Coaching Christian Leaders

Today we sit down with Ryan Churchill, the author of The Covenants, Christ, and You . Ryan was a great guest. He shared the origin of the book and the power of the Covenants in understanding our identity and that of Jesus Christ. The Covenants, Christ, and You cover the seven biblical covenants. The reader begins the journey in Eden and travels all the way to the New Covenant. Ryan Shared: His testimony - :30 How he became an author - 2:31 The focus of the book - 6:19 Why this is important - 7:50 Resources at the website - 10:30 The power of the small group and the Word - 11:22 The power of prayer and the Word - 14:22 How to best use the book - 15:52 Contact Information: Ryan's email CovenantsChristYou@Icloud.com His website:  http://www.thecovenantschristandyou.com/ Closing Thoughts Thanks for listening to this episode of Coaching Christian Leaders. Please subscribe to Coaching Christian Leaders and never miss an episode. You can subscribe on  App

Is our faith still relevant in a post-Christian culture? Has the church lost the right to comment on cultural issues? Today, Dr. Henry Curtis McDaniel will answer these questions. Dr. Henry Curtis McDaniel Jr. is the founder and president of the Center for Reaching a Post-Christian Culture. He graduated cum laude from Columbia International University and obtained a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has earned two doctorates - a D.Min from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Duquesne University. Dr. McDaniel is the author of two books - When I Need God the Most and God Is All My Hope and Stay . He also wrote a series of books with his wife, Karen McDaniel called Life Brighteners . The Conversation His Faith Story - 1:00 The world is changing drastically - 4:30 The birth of the post-Christian America - 6:30 Define the post-Chrisitan condition - 7:07 How our thinking has changed - 10:23 The Da Vinci Code as an example - 16:20 The role of th

Some Steps You Can Take Now to Overcome Burnout How can you overcome burnout or possibly prevent it? Here are some simple steps that will help. How to Overcome Burnout and Stay Motivated by Rebecca Knight "What’s the best way to recharge? Are some forms of rejuvenation better than others? How do you know if what you’re feeling is ordinary burnout or something else, like chronic dissatisfaction?"    https://hbr.org/2015/04/how-to-overcome-burnout-and-stay-motivated When Your Wife Suffers from Burnout A pastor can struggle with work-life balance and burnout. But if he is not careful, this burnout will find its way home.  Check out Shona and David Murray's article and video on this subject. How Husbands Can Protect Their Wives from Burnout by Shona Murray & David Murray "Men tend to overlook their wive's burnout. At least in my own case, I didn't see it coming. So, keep your eyes open. Watch and listen for warning signs, and heed them.&

Recently, I interviewed Jake Delich. Jake and his wife Elizabeth have planted a church in Sweden and are now helping with a church plant in Puerto Rico. I should point out that this interview was recorded prior to the hurricane Maria. Jake and his family did come out of Maria in good shape but the situation in Puerto Rico is serious. Jake Shared: His testimony  2:16 His interest in missions  5:26 Church planting in Sweden  6:29 How to understand the post-modern Swedish people  9:00 Their goals and methods in Sweden  10:52 How the work developed in Sweden  13:45 God closing the door in Sweden  16:12 Church planting and discipleship in Puerto Rico  18:00 The cultural situation in Puerto Rico  20:50 The current work in Puerto Rico  22:11 Relational evangelism  23:30 Church planting steps  26:20 An example of these steps in Puerto Rico  31:36 How we can pray for and support the work in Puerto Rico  33:38 Contact Information email JEDelich@gmail.com Please support

Every week God gives us opportunities to help those affected by porn , abortion , rape , casual sex , a sexless marriage , same-sex attraction , or childhood sexual abuse . But often we fall short. Sadly, our response causes more harm. Today on the Coaching Christian Leaders podcast we will meet Dr. Sam Serio. Dr. Serio is the author of the book, Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting . He will share with us his insights on how to help those who have been sexually wounded. Dr. Serio shared: His Ministry Journey. 00:51 How his Ministry changed. 2:51 Seven types of sexual hurt. 4:03 The scope of the problem 6:57 God’s way of helping is superior to the world’s way. 9:22 The need to be sensitive on Mother’s Day of Father’s Day. 13:08 How you should be careful as you teach forgiveness. 14:07 How to communicate more effectively to the sexually hurting. 18:50 The consequences of and how to help a sexless marriage. 20:40 When the pastor is the one with the sexual hurt.