Leading Second Podcast

When Leaders Need Care ft. Roger & Sarah Stanton | Ep. 222

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

We can find ourselves caught between two competing narratives when it comes to seeking help: the fear of appearing weak and the cultural tendency to wear our struggles as badges of identity. Brandon sits down with Roger and Sarah Stanton, licensed mental health counselors, to discuss how important it is for leaders to receive the care they need to be able to carry on in ministry. The call is clear: stop carrying the weight alone and step into the freedom God has waiting for us.

To learn more about Leading Second Care, visit https://leadingsecond.com/care

The Tensions Every Second Chair Leader Will Face (Part 2) | Ep. 221

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

The Tensions Every Second Chair Leader Will Face (Part 1) | Ep. 220

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Lead It Like You Own It with the author, Brandon Stewart, as he dives deep into what went into writing the book and shares the three key tension statements that Second Chair Leaders will face.

Lead It Like You Own It ft. Brandon Stewart | Ep. 219

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Leading Second is proud to announce the release of our first book, Lead It Like You Own It. Brandon sits down with Lindsay, Matt Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Jon Hatto (Hillsong Church, Toronto, Canada) to discuss the process Brandon walked through to write the book and how it can help every leader in ministry.

The Six Enemies of Ownership (Part 2) ft. L2 Coaching Team | Ep. 218

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Brandon, Travis Marshall (Christian World Church, Richardson, TX), Jennifer Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Yukon, OK) jump back into the discussion of the six enemies of ownership. This week, they address the last three. We are challenged to examine what it truly means to take ownership in God’s house, starting with the most difficult person we’ll ever lead: ourselves.

The Six Enemies of Ownership (Part 1) ft. L2 Coaching Team | Ep. 217

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000

We’re living in a time where ownership seems to be fading from our everyday lives, and the church isn’t immune to this cultural shift. Joining Brandon this week to address the first three enemies of ownership are Travis Marshall (Christian World Church, Richardson, TX), Jennifer Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Yukon, OK). This conversation exposes a critical reality: our world has traded sacrificial service for self-protective boundaries, and commitment has become a burden rather than a calling. But here’s the hope—this is actually our moment to be radically countercultural.

The Leader God Can Use ft. Dr. Christopher Palmer | Ep. 216

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000

To kick off 2026, Brandon sits down with Dr. Christopher Palmer, Dean of the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology at Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, to examine what truly defines a leader God can use. Beyond charisma, talent, and social media influence lies something far more enduring: character forged through testing. We're reminded that leadership isn't about the position we hold but about the person we're
becoming. We're called to lead from vision, strength defined as steadiness, and character that's been tested in the fire.

Leading in Your Grace Zone ft. Julian Lowe | Ep. 215

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000

What if grace doesn’t always feel good, but it’s exactly where you’re meant to be? In this episode, Brandon Stewart and Dillon Ritchie (CoastLife Church, Venice, FL) sit down with Pastor Julian Lowe (Oasis Church, Los Angeles, CA) for a powerful conversation about the difference between your grace zone and your personal preferences in leadership. Together, they unpack how grace and passion aren’t the same thing, why burying your wants is the path to true fulfillment, and how submission to authority can lead to freedom in ministry. If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, contentment, or comparison in your role, this conversation will bring clarity and conviction for the road ahead.

It Takes a Team ft. Kevin Gerald | Ep. 214

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This month on the Leading Second Podcast, we are honored to welcome back Pastor Kevin Gerald to the conversation. In this new episode, Pastor Kevin and Brandon Stewart explore how teaming is not just a human strategy but a reflection of God’s design. This episode is packed with practical and spiritual insights for every leader. You will learn why teaming is sacred, why every team member matters, and why leaders who try to go it alone risk burnout and disconnected teams. Whether you lead a church team or serve in any capacity. This conversation will inspire you to embrace the blessing and responsibility of leading in unity and shared purpose.

More than a Month ft. Leading Second Team | Ep. 213

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

To start Pastor Appreciation Month, Brandon is joined by Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma, OK), Jennifer Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Alan Cooper (Soul Church, Norwich, UK), to challenge us to examine our hearts and attitudes towards leadership in the church. The conversation pushes us to consider: How might our churches and ministries thrive if we cultivated a culture of genuine honor?

The Significance of the Second Chair ft. Charlotte Gambill | Ep. 212

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Pastor Charlotte Gambill unpacks the privilege and responsibility of holding up your pastor’s arms, embracing unseen moments, and carrying vision with humility and maturity. If you serve in the second chair, this conversation will strengthen your perspective and remind you: second chair is not second class.

Lead It Like You Own It ft. Brandon Stewart | S8 Ep. 211

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:09:00 -0000

Brandon and Leading Second bring some exciting announcements to the podcast. Join us for some behind-the-scenes fun. To be a part of the pre-sale for the book, visit: https://books.manuscripts.com/product/lead-it-like-you-own-it/ We've created an Episode Guide for you to follow along with the conversation, find discussion questions to use with your team, and discover additional resources to help you take your second-chair leadership to the next-level. Download this free resource at leadingsecond.com/podcast

The Power & Presence of the Local Church ft. James Grout | S8 Ep. 210

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon, along with Dillon and Leydanis Ritchie (CoastLife Church, Venice, FL), sit down with Leading Second partner James Grout from OneChild. OneChild is a global community of child champions who partner with the local church to reach children in assistance-needed communities. Through initiatives like Hope Centers, we see how the local church becomes a beacon of light, offering not just physical support, but holistic development that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.

We've created an Episode Guide for you to follow along with the conversation, find discussion questions to use with your team, and discover additional resources to help you take your second-chair leadership to the next-level. Download this free resource at leadingsecond.com/podcast

Inside the Second Chair ft. James Fam | S8 Ep. 209

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Brandon goes Inside the Second Chair with James Fam (Coastal Church, Vancouver, BC) to discover the mindsets, habits, and disciplines of great second chair leaders. Joined by Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma City, OK), they discuss how, through abiding, we find refreshment, clarity, and a deeper trust in God’s plan for our church and our individual roles within it.

Leading With Clarity ft. Jake Sweetman | S8 Ep. 208

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon, along with Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma City, OK) and Jodi Cameron (Champions Centre, Tacoma, WA), welcomes Jake Sweetman (Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA) to help guide us on how to align our actions with God's purpose, highlighting that organizational structure and spirit work hand-in-hand, just as Paul teaches in Ephesians. As we dive into this discussion, we're prompted to ask: Are we creating environments that welcome both spiritual fervor and effective organization? How can we courageously step into the changes God is calling us to make? We've created an Episode Guide for you to follow along with the conversation, find discussion questions to use with your team, and discover additional resources to help you take your second-chair leadership to the next-level. Download this free resource at leadingsecond.com/podcast

Unlocking Your Team's Potential ft. Alan Pastian | S8 Ep. 207

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon, Dillon Ritchie (CoastLife Church, Venice, FL), and Alan Pastian (River Valley Church, Minneapolis, MN) discuss the power of self-awareness and its impact on our leadership journey. The parable of the talents, where faithful servants multiplied their resources, reminds us that we're called to be good stewards of the people God has entrusted to us. Are we truly seeing the potential in others as Jesus did?

Level Up Your Leadership ft. Larry Brey | S8 Ep. 206

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

In ministry, we often encounter the need to 'level up' our leadership and personal growth. Brandon, Jennifer Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma City, OK), sit down with Larry Brey (Elevation Church, Charlotte, NC) to discuss how skill development is crucial for an effective ministry. As we strive to level up, let's remember that our growth impacts not just us, but those we lead and influence.

Faithful Leadership in Challenging Times - Live from Team Church Canada | S8 Ep. 205

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This week, we explore the challenges and opportunities of leading in various contexts, including multi-site churches, family leadership transitions, and navigating cultural shifts. Brandon is joined by Tanisha Stromberg (Parallel Church, Okotoks, AB), Bryce Birmingham (Home Church, Calgary, AB), and Isaac Varty (Celebration Church, Edmonton, AB) for a conversation that emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, adaptability, and maintaining strong relationships in leadership roles.

Navigating Transition: From Corporate to Calling ft. Troy Pollock | S8 Ep. 204

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

What really happens when you step away from a thriving corporate career to follow the call of ministry? In this episode, Brandon, along with Dillon and Leydanis Ritchie (CoastLife Church, Venice, FL), sit down with Troy Pollock - entrepreneur, former executive, and now location pastor - for a candid conversation about the transition from marketplace to ministry. Troy shares the surprising lessons, transferable skills, and hidden challenges that don’t make the highlight reel. If you’re standing at the crossroads of career and calling, or wondering what it means to truly live out your purpose in any environment, this episode is for you.

Carrying the Weight of Ministry for Your Pastors ft. Jason Parrish | S8 Ep. 203

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

In ministry, each seat of leadership carries its own unique weight and perspective. Brandon, along with Dillon and Leydanis Ritchie (CoastLife Church, Venice, FL) and Jason Parrish (The Well, Salt Lake City, UT) explore the dynamics between first and second chair leaders in ministry. Just as a driver must be aware of multiple factors beyond what a passenger sees, those in the first chair often carry responsibilities and insights that may not be immediately apparent to those in the second chair.

Leading with Staying Power ft. Brandon Catoe | S8 Ep. 202

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Trusting God’s timing isn’t always easy, especially when our desire for security clashes with the call to obedience. But longevity in ministry is built on faithfulness over the long haul - choosing to stay the course even when the future feels uncertain. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma City, OK) and Brandon Catoe (Christ Fellowship Church, West Palm Beach, FL) to talk about the tension between waiting and stepping out in faith. When we learn to pause, pray, and trust, we often find that what God has ahead is bigger and better than we imagined. Faithfulness today leads to an impact that lasts a lifetime.

The Empowered Leader ft. Ken Hester | S8 Ep. 201

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

In our leadership journeys, we often encounter moments of uncertainty about our roles and the extent of our empowerment. This conversation delves into the heart of these challenges, reminding us that clarity is indeed king. Brandon, Jodi Cameron (Champions Centre, Tacoma, WA), Joseph Kelley (Discovery Church, Oklahoma City, OK), and Ken Hester (LifeFamily Church, Austin, TX) remind us that, just as Jesus spent time with His disciples, teaching through proximity and example, we too can grow in our leadership through a process of continuous learning and development.

200th Episode Special | S8 Ep. 200

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

This podcast episode celebrates the 200th episode of Leading Second, focusing on the importance and dignity of second chair leadership in ministry. Brandon, Tracy Keene from StrongPoint Church in Columbus, OH; Dillon and Leydanis Ritchie along with their pastor, Jason Warman, from CoastLife Church in Venice FL; and Dan Lord from Gracelife Chapel in St. Louis, MO; reflect on leading in an uncommon way from the second chair.

