Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Greer

Peter Greer is the President and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization that operates in 27 countries. Under Peter's leadership, HOPE has grown significantly in scope and influence, investing in the dreams of underserved entrepreneurs around the world. He's also a prolific author with more than 15 books to his name, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and his latest, Lead with Prayer. A Harvard Kennedy School grad and a sought-after speaker, Peter combines nonprofit leadership with business insights to fuel a global movement of Christ-centered empowerment and economic justice. Peter joins us to discuss the importance of prayer in leadership and life—especially in light of the wisdom he's gathered in co-authoring Lead with Prayer alongside Cameron Doolittle and Ryan Skoog. In this transparent conversation, Peter reflects on how his own spiritual practices have changed over the years, the challenges of truly collaborative leadership, and why prayer isn't something to squeeze into our schedules—it should be the foundation. “Most leaders today must think they're busier than Jesus—because most are spending less time in prayer, not more.” - Peter Greer “Not organization building, but movement making—that's where the exciting work is happening right now.” - Peter Greer “I've written everything not as an expert, but as a practitioner still learning what it means to live open-handed.” - Peter Greer This Week on The Wow Factor: How Peter's journey from studying international business in Moscow led him to microenterprise and missional work The mission and growth of HOPE International, and how it supports entrepreneurs in over two dozen countries The story behind Lead with Prayer and what inspired Peter and his co-authors to dig deep into leaders' prayer lives Why prayer often decreases as leadership responsibilities increase—and how to flip that script What we can learn from Johnny Erickson Tada about suffering, gratitude, and deeper intimacy with God Terry Looper's sacred pace and how “getting to neutral” helps him make decisions grounded in spiritual discernment The ripple effect of prayer and why we should pray bigger, bolder, multi-generational prayers Practical ways to integrate prayer into your everyday life—like prayer by association and “wasting time with God” How fasting, digital detoxing, and physical posture can deepen your spiritual walk Lessons from the Moravian prayer movement and how a small community's prayers changed the world Peter Greer's Word of Wisdom: Try new things. Let go of what doesn't serve you and hold tight to the prayer rhythms that draw you closer to God. The goal isn't perfection—it's presence. Connect with Peter Greer:  HOPE International Website Peters Website Peter's Book - Lead With Prayer Peter's Instagram Peter's LinkedIn Peter's Facebook Peter's X Connect with The Wow Factor:  WOW Factor Website  Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook   X (formerly Twitter)  

Paul Hemminger joins Jeremy on the show today to discuss local city networks to connect believers and make the body of Christ denser and more impactful. The Kingdom of God has a spatial, geographic reality to it, and it's so important that we interact with our city and the body of believers in our city to bring the Kingdom to our hometowns. Paul explains the vision and mission of the networks they're building, in hopes that others join in and help to create a strong, sturdy network of Christians who all help and work with one another. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:38 In (Your City) As It Is In Heaven 2:57 Paul's Story That Led To Geographic-Based Ministry 5:03 Kingdom Building vs. Empire Building 6:55 Identifying with Your City 14:33 The Structure of a Kingdom Movement in a City 19:59 Theology of Leadership 23:52 Building Relationships 27:19 Geographical Expansion of the Kingdom 32:40 Engaging with Secular Movements for Kingdom Work 37:30 Initial Steps to Building a Network 40:46 Integrating Networks for Citywide Impact 43:38 Final Thoughts and Prayer RESOURCES: City Leaders Collective: https://cityleaderscollective.org/ Kingdom Connect: https://www.kingdomconnect.love/ Kingdom Connect Networks: https://www.kingdomconnect.love/networks Networks: Greater Dayton and National: https://docs.google.com/document/d/131ZFrwrU2ONHJYAQh7N5yccgDwlII42ti1h66cHrMHw/edit?usp=sharing Rooting For Rivals by Peter Greer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079BYP6GW/ To Transform A City by Eric Swanson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310523303/ Network Power by Dr. John Seel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737331810/ The Kingdom Initiative: https://www.thekingdominitiative.org/ Palau City Gospel Movements: https://www.palau.org/what-we-do/city-gospel-movements https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjtcampbell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gough-b91b342/ ---

Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization. With experience in microfinance across Africa and Asia, he holds degrees from Messiah University and Harvard. Passionate about serving entrepreneurs, he has co-authored over 10 books on faith, leadership, and poverty alleviation. He lives in Lancaster, PA, with his wife and children. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living, particularly our newest 40-day book and sermon series called Giving Challenge. This Fall, on October 5, 2025, we are launching this new 40-day series worldwide, and we'd love for your church to get in. To find out more information, to join the first wave, to order some books, and stay up-to-date, visit www.redlettergiving.com. This 40-day challenge will inspire generosity in your church, and it is well worth your investment. Disciples of Jesus are generous and this book will feature how each one of us can become generous like Jesus. Along with the books come a sermon series, a small group series, kids books, weekly kids Sunday School or kids church curriculum, graphics, and so much more. All of it is available, get in now, at www.redlettergiving.com and let this Fall be the season where the generosity of Jesus is unleashed in your church!Resources mentioned in the episode: Hope InternationalEp 28 Red Letter Disciple Podcast Dr. Brain Fickert: When Helping Hurts Rooting for Rivals by Peter GreerScarcity Brain by Michael Easter Key insights from the episode: We invest in the dreams of people as we proclaim the good news of Jesus. - Peter GreerBusiness and finance are incredibly important tools in helping communities break the cycle of poverty. - Peter GreerBusiness requires extreme creativity. - Zach ZehnderPoverty isolates us, so our answer is community. - Peter GreerWe have loaned out 1.8 billion dollars and have a 98% repayment rate. - Peter GreerYou wanna know how to destroy joy? Become obsessed with comparison. - Peter GreerThere's still a rival, but it is not among Christian sisters and brothers. - Peter GreerYour success does not come at my expense. - Peter GreerThe way we make decisions is what is best for the collective Christian movement, not our company itself. - Peter GreerPeter Greer's Challenge: Read John 17 and go actively find ways of living that out! Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you develop a more meaningful connection with God? What can we learn from the prayer habits from Christians around the world? Are there patterns that we can learn from to grow in prayer? How can prayer influence our leadership. In this podcast, Jonathan Morrow has a conversation with Ryan Skoog about these and other questions surrounding his new book Lead with Prayer.In this episode of "Lead with Prayer," we dive into the profound concept of “wasting time with Jesus” and its transformative impact on leadership. Drawing from over 100 interviews with global leaders, we uncover surprising common themes in their prayer habits that can inspire anyone, regardless of their leadership role. At Impact 360, we emphasize that everyone is a leader because everyone has influence, making this discussion relevant to all. We explore the integration of both fast and slow prayers into daily routines, offering practical advice for leaders to maintain a deep, personal prayer life amidst their demanding schedules. Through personal anecdotes, we highlight how intentional prayer has led to significant breakthroughs and served as a foundation during challenging times. Finally, we provide actionable steps for cultivating a culture of prayer within teams and organizations, ensuring that prayer becomes a meaningful and impactful practice for all.About Ryan SkoogRyan has co-founded several travel technology companies, such as Faith Ventures and Yonder Travel Insurance, and he is also the founder and president of VENTURE, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached. VENTURE has planted thousands of churches that serve in their own communities to rescue girls from trafficking, start farms, and train in microenterprise and feminine hygiene, leading to generational transformation.Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders by Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle 

