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468 Disagreement done right - how to deal with tension (Tim Dyer) (opens the original)
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Tim Dyer joins Gus McCowatt to about what we do when tension surface in a ministry team, and how leaders can respond. They discuss: Why our assumptions about other people can fuel conflict How poor behaviour can do more damage than the disagreement itself Why relational repair needs to come before resolving the issue How teams can get better at handling disagreement What happens when conflict goes underground through gossip, triangulation or avoidance When it’s time to bring in outside help Tim
467 Theology in practice of pastoral transformation (Paul Grimmond) (opens the original)
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How do we know if people in our churches are truly growing? In this episode, Paul Grimmond joins Gus McCowatt to explore what it means to pursue pastoral transformation in the messiness of life. What to guard against to not become pastorally passive Why information alone doesn’t transform us How to pastor people through the complexity of real life How to cultivate a culture of godliness in your church Importance of personal reflection Signs of healthy maturity Paul Grimmond is the Vice Principal
466 Counterintuitive ministry lessons - surely this can't be right (Al Stewart) (opens the original)
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Al Stewart shares 28 of the craziest, most counterintuitive lessons he has learnt from his time in ministry. There are gems of wisdom for all stages of ministry life. You won't hear this stuff in a textbook! Sadly, this is Scott’s final episode on The One Thing whilst being Executive Director before he moves to the US! Al Stewart has worked with FIEC, City Bible Forum, Geneva Push and Katoomba Christian Convention, as well as serving as a bishop and director within the Sydney Diocese of the Angl
465 What 40 years of leading people teaches you (Al Stewart) (opens the original)
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A senior minister has an enormous influence on whether their team is healthy. After more than 40 years of ministry leadership, Al Stewart has learnt a few things the hard way. In this episode, Scott Sanders sits down with Al to unpack the lessons, mistakes and wisdom that only come from decades of leading people. They talk about the tensions every ministry leader navigates: caring for people while still having hard conversations, building trust without avoiding conflict, knowing when someone nee
464 What 15 years of church planting taught Al Stewart (opens the original)
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New churches reach new people. So why is planting still such hard work? Scott Sanders catches up with Al Stewart to look back on 15 years of Geneva Push and Reach Australia: wins, mistakes and pushback. Why denominations can get in the way of planting The challenges of planting in established ministry contexts Why new churches are often better placed to reach new people What we’ve learned about supporting planters well Al Stewart has worked with FIEC, City Bible Forum, Geneva Push and Katoomba C
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