How to Handle Division & Strife on Your Team w/ L2 Team | S8 Ep. 199

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon sits down with some of the Leading Second team in a discussion to explore the challenges of dealing with division and strife within church ministry teams. Dillon Ritchie (Coastlife Church, Venice, FL), Jennifer Martin (NorthRock Church, San Antonio, TX), and Dom Gianino (Elevation Church, Rock Hill, SC) emphasize the importance of addressing conflicts promptly, maintaining team alignment with the church’s vision, and the necessity of having difficult conversations to maintain a healthy team culture.

AI & Church Leadership ft. Michael Whittle | S8 Ep. 198

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

In our rapidly changing world, we’re faced with an exciting yet challenging technological revolution: artificial intelligence. As people of faith, we’re called to navigate this new landscape with wisdom and discernment. This week Brandon, along with Dillion and Leydanis Ritchie from CoastLife Church in Venice FL, sit down with Michael Whittle, the founder of Pulpit AI to discuss AI’s positive and negative impacts on the church.

Found Faithful ft. Marcus Mecum | S8 Ep. 197

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

In this powerful discussion, the true essence of faithfulness in leadership is discussed. Brandon, Joseph Kelley from Discovery Church in Oklahoma City, OK, and Devon Torres from The Rock of KC in Kansas City, MO, sit down with Marcus Mecum, Lead Pastor of 7 Hill’s Church in Florence, KY, to help us examine our hearts, realign our priorities, and recommit to serving God and others with authenticity and love.

It Starts With Me w/ Brandon Stewart | S7 Ep. 196

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

In the Season 7 finale of the Leading Second Podcast, we discuss how we can better

ourselves and our teams by taking ownership of our lives, both in and out of ministry.

Start 2025 with strength as you realize It Starts With Me.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Dr. Manny Arango & Larry Brey | S7 Ep. 195

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Join us for our last Inside the Second Chair conversation for Season 7 with Dr. Manny Arango, Founder and Lead Pastor at The Garden in Houston, TX, and Larry Brey, Executive Pastor at Elevation Church in North Carolina. Brandon sits down for a second interview with Larry and Manny to dive deeper into leading from the Second Chair.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Jim Wideman | S7 Ep. 194

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Join us as Brandon sits down with Jim Wideman, author and Executive Ministries

Pastor at Conduit Church in Franklin, Tennessee. With almost 50 years in ministry, Jim

provides unique wisdom and insight into leading from the Second Chair.

We've created an Episode Guide for you to follow along with the conversation, find discussion questions to use with your team, and discover additional resources to help you take your second chair leadership to the next level. Download this free resource at leadingsecond.com/podcast.

Where the Church and Politics Meet pt. 2 ft. Jason Warman & Josh Bingle | S7 Ep. 193

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Brandon, Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, and Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, came back together for another discussion on how we as leaders in the church are to navigate and lead in the world and culture we are currently in.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Jacob Williamson | S7 Ep. 192

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Larry Brey, Executive Pastor at Elevation Church in North Carolina, sits down with Jacob Williamson, Executive Pastor at Celebration Church in Texas, to talk about leading in the Second Chair.

The Calling of First & Second Chair Leaders | S7 Ep. 191

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

As leaders in ministry, we are called to use our gifts to advance the Kingdom. We all have a part to play so we must work to understand what seat we are called to in this moment and know when (or if) we are to move to a new calling. Brandon, Pace Hartfield from One Place Church in Hayden, ID, Nathan Green from Skybreak Church in College Station, TX, and Matt Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX sit down to discuss the unique callings of the First and Second Chair.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Jody Franke | S7 Ep. 190

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We continue with the Inside the Second Chair series by hearing from Jody Franke from Keystone Church in Keller, TX. Brandon keys in on Jody’s close relationship with his pastor and how that relationship has impacted his walk in ministry.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Abram Gomez | S7 Ep. 189

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week, we jump back into the Inside the Second Chair series. Brandon is joined by Abram Gomez from Cross Church in Texas to discuss Abram’s unique perspective of serving in the second chair.

Ask Us Anything - Live from Team Church Conference | S7 Ep. 188

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Brandon and Lindsay Stewart (Leading Second Pastors), Dillon and Leys Ritchie (Coastlife Church, Venice, FL), and Jodi Cameron (Champions Centre, Tacoma, WA) sat down during the Team Church Conference 2024 to answer questions about leading from the Second Chair.

Gen Z and Church Leadership ft. Elijah Lamb | S7 Ep. 187

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Gen Z and the Church can be known to have an interesting dynamic. As church leaders, we must understand this generation and learn how to steward them well. Brandon sits down with Elijah Lamb, a traveling speaker and teaching team member at Cathedral Church in Los Angeles as well as with TheosU to work to better understand this generation and how to lead them.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Nichole Moore | S7 Ep. 186

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Continuing in our series, Inside the Second Chair, we hear from Nicole Moore, Location Pastor at Champions Centre in Tacoma, WA as she brings insight into the rhythms, disciplines, and practices that shape her Second Chair leadership.

Biblical Literacy for Leaders ft. Dr. Manny Arango | S7 Ep. 185

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon is joined by Dr. Manny Arango to discuss what Biblical Literacy is, how church leaders can and should be growing in it, and how the church benefits from strong Biblical Literacy in today’s culture.

Navigating Offense with Your Pastor ft. Larry Brey | S7 Ep. 184

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ep 184: As Second Chair Leaders, we are leading while also following. This week, Brandon, Lindsay Stewart, and Larry Brey discuss having a healthy, thriving, trust-anchored relationship with the person we follow and how important it is for success and longevity in ministry.

Where the Church and Politics Meet ft. Jason Warman & Josh Bingle | S7 Ep. 183

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

There are tensions going on in our world. It is vital for all of us to speak Kingdom truth in all situations. Brandon, Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, and Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, discuss how leaders in the Church can rise up and speak truth to a culture that is working to devalue the Church’s opinions.

Leaders the Church Needs Right Now ft. Brandon Stewart | S7 Ep. 182

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The Church needs uncommon leaders.This week, we hear from our founder, Brandon Stewart, as he shares what it takes to lead in today's culture and breaks down the four keys to uncommon leadership. To learn more on today's topic, stream our course UNCOMMON by Brandon Stewart on Leading Second+ today.

Leading with Clarity ft. Jodi Cameron | S7 Ep. 181

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:45:00 -0000

Brandon is joined by Jodi Cameron, Teaching Pastor at Champion Centre in

Washington, to continue the Kingdom Centered Leader summer series. They discuss the

importance of having a Biblical Worldview, how to know a leader’s worldview, and

how the Church must rise up in helping people develop a Biblical worldview. To learn

more on this topic, stream our course Biblical Worldview I: Leading with Clarity by

Jodi Cameron on Leading Second+ today.

The Kingdom Centered Leader ft. Kevin Gerald | S7 Ep. 180

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We start our summer series, the Kingdom Centered Leader, with Kevin Gerald, founder and Lead Pastor of Champions Centre in Washington. This discussion centers around how the two colliding kingdoms we navigate through in ministry affect our worldview and how we lead those around us.

Things Your Pastor Wished You Knew but Can't Say ft. Jabin Chavez | S7 Ep. 179

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Jabin Chavez, founder and Lead Pastor at City Light Church in Las Vegas, NV, gives us an inside look at the heart of a lead pastor. In this conversation, we discuss the weight of being the lead pastor, different ways his team has focused on running with the vision of the church well, and the alignment of a Second Chair Leader.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Temi Pope | S7 Ep. 178

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week Larry Brey, Associate Pastor at Elevation Church, sits down with Temi Pope, Chief of Staff at Union Church in Maryland. They have a powerful conversation on calling vs career, facing overwhelming seasons in ministry, and staying in alignment with your pastors. This episode is part of our series, Inside the Second Chair, where we are diving in with different leaders to discover the secret sauce that keeps leaders focused and in the game.

Overcoming the Obstacles of Leadership Development ft. Phil Klein | S7 Ep. 177

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Developing team members is vital in leadership. However, it can be a daunting task to begin initiating a system for this. This week, we hear from Phil Klein, founder of focus412, about the importance of incorporating leadership development into an organization and how to begin that process.

Intentional Leadership Development ft. Leading Second Coaches | S7 Ep. 176

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

There’s something about intentionality that moves us forward. This week we are joined by Leading Second Coaching Group Coaches Dillon Ritchie, Operations Pastor at CoastLIfe Church in Venice, FL; Kelly Goff, Location Pastor at The Rock Church in Phoenix, AZ; and Jon Hatto, Campus Pastor at Hillsong Church in Toronto, Canada. The coaches respond to questions asked by the Leading Second Tribe on how to be intentional in several aspects of ministry.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Vance Roush | S7 Ep. 175

Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Join us for another behind the scenes conversation on leading from the Second Chair. This week we are joined by Vance Roush, Executive Pastor at Vive Church in California and founder of Overflow. We take a new look at Second Chair leadership as a bi-vocational leader.

Navigating Second Chair Leadership in a Church Plant ft. Noah Herrin & Connor Crumpton | S7 Ep. 174

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Church planting is not for the faint of heart. This week we get the opportunity to hear from Noah Herrin, Lead Pastor of Way Church in Nashville, TN, and Connor Crumpton, Executive Pastor at Way Church, as they provide a unique viewpoint of how they work together as First and Second Chair Leaders to build this new space for their community. This discussion is insightful for anyone serving in the Second Chair, not just for church planters.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Philip Engle | S7 Ep. 173

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week, we are joined by Philip Engle, Senior Coach and General Manager at focus412, as we continue our series Inside the Second Chair. Philip offers a unique perspective on ministry as he represents both ministry and the corporate world. We talk about creating healthy leadership habits, being a trustworthy leader, and defining what success looks like in the second chair.

Family & Ministry ft. Jonathan Brozozog | S7 Ep. 172

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Mixing family and ministry can be tricky, but when we are intentional about both there are great seeds that can be sown. This week we get to hear from Jonathan Brozozog, Lead Pastor at Creative Church in Minnesota, who has some deep insight into balancing family and ministry. Catch the full, extended version of this conversation on Leading Second+ today. Visit leadingsecondplus.com.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Nate Puccini | S7 Ep. 171

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week Larry Brey, Associate Pastor at Elevation Church, sits down for an inside the Second Chair interview with Nate Puccini, Executive Pastor and Chief of Staff at Substance Church in Minneapolis, MN.

Answering Your Questions LIVE (Team Church One Day Special) | S7 Ep. 170

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ep 170: We’re joined by Matt and Jennifer Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX and Travis Marshall from Christian World Church in Dallas, TX as we tackle some questions from Second Chair Leaders live at the Team Church One Day in Dallas, TX.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Wade Joye | S7 Ep. 169

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week, we are joined by Wade Joye, founder of the Joyful Leader ministry, as we continue our series Inside the Second Chair where we are diving in deep on the practices, disciplines, and functions of great second chair church leaders.

Biblically Faithful Leadership ft. Chris Palmer | S7 Ep. 168

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Tending to our personal discipleship development is crucial to how we lead from the Second Chair. Chris Palmer, Academic Dean with Theos Seminary, walks us through the importance of our growth in discipleship and how it can impact our ability to lead from the Second Chair.