Are you spending time every day with God?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Jay discuss: Learning the perils of debt early.Succeeding in real estate without debt leverage.Living intentionally.Pray first, do second.  Key Takeaways: Grow slowly, invest in portfolios, and work with partners - these are some ways you can continue to grow your business using Biblical principles to stay out of debt.Walk by faith, not by sight.Pick the one or two things you feel God wants you to do, complete those, and then you can pick something else. But pick something and implement that to glorify God. If you're going to give anyway, give before tax and you can give more.  "Start somewhere, even if it's small." —  Jay Fechtel Episode References: Business by the Book by Larry Burkett: amazon.com/Business-Book-Complete-Principles-Workplace/dp/0785287973C12: https://www.joinc12.com/Lead with Prayer by Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Prayer-Spiritual-World-Changing-Leaders-ebook/dp/B0C3ZR4HR5NCF: https://www.ncfgiving.com/ About Jay Fechtel: Jay Fechtel and his wife, Terri, have shared 35 years of marriage and are grateful parents of four children and three grandchildren. Jay is committed to integrating his faith with his professional life, focusing on practicing business as a ministry. He's also highly motivated to care for those who can't care for themselves, innovate in church practices/disciple-making, and advocate for religious and other freedoms. With over 35 years of experience in entrepreneurial business development and ownership, Jay has made significant contributions to the design, construction, real estate, and energy efficiency industries. He began his career as a CPA in the public accounting field before founding a design-build firm that specializes in custom residential and light commercial construction. His firm is renowned for its innovative designs and energy-efficient technologies, earning over 25 national and regional architectural and environmental design awards. Jay has also developed several residential and commercial real estate projects and is the founder and CEO of Olive Tree Energy, which developed the ZeroEnergy heat recovery water heating system. Jay is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and has served on several boards, including the National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay, the Pocket Testament League, and Abe Brown Ministries. Currently, he and Terri serve as leaders of 1 Body Church, part of a church planting and disciple-making movement in the U.S. and overseas. Jay also serves as a board member of The C12 Group, which currently equips over 4,300 Christian business owners and executives globally to build great businesses with the greater purpose of advancing the gospel in the marketplace. Connect with Jay Fechtel:Website: https://thefechtelcompany.com/Website: https://olivetreeenergy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-fechtel-53b471a   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

How to “leave the phone off the hook” to commune with God while you work, how to move from duty to delight in prayer, why I plan on showing up to meetings 5 minutes early from now on.Links Mentioned:Peter GreerPeter Greer on XPeter Greer on InstagramPeter Greer on LinkedInPeter Greer on FacebookHope InternationalLead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing LeadersLead with PrayerLead with Prayer ToolsRyan Skoog on LinkedInCameron Doolittle on LinkedInJill Heisey on LinkedInTimothy Keller BooksThe Practice of the Presence of GodJordan RaynorJordan Raynor Books

Happy New Year's Eve! We have so much to be thankful for as we reflect on the last year of nonprofit ministry, podcasting, family and everything else! In this end of 2024 episode, Brandon and Phil will catch up our listeners on what is happening in their personal lives and ministry. Most importantly to you, dear listener, we share about the state of the podcast, how it's been since we did some rebrand/rescope and what the future of the podcast is. This is an episode for those listeners that want a peek behind the curtain and are looking for more ways to go deeper with Think Global, Do Justice. Conversation Notes Phil and Brandon share about how God has been moving in their respective organizations in 2024 (Providence World and CarePortal) (0:30) The hosts share their top books and movies from the year (13:00) They share their favorite episodes from Think Global, Do Justice(22:20) Brandon shares the state of the podcast, where we're going (if we're going), how we're doing internally and what traction we have with a competitive podcast market (30:30) Think Global, Do Justice ranks in the top 2% of podcasts globally with over 1,800 downloads each month (but that's a challenging place to be!) The challenge of keeping podcasts viable in 2024 Shout out to our 2024 Sponsors - Zoe Empowers, Child Hope International, Accord Network, Christian Alliance for Orphans and Resilient Communities Center The 2025 outlook for the podcast and keeping current on the show (40:40) Podcast Sponsor (You!) If you have been blessed, encouraged or equipped over the last 8 years of podcasting, we invite you to support the show through Venmo! Support the Show Through Venmo - Link If you want to share about your work or services to a hundreds (or even thousands) of global nonprofit practitioners and supporters. Click below. Rundown on Becoming a Sponsor - Link Get help for your organization by contracting an affordable Canopy International associate working in various global nonprofit fields. Link to Covered Services Resources and Links from the show Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys by Richard Twiss (book) Rooting for Rivals by Peter Greer and Chris Horst (book) Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch (book) Lead with Prayer by Peter Greer, Ryan Skoog and Cameron Doolittle (book) Overcoming by Dr. Nicole Wilke and Dr. Amanda Howard (book) Leading from Your Knees with Peter Greer and Ryan Skoog (podcast) What Scripture and Science Say about Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke (podcast) Owning Poverty with Dr. Michael Pucci (podcast) Decolonizing Theology and Integral Mission with Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst (podcast)   Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

In this special, one hour podcast, America Pray Now Leader Ken Miller interviews two of the authors of the Book, "Lead with Prayer," Ryan Skoog and Peter Greer. Lead with Prayer is an encouraging observation of the prayer lives of Christian leaders around the world. Ryan and Peter share some of their favorite insights they learned while writing "Lead with Prayer, " as well as ways they have incorporated prayer into their lives and business practices.

