Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Carter, nationally recognized pastor, author, and one of the most respected communicators in the church today.
Steve has preached on some of the largest stages in the country, led in high-profile ministry roles, and now serves as lead pastor of Christ Church of Oak Brook in the Chicago suburbs.
Steve is best known for his ability to help leaders grow in both character and communication, guiding them to lead from a place of integrity, emotional honesty, and spiritual depth.
In this episode, he shares what it looks like to stay grounded, lead through pain, and build the kind of life that can withstand both pressure and success. Whether you’re leading a team or not, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Steve Carter's Intro
00:46 Welcome Steve Carter
01:16 Steve's Journey
03:12 Being Around Great Leaders
04:47 Staying A Humble Servant Leader
06:36 Spiritual Formation Practices
08:18 Importance Of Craft And Character
11:23 Steve's Podcast - Craft and Character
12:31 The Thing Beneath The Thing - Steve's Book
13:51 Potholes And Sinkholes
16:04 T.H.I.N.G. Acronym
18:06 Dealing With Change - Steve's Book: Grieve, Breathe, Receive
22:14 Breathe And Receive
25:24 High Character Leaders
28:18 Choosing The Best Opportunities
31:09 Engaging In The Mentoring Process - 4 Steps
34:46 Choosing Specific Areas For Mentoring
35:19 Saying "Yes" To Mentoring Others
38:27 Listen To Learn
41:02 Servant Leadership Takeaways
42:38 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
44:38 Finding More Info About Steve Carter
45:15 Closing
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