Inside the Second Chair w/ Larry Brey | S7 Ep. 167

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Do you wonder how great leaders function? Through this series, Inside the Second Chair, we are diving in with different leaders to discover the secret sauce that keeps leaders focused and in the game. Through a series of questions that will be asked of different leaders throughout the season, we will get a first hand look at how each of us can stay ready for what we are called to do from the Second Chair.

S6 Ep. 166 // An Alignment Check-up with Brandon Stewart

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:23:00 -0000

Today is an alignment check-up. It’s important to recognize if we are misaligned with the mission and vision of the church and for the leadership to recognize when misalignment could be the result of organizational clarity. The goal of this episode is to continue the conversation on alignment but through a different lens, to learn how to question yourself, and to give a roadmap to seeking alignment with you and your team in mind.

S6 Ep. 165 // Rich & Cass Langton on Leading Second as a Creative

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

On the creative team at a church, many different areas make a service and a weekend function. Rich and Cass Langton know this all too well. There can be a struggle to ensure there is alignment in the team to make sure the main goal is accomplished, to make Jesus known. Rich and Cass pour out their invaluable knowledge and wisdom in how to lead a creative team, with insights that go far beyond just the creatives in the Church.

S6 Ep. 164 // Dusty Dean on Winning with Your Family

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

There doesn’t have to be a battle over time between ministry and family. They can and should coexist if viewed and prioritized with purpose. Brandon and Dusty Dean, Lead Pastor at Heartland Church in Texas, reflect on their own lives growing up with parents in ministry, how they are approaching their own families, and how our kids can grow to love being a child of someone who is in ministry.

S6 Ep. 163 // Leading Second Coaches on Alignment

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:59:00 -0000

Alignment is a critical issue for a leader. It’s true that every team member must have an aligned heart, but what if alignment is also an organizational issue? How can someone be aligned if they are unclear of what their authority and role is in the organization? Brandon, Jennifer and Matt Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, and Nick Dekold from Lakeshore Church in Rockwall, TX sit down to discuss how they continue to work to have clarity, alignment, and security for everyone on their team.

S6 Ep. 162 // Vance Roush on Leading Innovation from the Second Chair

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:59:00 -0000

As Second Chair Leaders, we are called to carry the vision of our leaders. But where does the idea of innovation play in the Second Chair? Vance Roush, Founder of Overflow and Executive Pastor at Vive Church in California, brings a fresh viewpoint on how to lead from the Second Chair by being an innovative visionary.

S6 Ep. 161 // Jenni Catron on Giving Your Organization a Culture Check-Up

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Every organization has a culture, whether it is by design or by default. When a team is working well together and fully aligned, the momentum towards the mission is unstoppable. Jenni Catron, founder of The 4 Sight Group, joins Brandon and Jennifer Martin, Executive Pastor at NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, to talk about the value of culture in an organization.

Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 160 // Rivers Church Team on Healthy Multisite Culture

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Culture is a vital part of why anyone attaches themselves to anything. Establishing and maintaining a strong culture is vital to any church that wants to have a thriving ministry. Brandon is joined by Tracy Keene, Co-Pastor at StrongPoint Church in Columbus, OH, and they sit down with Adi and Claire Olivier, Lead Pastors at Rivers Church Kyalami in South Africa, to talk about ownership, culture, and honor.

Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 159 // Ask Us Anything with Brandon Stewart & L2 Team

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

It is so important for each of us to acknowledge that we need to learn from others who have walked and are walking in similar scenarios as we are. Brandon, Nichole Moore from Champion Center in Tacoma, WA, Kyle Heinecke from Fresh Life Church in Kalispell, MT, and Jon Hatto from Hillsong Canada walk us through some questions they have as well as their insight of different situations through their walk in ministry.

Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 158 // Dave Rich on Leading Second Through Legacy Giving

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There are many different types of Second Chair Leaders. Different positions, different talents and abilities, and different avenues in which to serve and lead. Giving is not just a Biblical principle, but a very important leadership avenue in the Church. Malachi 3:10 says, "'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.'" Dave Rich joins Brandon and Nichole Moore, Executive Pastor at Champion Centre, to talk about the importance of Legacy Giving for the Church.

Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 157 // Scott Riztheimer on The Journey to Predictable Success, and Where We Get Stuck Along the Way

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Every leader is on a journey. Throughout the journey, it is important to know where you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going. Scott Riztheimer, founder and CEO of Scale Architects, brings clarity on the stages of Predictable Success as well as some insight into how to walk through the stages of being stuck.

Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 156 // Matt & Jennifer Martin on Managing Frustration in Ministry

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In ministry, we can get frustrated with people or situations around us. Matt and Jennifer Martin, Executive Pastors at NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, provide some invaluable insight, guidance, and entertaining stories to help us see that we aren’t alone in our frustration and how we can thrive in the presence of frustration.

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S6 Ep. 155 // Wade Joye on This Dream is Not For You

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

A dream is a wish your heart makes… but what do you do when the dream in your heart isn’t your reality? Wade Joye, a coach, speaker, podcaster, and author of This Dream Is Not For You, walks us through how to navigate through the reality we are currently in, accept the dreams that have been given to us, and accept when we might be called in a different direction than we thought our dream would go. This Dream Is Not For You is available wherever books are sold - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc, or visit wadejoye.com for more details.

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S6 Ep. 154 // Manny Arango on Trusting God With Your Calling

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Being a Second Chair Leader is a sobering position to hold. It takes a confident, humble, and faith-filled person to walk alongside a leader and follow as the leader has called them to do. Manny Arango, a teaching pastor at Social Dallas in Texas and the founder of ARMA, brings an unapologetic perspective on God’s process of refining us to serve Him and His Church.

S6 Ep. 153 // Kevin Gerald on the Year of the Leader

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There’s no perfect formula, but there are some vital areas that must be considered when talking about leadership. Brandon sits down with Kevin Gerald, Founder and Lead Pastor of Champions Centre in Washington State, to discuss our central theme for the year: The Year of the Leader. The need for leaders is all around us. We can’t change what’s happening everywhere, but we can do something where we have been placed.

S6 Ep. 152 // Leadership Failures and Church Growth at All Costs

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There have always been and will always be Church critics and when there are stories of any kind of leadership failure in the Church, they will have a feast on it. Brandon sits down with Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, for a discussion on how we as the Church can address these areas and be proactive in preventing them. This conversation is spoken out of love for leaders and for the Church with the goal to see every leader walk in the fullness of God’s freedom. Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 151 // Racial Unity in the Church and What That Means for Church Leaders

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We’re jumping right into what can sometimes be seen as an uncomfortable conversation about racial unity and the Church. Brandon, Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL are joined by Monique Duson, President at The Center for Biblical Unity, to discuss colliding kingdoms, to identify what systems are in the world today, and to recognize how to speak to believers about racial issues to bring understanding. Find the episode guides at leadingsecond.com/podcast

S6 Ep. 150 // Deconstruction, Gender Ideology, Sexuality, Boycotts and the Loud Social Media Landscape

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon, Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, jump back into the discussion of the importance of the Church having an understanding and sound ability to communicate its stance on cultural issues. The discussion continues with a challenge in knowing the importance of definitions, being bold to discuss the uncomfortable, and seeking out how to lead in our culture.

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S6 Ep. 149 // Postmodernism, Critical Theory, and the New Woke Religion

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Postmodernism. Critical Theory. Woke Religion. Join us for a deep discussion on how we are called to walk through this new worldview and what our response to today’s culture should look like. Brandon, along with Josh Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Jason Warman, Lead Pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, dives into a deep discussion on why these conversations matter, understanding wokeness and Critical Theory, and what truth means to culture versus the Church.

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S6 Ep. 148 // “I Am With You” with Todd Mullins & Dave Simiele

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Being “all in” for your pastor and the church is foundational to being a Second Chair Leader. Todd Mullins and Dave Simiele from Christ Fellowship Church in Florida share how being strong in the vision of your lead pastor shapes how you lead others in the pastor’s vision for the church. This discussion calls each Second Chair Leader up to be the leader God has called them to be.

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S6 Ep. 147 // Omar El-Takrori on Losing Your Voice to Find It

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Everything communicates. To be a strong communicator is to be a strong leader. Omar El-Takrori, the Community Pastor at City Light Church in Las Vegas, NV, brings incredible insight into how we can grow in our communication knowledge and confidence. Brandon, Jesse Rodriguez, the Location Pastor at the Yakima, WA, location for Champion Centre, and Stephanie Blanton, the Central Campus Pastor at Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC, sit with Omar and discuss the varying aspects of leading through communication.

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S6 Ep. 146 // John & Anna Morgan on Being a Number One Number Two

Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

John and Dr. Anna Morgan from Word of Life Church in Springfield, VA dive into what it is to be a Second Chair Leader through the eyes of former Second Chair Leaders who are now First Chair Leaders. They bring honest and Biblical truths to how we are called to walk out what God has called us to do.

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S6 Ep. 145 // Nathan Finochio on Stewarding Your Calling

Thu, 11 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon, Joshua Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Kyle Heinecke, Campus Pastor at Fresh Life Church in Kalispell, MT sit down with Nathan Finochio to discuss walking in your calling while still serving under your leader.

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S6 Ep. 144 // Levi Lusko on Things Your Pastor Wished You Knew

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon spends some time with Levi Lusko, founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, discussing several topics to help Second Chair Leaders understand some aspects of leadership and ministry that lead pastors wished their team knew.

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S6 Ep. 143 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart - Ask Us Anything

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon and Lindsay Stewart take us through their thoughts on family, peer relationships, nonnegotiables, and ways to renew. Dillon Ritchie from CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, facilitates the discussions of different aspects of ministry and how the Leading Second leaders walk through the varying aspects of ministry. Joining the panel are Matt and Jennifer Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, and Jon Hatto from Hillsong Church in Toronto, Canada.

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S6 Ep. 142 // Lee Wilson on The Vision Tension

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Pastor Lee Wilson, the founder of Lee Wilson Ministries, fires us up about God’s vision for our lives. With the help of Pastor Tracy Keene from StrongPoint Church in Columbus, OH, and Dillon Ritchie from CoastLife Church in Venice, FL, Brandon dives into what it looks like to manage the tensions between the vision we serve under and the vision we are carrying.

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S6 Ep. 141 // Temi Pope on Standing In For Your Leader

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:52:00 -0000

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Temi Pope, the Senior Executive Pastor at Union Church, and breaks down how she works to stay in tune and stand in for her pastors. Through practical examples, Temi and Brandon walk through how to stand in for your pastor to help move the mission of the Church forward.

S6 Ep. 140 // Les McKeown on Scaling Your Organization (and What It Will Require of You)

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We’re back with another installment of our conversation with Les McKeown. He is the President and CEO of Predictable Success and a consultant to companies and many different levels. In the Last episode, we talked about moving from a start-up to a scaling phase in your organization. Jennifer Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, joins us once again as we talk more about scaling, what Les calls Predictable Success, and what it will require of you.