In Episode 160, we are recasting our interview with Peter Greer, President/CEO of HOPE International and former Messiah College footballer, who talked with Paul and Phil about his path from Messiah College to alleviating poverty with Hope International, how he built in accountability to ensure that he puts his family first, why it is so important to be grateful for everything and entitled to nothing, some of the great lessons he learned from his coaches and teammates at Messiah, how he is using those lessons in his collaborative work with Hope, the need for us to be kind to referees (and why it matters), why we need more grace and less judgment in our sports and the rest of the world, team vs. individual, rooting for our rivals, not settling for mediocrity, and much more. Specifically, Peter discusses: ·       His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to be where he is today (4:13) ·       His work with HOPE Int'l and how HOPE is working to alleviate poverty around the world (7:14) ·       His personal why/mission statement and how he is living it out (11:13) ·       Why his wife has Peter's resignation letter from Hope Int'l and what he is doing to ensure she doesn't send it (13:45) ·       The Messiah Method and how Peter's experienced it and lived it out during his college years and beyond (17:47) ·       How he saw the Messiah program building toward the run of National Championships while he was playing there (22:38) ·       How he is using the lessons he learned at Messiah in his work with HOPE Int'l (26:13) ·       How he uses lessons learned from soccer in his collaborative projects around the world (33:01) ·       A couple soccer analogies that Peter uses in his life regularly (37:12) ·       Why we need more grace than judgment in our world – and yes, that includes with referees (40:37) ·       Defining moments in his life and how they impacted his life and leadership (44:55) ·       Some of the great coaches he has played for and a couple whose leadership stick out above the rest, and what he learned from those great coaches (50:17) ·       His thoughts on the current state of US Soccer, and what we can do about it (55:26) ·       How he has used lessons learned from sports in his marriage and parenting (1:01:31) ·       His podcast recommendation (1:03:30) Resources and Links from this Episode ·       HOPE International Website ·       Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches, by Peter Greer ·       The Messiah Method: The Seven Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in America, by Michael Zigarelli ·       Uncut Video of the Episode ·       HSEL Facebook Group ·       Warrior Way Soccer ·       Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·       Phil's email for DISC Training

Host Jonathan Pitts sits down with Peter Greer, President & CEO of HOPE International, a Christ-centered economic development organization working across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. With a career spanning micro finance in Cambodia and Zimbabwe, to leading a bank in Rwanda and authoring multiple influential books – including Mission Drift and Lead with Prayer – Peter shares powerful lessons on leadership, faith, and perseverance.   Together, Jonathan and Peter unpack the importance of cultivating personal and organizational prayer and how intentional prayer changes lives, teams, and culture. Peter also shares practical tools and insights from his new book, revealing how leaders can prioritize prayer amidst the demands of modern leadership. Tune in to learn how reconnecting with prayer can impact your work, mission, and life.

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Your host, Eric Dunuvant, and co-host Christopher Callahan interview Peter Greer, the President and CEO of HOPE International.They discuss the balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, focusing on family and spiritual well-being. Peter shares insights from his work with HOPE International and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family and prayer in leadership. The conversation covers setting boundaries, the significance of the Sabbath, and the challenges of multitasking. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to evaluate their priorities, set boundaries, and cultivate a deeper relationship with God through prayer for holistic success.To learn more about Peter's work, click HERE and HERE.If you'd like to be a guest on the Kingdom ROI: Return on Intention podcast, click HERE.

Are you satisfied with your prayer life? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with returning guest Peter Greer to talk about prayer. They discuss the importance of prayer, why it is so hard but vital to prioritize in ministry, and prayer lessons from some of the top ministry leaders. Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. He has also written a number of books including "Mission Drift" and most recently "Lead With Prayer". Get free prayer tools at the Lead With Prayer website. Want to start reading the Puritans but don't know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is providing a special discount code. We extend our gratitude to RHB for their support. Learn more at heritagebooks.org/PuritanTreasures, and you can use the code MISSIONSPOD if you order. This week's Overtime episode for Premium Subscribers focuses on the specific ways missionaries can utilize and prioritize prayer amid the challenges of cross-cultural ministry. Get access to that episode by becoming a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Have you neglected prayer so much that you are relying on your own competence in ministry rather than on the Holy Spirit? Peter Greer joins The Missions Podcast this week. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Today we sit down with Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International, to unpack the revolutionary insights from his new book, "Lead with Prayer."

How are you growing in intimacy with Christ as an individual, family, and community?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Mart, and Tyler discuss: The generosity of women in the family.The privilege of traveling and experiencing other cultures and peoples. Collaboration to go faster and further together. Power in unity, person-to-person, life-to-life connections.   Key Takeaways: Work is more than just what you do, it's who you are and applying that.Invite your children along the journey to be on mission as a family. Encourage them to also find their passions, make connections, and open relationships to them so they can see different pathways for their gifts to bless others.As you get closer to your city, your calling gets larger and larger. Satan always attacks at the point of unity. It is a hard battle, but it is worth fighting for.  "I can't just be a gospel patron. I also have to be a gospel proclaimer, and I expect the gospel proclaimers to be gospel patrons and be generous themselves." —  Mart Green Episode References: Rooting for Rivals by Peter Greer: https://www.peterkgreer.com/rooting-for-rivals/He Gets Us: https://hegetsus.com/ About Mart Green: Mart Green is the Ministry Investment Officer for Hobby Lobby and the founder of Mardel Christian and Education Supply stores. His retail career began with his parents, who founded Hobby Lobby in their home. They now have over 1000 stores in 48 states. Mart is the Board Chair of Come and See, a foundation whose goal is to increase the impact of The Chosen by expanding its reach to the largest 600 languages in the world.  Mart and his wife, Diana, are also leading champions of illumiNations, an alliance of Bible Translation partners, working to eradicate Bible poverty by 2033. Mart and Diana live in Oklahoma. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren. Connect with Mart Green:Website: https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/Website: https://illuminations.bible/Website: https://www.mardel.com/Website: https://www.hobbylobby.com/ About Tyler Green: Tyler is an intentional creator of opportunities leading to communion and community. He is a builder of relational networks, focused on people-centered and community-formed co-creation. He works to help people move from isolation into togetherness and from competition into cooperation.He is a co-founder of Flourish OKC, a collaborative/creative platform, guided by a desire to see Oklahoma City realized as a city where all flourish.As a true community connector, Tyler has had the privilege of serving and living with an urban missional community in downtown OKC, working abroad for a year with International Justice Mission in Cambodia, and continues to engage as a community catalyst alongside his extended family, representing Hobby Lobby in the areas of culture and community engagement.Tyler finds life being outdoors, exploring, and finding new cultural spaces, both as an individual adventurer and amidst his family and friends. He is joyfully married to his wife, Kristin, and celebrates his five amazing children, Asher, Isla, Juniper, Jed, and Greyson. Connect with Tyler Green:Website: https://www.flourishokc.com/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

