GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

What is the secret to excellence and growth in ministry?

In this episode, Pastor Chad Veach joins us to discuss what he has learned over the last 10 years and shares his experience visiting Highlands College. We start by discussing the importance of creating a culture of honor before delving into the principles of being a builder and the spiritual aspects of leadership. We also discuss topics from growth and challenges of starting a church to the need for counsel/outside perspectives and the importance of excellence in leadership. To close it out, Chad shares his personal growth plan, which includes daily Bible reading, intentional learning, and focused time for strategizing and planning.

This episode provides both practical advice and encouragement that we can all use as leaders!

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Episode Resources:

- Highlands College Discovery Day: https://highlandscollege.edu/events/discovery-day/

- HC Chapel with Chad Veach:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ahrToOLifY&list=PLQRK0ih6QoAOBNj9cklfnULAEDAZi2bvg&index=2

- Leadership Lean-In with Chad Veach: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipleanin

- Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://bit.ly/GLP53ShowNotes

- Hear more from Chad Veach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMDQA4pywVA

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All things GrowLeader:

- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day

- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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Timeline:

00:00 - Highlight

00:36 - Intro

01:34 - Chad Veach at Highlands College

08:49 - Being a Builder

14:37 - The Principle of Excellence

26:33 - Personal Growth

31:01 - Thank You, Partners!

Looking for practical ways to disciple new believers after Easter services?

In this conversation, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the importance of intentional evangelism and discipleship. They emphasize the need to preach the gospel in every service, give people a chance to respond to God, and get their information for follow-up. Pastor Chris also highlights the 12 steps every believer needs to take through 4 areas: Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

By providing clear steps and resources, churches can effectively disciple their members and help them grow in their faith.

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Episode Resources:

- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP52ShowNotes

- Highlands Resources | Growth Track Course: https://resources.churchofthehighlands.com/courses/4

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All things GrowLeader:

- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day

- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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Timeline:

00:00- Highlight

00:18 - Intro

03:37- Intentional Evangelism

12:33- Steps of Discipleship

14:46- Know God

19:23- Find Freedom

23:44- Discover Purpose

27:52- Make a Difference

30:13- Thank you, Partners!

What is the secret to membership engagement?

In this episode, Blue Van Dyke, the founder of StudioC, joins Pastors Chris and Matt to discuss the importance of member engagement in church growth. He shares his background in marketing and strategy, and how he applied those principles to help churches engage their members. StudioC provides a personalized messaging platform that allows churches to target their members with personalized content based on their stage in the member lifecycle.

This is a great episode to learn how you can help your members feel known, cared for, and encouraged as they take steps in their faith journey. StudioC is accessible to churches of all sizes, and you can learn more about them through the links below!

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Episode Resources:

- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://hubs.li/Q02pMpmN0

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All things GrowLeader:

- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day

- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- StudioC:https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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Timeline:

00:00 - Highlight

00:24 - Intro

01:09 - Membership Engagement System

02:28 - About Blue Van Dyke

13:04 - Starting StudioC

23:29 - Know the One

27:06 - Thank you, Partners!

What are the key characteristics of a growing church?

In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the importance of taking inventory and detecting problems within your church early. They introduce a new health assessment tool from GrowLeader and share the eight qualities that all growing churches possess, including passionate spirituality, gift-oriented ministry, empowering leadership, functional structures, inspiring worship, holistic small groups, need-oriented evangelism, and loving relationships.

This is a great episode to share with your team so we can all be looking for areas we can improve to reach more people!

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Episode Resources:

- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://hubs.li/Q02n4N1d0

- Received updates on Church Assessment:https://share.hsforms.com/10rT-P4odTkiLNS49X2CCqQc7x14

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All things GrowLeader:

- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- StudioC:https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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Timeline:

00:00 - Highlight

00:29 - Intro

03:46 - Church Assessment

11:30 - Natural Church Development

18:27 - 1. Passionate Spirituality

20:53 - 2. Gift-Oriented Ministry

22:42 - 3. Empowering Leadership

24:48 - 4. Functional Structures

25:37 - 5. Inspiring Worship

29:58 - 6. Holistic Small Groups

30:29 - 7. Need-Oriented Evangelism

31:09 - 8. Loving Relationships

34:07 - Thank you, Partners!

What is the heart of poverty and how can we confront it?

In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, who shares stories from his life and what led him to joining Compassion International. From experiencing both poverty and abundance, to becoming a bridge for people to providing relief to those in need, Wess helps us understand the heart of poverty and what we can do to confront it.

Prepare yourself for an inspiring conversation that will motivate all of us to join together and release people from poverty in Jesus name!

