This month’s podcast, is a leadership conversation every pastor needs. I share why God promotes through precision, not position, and how biblical leaders like Noah, Bezalel, Daniel, and Jesus Himself modeled excellence in the little things that no one else noticed. These small details are what elevate a ministry, sharpen a staff, and take a church from good to exceptional. I also give a quick update on our January 18 transition as Pastor Josh steps into the Lead Past...

Let’s be honest—some leaders lead from position, not passion. They rely on titles, not trust. But the greatest leaders? They win people’s hearts before they ever ask for their hands. In this month’s podcast, I’m talking about what I’ve learned to connect your heart with your staff and your people — not through control, but through compassion.

Since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk last month, pastors across America have been turning their spiritual guns on one another . . . condemning and criticizing how others responded to his death. Some have even gone so far as to call pastors cowards, question their calling, and pressure people to leave their churches. But here’s the truth: when pastors preach their personal convictions as though they were Bible absolutes, they cross a line. It doesn’t build the church — it sows divisi...

Has anyone else wrestled with the struggle of how do we give the Holy Spirit freedom to flow in our church services while respecting the time? This month Dean will kill some of the myths we have embraced on this subject and offer wisdom on how NOT to quench the Spirit or crush your children’s volunteers.

In this month’s podcast you’ll hear insights from the marriage book that has revolutionized Dean and Kim’s marriage the past three years. It will equip you with the tools to bring a struggling marriage back to life or turn a GOOD marriage into a GREAT one!

AI and the Church: Is It the Future or a Fad?" In today’s world, AI is reshaping everything—our lives, our culture, and our careers. But what about the church? Should pastors be using AI for sermon writing? How can it make ministry more efficient? In this episode, Dean dives into these pressing questions and shares practical insights to help you and your team navigate the role of AI in the local church. Don't miss this timely conversation about the intersection of technology and faith.

Ignite Your Church’s Potential In this episode, we dive into MOMENTUM BUSTERS & THRUSTERS and how it can transform your organization, ministry, or team. Have you ever felt that surge of energy that pushes things forward effortlessly? Or have you experienced those moments when it feels like you're trudging through mud, despite all your best efforts? We’ll uncover what sparks momentum, how to keep it going, and the factors that can stall it. This will be an amazing podcast to sit down with ...

Do you carry the weight of praying and trusting God for the weekly finances and offerings of your church? In this month’s podcast Dean offers some creative insights to bringing your team on board to help you fight the good fight of faith and see your church income INCREASE!

Go forward 20 years in your life . . . what does your retirement fund look like? Special guest and CFO, Kim Hawk, joins Dean this month to talk about the practical steps of investing NOW to prepare for your future retirement. We’ll help you make sense of the Roth IRA, 403b, stocks, mutual funds, matching contributions, and investments. Grab your spouse and have them join you for this podcast!

As pastors, there are moments when we give everything to others, yet feel like we have nothing left for ourselves. We experience criticism, betrayal, burnout, and seasons where encouragement is scarce. If we look to people to fill our need we often are left wanting. This month, Dean will share SIX key steps that David took to find strength in God on one of his WORST days of his leadership career. “But David found strength in the Lord his God.” – 1 Samuel 30:6

In this month’s podcast Dean reveals a simple practice he added to his Sunday worship experience years ago that leaves people almost in shock the first time they attend a service. One woman recently said, “I’ve been going to church for 30 years and have never seen a church do this?” This simple tool will change your reputation in the community, transform the way your members think, and lay a foundation for a move of God in your city.

One of the joys of ministry are the hundreds of armchair quarterbacks to critique our sermons, decisions, and direction for the church. This is a podcast for your entire team as Dean shares practical insights on how to respond and handle those emails and complaints from church and community members.

It’s that time of year to make plans for your 2025 church budget. Discover WHY establishing and maintaining an annual budget is so important and find out the SIX major categories your budget should be divided into.

Check out this month’s podcast and discover the benefits of having legal counsel to help you navigate the many issues of leading your church. Dean is joined by special guest, Ashley Hawk, who is an attorney who specializes in church and non-profit law.

One of the most effective ways to impact your city with the love of Jesus Christ is through the school system. Join Dean in this month’s podcast to learn creative ways to build relationships with your local schools through creative outreaches that bless students and faculty.

What happens to your church or organization if you suddenly die? Having a strategic plan in place will ensure stability in the midst of a crisis. In this podcast Dean shares practical steps to developing a catastrophic plan for you and your team.

Does your team dread your weekly staff meeting? Is your meeting a safe place to disagree and express ideas? This month Dean shares the guidelines and elements of their weekly lead team staff meeting that will hopefully bring some inspiration to yours.

Friendships in church leadership can be difficult. How close should we get to the members of our church or staff? In this podcast Dean gets raw and breaks the myths of “leadership friendships” as he interviews one of his own personal friends who is a member in his church.

In our post Covid-19 world LONELINESS has become a WORLD-WIDE EPIDMIC with an impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Research found that loneliness and lack of social connection is equal to the risk of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and it’s greater than the risk associated with obesity, excess alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise. What a great opportunity for the church to rise up and meet this need HEAD ON! Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General said,...