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S6 Ep. 139 // Les McKeown on Moving From Start-Up to Scaling

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we are talking with Les McKeown, the President and CEO of Predictable Success. In his consulting work, he works with CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, and down on how to achieve scaleable and sustainable growth in an organization. He’s the author of four books, and he leads an organization of consultants. With the help of Jennifer Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX, we will hear some brilliant wisdom about moving from start-up to scaling.

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S6 Ep. 138 // Joshua Bingle & Michael Whittle on Leading in an Anti-Authority Culture

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

There’s a tension in being under authority while also being called to lead others. Culture can pull at us to see the authority we are led by as “the problem” rather than the sin we each possess. Joshua Bingle, Lead Pastor at Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and Michael Whittle, Pastor at C3LA in Los Angeles and founder of Vast Media, bring some critical insight into how we are called to see and honor the leaders and authority figures God has placed over us.

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S6 Ep. 137 // “I Am With You” with Nate Puccini

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Nate Puccini, the Executive Pastor at Substance Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, discussed his walk to returning to the Church, his views on serving, and how to focus your life to see God and your pastor. Through his story, the relationship between Jonathan and David, and some real talk about walking out the call on our lives, we get to learn how to refocus our perspective on serving and leading.

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S6 Ep. 136 // Larry Brey on Being Intentional in Your Leadership Development

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Year of the Leader is here. Welcome to Season 6 of the Leading Second Podcast. On this season opening episode, Brandon sits down with Larry Brey (Elevation Church) to talk through leadership development. They dive deep into how to be intentional in your development as a leader and how important it is to have people in your life to help you walk out what you learn.

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The Year of the Leader | A Pre-Season Conversation with Brandon Stewart

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:44:39 -0000

We begin 2023 with the honor of hearing from three strong, wise, and insightful Second Chair Leaders. We’re joined by Kyle Heinecke, Campus Pastor at Fresh Life Church, Kalispell, MT; Jennifer Martin, Executive Pastor of Ministries at NorthRock Church in San Antonio, TX; and Dillon Ritchie, Ministry Executive Director at CoastLife Church in Venice, FL. This is the Year of the Leader at Leading Second and today we are focusing on how to be strong leaders and how to develop strong leaders around us.

S5 Ep. 135 // Top Family & Ministry Rhythms for 2023 with Brandon & Lindsay Stewart

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:07 -0000

In what has become a bit of a tradition for the Leading Second Podcast, we are closing out our season with one last conversation at the end of the year in hopes of fueling the start of your next year! Few topics are more important to Lindsay and me than family and ministry. Getting this wrong is one of the quickest ways to be taken out, so we wanted to break down some of our top rhythms for this.

S5 Ep. 134 // Natalie Runion (Raised to Stay) on Walking Through Church Hurt

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:24 -0000

“Why we should have left, why we choose to stay.” That is in Natalie Runion’s Instagram bio, and that is what her heart is for any time you hear her speak or, more likely, read the words she has written. You probably know her as “Raised to Stay,” but she started with a passion for seeing people go the distance in ministry. She joins me to have a conversation about church hurt.

S5 Ep 133 // Why Did We Stay? with the NorthRock Church Team

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:33 -0000

For this conversation, I have the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Moore, Matt Martin, and Jennifer Martin from NorthRock Church in San Antonio, Texas. They’ve all been together for over ten years now, and longevity in ministry and leadership is one of the most impressive things to me. So the big idea of the conversation is simple. Why did you stay?

S5 Ep. 132 // Things That Will Take You Out of Ministry: Core Competencies

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:29 -0000

It’s our final conversation in this series of things that will take you out of ministry, and we’re back with the team from The Well in Salt Lake City. We are called to be good stewards of what we’ve been given. With the help of Jason Parrish, Seth Freeman, and Kaisa Freeman, we talk through how we can do that and unlock some things in our leadership and ministry with core competencies.

S5 Ep. 131 // Things That Will Take You Out of Ministry: Doctrinal and Theological Congruence

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:22 -0000

The longer you’re in ministry, the higher the chance you’ll face some things that could take you out. But knowing what they are can make all the difference in how you respond when they do come. This conversation is with Jason Parrish, Seth Freeman, and Kaisa Freeman from The Well in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’re talking about doctrinal and theological congruence. Those are some big words with a big impact on the foundation of our lives and our alignment with our church.

S5 Ep. 130 // Things That Will Take You Out of Ministry: Character Identity and Formation

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:15 -0000

Spend enough time in ministry, and you will face some things that have the potential to take you out of leadership and ministry altogether. Jason Warman and Trevor and Laydi Ritchie from CoastLife Church join us again. This time we shift our focus and have a needed conversation on character identity and formation.

S5 Ep. 129 // Things That Will Take You Out of Ministry: Cultural Alignment and Congruence

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:27 -0000

The title of this conversation and series may sound strong, but it should. If you spend enough time in ministry, you will face things that have the potential to take you out of leadership and ministry altogether. Jason Warman, Trevor Ritchie, and Laydi Ritchie from CoastLife Church join us to focus on cultural alignment and congruence.

S5 Ep. 128 // What We Think About From the Second Chair (Second Chair Leaders Panel)

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:26 -0000

This conversation is a continuation of the conversation we had with our Lead Pastor panel last week, but this time is with second chair leaders from those same churches! Dave and Sarah Nelson from The Well, Girly Gordon from The Movement OC, and Jeff Hanson from One Place Church chase down the same big idea that their pastors did. "The better the relationship between the first and second chair, the more aligned our teams will be and the healthier our churches will be."

S5 Ep. 127 // What We Think About From the First Chair (Lead Pastors Panel)

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:26 -0000

For this conversation, I am sitting down with a group of lead pastors as they give us a unique perspective into the head and heart of our own pastors. Jason Parrish from The Well, Carey & Meghan Robinson from The Movement OC, and Pace Hartfield from One Place Church, join me. We discuss the idea that the better the relationship between the first and second chair, the more aligned our teams will be and the healthier our churches will be.

S5 Ep. 126 // Developing a Leadership Culture (In a Quiet Quitting World) with Larry Brey

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:08 -0000

In the spirit of opening registration for Camp, this conversation is with our great friend Larry Brey. He is the unofficial cohost for our event and his voice has been a pillar of this tribe. Today we are talking about developing a leadership culture. What is culture, where does it come from, and how do we multiply it? We’re tackling all of that today.

S5 Ep. 125 // Being Faithful Under Authority with the C3 Los Angeles Team

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:12 -0000

We are joined by James Crocker and Michael Whittle, from C3 Los Angeles. The conversation gets a little spicy, talking about Godly authority, submission, and how to get it right. They share some great wisdom on the topic and give a beautiful picture of what biblical submission under authority looks like in our lives and talk about the benefits that come with it.

S5 Ep. 124 // Reflecting the Heart of Your Pastors with Earl & Oneka McClellan

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:24 -0000

This episode’s guests are longtime friends of the Leading Second tribe, Earl and Oneka McClellan. They sat in the second chair for many years and now sit in the first chair as Senior Pastors at Shoreline City Church, just outside of Dallas, Texas. They talk about alignment, studying our pastors and learning their vocabulary, and having confidence in our identity.

S5 Ep. 123 // Having Confidence In Your Unique Calling with Omar El-Takrori

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:24 -0000

We have the honor of hearing from Omar El-Takrori. Omar serves as the Community Pastor at City Light Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, and a content creator with Think Media. He shares his thoughts on serving, having confidence in your calling, and how to utilize social media to have an impact on your ministry.

S5 Ep. 122 // Cultivating Unity in Our Churches with the Rivers Church Team

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:20 -0000

I recently got the opportunity to sit down with Kogi Nareen and Shaun Lewarne from Rivers Church in South Africa. In this conversation, they bring insight into how their church has begun to shape their community’s culture by adjusting the mindsets of those attending each weekend. They also give some great thoughts on how to lead well from the second chair.

S5 Ep. 121 // Summer Camp: Larry Brey on Rediscovering Before You Reinvent

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:22 -0000

It’s the last episode of our Summer Camp series, and we’ve got a treat for you. Larry Brey from Elevation Church shares a lesson that will challenge what you might think needs changing in your church. Our panel this week does a great job expanding on his thoughts and helping us use this to align with the spirit of our own house.

S5 Ep. 120 // Brandon Stewart on Stewards & Servants (Summer Camp)

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:02 -0000

This is the third episode of our Summer Camp series, and Brandon Stewart shares a message teaching us the difference between stewards and servants. And we have a fantastic panel that gives us some questions to ask ourselves that will connect us to what we are called to be stewards of.

S5 Ep. 119 // Joshua Bingle on How To Rest The Right Way (Summer Camp)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:08 -0000

We're back with the second episode of our Summer Camp series. This week we are joined by Joshua Bingle from Genesis Church in Spokane, WA. He challenges us about how we look at self-care and how we rest. With our new format for Summer Camp, our panel talks through this teaching, and what rest looks like in their lives.

S5 Ep. 118 // Nichole Moore on the Reason You Might Be Stuck (Summer Camp)

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:08 -0000

This is the first episode of a 4 part series called Summer Camp. We have an incredible teaching by Nicole Moore from Champion’s Centre in Tacoma, WA, about the discipline of remembrance and how that can unlock some things in our leadership. In a new format just for this series, we have a panel that discusses their thoughts on this teaching and how to apply it.

S5 Ep. 117 // Brandon Stewart on Do You Need a Reset?

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:14 -0000

What could a reset look like in your life? It’s easy to get into management mode where we are just surviving and no longer thriving in church leadership. Rest and rhythms of renewal are essential if you want to go the distance in ministry. This episode is your reminder to take a second and ask yourself a few questions. We also have a great second chair testimony from Chris Loukos who serves at Elevation Church.

S5 Ep. 116 // Dave Simiele on Leading Second in Every Season

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:24 -0000

Second chair leadership can look different in every season of life and ministry, so how do we lead second in every season? My conversation today is with Dave Simiele. Dave is on the Senior Management Team at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach, FL, where he also serves as a Campus Pastor. So listen in as he gives us a masterclass on Leading Second. And be sure not to skip past Joseph Kelley, giving us five keys to overcoming a critical spirit.

S5 Ep. 115 // Jim Wideman on Going the Distance in Ministry

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:00:20 -0000

If you’ve been in ministry for some time, you’ve probably felt like quitting. Or at least have asked yourself what the heck you are doing. So, where do you go when moments get tough? Today, I’m excited to bring a new friend to the Leading Second tribe. Jim Wideman is currently the Executive Operations Pastor at The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee. Incredible in its own right, but even more impressive, Jim has a lifetime thriving in the second chair. He’s been in ministry for over 45 years, covering just about any role you can think of. You don’t want to miss the wisdom shared in this episode.

