GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

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36 | Personal Prayer Aug 07, 2023

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Do you desire to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and creativity?

Are you seeking an intimate encounter with God that ignites your leadership journey? Join pastors Chris and Matt in this transformative episode as they highlight the profound significance of maintaining a personal prayer life for leaders. Discover prayer's transformative power for greater confidence, clarity, and creativity in leadership. Develop a personalized prayer plan, find specific places for prayer, and involve personal intercessors. Embrace encountering God—Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit—through prayer. Revolutionize your leadership journey through the power of personal prayer.

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35 | Donald Miller - Achieving Growth Jul 24, 2023

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What does it take to achieve growth?

In today's episode, Donald Miller joins us to discuss practical steps for growth based on his latest book 'How to Grow Your Small Business'. Explore some of the six crucial parts of any organization, discover clarity of vision, saying 'No' to misaligned endeavors, and the three phases of commitment.

Equip yourself with powerful strategies for effective leadership and growth. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

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34 | Vision & Purpose Jul 10, 2023

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Vision and Purpose are key factors for a healthy church or business to grow!

Join Pastors Chris and Matt in this thought-provoking episode as they dive deep into the significance of vision for leaders. Gain invaluable wisdom on how to cultivate measurable vision, infuse it with meaningful language, and ignite your church's growth. Discover the art of dreaming big and empowering others to find their own vision to unlock their potential for a purposeful life. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with actionable strategies that will leave a lasting impact on your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this transformative episode that will revolutionize the way you lead!

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- Register for Financial One-Day in July: https://www.growleader.com/financialoneday

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- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam

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

- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive

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- Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com

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

33 | Kelly Shackelford - Religious Freedom Jun 19, 2023

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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of religious freedom and its significance in today's society. Join us as Pastors Chris and Matt sit down with Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. Kelly shares his expertise and sheds light on various aspects of this fundamental right, providing valuable insights for individuals, churches, and organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of religious freedom in the public sphere.

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- To learn more about First Liberty Institute, go to firstliberty.org/

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- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive

- Register for Financial One-Day in July: growleader.com/financialoneday

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

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Follow along on Socials:

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader

- Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

32 | Rick Bezet - Rest and Relationships Jun 05, 2023

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Rest is not just a luxury; it is an essential component of effective leadership!

Join us as Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by their close friend, Rick Bezet, who shares about his personal search for meaningful rest and relationships. Gain practical insights and actionable tips for finding rest, nurturing your soul and body, and cultivating meaningful connections that will strengthen the foundations of your leadership!

No matter where you find yourselves, you can always get back to a point of good health!

- To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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All things GrowLeader:

- Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess

- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive

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

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader

- Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

31 | Jimmy Mellado - Equipping the Church - Compassion International May 15, 2023

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In this inspiring episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastors Chris and Matt have a conversation with Compassion International's President and CEO, Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado, about Compassion's work in equipping the local church around the world. Jimmy Mellado shares about his background and his calling to serve the marginalized, what it means to be the church, and how Compassion serves in Jesus' name.

- To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast

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All things GrowLeader:

- Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess

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Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: facebook.com/growleader

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Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader

- Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

30 | The Key to Reinforcing Healthy Team Culture May 01, 2023

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Regardless of the team size, investing in your team through an intentional retreat experience is crucial. Pastors Chris and Matt discuss their upcoming staff retreat and how they use it to reinforce a healthy staff culture by making it a refreshing, refocusing, and rewarding event for the team to recalibrate. They discuss the components that every staff, family, or business retreat should include such as: reaffirming who we are, what we do, clarifying values and expectations, and more.

- To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast

. . . .

All things GrowLeader:

- Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess

. . . .

Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: facebook.com/growleader

. . . .

Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: compassion.com/growleader

- Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: wifonline.com/growleader

29 | John Maxwell - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Apr 17, 2023

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Effective communication is a crucial skill in leadership. Dr. John C. Maxwell joins Pastor Chris Hodges to unpack some key lessons from his latest resource "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication." Learn about speaking from a place of authenticity, preparing content, first impressions, connecting with your audience, and so much more.

- To get a copy of "The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication", go to store.maxwellleadership.com

- To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to growleader.com/podcast

. . . .

All things GrowLeader:

- Sign-up to access free church resources: churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: growleader.com/monthlycallaccess

. . . .

Follow along on Socials:

- Instagram: instagram.com/growleader

- Facebook: facebook.com/growleader

. . . .

Thank you to our partners!

- Compassion International: compassion.com

- Great American Family: greatamericanfamily.com

- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: www.wifonline.com

28 | The Wow Experience Apr 03, 2023

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How can we create a Wow Experience? Whether a business or church, we all have room for improvement. In this episode Pastors Chris and Matt unpack insights about what guests are looking for along with practical ways to lead your teams to create a Wow Experience.

To download show notes or watch the latest episode, go to https://www.growleader.com/podcast

. . . .

All things GrowLeader:

- Sign-up to access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam

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

. . . .

Follow along on Socials:

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

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

. . . .

Thank you to our partners!

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

- Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com

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

27 | John Bevere - Awe of God - Highlands College Chapel Mar 20, 2023

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Today's bonus episode is a powerful message by Pastor John Bevere recorded at Highlands College. In his message, "The Awe of God", based on his experiences with the Lord throughout his life of ministry, John shares about a holy reverent fear that we must all have as believers. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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