Conference in Birmingham at Highlands College. I heard John Maxwell, Chris Hodges, Dorris Kearns Goodwin, and Dan Cathy speak. I've invited on Parker Pursell and Walter Kearns to share what they learned with me. Parker is the president of eQRP and Walter is the VP of sales at Fireseeds. Don't miss this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hampton-dortch/message

Steve Coplon, Allen West, and Chris Hodges share details from their recent Gospel excursion to Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. They visited some two dozen cities throughout these countries where over 20,000 Gospel tracts were distributed, one-on-one discussions, and other opportunities to share the gospel to small groups.

Gen Z is now a crucial part of the workforce and on the front lines of ministry. So how can we effectively raise up Gen Z leaders for both ministry and leadership? In the final episode of our series, Tony sits down with Chris Hodges (Lead Pastor of Church of the Highlands) and Mark Pettus (President of Highlands College) to discuss their strategies and advice for identifying and empowering the next generation of leaders. Free Webinar:  How to Structure Your Staff to Develop Next Gen Leaders If we want the legacy of our leadership to outlive us, we have to focus on giving leadership away to the next generation. Join Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson on September 28 for this free 1-hour webinar where you'll be empowered with the systems and strategies to confidently structure your church for future impact. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center A lot of people in ministry feel overwhelmed by the amount of details they need to organize, volunteers they need to schedule, or events they need to plan to cultivate community. But Planning Center, an all-in-one church management system, can help you organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to engage. Anyone can sign up for the free plan of any product to try it out today at planningcenter.com! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode315. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

On this episode the PTID guys turn to their old pal and longtime listener Chris Hodges and his daughter to be their long distance correspondents. Who was great in Blackpool? Who screwed the pooch? These Rebellion vets give a thorough retelling of the entire weekend. With music from Svetlanas, The Stitches, Rumkicks, Zoundz, The Blue Carpet Band and The Wasps.

Episode 84: We hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend! We are taking this week to rewind back to River Valley Conference 2022, where Pastor Chris Hodges spoke to pastors and leaders on casting vision and implementing principles into the DNA of your church to help you grow!

Sponsor: Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing.Top headlines for Monday, July 24, 2023In today's episode, we then delve into the military sector, discussing a case where a female recruit had to balance her personal comfort and fear for her career when faced with regulations regarding sleeping and showering arrangements. Drama unfolds in the world of religion. The founders of Celebration Church accuse one of North America's largest church-planting organizations and its high-profile members of a hostile takeover, a tale packed with controversy and legal disputes. And finally, we look at the evolution of entertainment as we explore Great American Family's CEO, Bill Abbott's ambitious merger with Pure Flix. He shares his vision of creating quality content with estimable objectives, aiming to bring light to a world perceived as dark, and how this might challenge major streaming platforms like Netflix. Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Nearly half of millennials think ‘misgendering' should be a crime | Politics News Female military recruit forced to shower with men, senator says | U.S. News Biden DOJ faces criticism for removing sex trafficking info | Politics News Mike Pence's abortion stance stirs debate on prenatal diagnoses | Politics News Stovall Weems sues Chris Hodges, Dino Rizzo | Church & Ministries News Pastor Stovall Weems steps down from Celebration Church | Church & Ministries News All NY Episcopal bishop candidates to allow gay unions if elected | Church & Ministries News Ministry that led over 66K people to Christ will hold US crusade | Church & Ministries News Great American Media CEO discusses merger with Pure Flix | Entertainment News

Chris Hodges is Principal, Maureen Roskoski is Vice President, and Tim Carey is Senior Facility Management Consultant at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) where they are passionate about helping organizations improve the way they manage their facilities. In June 2023, Mike Petrusky hosted a panel discussion titled “Inside the Facility Life Cycle” where they explored how strategic facilities planning requires focused coordination between those who plan and build, those who operate, and those who plan for capital renewal of existing facilities. Mike asked how total cost of ownership (TCO) provides a framework that values all stakeholders' perspectives and asked these experts about taking a life cycle approach to facilities, plus how to manage common challenges while building a framework for the future of facility planning, operations, and renewal. Listen to these highlights from the live broadcast and then download the full video for more inspiration to be an Asset Champion in your organization!  Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hodges-2399b97/  Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-roskoski-92963b16/  Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-carey-ed-d-51701b31/  Watch the video of the full broadcast: https://lp.eptura.com/webinar-Inside-the-facility-life-cycle.html?utm_campaign=2023Q2-GLBL-Webinar-Inside-the-facility-lifecycle Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