S5 Ep. 114 // 7 Hills Church Team on The DNA of a Great Team

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:23 -0000

What makes a great team? We all want our teams to be healthy and thriving, so I thought I’d sit down with a few leaders from 7 Hills Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the leadership of Marcus Mecum, this is an incredible team that I’ve grown to respect more and more. So let’s explore the DNA that creates a great team.

S5 Ep. 113 // Nick & Liz Dekold on Carrying the Weight of Ministry with Your Pastor

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:08:24 -0000

Our pastors hold a weight we may never even see and won’t ever know unless we sit in that chair. So, how can we help carry that? Here is a conversation with some practical insight and wisdom, regardless of your role or proximity to your pastors. Nick and Liz Dekold from Lakeshore Church in Rockwall, Texas, have been serving on their team for almost 20 years, so they have plenty of experience leading on behalf of their pastors.

S5 Ep. 112 // Clayton Baird on Leadership Health, Affirmation and Identity

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:21 -0000

Do you ever find yourself tying your identity to the affirmation of those around you? If we're honest, we all can from time to time. Joining us today is my friend Clayton Baird who is on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. We talk about health in your church leadership and make sure that we find our identity in Jesus. We also have Jesse Rodriguez offer us five ways to give good feedback.

S5 Ep. 111 // Dillon Ritchie on Faithful in Serving (During the Great Resignation)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:21 -0000

What can you learn about ministry and leadership from NASCAR? Our guest today is Dillon Ritchie. An executive pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, Florida, he gives us a great lesson about racing and talks about being faithful in serving. We also have Jason and Liz Klammor, who share their story about leading in the middle.

S5 Ep. 110 // Temi Pope on Faithful in the Second Chair

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:28 -0000

As church leaders in the second chair of your ministry, can you handle a no from your pastor? There is tension at times between ambition and submission, and in this episode, I have a conversation with Temi Pope from Union Church where we talk about being faithful in the second chair. We also had a great listener question come in from Mary Jones, asking how to lead individuals who have higher skills than your own.

S5 Ep. 109 // Parallel Church Team on Faithful Under Pressure

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:23 -0000

The big idea in our conversation today is remaining faithful under pressure. When it seems that there’s pressure coming at us from all sides, I wanted to have a conversation about how we remain faithful through it. But first, Jesse Rodriguez joins us with another Top 5 that you do not want to miss. He gives us 5 Ways to Increase Your Capacity as a Leader (1:27). Then I sit down with Tanisha Stromberg, Jen Tribble, and Tim Tribble, all campus pastors from Parallel Church in Alberta, Canada (6:33). As a church in Canada, they face unique circumstances and challenges on top of the changes in their own church. They’ve had a wild ride these past couple of years, and I’m so encouraged by how strong their church has come out of it.

S5 Ep. 108 // Brandon Stewart & Kevin Gerald on When Leaders Fall

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:13 -0000

We’re in a moment where I believe that leaders could use some wisdom on how to walk through something. It seems that there’s a new report or event surrounding a leader falling or making a mistake at a pretty consistent rate now. So I wanted to turn to the person who has helped me walk through so many challenging moments and tough conversations in my life. I asked my pastor, Kevin Gerald, to talk about how we are to respond when leaders fall, what our mentality should be, and what we can anchor to in these times.

S5 Ep. 107 // Greg Basch on Faithful in Your Calling

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:13 -0000

Our conversation today is with Greg Basch. He is the Campus Leadership Pastor at Elevation Church, so he coaches and leads leaders and really just has a brilliant leadership mind and voice (seriously, follow him on IG asap). But before we get into the conversation with Greg, we have our first “Top 5” this season. Joseph Kelly is the Associate Pastor at Discovery Church in Oklahoma City, OK, and he gives us his top 5 prayers every leader should pray (1:16). Since our theme this season is “from the second chair, for the second chair,” we’re doing a little "get to know you" time with our guests since so many will be brand new to the podcast (9:31). Then, on some of our episodes this season, we will give our guests 10 minutes to give us their favorite leadership lesson or message. So I’m setting Greg loose for an incredible lesson on promoting and producing (17:20). Finally, for our conversation, we’re talking about being faithful in your calling (32:06).

S5 Ep. 106 // Live from Leading Second Camp w/ Brandon & Lindsay Stewart, Larry Brey, & Guests

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:27 -0000

Welcome to Season 5 of the Leading Second Podcast! With so many incredible testimonies coming in already from Leading Second Camp, we thought it’d be fun to give a little window into the day we had. In this table talk discussion session, Brandon and Lindsay Stewart, John Morgan, Kaisa Freeman, and Larry Brey talk about the lost art of honor. They talk through honor apathy, being an architect of honor, slowing down, and what a lifestyle of honor looks like. If you don’t want to miss out on Leading Second Camp next year in Salt Lake City, you can go ahead and register now at leadingsecondcamp.com using the access code “PODCAST-INSIDER.”

S5 Ep. 105 // Brandon Stewart & Joshua Bingle on Faithfulness, Leading in a Season of Deconstruction

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:10 -0000

We are back! It is officially Season 5 of The Leading Second Podcast, and I couldn’t be happier to be back in this space. I am so excited about our lineup this season and our topics on deck to cover! Our theme for Season 5 is “from the second chair, for the second chair.” We usually have quite a few lead pastors on the podcast, but I know there’s so much gold inside people in the second chair that we can all learn from. So this season, I want to highlight that and bring some dignity back to the second chair. To kick the season off, we are hitting the current climate of church and ministry head-on with an episode on faithfulness and how to lead in a season of deconstruction. Josh Bingle is one of the most intelligent people I know, and he can speak simply to some of the most complex and confusing topics. He is the pastor of Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, he is a close friend to myself and Leading Second, and I couldn’t think of somebody better to talk through this with than him. Deconstruction is showing up in varying degrees, and in many different ways all over the place, so we cover a broad range of questions like: What is deconstruction? What do we do when drift becomes deconstruction? Is there a difference between deconstructing and just asking hard questions? Are there different kinds of deconstructors? How do we lead in a culture of deconstruction? In this tricky season, people have more and more big questions. So not only do we need to know how to answer those questions, we must be able to lead others through it graciously. That is my prayer this week for you. Run strong and lead well, Brandon

S4 Ep. 104 // Brandon Stewart on Leading Yourself

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:00:12 -0000

The end of the year always brings some time of reflection but also planning and dreaming for what is to come ahead. I want to start 2022 with some intention. Most people likely want to be a better leader at the end of the year than we were at the start, but what are we going to do about it?

S4 Ep. 103 // Clayton Baird on Leading in a Culture of Offense

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:00:12 -0000

Today I am so excited to welcome a new friend to the podcast! Clayton Baird joins me as we talk through “How to Lead in A Culture of Offense.” Clayton and his wife Bethany have served on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, for ten years. He fits right in with the Leading Second family as he has done just about everything in his ministry journey, including worship pastor, youth & young adult pastor, and campus pastor. He is currently serving as a teaching pastor at Celebration while also overseeing Celebration Everywhere - the global online church community. Clayton is somebody who really just embodies the Leading Second spirit, and I’m so glad that he agreed to sit down with me for a little while. You also don’t want to miss another Top 5 this week! Dillion Ritchie gives us his top 5 ways to prepare for a hard conversation.

S4 Ep. 102 // Dan Lord on Leadership Development, Transition, and Navigating God's Call

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:11 -0000

We start this episode with another incredible Top Five from Taylor Persello, and you’re not going to want to miss it. Then our conversation today is with our great friend Dan Lord. Dan is the pastor of Victory Church in St. Louis, MO. I’m also joined by BJ Cooper, who is on the team at Victory Church and has a bit of gold in him as well. The three of us talk about development, alignment, and transition.

S4 Ep. 101 // Brandon Stewart on Influence vs Authority

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:21 -0000

Every once in a while, I have something that I want to take an episode and talk about myself. Well, this is one of those weeks. I’ve had something weighing on me for a while, and I finally feel like it’s something I need to take an episode and talk about. So if you’re a part of this tribe, if Leading Second has meant anything to you, or if you view me as any type of guide or pastor in your life, I want to take today’s conversation and have a pastoral call or pastoral talk with you today. I want to open up a discussion about influence vs. authority.

S4 Ep. 100 // 100th Episode Special w/ Larry Brey on Cultivating Your Calling

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:44 -0000

Here we are at our 100th episode!! I can’t believe we made it this far and if you’ve been with us for any amount of time, thank you so much for your support and for being a part of this tribe. We start this episode with a HUGE announcement that I am so excited about, so don’t miss that. Then I am joined with some friends, Dillon Ritchie, Kelly Goff, Tracy Keene, and Josiah Beougher, as we sit down with Larry Brey to talk about cultivating your calling.

S4 Ep. 99 // Collin Henderson on the Mindset of a Leader

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:24 -0000

We kick things off today with a special segment for Pastor Appreciation month where some of our Leading Second tribe answered a few questions about their own pastors! Then we dive into a rich conversation with a first-time guest to our podcast, Collin Henderson. Collin is from my hometown, Puyallup, WA! He’s a mental performance coach, speaker, and author who just released a new book called ‘Quiet Mind’ (and ‘Quiet Mind for Kids’). During this conversation, we talk about the impact of a leader’s mindset and its effect on their ministry.

S4 Ep. 98 // Healthy Hustle: Noah Herrin on Church Hurt and Keeping Joy in Ministry

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:00:22 -0000

It’s the final episode of our “Healthy Hustle” series, and our conversation for this one is with Noah Herrin! Noah has been on before, but this is the first time we’ve let him loose for an entire episode. If you aren’t familiar with him, he is a Gen Z leader whose voice I have grown to love more and more. He is a young leader who has an incredible anointing on his life and is hungry to grow continually. He has a young adults ministry and is a part of Neighborhood Church in Buford, GA. Join us as we talk about church hurt, coaching, and keeping joy in ministry.

S4 Ep. 97 // Healthy Hustle: Pace Hartfield on Avoiding Burnout

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:20 -0000

In this episode of our series on “Healthy Hustle,” our goal is to break down the dichotomy between hard work and rest, equipping you to run at a sustainable pace in this season. But before we even get to that conversation, Taylor Persello hops on and lists 5 gifts that we can give our Pastors. They’re simple, they’re actionable, and they will propel you forward in your leadership if you apply them today. Following that, my friend Jonathan O’Reilly, an executive pastor at The Rock in Kansas City, MO, joins me in a conversation with Pace Hartfield! Pace was an incredible second chair leader for years, and he now pastors One Place Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The three of us chase down the question of “how can I avoid burnout?”

S4 Ep. 96 // Healthy Hustle: Colleen Tunis on Leading in a Fast Paced Season

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:07 -0000

For the second episode in our series on Healthy Hustle, I sit down with Colleen Tunis. My friend Rachel Buckner joins us as well, as we talk about staying healthy while leading in a fast-paced environment and the tension between health and hustle. Colleen leads as the programming director at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. She is just a wealth of knowledge and perspective, and she carries the weight of ministry so generously.