Episode Resources: - Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP49ShowNotes

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All things GrowLeader:

- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- StudioC:https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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Timeline:

00:00 - Highlight

00:31 - Intro

02:48 - Wess Stafford

13:51 - Experiencing Poverty

23:03 - Experiencing Abundance

30:14 - Confronting Poverty

44:29 - Thank You, Partners!

What are the steps to finishing strong as a leader with integrity?

In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the importance of maintaining integrity as a leader. PC shares seven key principles to help leaders guard against moral failure and make wise choices. These principles include never considering yourself above temptation, keeping a strong relationship with God, maintaining a strong marriage, developing healthy outlets, guarding your mind, remembering the consequences, and protecting yourself.

Whether you are a seasoned or young leader, this episode shares powerful advice so we all can finish strong!

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Episode Resources:

- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline at the end!

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All things GrowLeader:

- Register for 2024 Regionals:https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

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- Timeline

00:00 - Highlight

00:18 - Intro + Anniversary Sunday

03:01 - GrowLeader Conference & Regionals

04:41 - All-Staff Message

09:16 - 1. Consider Temptation

12:00 - 2. Relationship with God

15:50 - 3. Maintaining Your Marriage

20:50 - 4. Healthy Outlets

24:49 - 5. Guard Your Mind

26:32 - 6. Damaging Consequences

29:17 - 7. Protecting Yourself

31:24 - PC's Prayer

32:45 - Thank You, Partners!

What are the essential habits to look for in a leader? Discover the must-have habits for effective leadership in this insightful episode!

Join Pastor Chris and William Vanderbloemen as they delve into William's latest book, "Be the Unicorn". Unpacking findings from 30,000 top leader interviews, they explore some of the 12 key habits for success, including data-driven insights on fast response times, self-awareness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Whether you're refining your personal leadership style or making strategic hires, this episode offers valuable wisdom to foster growth in your leadership journey!

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Episode Resources:

- Get your copy of "Be the Unicorn": https://www.vanderbloemen.com/be-the-unicorn

- Hear more from William Vanderbloemen:https://www.vanderbloemen.com/

- Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions!https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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All things GrowLeader:

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring

- Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

Happy New Year! As leaders, how can we start the new year by seeking God’s will for our New Year goals?

Join Pastors Chris and Matt as they share practical advice for setting annual goals and seeking God’s will through prayer and fasting. Discover practical steps to craft meaningful New Year goals that you can stick with, achieve, and are deeply rooted in God’s will for your life. This episode emphasizes the importance of setting health-driven goals, sharing your goals with others, and how to distill your annual goals into daily steps that are supported by your “Ideal Week”.

Tune in for a powerful conversation that will equip you to embrace the new year with purpose, actionable goals, and a steadfast commitment to seeking God’s will in every step.

Episode Resources!

- Unleash your leadership potential with our Show Notes and Discussion Questions!https://www.growleader.com/podcast

- 21 Days of Prayer: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/

- Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusstore.com/

- Full Focus - Ideal Week: https://fullfocus.co/idealweek/

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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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

As leaders, how do we inspire generosity and develop trust as we pursue our vision?

In this episode, join Pastors Chris and Matt as they sit down with Dan Clark, the CEO of Westfall Gold, to discuss how we can fulfill our vision by advancing generosity. Dan not only shares best practices for gathering and building trust when talking with potential donors, but also explains how courage is one of the key factors of success.

In this episode, you will learn practical advice for developing donors, motivation to push through rejection, and learn about a future resource specifically designed to help church leaders advance their God-given vision.

Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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Learn more about Westfall Gold!

- Westfall Gold: https://www.westfallgold.com/

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All things GrowLeader:

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring

- Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

Is it better to spend time reviewing the past or planning for the new year? The answer is, that it's essential to do both!

In this episode, discover the keys to finishing the year strong as Pastors Chris and Matt delve into the crucial aspects of preparing for the new year. From insightful Q&A to tips on both evaluating the past and planning for the future, you will learn strategies that will not only transform your organization but help you grow in your personal leadership!

Find out how Pastor Chris reviews his past year through personal and organizational dashboards and get ready to step into the new year with confidence as we seek God's blessing, by tithing the first of our year, and integrating these practical tools and strategies.

Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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Episode Resources

- Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusstore.com/

- Highlands Prayer Teachings: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Prayer Course and Resources: https://resources.churchofthehighlands.com/courses/16

- Bulk Order Pray First: https://churchsource.com/products/pray-first-the-transformative-power-of-a-life-built-on-prayer?variant=40252284534881#bulk-pricing

- PC's Fasting Supplement Plan: https://healthmasters.com/

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All things GrowLeader:

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring

- Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals

- 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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/growleader

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader

- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation:https://www.wifonline.com/growleader