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How can pastors position themselves for a move of God? Pastor Chris Hodges, founder and Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, talks with Pastors Banning Liebscher and Keith Jenkins about how to lead and set culture on a staff, and the importance of allowing God to give us the vision and blueprints for what He wants us to build with Him. The centrality of our leadership must be relationship with Jesus, commitment to the truth of His word, and accountability in community. Learn more about Chris Hodges' college at highlandscollege.com and become a better leader through GrowLeader, growleader.com To learn more about Pastor Chris Hodges' church, visit churchofthehighlands.com Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at leadership.jesuscultureschool.com    Want early access to Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/events/pc24

Prayer is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and cultivating a healthy prayer culture within a community is crucial for spiritual growth and development. A healthy prayer culture fosters an environment of intimacy, communication, and connection with God, enabling believers to deepen their relationship with Him and experience His transformative power in their lives. Building a healthy prayer culture requires intentional effort, commitment, and a willingness to prioritize prayer in all aspects of life. From personal devotions to corporate gatherings, prayer should be at the forefront of every believer's mind and heart. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or a new believer, embarking on the journey of cultivating a healthy prayer culture leads to a more profound understanding of God's love, grace, and mercy, and a deeper connection with Him. In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we have the privilege of hosting Chris Hodges, the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Known for his relevant teaching style and passion for raising global leaders to fulfill the Great Commission, Pastor Chris has led Church of the Highlands to offer more than 70 worship services each weekend at 23 campuses, with over 60,000 people attending weekly. During our conversation, Pastor Chris shares his personal insights and tips for creating and maintaining a healthy prayer habits. He delves into the benefits of maintaining a vibrant prayer life, explores how the Apostle Paul describes prayer in the Book of Ephesians and provides guidance on incorporating prayer discipline into marriage. Pastor Chris also discusses how prayers frame our lives and introduces the concept of the five Ps for making prayers work effectively. Key Takeaways: Pastor Chris Hodges's background information and journey How Pastor Chris's personal prayer journey began Using biblical prayer models as a framework for spending time with God The numerous benefits of maintaining a healthy prayer life Paul's description of prayer in the Book of Ephesians Encouragement for individuals who feel unworthy of praying due to past mistakes Insights on incorporating prayer discipline within marriage Understanding how prayers shape and influence our lives Practical tips for maintaining a healthy prayer habit Exploring the Five Ps of making prayer effective The transformative power of intercessory prayer for others Be sure to tune in and join us for this enlightening conversation with Pastor Chris Hodges on his latest book, 'Pray First,' as we explore the transformative power of prayer." I hope these revisions capture the essence of your podcast episode and provide a clear overview of the topics discussed. Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with!

This week's guest is Chris Hodges. Ron and Chris discussed Noble Automation, the role of AI in automation, the concept of monomyths, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Chris likes (3:01) His background (3:48) An example of noble automation (11:11) The role of AI plays in automation (14:29) A story about his own family (18:01) Helping humans be heroes (25:25) The concept of monomyths (26:55) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Noble Automation Now Chris on LinkedIn Chris on Calendly Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How do you think AI will change or has changed automation?

We all need community to truly grow from dysfunction and unhealthy patterns. Healthy correction can't happen without authentic community, because true friends will point out the dysfunction we've become blind to.  In the last episode of season six, Heather and Jamie talk about growth in community, giving and receiving correction, and finding joy in unexpected places.  Shownotes: In this episode, the book Out of the Cave by Chris Hodges is mentioned Check Out the Blog: https://churchonthemove.com/community-the-key-to-growth/ Learn More About Our Church: https://churchonthemove.com/  

Do you ever feel like you ride the emotional highs of life only to come crashing down to the emotional lows of the mundane and trivial? We have good news: you don't have to live a life of super highs followed by unhealthy lows.        Jamie came to the realization that she might actually be addicted to the stress hormones released in times of stress and busyness, but she's ready to focus on finding balance. In this episode, Jamie and Heather talk about saying no and setting boundaries, being aware of unhealthy thoughts and patterns, and learning to walk in a steady season of joy.         Shownotes: In this episode, they mention the books Out of the Cave by Chris Hodges and Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You. Jamie is wearing a t-shirt supporting Chris Munch Comedy. You can find him on Tiktok or Instagram at @chrismunchcomedy

