Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast
The L3 Podcast is a resource to help equip our pastors for the fullness of ministry and the hurdles that come with it. We hope this podcast will be a good tool for you to use in your personal life as well as your ministries. New episodes will be released every Monday morning at 7am!
Episodes
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we're joined by a great friend and Next Gen Pastor at Bridgewood Church, Dallas Cogle, to talk about a subject critical to every leader's well-being: why relationships matter. With statistics showing that over 60% of pastors often feel lonely, how do we break the cycle of isolation? Dallas Cogle dives into the vital importan...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we're sitting down with our newly elected Ethnic Diversity Presbyter, Pastor Steve Amaro, for a crucial conversation on diversity in the local church. How do we move beyond simply having different ethnicities in our pews to truly embracing the diverse cultures God brings to our congregations? Pastor Steve Amaro unpacks this impo...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we're excited to introduce the Worship and Creative Arts Ministry Director for the Michigan Ministry Network, Kelly Warner. How do we lead our congregations into a genuine connection with God? Pastor Kelly joins the podcast to share her heart and wisdom on leading worship with "anointed excellence." What does a healthy...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we're joined by Donovan Locke, the Youth Discipleship Director for the Michigan Next Gen team, to talk all things student discipleship. With so many students walking away from their faith after high school, how can we create a discipleship culture that lasts a lifetime? Donovan Locke dives into the practical challenges and strategie...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have a special episode with our LEAD Director for the Michigan Ministry Network, Pastor Chad Deerman. As part of the network's vision to help churches thrive, Pastor Chad joins the podcast to discuss his role and answer a crucial question: What does a thriving church actually look like? Moving beyond just numbers, Pastor Chad unp...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with legendary pastor and missionary Bob Roberts to discuss the crucial and timely subject of ministerial ethics and the purity of the minister. In a world where the failures of leaders are often on public display, how do we, as ministers, guard our hearts and finish well? Pastor Bob Roberts off...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
In Part 2 of our conversation, we're back with Trent Roberts, President of Northpoint College, to tackle the pervasive and challenging topic of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD). What is the actual religion of many in our churches today? Pastor Aaron and Trent dive deep into MTD, a belief system that reduces Christianity to being a go...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, in Part 1 of a two-part conversation, we have Trent Roberts, President of Northpoint College, joining us to discuss the critical topics of biblical literacy and the importance of education in ministry today. In a culture with unprecedented access to information, why does it seem like biblical literacy is at an all-time low? How can ...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we are flipping the script and hearing "Perspectives from the Pew" with special guest Chuck Cova, a long-time lay leader with a heart for pastors and the local church. What do the people we lead really see, and what do they want us to know? In this unique and insightful episode, Chuck Cova shares his journey as a lifelong church mem...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have missionary and pastor John Baker, who shares a powerful and vulnerable testimony on how to continue in ministry while managing incredibly difficult seasons in your personal life. Over the last few years, Pastor John Baker has navigated a series of immense challenges. How do you keep going when life and ministry hurt? What le...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Jeff Bonzelaar, Director of Life Challenge for Detroit and Flint, sharing about the life-transforming work of this vital ministry that serves individuals struggling with addiction. With 37 years of experience, Jeff Bonzelaar provides a powerful look into the heart of Life Challenge, a residential discipleship program dedicat...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have a special dual-guest episode with Nate Elarton, Lead Pastor of Compelled Church, and Rick Flood, Executive Pastor at Compelled Church, discussing the vital keys for lead and staff pastors to build a thriving, long-term working relationship. Pastors Nate and Rick share their journey and the principles that have fostered a str...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Rick Ross, General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God, sharing wisdom and encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders. In a candid conversation, Pastor Rick addresses the challenges many leaders face today, from loneliness in ministry to the pressures of perfectionism. How do we build vital relationships and find mentors?...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Pastor Tim Alley, lead pastor of Baldwin Assembly of God, talking with us about influencing and pastoring your entire community. What does it mean to pastor beyond the four walls of the church? How can we cultivate a heart for the community God has placed us in, especially when facing challenges like poverty mindsets or fear...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Brian Pruitt, family life pastor at Grace Valley Church and motivational speaker and trainer, talking with us about good leadership. John Maxwell says "Leadership is influence". Who are you influencing on a daily basis? What happens when people don't like the way you lead? People love change until you change so...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Raymond Marshall, Michigan Student Ministries Director, sharing with us on how to integrate Speed the Light and BGMC into your church culture. STL and BGMC both have tremendous merits not just in the resources we're able to provide to missionaries around the world, but also to instill the heart of generosity and selfless...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Otis Buchan, former director of affiliated churches and camps, sharing with us today on his message "Stewarding Memories". Memories can be good or bad, but we can choose to steward those memories well. Not every memory needs to stay, and not all memories in bad situations need to go. It's about filtering and finding what God...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Eric Klein-Wassink, associate pastor at Grand Rapids First & community engagement director for GoServe sharing with us on what Go Serve is all about and how it can help your church serve your community. GoServe's mission is to resource the local church to expand its reach throughout its communities by freely providi...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Larry Parker, senior pastor at Life Church sharing with us on how to lead a mostly volunteer staff to reach your community. What is it like only having staff members in the office only a few hours a week? How do you properly manage, set realistic expectations, and lead a team you don't get to see that often? How do you t...
Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.
Today, we have Cal Garcia, lead pastor or Auburn Hills Christian Center sharing with us on how to choose the right staff. Staff pastors are vital for the growth of the church. How do we know we're hiring the right one for our congregations and communities? Pastor Cal has seen tremendous longevity when hiring and retaining his staff mem...
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