S4 Ep. 95 // Healthy Hustle: Troy Maxwell on Emotional Health and Leading on Empty

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:16 -0000

Depression, anxiety, panic, suicidal thoughts… mental health is a bit of a buzzword right now, but what happens when you experience any of these first hand? We try to tackle so much on our own, but we do get confronted with these genuine issues. When that happens, do you have the courage to raise your hand and say, “I’m dealing with _____ right now.”? Is that even the right thing to do? And if it is, who do you say it to? This week we are kicking off a series called Healthy Hustle. How do we maintain health in all areas of life when we are constantly trying to hustle? I couldn’t think of a better person to start this conversation with than Troy Maxwell. Troy has been on the podcast once before, but if you aren’t very familiar with him, he launched Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC, where he and his wife Penny have been serving for 19 years. We wanted to explore the question, “What if my emotional health has me leading on empty?” Troy has a conversation with me today where he opens up about his own personal experiences with panic attacks. He shares how they affected his life, and he talks through how to overcome these seasons or struggles in your own life. He wrote a book called Panic Room, which he talks a little about but if you’d like to hear even more from him on this subject, I highly recommend picking it up. Anybody leading on empty right now because of emotional health, this doesn’t have to be your story anymore. I pray that this episode shows people that they aren’t alone in what they are walking through. I pray that it gives people strength. And I pray that it provides some leaders courage to raise their hand if they need to and talk to their pastor about what they are going through. Run strong this week, but run healthy Brandon Resources: Panic Room by Troy Maxwell After the episode: What do you do to ensure that your mental and emotional health stays strong?

S4 Ep. 94 // John Morgan on Transitioning Well

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:19 -0000

If we’ve ever had an episode that’s worth coming back to multiple times, this is it. I had a conversation with a man who has had a profound impact on my life, impacted many churches around the world, and does the best Brian Houston impersonation that I’ve ever heard. Pastor John Morgan joins us for a potentially life-changing episode about transition and how to transition well. My friend Kelly Goff and I got a chance to sit down with John while he was actually walking through a potential transition in his life, going from a volunteer staff role (while his wife Anna is on the executive team) to picking up his family and moving near Washington DC to pastor Word of Life International in Springfield, VA. John has been in ministry for over 35 years and has managed to transition so well multiple times, so it seemed fitting and natural for our conversation to just go there and speak some wisdom into moments or seasons of transition. Here are the things that we cover in today’s episode: John takes us through an overview of transitions that he has been through The importance of transitions and doing them well Planning for transition before it comes time to actually transition How do you help people process a “God told me.” Transitions in, are just as important as the transition out What does a healthy transition look like? It is always such an incredible opportunity to sit down with John. He is just a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in ministry. Even if you’re not currently going through a transition, you will eventually, and it is so important that we know how to do it well. Run strong this week, Brandon Editor's note: John has, in fact, gone to the darkside and is no longer a number 2. He is officially the lead pastor of Word of Life Church, so go on his Instagram and tell him congrats!

S4 Ep. 93 // Joshua Bingle on How to Disagree Well

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:26 -0000

We are back with our second episode of this fall season, and it has felt great to get back in the groove of things. Before we dive into this week’s conversation, we had a great listener question come in this week from Matt Bowden at Zeal Church in Nashville, Tennessee. It sheds some light on church hurt. If that is something you’ve experienced or are currently experiencing, I want to encourage you to know the difference between playing hurt and playing injured. You don’t want to skip this question and answer. Well, our guest this week is no stranger at all in this space. He has been such a strong voice in this season, and honestly, I just never get tired of talking to him. My good friend Joshua Bingle, Pastor of Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, is back with us! The big question that we try to tackle today is how to disagree well. It isn’t a sexy topic, but this is such a needed conversation today. We’ve forgotten how to argue, and we have developed an inability to confront because ideas and people have become woven together. So we are going to talk about: How to separate ideas from people The difference between arguing and quarreling Talking to non-believers vs. believers Moralizing and demonizing Josh is brilliant in this conversation, and I know you will walk away with a perspective shift after this episode. Run strong this week, Brandon After the episode: What area of how you disagree with others hit home for you? How do you separate people from the ideas that they may hold?

S4 Ep. 92 // XP/CP Panel Live From Team Church Conference

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:00:37 -0000

Leading Second tribe!! Summer break is over, and we are back for the second half of season four, releasing new episodes every Thursday this fall. Well, if you haven’t gotten enough of Team Church Conference over the past 24 hours, we are kicking things off in a big way! We are joined by a panel of Executive Pastors and Campus Pastors that all came out to Team Church conference this August, and I had the pleasure of sitting down with them in the lobby for a conversation. We want to switch some episodes up this fall, and this is one of them, where the panel is actually going to ask me some questions that they have about leading in this season. My guests today are from some great churches all over the country. I’m joined today by Matt Kysor from Centerpoint Church in Chillicothe, OH, Kaisa Freeman from The Well Church in Salt Lake City, UT, Andrew Shaw from Velocity Church in Lawrence, KS, Emily Hanks from Christian Life Church in Murfreesboro, TN, and Josiah Beougher from Storyside Church in Belleville, OH. We kick things off just by going around the table and talking takeaways from Team Church Conference. Then we get into some questions: As second chair leaders, what do we need to instill in the next generation in order to pass the baton well? How do we preserve unity and stay in alignment with our lead pastors? We starts with me, so what are some of the characteristics or habits that a second chair leader needs for this next season? In supporting our lead pastors, how do we honor where we’ve been and support them best in where we’re going? How do we create a sense of urgency in our church and for our teams to run fast, and at the same time, ensure that our lead pastors are healthy and can run the race for a long time? This was such a fun episode to kick things back off with, and I hope you enjoyed it and had some things you took away from this conversation. I pray that it helps you run strong, Brandon Resources Mentioned: Team Church Conference - www.teamchurchconference.com Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

S4 Ep. 91 // Jabin Chavez on Things We Need To Get Back To As Leaders

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:15:05 -0000

I’m joined for this conversation by Pastor Jabin Chavez. If you’ve been in the church world for very long, I’m sure you’re familiar with him, but for years Jabin has been serving churches all over the country. He is probably best known as a worship pastor and gifted communicator. Still, my favorite thing about Jabin, as I’ve gotten to know him over the years, is his heart for the local church. He’s also served as a youth and young adult pastor, an intern director, creative director, and even as a janitor! Anything he can do to serve, he’s all in. In 2018, he and his wife Shanen took on a new challenge… they launched City Light Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been a thriving young church, but they haven’t been immune to the challenges that 2020 brought all of us. I loved getting to talk through some of those with him, but there are specific values that we shouldn’t let slip away and things that we need to fight for. In saying that, our big question this week is, “In our desire to move church forward, what are the things that we need to get back to?” Some of the other questions that we cover in our conversation are: What are your thoughts on people leaving? What can people do that would be meaningful and valuable in holding their pastor’s arms up? What are some values that are important for our churches today? What is your biggest prayer for the local church today? I love any opportunity that I get to sit down with a lead pastor and hear things from their perspective, so I pray that this gives you some insight into a pastor’s mind in this season and helps remind you of some of the foundational pieces we need as leaders. Run strong for the Kingdom, Brandon After the episode: Are there areas in your life that you’ve maybe let slip a little and you need to get back to? How is your prayer life right now? Are you praying for your teams? Your pastors? Your church? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 90 // Brandon Stewart on 20 Lessons From 20 Years in Ministry

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:35:21 -0000

20 years. June 3rd marks 20 years since my first Sunday as a youth pastor in Minnesota, and that came just days after graduating from ministry school. 3 1/2 years there, 10 years on staff at my home church, and then launching Leading Second while serving both my home church and the “big C” church. In all this time, I’ve picked up a couple lessons along the way that I think can impact your life and your ministry, so I wanted to take the time to share some of those. If you and I sat down for a coffee to talk about what I’ve learned in 20 years, these are many of the thoughts I would share. I believe there is something in here for everybody. I talk about individual growth, teams, and family. So I hope you enjoy this and find something in this episode that you can apply to your own life. Thank you to everybody that has given me wisdom, encouraged me, and walked with me through any, or all, of these 20 years. Brandon SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 89 // Anna Morgan on How We Carry Ourselves As Leaders

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:43:42 -0000

Anna Morgan is always such a treat to have any time she comes on the podcast! She is a constant and continual learner, she has such a great heart for the church and leaders, and I just count it as such a privilege to have her and her husband in our world. If you’re not familiar, Anna is on the executive team at City Church Chicago, is married to our friend John Morgan (if you haven’t listened to his most recent episode with us this past fall, it is worth your time to go back and listen to), and she champions women in ministry so well in many different ways. The one big question that we will try to answer in this conversation is, “How should I carry myself as a leader?” In Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul tells us to “live a life worthy of the calling we have received.” If we are to lead others toward maturity, shouldn’t we be setting the example for that? And if we are, what does that even look like? At a time where it is more and more popular to view self as authority, it’s getting easier to forget that we are to submit ourselves to Christ in everything we do? We tackle these topics of authority, being authentic, and submission, but also get into some of these questions: Are you concerned with some of the conduct that you are currently seeing? What are you seeing from church leaders currently on social media that is concerning you? How important are seasons of prep? What have you observed from people (leaders especially) who create posts and online content that ends up showing a gap between themselves and their pastor? I hope and pray that this episode leaves an impact on you and leaves you wanting to put some extra thought into how you conduct yourself as a leader. Run strong this week, Brandon Resources: https://firmisrael.org https://israelu.org Ruth Haley Barton Pete Scazzero Leading From The Second Chair by Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson After the episode: How can you carry yourself differently this week as a leader? How can you live a life worthy of the calling you have received? How clean is your car? “Should my church have a say about what I post online?” SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 88 // Life.Church team on Healthy Team Culture Moving Forward

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:20 -0000

The big question we’re going to wrestle through on this episode is this: What could healthy team culture look like moving forward? In a season where it seems like everything has changed, some things remain constant - and the need for healthy team culture is undoubtedly at the top of that list. Today we’re going to talk to a team I highly respect in so many ways — the Life.Church team, under the leadership of Craig Groeschel has grown to be one of the most influential churches in the world. But what I appreciate so much is WHY they have gained influence. Their approach to ministry, commitment to health, and generous heart have won them my respect. We have two segments for you today with this team, and I’m so excited for you to hear from them… Part 1 is with Kyle Kutter. Kyle is the Central Group Leader of Digital Technology. If you are familiar with Open Network, Church Online Platform, Church Metrics, or Develop.me, Kyle has had his hands on them all (also, if you’re not familiar with them, I cannot recommend all of these enough). Here is some of what we talk about: Talk to us a bit about Open Network and your church’s heart to resource the “big C” church. What do you see about the church that is recalibrating right now? From a church that has pioneered digital gatherings for churches, is there still a place for physical gatherings? What lessons should we take with us coming out of this season? What about the local church has given you hope? For the second part of our episode today, we focus on their team culture and what makes their team so special. Both members of part two have been at Life.Church for over 10 years and that kind of longevity cannot be bought or shortcut to. Rachel Ricker is the Central Group Ministry Leader for Host Team. Sam Marin is the campus pastor for Edmond, OK, which is the broadcast location. Here’s where our conversation leads us: What do you feel is most special about your house and the culture of it? And what do you hope people remember about your church? What is so special about the culture of your team? What is the difference in carrying culture at a broadcast location vs. a remote location? What do you tell yourself when feedback is coming your way? What does being a culture carrier mean to you? Is there a time where you got it wrong with being a culture carrier? I was so excited to get a chance to sit down with this group of leaders from one of the most influential churches globally and have also had such a profound impact on my own life. Run Strong this week, Brandon After the episode: Evaluate how you carry the culture of your own church. How can you better carry it to your teams? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 87 // Lee Wilson on Leading With An Intentional And Disciplined Life