In today's conversation, Chris Hodges, pastor of Church of the Highlands, a multi-site church in Alabama, joins me to talk about how to discern safe people, the lie of going at life alone, spiritual warfare, and why we will always stay as sick as our secrets. Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following: 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard ++++++ Episode Links: Chris's Instagram | Get Chris's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partners: Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! **************************

In today's conversation, we're stepping into our month-long series on spiritual formation. And joining us today is Richard Foster, author of the iconic book, Celebration of Discipline. We'll be talking with Richard and his colleague, Brenda Quinn, about his time-tested principles for spiritual formation, why we need to slow down in life, how to mitigate noise and hurry, and why humility is the preeminent virtue. I really hope you'll stay locked in for this entire series, because next week, Jamie Winship is back, followed by Ruth Haley Barton, Anthony Skinner, John Bevere, Chris Hodges, and more. Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with Richard, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following: 279: Jon Tyson on Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation 282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good ++++++ Episode Links: Richard's Website | Buy "Celebration of Discipline" on Amazon! | Buy Richard's newest book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partners: Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! Save 25% on the Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app. Text WIN to 22433 **************************

Why is prayer such an enigma for most Christians? How has prayer become more of a last resort than a first response? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges and dives into the heart behind his most recent book, Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer. Chris has spent years studying the prayers of the Bible and the models of prayer that the scriptures provide for Christians. Now, he shares with readers the teachings and methods he's used to successfully help hundreds of thousands of people understand how to spend time in conversation with God--and enjoy every minute.Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Since it began in 2001, Highlands has grown to have campuses across the state of Alabama, and we're known for our life-giving culture and focus on leading people to an intimate relationship with God.Pastor Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001, which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States. He also founded Grow, specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Chris is also the founder and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that trains and launches students into full-time ministry careers.Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of Coming Out of the Cave, Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, and What's Next?.

Why is prayer such an enigma for most Christians? How has prayer become more of a last resort than a first response? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges and dives into the heart behind his most recent book, Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer. Chris has spent years studying the prayers of the Bible and the models of prayer that the scriptures provide for Christians. Now, he shares with readers the teachings and methods he's used to successfully help hundreds of thousands of people understand how to spend time in conversation with God--and enjoy every minute.Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Since it began in 2001, Highlands has grown to have campuses across the state of Alabama, and we're known for our life-giving culture and focus on leading people to an intimate relationship with God.Pastor Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001, which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States. He also founded Grow, specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Chris is also the founder and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that trains and launches students into full-time ministry careers.Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of Coming Out of the Cave, Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, and What's Next?.

EP.115 - Rob Fultz is the campus pastor at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee and one of the hosts of The Leadership Drip Podcast — Coffee & conversations for leaders reaching the next generation. Rob has interviewed leaders like John Bevere, Beth Moore, Derwin Gray, Chad Veach, Chris Brown, Natalie Runion, Candace Payne, Chris Hodges, Laney Rene, Daniel Fusco, and so many more. In this fun and engaging conversation Rob share his story of how he came to Jesus and why he's passionate about coffee and reaching Generation Z with the Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab your favorite coffee, and enjoy our interview with Rob Fultz.

There are more distractions than ever that try to break apart our families and marriages. Today we are diving into ways we can fight for our family. The first way is prayer, but more specifically what to pray, then priorities and participation. We hope you are encouraged and pray that we fight for our families to know and love Jesus. Podcast reference:  "Fighting for the Next Generation: How We Are Pivoting to Reach Gen Z" by GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this series on church growth, Chris Hodges and Brad Lomenick talk with Carey about the keys to creating a successful church. Get more on this conversation by going to http://theartofleadershipdaily.com/. Brought to you by: The Art of Leadership Academy's The Art of Church Growth The Art of Church Growth is an online course that will show you how to break through growth barriers and equip you to have 7 critical conversations that will change the trajectory of your church. You can learn more and enroll today at theartofchurchgrowthcourse.com. AND Red Letter Living Red Letter Living has worked with more than 800 churches to launch a 40-day church challenge, and the start of the New Year or upcoming Lenten season are the perfect times to jump into one of these unifying challenges. Find out how you can use the upcoming New Year to not only grow your church numerically, but also in unity towards Jesus AND request a FREE copy of one of their 40-day challenges all at redletterchallenge.com/carey.

Chris Hodges and Matt Minor sit down with Pastor Chad Veach to talk about essential leadership principles. From overcoming "imposter syndrome" to implementing effective rhythms of prayer, they cover big picture lessons and practical changes that help you grow to the next level.