This week, we revisit our conversation with Peter Greer. Peter is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia and Zimbabwe and as managing director for Urwego Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School.  Peter's favorite part of his job is spending time with the entrepreneurs HOPE serves—whether harvesting coffee with farmers in Rwanda, dancing alongside savings groups in Haiti, or visiting the greenhouses of entrepreneurs in Ukraine. As an advocate for the Church's role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored over 10 books, including Mission Drift (selected as a 2015 Book Award Winner from Christianity Today), Rooting for Rivals (selected as a 2019 Leadership Resource of the Year in Outreach magazine), The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good (selected as one of the top 40 books on poverty by WORLD magazine) and Created to Flourish (which his mom reviewed with five stars and a smiley face emoji).  More important than his role at HOPE is his role as husband to Laurel and dad to Keith, Liliana, Myles, and London. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA.

In episode 257, Brandon welcomes author and nonprofit director Tiffany Bluhm back to the show. Tiffany is the Executive Director at Made for Pax, a Christian foundation which provides mentorship and vocational development for BIPOC leaders following Christ. The work is specifically employing contemplative formation for those that are engaging in peace and justice work, and that's what we talk about! Tiffany provides us with biblical insight and spiritual practices that can help us sustain the work of community development and justice leaders for the long haul. Podcast Sponsor The Accord Network is a place to connect with like-minded organizations in pursuit of being the hands and feet of Christ around the world. Registration for the OneAccord Conference is now open for changemakers seeking a time of inspiration, collaboration, and transformation within the field of international relief and development. Visit The Accord Network Online Resources and Links from the show Made for Pax Online Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys by Richard Twiss Leading from Your Knees with Peter Greer and Ryan Skoog Conversation Notes The link between contemplative formation and sustaining an action-oriented lifestyle Stories of civil rights leaders and how they remained rooted in the midst of justice The importance of intentional investment of BIPOC Christ followers Contextualization and diverse cultural expressions of Gospel embodiment The story of the Old Testament is uniquely tied to the migrant experience   Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

How do prayer and leadership relate to each other? Looking at the lives of some leaders, it seems like prayer is incidental to leadership at best. For others, it's a personal priority that doesn't seem to impact leadership in any obvious way. For still others, prayer is like an on-ramp, preparatory for the work of leadership but largely left behind when the leading begins.  What does Christian leadership that is deeply rooted in a life of communion with God look like? I'll be talking about this today with Peter Greer, one of the authors of Lead With Prayer.  Peter Greer, is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Under Peter's leadership, HOPE has expanded from working in two to over twenty countries and served over 2.5 million families. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked in Cambodia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. He has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, The Gift of Disillusionment, and The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good.____________________________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn more about Unhurried Leaders membership. 

On this episode, Peter Greer shares findings from his study of the spiritual disciplines of some of the world's most high-performing Christian leaders. Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered nonprofit that equips underserved communities with financial tools, including microfinance and savings groups, to break the cycle of poverty. A thought leader in global economic development and a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Lead with Prayer, Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and Created to Flourish.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

On this episode, Peter Greer shares findings from his study of the spiritual disciplines of some of the world's most high-performing Christian leaders. Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered nonprofit that equips underserved communities with financial tools, including microfinance and savings groups, to break the cycle of poverty. A thought leader in global economic development and a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Lead with Prayer, Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and Created to Flourish.  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Our guest is Peter Greer, President and CEO of Hope International, a leading global non-profit organization providing micro finance and financial tools to alleviate poverty in countries around the world. Peter is a best-selling author of 15 books, including his most recent Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World Changing Leaders. We discuss leadership, the power of prayer, lessons from leaders and their prayer life, leading a global non-profit, casting vision, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more. And TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE – a comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo.

In the world of business and leadership, amidst the endless tasks, meetings, and decisions, one often wonders: where does prayer fit in? Peter, the president and CEO of Hope International, offers insights into how prayer can not only coexist but also thrive in the heart of leadership.   Peter and Justin sat down and had a transformative conversation that reshaped Peter's approach to prayer. At the heart of Peter's revelation is a reframing of the way he engages in prayer. Rather than viewing prayer as a means to ask for specific outcomes or favors, Peter now sees it as a pathway to deepening his friendship with Jesus.    This shift from transactional to relational prayer has been nothing short of revolutionary for Peter, infusing his life and work with renewed purpose and meaning. Peter's journey was not solely introspective; it was informed by a study of different business leaders and organizations.    Through this exploration, he gained valuable insights into innovative approaches to prayer in the workplace and leadership. They observed that successful leaders were intentional about incorporating prayer into their daily routines, recognizing its transformative power in shaping both personal and professional lives. Unlock actionable insights to enhance your journey as a servant leader by subscribing to our newsletter, Always Provider.     Sign up today at www.clthomasfellowship.org/newsletter.   Learn more about Hope International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/   Thanks for listening. Please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Peter Greer who is the President and CEO of HOPE International. In this episode we discuss all things prayer! In particular, we look at the prayer lives and habits of leaders across the globe. Peter and the extended team find some interesting trends in their research, ones you may not expect! Tune in to hear more about how prayer is rising and changing lives to become more like Christ. As mentioned in the podcast, if you are interested in a virtual and interactive marriage course, visit Restory.Life/Thrive to learn more and join today! Make sure to use code “GLU” to save $20 each month! For more on Peter visit peterkgreer.com and hopeinternational.org. To sign up for the Guys Like Us newsletter for all the recent updates and content, visit www.theguyslikeus.com!