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:36 -0000

This episode has literally been years in the making. I am so excited to have Pastor Lee Wilson finally join us on the podcast! I can honestly say that Lee has been one of the most significant ministry influences in my life. He came and consulted at the very first youth ministry that I had the opportunity to lead in Minnesota and preached at a winter camp with us (fun story in the episode about that). His fingerprints are all over Leading Second. I have always loved his voice on the platform, wisdom off the platform, and intentionality with which he lives his life. Lee has served in plenty of roles in his years in ministry, including as a lead pastor, but is currently serving as Youth and Executive Pastor at Abundant Life in Syracuse, NY. We kick off this conversation with Lee by chatting about a book he has coming out very soon called “Map Your Life.” It’s a joy to hear his heart behind this upcoming book, which is for this generation to define their God-given purpose. If we are going to run this race and run it to win, we need to have discipline and intentionality be a big part of who we are. Lee says that if you become a better person, you become a better leader. So our big question this episode with Lee is, “What can an intentional, disciplined life as a leader look like?” Some of the questions that we cover in this conversation are: Do you struggle with discipline? If so, how do you regain it when you lose it? What role has a discipline played in leading you into a life of true contentment and peace? What is the greatest habit or discipline you currently have working in your life? Where do you start in mapping out your life? What is the greatest lesson you have learned in leading second? Please do not miss the last 7 or 8 mins of this conversation. Lee speaks to the heart of Leading Second and talks about accepting that as a calling on people’s lives. It was such a joy to have Lee Wilson on this episode with me! I hope this helps you get some structure to the disciplines of your life and lead with more intentionality. Run strong this week, Brandon Resources From The Episode: https://leewilson.life @leewisonlife on IG After The Episode: What discipline can you incorporate into your life and ministry this year? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 86 // Joshua Bingle & Taylor Persello on Personal Health & Your Relationship With Your Pastor

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:31 -0000

Well, in our last episode, we had a question come in from Taylor Persello, and this week she joins her pastor, Joshua Bingle, for our conversation! He is the pastor of Genesis Church in Spokane, Washington, and is no stranger at all to this space. I love the way he thinks, and he is always one of the first places I go to bounce ideas off. Taylor is a member of the team at Genesis and is involved in so much behind the scenes here with Leading Second, from creating content to helping us stay organized. We are so blessed to have these two incredible people in our tribe. The main question we want to ask them today is this: What impact does my personal health have on my relationship with my pastor? In almost all of our relationships, in church or otherwise, we WILL experience hurts and offenses. When that happens, there’s likely a secret contract or unspoken expectation that is at the root of it. This idea of secret contracts is something that Josh and Taylor introduced to me and has shifted how I think about so many relationships. So I wanted them to unpack that here for all of us. A couple of the questions that we cover in this episode are: What is a secret contract, and where do they come from? How do we know if we’re holding someone to a contract they didn’t know about? What are some examples of secret contracts? We end things off by talking about what healthy contracts look like. I pray that this episode shifts some hearts and reaches people who can get a hold of this idea because I believe it can be so powerful if recognized. Brandon After the episode: What are some secret contracts that you hold others to? Are there any that you need to rethink or rewrite? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 85 // I Am With You: A Conversation with Marcus Mecum and Evan Cromer

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:07:54 -0000

Back for the first time this season, we have another installment of a series that we do periodically called ‘I Am With You.’ We sit down and have a conversation with a lead pastor and one of their key team members. Before we even get into that, we had a great question come in from a listener and member of the Leading Second team that I really enjoyed. Taylor Persello asked, “How do you lend the credibility of your pastor, to people that you lead or influence, without abusing his name or using the pastor card?” If you lead from the middle, I know that you have dealt with this. It was a great question that led us to an even bigger question, so don’t miss that part of the episode. Well, this week, we have the privilege of hosting Pastor Marcus Mecum and Even Cromer from Seven Hills Church in Florence, Kentucky. Marcus is one of my oldest and first friends in ministry. I first got to know him back when I was a youth pastor, and he actually was as well at the time! And Even has been on staff at Seven Hills for six years now and is currently the business pastor. This church has something so unique in their culture about developing leaders, so that is our big question or idea this week and what I hoped to draw out of them. What does a good target look like for developing leaders? Some of the questions that we discuss in this episode are: How do you develop leaders in the church right now? How do you identify future or potential leaders? If you started over today, what is one thing that you would do? What are some top qualities of prospective leaders? There are so many practical steps that we can take from this conversation and start implementing them into our teams and processes. Let’s focus on elevating the right people to places of influence in our churches. Run strong this week, Brandon After The Episode: Who did you meet this week? How are you going to take that family and progress them into the life of your church? One family at a time. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 84 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Our NICU Journey (So Far)

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:21 -0000

Hey, it’s Brandon. We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a more personal episode today. I want to take a second and thank all of you who have reached out to check in on us or encourage us in any way. It has been such a blessing to be surrounded by an incredible community and so many great friends. We pulled an audible this week, and Lindsay and I just sat down and talked through what we’ve been going through these past couple of weeks. It has been some of the most trying times in our lives. There have been plenty of moments of doubt, fear, disappointment, but God has seen us through every step of the way. Through this whole process so far, we clung to having our foundation in our faith and the importance of community. Those two things have been so important to us. Knowing that no matter what happens, God will provide, and God is there for us. We’ve been driven to the feet of Jesus. And we can’t say enough about the support that we’ve had from the people around us. We would not want to walk through this alone. In walking through this, we wanted to show the other side of what people typically see on social media, or anywhere else we share about our lives. Beyond the filters, beyond the highlights, beyond the perfect lighting and staged poses, people have real lives. These lives can be messy and complicated. Just because you don’t have the experience you see of others while scrolling through Instagram, don’t look down on yourself or think less of your own situation. People see the perfect baby photo. We’ve wanted to show the NICU pictures. The captions about what we’re struggling with. Lindsay and I hope that this episode is just encouraging to you. Whatever you may be walking through right now or in the future, lean into that foundation of faith. Embrace the community around you and if you don’t feel like you have one, reach out. You’ve found a community in Leading Second. Run strong this week, Brandon and Lindsay SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 83 // Brad Lomenick on the Habits of a Healthy Leader

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:42:42 -0000

For the second week in a row, we have another introduction to the Leading Second family! My conversation today is with Brad Lomenick. If you’ve been around church leadership for very long, he likely needs no introduction to you. But for the uninitiated, Brad is one of the visionary leaders who launched Catalyst! A podcast, a conference, and a group that has taught leadership to many thousands of people through the years and has had a considerable impact on churches worldwide. Most recently, Brad’s focus has been advising organizations and building connections with young leaders who will outlast him and build something greater than he could. He breaks down the lie of needing to go from big to bigger. Brad has a wealth of leadership experience and knowledge, but the one big question that I wanted to talk to him about is, “What are some habits of a healthy leader?” That leads to conversations about creating rhythms, having an ownership mentality, and anticipation. A few of the other questions we ask Brad: When was a time where you led from the middle, and what were some lessons you took from it? What is something you’ve learned about leading up? What was your inspiration for writing H3 Leadership? What would you say to somebody is needing to recalibrate this season? How do we keep our hunger alive? Right now is the perfect time to take some risks. We have COVID as a built-in excuse. So try some new things out! Run strong for the Kingdom this week, Brandon Resources: www.catalystleader.com “H3 Leadership” by Brad Lomenick “When” by Daniel Pink After the Episode: How can you be a leader who anticipates this week? i.e., what things can you take off of your Pastor/Leader’s plate? How can you create the best rhythm this week that allows you to flourish and thrive at your maximum capacity? Be the Chief Innovation Officer this week in your role. Have the courage to try something out. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 82 // Kadi Cole on Leading Through Disruption

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:31 -0000

We have a first-time guest to the Leading Second Podcast, but she is a fast friend to our tribe and me. I am so excited to introduce Kadi Cole! Her professional resume speaks for itself, but Kadi was in leadership for 16 years at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She served in key leadership positions as the church grew from 3,500 to 23,000 and launched eight additional campuses. Her final role was as Executive Director of Multisite as she oversaw all campuses. She has since launched her personal business, Kadi Cole and Company. And her newest passion project is helping church leaders who want to do a better job developing the female leadership talent in their congregations. She even has a new book that was just released on that very topic! As we’ve done every week this season, we have one big question for our guests, and this week, the question is, “What disruptions should the local church embrace in this season?” Kadi is an absolute expert on leadership development, church multisite, and growing staff and volunteer teams from within your congregation. She has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in so many topics. We start our conversation by talking about her latest passion, which is women in ministry. Two things that Kadi has said and stuck out so much to me are, “suddenly, every church is a global church” and “communication is the new excellence.” We spend the bulk of our conversation unpacking these statements. The metric is no longer just butts in seats on a Sunday, so what does that look like now? And how can we thrive through disruption? We wrap things up by talking about diversity in ministry. This is a unique conversation with somebody who has such a unique voice, and I cannot wait for you to listen. Every interaction I’ve had with Kadi has left me both encouraged and challenged in the best possible way! I hope this conversation leaves you the same. Brandon *editor’s note: Brandon, Lindsay, and Zane just welcomed baby Glo into their family this week! Head over to their socials and show them some love and support! Resources: https://www.kadicole.com Kadi’s new book is “Find Your Leadership Voice In 90 Days” After The Episode: What ladies in your ministry can you identify this week that are not living to their fullest potential? Invite them to the leadership table! “Connection is the new excellence.” How can you effectively connect with your team/guests this week? (Relationships, noticing people, caring for them, praying in person, etc.) SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 81 // Kevin Gerald on Ownership That Builds Trust