Join Peter Greer, the president and CEO of HOPE International, as he navigates through the qualities of a praying leader and unravels the strategies to cultivate a culture of prayer within our organizations. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/383petergreer Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Ryan Skoog is the CEO of Venture, a non-profit that serves war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached in the most difficult places in the world. Being raised as a “spiritual mutt” in a mission-minded and entrepreneurial household, Ryan began a company alongside Venture, funding the administration of the ministry with the profits, and freeing up the investments of givers to fund church planting and community development projects in unreached places across the globe. Cameron Doolittle is a veteran in the generosity space. He is senior advisor to the Maclellan Foundation, executive director of Practicing the Way, co-founder of Generosity Path, and a founding CEO of Jill's House, a ministry for kids with intellectual disabilities. With a background as a political advisor, Cameron now consults with organizations his family loves, including The Bible Project, Desiring God with John Piper, and many more.  Together with Peter Greer, Ryan and Cameron co-authored the newly released book, “Lead with Prayer” after years of studying how Christian leaders pray. They will share more about their personal stories, what God is doing in the nations through Venture, how “Lead with Prayer” came about, and many insightful keys to prayer and generosity as a great adventure with Christ. Major topics include: The difference between investing in the Kingdom and giving to the Kingdom How prayer is fueling the explosion of the global church Investing financially in prayer as an asset A look into the prayer lives of many church leaders around the world More leadership calls for more prayer time Friendship-first prayer Building prayer “bells” or triggers throughout your day How generosity and prayer work together QUOTES TO REMEMBER “The global church is exploding and it is a sight to behold! We get to live in some incredible times.” Ryan Skoog “What if we just said, this is enough!” Cameron Doolittle “There's something about the number 51. Once You've crossed that rubicon, you're giving more than you're keeping.” Ryan Skoog “There's three reasons people give – to look good, to feel good, or to actually do good, even when it doesn't look good or feel good.” Ryan Skoog quoting Jay Yacov, Economist “You give to feel good or look good, but you invest because you want to see a return on your investment. You want to do good, even if it doesn't look good or feel good.” Ryan Skoog “What if we stood at the feet of the global church and asked them to teach us how to pray?” Ryan Skoog “If prayer is the thing that's fueling what God's doing around the world, then how come we're not talking about it more?” Ryan Skoog “You can't create a culture of prayer without being a person of prayer.” Cameron Doolittle “When Jesus's ministry was the busiest, the scriptures say he withdrew more often, not less.” Ryan Skoog “Whenever you're being generous, you're going to say a lot of noes in order to say some big yeses.” Cameron Doolittle “Prayer develops gratitude. And gratitude is the foundation of generosity.” Ryan Skoog “Prayer is a key to having an adventure of generosity versus just an experience of giving.” Ryan Skoog “Learning to obey the Holy Spirit in your giving opens the opportunity to have an adventure with your Friend Jesus on giving.” Ryan Skoog LINKS FROM THE SHOW Lead with Prayer Hope International (see our interview with founder, Jeff Rutt or CEO, Peter Greer) Venture MacLellan Foundation (see our interview with Director of Generosity, John Cortines) Jill's House Praxis Generosity Path Practicing the Way Generous Church (see our interview with founder Patrick Johnson) International Justice Mission (IJM) Echo (prayer app, Echo+ for ministries) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Matthew 6:21 | Treasure of the Heart For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   2 Corinthians 10:4 | Spiritual Warfare For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.   Acts 3:1 | The Hour of Prayer Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.   John 15:5 | Abide in the Vine I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.   Luke 5:15-16 | Increased Ministry, Increased Prayer But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.   Psalm 100:4 | Thanksgiving and Praise Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Global nonprofits are notorious doers, always thinking, planning and taking action. In all of our intentionality for programs and justice endeavors, are we being equally intentional to pray? Peter Greer is back on the show, along with new friend Ryan Skoog, to share about the new book that they wrote (along with Cameron Doolittle) called Lead with Prayer. This is a conversation for everyone, because without God's intervention, nothing would happen anyway. And here's the secret that our guests share with us, "even better than answered prayer, is the very presence of God." Let's think, let's do, but let's also pray. Resources and Links from the show Join us for the first ever CarePortal Conference Lead With Prayer Website (Includes Free Prayer Tools) Echo Prayer App Conversation Notes 4:25 - Ryan's background in entrepreneurship and fundraising 9:55 - Connection of themes between The Gift of Disillusionment and Lead with Prayer 13:10 - The impact of the global church on our lives and taking the Gospel locally and to the ends of the earth 17:00 - Why is prayer so overlooked within Christian nonprofits. Peter asks, “Do we think that we have more to do than Jesus?” 22:35 - Diving into the research of different leaders around the world and what their prayer lives look like 26:35 - Leaders have a friendship first approach to their prayer lives 30:03 - It requires intentionality to set up prayer rhythms both personally and as an organizational 37:50 - The importance of leaders to repent and avoid the common story of Christian leaders that fall from grace 44:20 - Stories of people's prayer lives

Leaders have SO much on their plates, that we often don't make time for prayer. After studying extraordinary kingdom leaders, Peter Greer is convinced prayer is one of THE great practices of amazing leaders. Peter shares insights from his book on prayer and highlights the prayer habits of extraordinary leaders. They also explore the obstacles that leaders face in engaging in prayer and the need to prioritize prayer in busy lives. Peter emphasizes the value of wasting time in prayer and the impact it can have on intimacy with God. They discuss the importance of shaping cultures of prayer and offer practical recommendations for personal prayer practices. Instead of just talking about prayer we leave you with a guided prayer time at the end.   About Peter Greer Prior to joining Hope International, Peter worked internationally as a micro-finance advisor in Cambodia, technical advisor for Self-Help Development Foundation in Zimbabwe, and managing director for Urwego Community Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah College and an MPP from Harvard's Kennedy School. As an advocate for the Church's role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has been a speaker at a number of conferences, and he has been featured by Christianity Today, World, Forbes, CNN, and RELEVANT. He has also written The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good (with Anna Haggard, 2013), Mission Drift (with Chris Horst, 2014; selected as a 2015 Book Award Winner from Christianity Today), Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing (with Chris Horst, 2014), Stop Helping Us (2014), Watching Seeds Grow (with his son Keith, 2014), The Giver and the Gift (with David Weekley, 2015), 40/40 Vision (with Greg Lafferty, 2015), Created to Flourish (with Phil Smith, 2016), The Board and the CEO (with David Weekley, 2017), and Rooting for Rivals (with Chris Horst, 2018).

This week's episode of Next Step Leadership continues the conversation with Peter Greer. Tracy and Chris were honored to listen to Peter and learn from his story. Mission work doesn't always need to be done the same way it has always been done. New opportunities are all around us. What is microbusiness? Why is it important? How can we do more than has been done in the past? How does God want to move us from arguments and division to unity and partnerships? How do our decisions follow through on what our God of abundance is instructing us to do? Peter Greer and his ministry are making a global difference. His books offer insight every follower of Christ should learn from. He challenges leaders toward collaboration, partnership, teamwork, practical service, deep learning, and biblical compassion. We need those in these times. Listen and learn from Peter Greer.   https://www.peterkgreer.com/https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/ 

Today we have the honor of hosting two incredible guests, Ryan Skoog and Peter Greer. They join us to discuss their groundbreaking book, "Lead With Prayer," a work that challenges leaders to harness the transformative power of prayer in their professional and personal lives. In this engaging conversation, Ryan and Peter share their wealth of experiences and expertise, unraveling the profound impact that prayer can have on leadership. We explore practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies that listeners can implement immediately. This episode isn't just about a book; it's a call to action for leaders across all domains to embrace the practice of prayer as a cornerstone of effective leadership. Join us as we delve into the dynamic intersection of faith and leadership with these two remarkable individuals. Discover how prayer can elevate decision-making, foster resilience, and build stronger, more connected teams. Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about personal growth, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped as we unpack the wisdom shared by Ryan Skoog and Peter Greer. Don't miss out on the transformative insights they bring to the Follow 2 Lead Podcast.  https://www.leadwithprayer.com/ https://www.peterkgreer.com/lead-with-prayer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanskoog/   Please check out our sponsors   Greg Fay Insurance: https://www.gregfayinsurance.com/   Trent Barga - Elevate Real Estate https://elevateandcompany.kw.com/   Five Star Home Services (heating, cooling, electric and plumbing) https://www.myfivestarhomeservices.com/     Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadcoaching.com/quiz   Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/   Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/tmiltenberger1   Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082  

It is time for Season Four of Next Step Leadership Podcast with Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell. Isn't that hard to believe? Each episode offers audiences a chance to gain information and inspiration. And this week's podcast is one of the best in all the previous three seasons. Peter Greer, author and President & CEO of Hope International, is the Next Step Leadership guest you do not want to miss. Peter's wisdom and compassion offer the example fitting in today's culture. His heart cares deeply for those often forgotten. His intellect brings a perspective desperately needed. Listen to Peter's story – his life as a preacher's kid, his personal spiritual journey, and why he does what he does. Think about ways you can learn from Hope International and carry that type of leadership through your own life. https://www.peterkgreer.com/https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/ 

What role can prayer play in an organization? When it comes to leadership how might we implement prayer as a key practice? In today's episode, we share the stage with our sibling podcast Teach Us To Pray hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute's VP of Advancement. For this conversation focused on prayer at an organizational level Jeff interviews Peter Greer, President & CEO of HOPE International about his newly released co-authored book Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders.   Resources:  Download the episode transcript. If you enjoyed this conversation buy the book Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders. Looking for even more resources on how to implement some of these prayer practices in your life? Check out the Lead with Prayer website.  

Can we just be honest with ourselves and admit that, for most of us, our prayer lives stink? We all know we're supposed to pray. We've read where Paul tells us to pray without ceasing. Maybe we've even tried instilling new habits, only to have them fall apart shortly after we test them out.  It might even feel defeating at this point–as if prayer is just another task we can't work into our chaotic schedules and the regular ups and downs of entrepreneurship.Is it even possible for entrepreneurs to develop a healthy prayer life? And… is it even worth it?Today on the show, Peter Greer is going to help give us some clear guidance around these questions based on the findings of his new book Lead with Prayer that he co wrote with Cameron Doolittle and Ryan Skoog. Peter is a longtime friend of the movement who has been featured on the podcast, the conference, and video series in the past, but over the last three years, he has been researching the spiritual habits of world-changing leaders. And in this episode, he's going to share some of his findings with us so that we can develop prayer rhythms that fit our lives.

In this episode, Peter Greer and I have a great conversation around the book Lead with Prayer. We dive into the gift that prayer is. We talk through group discernment through listening and prayer, new postures that can aid our prayer life, carrying the culture of prayer, so we can help transform others. We marvel at the joy and hope that comes through suffering and the embodied presence of Jesus with us in the midst of that suffering. Join us as we discover new tools and ways to pray, so that we can experience delight in ways that come through being with Jesus as we pray. Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International,a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughoutAfrica, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Under Peter's leadership, HOPEhas expanded from working in two to over twenty countries and served over 2.5million families. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked in Cambodia, Zimbabwe,and Rwanda. He has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, The Gift of Disillusionment, and The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good. His new book, Lead with Prayer is now available.Peter's Book:Lead with PrayerPeter's Recommendation:Creek StewartConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Peter Greer addresses the reality of disillusionment in missions work and provides insights about how mission workers and believers can sustain a lifetime of service for the Lord. Peter cautions about succumbing to cynicism, and encourages us to find enduring hope amid challenges. [et_social_share]

About the episode: (Note: this episode is the second in our "Vocation" series.) Have you ever wondered how your job could not just pay the bills but also feed your soul? Today's conversation is for anyone who longs to make a tangible difference in the lives of others but wonders how to get started–or continue. Kent once again welcomes Peter Greer of Hope International, and they discuss the joys and challenges of embracing a vocation with purpose. They also talk about ways to prepare for a job interview, how to find the right people to partner with, and how to stay focused when the needs in communities around the globe are overwhelming.  Managing a large and diverse team can sometimes feel like steering a ship through a storm, but in this episode, Peter gives a masterclass in leadership and innovation. He touches on management issues and problem-solving within a large non-profit organization, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal strengths with professional roles and fostering a culture of curiosity.  Thanks for joining us as we reflect on gratitude for our work and the community it creates. Together, let's keep learning to “do good, better”--faithfully. Bio: Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Under Peter's leadership, HOPE has expanded from working in two to over twenty countries and served over 2.5 million families. Before joining HOPE, Peter worked in Cambodia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. He has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, The Gift of Disillusionment, and The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good. His new book, Lead with Prayer, will be available nationwide on January 16, 2024.   Resources: The first episode in the “Vocation” series: Navigating a Fulfilling Career in Humanitarian Spaces Another conversation with Peter: How to Sustain Hope and Resist Disillusionment when Doing Good HDI's MA in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership degree Spiritual First Aid Certification Course ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to do better involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction– especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Jamie Aten, Ph.D, and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“An intentional prayer life is the nonnegotiable constant of lasting, fruitful Christian life and ministry,” write Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer and Cameron Doolittle in Lead with Prayer. Unfortunately, most Christian leaders report having lackluster prayer lives. A 2005 study by Lifeway Resources found that just 16% of pastors are “very satisfied” with their prayer lives. A 2021 Lifeway study found that 72% percent struggle with consistent personal prayer. Lead with Prayer aims to help Christian leaders narrow the gap between what they aspire to do and what they actually do by showing them how to prioritize prayer, grow in prayerfulness, and build a culture of prayer in their organizations. Those are also the topics I'm talking to Ryan Skoog about in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Ryan Skoog is cofounder and president of Venture, a Christian ministry to “the least reached and least resourced” parts of the world that partners with “local leaders in those communities to end some of the world's greatest injustices.” ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of MEGA Sports Camp. The MEGA Sports Camp theme for 2024 is Blaze a Trail. This VBS invites kids to live an adventure with Jesus. Kids will learn that Jesus blazed the trail for our salvation, and as they follow Jesus, they can live their own adventure that points people to Him. For more information about MEGA Sports Camp VBS, visit MEGASportsCamp.com.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia and Zimbabwe and as managing director for Urwego Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School. Peter's favorite part of his job is spending time with the entrepreneurs HOPE serves—whether harvesting coffee with farmers in Rwanda, dancing alongside savings groups in Haiti, or visiting the greenhouses of entrepreneurs in Ukraine. As an advocate for the Church's role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored 15 books. More important than his role at HOPE is his role as husband to Laurel and dad to Keith, Liliana, Myles, and London. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA.

Have you ever considered taking your employees on a mission trip? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Peter discuss: The history of HOPE International. Taking employees and family members on mission and vision trips. Being generous in experience not just finances. Getting the most out of your international travel experiences.   Key Takeaways: Bringing your team into your mission will bring greater engagement and job satisfaction. With a greater perspective, the stresses and challenges of your life will seem much less important and difficult than before your mission trip. Important work needs to happen before and after the trip, not just during the trip. There are more similarities than differences between the people of the world. We are all neighbors, whether across the street or across the world.   "Just try it! See what happens. Tell me if there is not more joy, more life, more meaning when you come back. We are designed by our Creator for meaning and purpose. A life that is lived inwardly is not a life that is lived to the fullest." —  Peter Greer About Peter Greer: Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia and Zimbabwe and as managing director for Urwego Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School.Peter's favorite part of his job is spending time with the entrepreneurs HOPE serves—whether harvesting coffee with farmers in Rwanda, dancing alongside savings groups in Haiti, or visiting the greenhouses of entrepreneurs in Ukraine.As an advocate for the Church's role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift (selected as a 2015 Book Award Winner from Christianity Today), Rooting for Rivals (selected as a 2019 Leadership Resource of the Year in Outreach magazine), The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good (selected as one of the top 40 books on poverty by WORLD magazine), Created to Flourish (which his mom reviewed with five stars and a smiley face emoji), and the recently released The Gift of Disillusionment.More important than his role at HOPE is his role as husband to Laurel and dad to Keith, Liliana, Myles, and London. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA. Connect with Peter Greer:Website: https://www.peterkgreer.com/Hope International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/Books: https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkgreer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkgreer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterkgreerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKGreer  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

What prayer practices are fueling your impact? That’s the question that was asked of leaders around the world and on this podcast we find out common threads that surfaced that will help us grow deep and go deep in prayer. Ryan Skoog joins us to talk about a new book he’s co-authored with Peter Greer and Cameron Doolittle, Lead with Prayer. Ryan is an entrepreneur starting Fly for Good, Volunteer Card, Yonder Travel Insurance, and the nonprofit Venture.org which helps people do tough things to help people in tough places around the world. Ryan shares that across the board the powerful prayer life of leaders internationally begins with friendship first; wasting time with Jesus like you waste time with a good friend. Being together. Also, praying through hard times, then being intentional about every day prayer, next asking God what’s on His heart, and last the power of praying generational prayers – prayers that we may not see answered in our lifetime but that bless those who will come after us. Prayer works! Prayer changes things. Let’s lead with prayer!Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 129, Paul and Phil discuss their favorite moments and leadership nuggets from our incredible guests in the second half of Season 9 (Jonathan Van Horn, Peter Greer, Jeff Spencer, and Patrick Gilliam), Paul's new gig with SRUSA, the North American Sport Movement and Cup of Nations gatherings that Phil attended over the past couple months, some great books that Paul and Phil have read recently, and other topics that hopefully will help you be better in every area of your life. We are certain you will learn something and be challenged by this conversation. What were your favorite moments from Season 9? We'd love for you to share them in the comments! Resources and Links from this Episode ·      HSEL YouTube Channel ·      HSEL Facebook Group ·      Warrior Way Soccer ·      Providence World website ·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·      Phil's email for DISC Training ·      Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, by Austin Kleon ·      The Messiah Method: The Seven Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in America, Michael Zigarelli ·      Shift: The Athlete's Playbook – 5 Proven Steps to Life After Sport, Jonathan Van Horn ·      Pound the Stone: 7 Lessons to Develop Grit on the Way to Mastery, Joshua Medcalf

Are you wondering how to develop the Christian character of your staff? It's by modeling Christian character in your leadership. Listen to our guests, Peter Greer, CEO and Jesse Casler, COO of HOPE International to learn how you can lead from a strong foundation of biblical values.  Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/355greercasler Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally as a microfinance adviser in Cambodia and Zimbabwe and as managing director for Urwego Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in international business from Messiah University and an MPP in political and economic development from Harvard's Kennedy School.   Peter's favorite part of his job is spending time with the entrepreneurs HOPE serves—whether harvesting coffee with farmers in Rwanda, dancing alongside savings groups in Haiti, or visiting the greenhouses of entrepreneurs in Ukraine. As an advocate for the Church's role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including Mission Drift (selected as a 2015 Book Award Winner from Christianity Today), Rooting for Rivals (selected as a 2019 Leadership Resource of the Year in Outreach magazine), The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good (selected as one of the top 40 books on poverty by WORLD magazine), Created to Flourish (which his mom reviewed with five stars and a smiley face emoji), and the recently released The Gift of Disillusionment.   More important than his role at HOPE is his role as husband to Laurel and dad to Keith, Liliana, Myles, and London. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA.

As Christian families, we're called to by Christ to serve the poor and needy - but how do we do this in a way that helps people long-term? Rather than simply providing hand-outs that will eventually be used up, Hope International comes alongside impoverished people in Christ-centered discipleship and equips them with the tools, training, and capital to start their own sustainable businesses. Learn how it all got started and get inspired to raise your kids to have a global, gospel-centered outlook in today's episode, featuring Peter Greer, the president of Hope International.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing concept of "The Gift of Disillusionment" as explored in a recent book co-authored by our guest, Peter Greer. Peter is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered micro-enterprise development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Don't miss this captivating conversation that explores the profound perspective that disillusionment can be seen as a gift rather than a setback. Podcast Sponsor Replanted Conference The Replanted Conference provides a time away for caregivers to be refreshed, equipped, and inspired! Join us October 12-14, 2023 in Chicago or at a simulcast location near you. Registration now open! Use code '1MH10' to get your Think Orphan discount! Resources and Links from the show The Gift of Disillusionment Peter Greer's Website Free Hope International Downloads Rooting for Rivals The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson Where the Light Fell by Phillip Yancey Conversation Notes The work of Hope International (7:00) Biggest lessons learned from the last 20 years (12:00) The impact COVID-19 had on impoverished communities (18:00) The impact of war on Hope's extensive work in Ukraine (24:00) Peter shares about the Gift of Disillusionment (32:00) Hope in a world full of cynicism (43:00) Being fully present with others (55:00)

Peter Greer and Chris Horst, authors of Rooting for Rivals, join Carey to talk about the bad math of scarcity thinking. Peter and Chris dive into why abundance thinking works, envy and unhealthy competition in ministry and leadership, and how to overcome mission drift so you can begin to play an infinite game. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In Episode 126, Peter Greer, President/CEO of HOPE International and former Messiah College footballer, talks with Paul and Phil about his path from Messiah College to alleviating poverty with Hope International, how he built in accountability to ensure that he puts his family first, why it is so important to be grateful for everything and entitled to nothing, some of the great lessons he learned from his coaches and teammates at Messiah, how he is using those lessons in his collaborative work with Hope, the need for us to be kind to referees (and why it matters), why we need more grace and less judgment in our sports and the rest of the world, team vs. individual, rooting for our rivals, not settling for mediocrity, and much more. Specifically, Peter discusses: ·      His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to be where he is today (4:13) ·      His work with HOPE Int'l and how HOPE is working to alleviate poverty around the world (7:14) ·      His personal why/mission statement and how he is living it out (11:13) ·      Why his wife has Peter's resignation letter from Hope Int'l and what he is doing to ensure she doesn't send it (13:45) ·      The Messiah Method and how Peter's experienced it and lived it out during his college years and beyond (17:47) ·      How he saw the Messiah program building toward the run of National Championships while he was playing there (22:38) ·      How he is using the lessons he learned at Messiah in his work with HOPE Int'l (26:13) ·      How he uses lessons learned from soccer in his collaborative projects around the world (33:01) ·      A couple soccer analogies that Peter uses in his life regularly (37:12) ·      Why we need more grace than judgment in our world – and yes, that includes with referees ; ) (40:37) ·      Defining moments in his life and how they impacted his life and leadership (44:55) ·      Some of the great coaches he has played for and a couple whose leadership stick out above the rest, and what he learned from those great coaches (50:17) ·      His thoughts on the current state of US Soccer, and what we can do about it (55:26) ·      How he has used lessons learned from sports in his marriage and parenting (1:01:31) ·      His podcast recommendation (1:03:30) Resources and Links from this Episode ·      HOPE International Website ·      Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches, by Peter Greer ·      The Messiah Method: The Seven Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in America, by Michael Zigarelli ·      Uncut Video of the Episode ·      HSEL Facebook Group ·      Warrior Way Soccer ·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·      Phil's email for DISC Training

Peter Greer found his purpose amidst the rubble of the Soviet Union empire. While studying in Moscow, he had lunch with an individual that jump started his purpose in alleviating poverty through ingenuitive finance and business tools. Traveling all over the world, he's found that deep lasting hope can be found in the action of others in community—working together to find solutions to life's biggest challenges.    Quotes “If all we see in the world are the problems, and we feel that there's nothing that can be done, there's nothing we can do, the problems are too big, they're too scary, that leads to a place of helplessness. That leads to a place of despondency. But I think there's a different approach, and it's to see the problems in our world to say, ‘Yes, there are big and scary problems. Yes, there are complexities.' But then hope comes from the actual belief that there is something that we can do.” – Peter Greer “Even in the most complex issues, it is possible to see progress. And that has been the joy of my life, to see places of poverty, to see complex problems, but also to meet and spend time with entrepreneurs that are working for a greater good, that are serving courageously, that are responding generously.” – Peter Greer  “I believe hope is rooted in the greatest story that has ever been told, a story of God's redemption and love. I believe that is where true hope comes from.” – Peter Greer “Even though there are challenges, even though there are complexities in our world, hope is not lost. We can look to the story of Jesus as love, know that it was true in history and it is true today. And really, from that foundation of receiving God's love, then that equips us to go and share God's love with others.” – Peter Greer  “If we're not careful, we can look at the needs around the world, we can look at communities that are in poverty, and we can have this sense of, We've got to go in and we've got to solve all the problems. And I love the heart of compassion that that comes from. But if you take a step back, there's a question that we don't ask often enough: who is already there in that community? Who are the individuals that are already living in those communities already working toward change? And what would it look like if we partnered with them, equipping them and supporting them and walking with them as they are solving these challenges?” – Peter Greer   Guest's Links Peter Greer's Website Peter Greer's Instagram Peter Greer's Facebook Peter Greer's Twitter   Resources Mentioned in This Episode Hope International   Connect with Sally Lloyd-Jones Jesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram  Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

Harvard, YMCA, and many other Christian organizations have wandered from their original mission. So, how does an organization and even the church, stay mission true and not drift? Peter Greer, President of Hope International explains the key steps and how we can support ministry without separating the mission from the gospel. Home | HOPE International (https://www.hopeinternational.org/)

More than ever before, pastors and Christian leaders are feeling anxious, cynical, and discouraged, especially at prospect of long-term ministry. According to a recent Barna survey, 38% of pastors have indicated even leaving full-time ministry. Join author Peter Greer and I as we discuss his experiences with disillusionment and about how to stand in a calling of lifelong leadership. Get Peter's book here!