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:30 -0000

We are back for part two of my conversation with my Pastor, Kevin Gerald! Honestly, we were just getting started with what we released last week. We just let the tape keep running and ended up having to split it into two episodes, and part two is even better than part one. Before we dive back into this conversation, I talk for a few minutes on the thought that connection is the new excellence. In a time that it is so easy to let people on our teams slip through the cracks, it is even more critical than ever that we are checking in and really caring for and connecting with those on our teams and in our churches. You never know the impact that a simple text or phone call can have on somebody. Our big question for this conversation is still: How can I build trust with my Pastor? Well, we jump right back into this conversation where we left off, and we start it with a bang! We talk about the lost art of honor and making serving a part of who you are. Hopefully, that leaves you with a desire to buck the trends of not trusting leadership and encourages you to always be serving. We close this conversation by talking about what Pastors look for before empowering others and giving ownership. Empowerment is the end goal for most people, and trust is the currency to get there. I pray this conversation leaves you refreshed and with a new drive to build trust with your leaders. Brandon After the episode: How can you start and/or continue to build trust with your Pastor this week? Matthew 13:44 is the parable of the hidden treasure. What fields can you mine for treasure in? Are you connecting with your teams and the people under your leadership? Take initiative: What is the next move? How do I build and grow my team? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 80 // Kevin Gerald on Building Trust With Your Pastor

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:00:33 -0000

It’s always so exciting when I get to have my Pastor, Kevin Gerald, on the podcast. Not only because he was the first person to get behind me and help support and champion this thing along, but because I attribute so much of who I am and what I know to him. That is why we have him join us in this space once a season, so hopefully, you can glean some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life and leadership. We went way over on our time, but it was so good that we’ve split this conversation into two episodes, but we’ll have part two for you next Thursday! We had another excellent question come in from one of the people in our tribe. David says that he recently stepped into a new role leading a team and wants to know what steps he can take to cast vision? As we’ve been doing every week this season, we’re going to tackle one big question. In my eyes, one of my most significant accomplishments in ministry is the relationship that I have with my Pastor. It’s something that has taken work and time to develop. Trust seems to be the currency that leads to so many greater things. So our question this week (and next week) is: How can I build trust with my Pastor? We spend a little time breaking down a huge barrier that I know some second-chair leaders face when being honest with their leaders. We get a peek into the head of a lead pastor of 30 years on what he thinks when his team comes to him and are honest about themselves if they’ve dropped the ball in some area. His answer to this might be the opposite of what you would think instinctually. Here are some of the questions that we cover here in part one. What are some of the things that leaders on our team have done that have created a healthy relationship with you? What are some things that have broken or deteriorated your trust? How have you seen that trust is built in your space? How important is communication to you? We close part one of this conversation, talking about the importance of getting communication right with your Pastor. It’s on you to chase them and find ways to get in those circles. It’s also up to you that you show up prepared for those moments. I hope this gives you some freedom from any entitlement that so many face today, expecting their leaders to chase them down. We are just getting started and you are not going to want to miss part two of this conversation next week! Brandon After the episode: How can you start and/or continue to build trust with your Pastor this week? Position yourself this week to be a student and novice of your Pastor.

S4 Ep. 79 // Julian Lowe on Leaders Who Will Thrive in 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:38 -0000

It’s another Thursday, and that means another episode of the Leading Second Podcast! We have a heart to see the local church be healthy in this season and my prayer for our tribe is unity for us towards our pastors and leaders. I believe that division is the biggest challenge facing the church today (we have a great episode all about that in season three with John Morgan), and I pray that we are part of the solution, not feeding into the problems. That’s where this episode starts today. I share some of my heart and prayers in this season in an opening segment before diving into our conversation. We got another great question from one of our listeners for this week’s episode! (4:16 if you want to jump to that) Our question that we tackled in this episode is, “When do we stop focusing on what was and shift to what is?” Please, if you ever have any questions that you’re facing right now or trying to wrestle through, don’t hesitate to ask. That is what the Leading Second community is all about! And finally, I’m so excited about our guest for this episode. Back to the podcast for the second season in a row, Julian Lowe! (Listen to our last episode with him if you missed that as well) When I first met Julien, he was an Executive Pastor at Oasis Church in Los Angeles, but is now the Lead Pastor there! I’m always fascinated when I get a chance to talk with pastors who have been on either side of that role. So from 11:39 through 27:02, we talk through his ministry life and what those various roles looked like, how he stayed the course, remained humble and healthy, and he shares some excellent advice and wisdom from his own personal journey in that time. Our big question if the week is (28:06), “What does a healthy, effective leader look like for the coming season?” Julian shares some unique insights on this episode. He challenges what we think “great” is and what it takes to BE great. He also shares some traits that he believes are going to be needed by leaders right now. This episode finishes up with him talking about ways that he stays fresh right now. I challenge you to listen to this episode and find something to take away and apply to your life right now. There is so much gold in this conversation, and I am so blessed to have Julian in my life. Run healthy this week, Brandon After the Episode Questions to ask yourself and your team this week: How has God given you grace or an anointing for the challenges you are facing? What are some practical habits you can implement this week to recover and continue leading strong? Follow Pastor Julian’s lead, and evaluate your day today. Ask yourself: How’s my soul today? How did my day go? Consider how you are doing, and ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom for tomorrow. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 78 // Brandon Stewart on Executive Leadership & Decision Fatigue During COVID-19

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:32 -0000

It’s only the second episode of this new fourth season, and we’re already mixing it up! We want to switch things up every once in a while this season, and this is one of those episodes. We gathered a panel of executive pastors and campus pastors. These are some incredible second-chair leaders, who sat down with me, and just got to fire away some questions that they’ve been having this past year as they navigated leading during COVID-19. This panel is from churches of various sizes, different demographics, and from all over the country. I was so happy to sit down with Jeffery Davis from Verve Community Church, Nick Dekold from Lakeshore Church, Sarah Nelsen from The Well, Stephanie Blanton from Freedom House Church, and Dillon Ritchie from Coastlife Church. The goal of today’s episode is just to share some wisdom, and our big question is, “What does leadership look like during COVID-19?” There isn’t exactly a playbook on how to lead during a pandemic. Our pastors have some of the same questions that we’ve all been asking ourselves. There is so much uncertainty right now, and we need constant flexibility. So what does leadership look like, and how do we lead well from the second chair right now? I believe the questions asked were some that so many of us have been facing this past year. We tackled real problems that we’re facing and had some excellent conversations wrestling through these topics together. Here are the questions and topics we cover in this episode: What advice on developing healthy relationships would you give pastors/ leaders transitioning into new roles or churches during this time? We live in a world where people are worshipping opinion over God, self over others, and convenience over the church. In what ways can we support our Pastors in challenging worldly culture, which sometimes causes people to exit the church and at the same time focus on mobilizing the church for growth? For those of us who have gotten the opportunity to return to in-person gatherings, one of the hurdles I think many of us have experienced is re-building our Serve Teams. What are some ways or maybe some methods that can help re-engage our church family in serving? What are some things that I can do as a second chair leader to help continue to move the vision of the church forward in a time of uncertainty and during a season where everything seems like it has been put on pause? When the church (The Christian church as a whole) is under so much pressure, our Senior Pastors need us to hold their arms up more than ever. How can we do a good job of this when we ourselves need someone to hold our arms up? How do we tap into support while we are their support? I pray this leaves you with some practical wisdom so we can all lead at our absolute best. Run strong this week, Brandon After The Episode: What are you doing as a leader right now to fill in the gaps that you see? What practical steps can you take to create and guard alignment with your Pastor and your team this week? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

S4 Ep. 77 // Larry Brey on Where Do We Go From Here?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:38 -0000

New year, new look, new perspective, new season... same Leading Second. We are back with season 4 of the Leading Second Podcast and we’ll be bringing you new episodes every Thursday this Spring!! This first episode of the season is dropping on Leading Second’s fourth birthday and we couldn’t have lined up a better guest to get things kicked off and started on the right foot. Our guest today has become such a great friend to me, as well as anybody who regularly listens to this podcast. He is a campus pastor at Elevation Church, a team builder, and honestly one of the absolute best second chair leaders in the world. Our conversation today is with the one and only, Larry Brey. Things look different today than they did a year ago. We’ve gone through a season of change unlike most of us have ever experienced before. Things that used to work, no longer work anymore. The needs people have right now, are not the needs that we were addressing a year ago. The solutions that we had for problems, need to be adjusted now. And things that seemed so important, we’ve realized, are maybe not quite as pressing. So… Where do we go from here?? That is the big question that we tackle today. With everything that has gone on and everything that has changed, what now? Pastor Larry is filled with so much wisdom, and this episode is packed with great takeaways that will help navigate this season of life and ministry. Some of the questions that we tackle in this episode are: How have things changed? What good do you see that this season has brought out of leaders and the local church? What do you think the leaders who will thrive in the coming season look like? What would you say to the leader who is experiencing alignment issues right now? Pastor Larry even opens up a lot about some of his own struggles this past year. So if you’ve felt isolated in this past year or like you’re facing challenges by yourself, know that you’re not alone in any of this. We’d love for you to join our community and tribe on Facebook because we are all better together. If you get nothing else out of this episode, be sure to catch Pastor Larry’s prayer for second chair leaders towards the end of the episode. He is somebody who prays continually for people in our shoes. I hope this episode leaves you encouraged. Until next week, let's run strong and in health. Brandon Stewart

Season Three Ep. 76 // Christ Fellowship Team on Organizational Clarity, and Church Life After COVID

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:00:25 -0000

This week I am joined by Brandon Catoe, Ryan McDermott, and Dave Simiele. These incredible men are all leaders at Christ Fellowship Church, under the leadership of Pastors Todd & Julie Mullens. Christ Fellowship Church is a thriving, life-giving, multi-site church in South Florida. I had the opportunity to be with them for a leadership gathering almost a year and a half ago, called Church United. Their team and their culture so impacted me that I’ve been looking forward to having them on the podcast ever since. There is something so unique and authentic about their culture. Like all of us, they are wrestling with life after COVID, as well as organizational clarity and restructuring. We can glean a lot here, so grab your team and let’s join this conversation with the team from Christ Fellowship.

Season Three Ep. 75 // Kayla Stoecklein on Leadership Health

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:00:21 -0000

This week's episode is another conversation taken from an online meet-up. If you're not already, I'd love for you to be a part of our tribe over on Facebook at The Leading Second Collective, so you don't miss out on these. They are so fun and prove to always bring us conversations that leave a mark. We've had Kayla Stoecklein on the podcast before, so if you haven't heard that, I definitely recommend going back and listening to that episode as well (Ep. 054). Her story is truly incredible. Since her last time on the podcast, she has come out with a book! It's titled "Fear Gone Wild: A Story of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Hope Through Loss," and it is brilliant and has truly life-saving potential. We get to hear a bit about the book and her heart behind it. One of my favorite things about Kayla is how she prioritizes mental health and tries to break the shame associated with talking about it. She gives us permission to be human. In this season, I've had a reborn commitment that leadership health is far more critical than just leadership ability. In this season, we've seen that the lasting leaders are the ones who have committed to personal health. If anyone reading this has had moments or seasons of burnout, depression, challenges with your mental health, or you just want to stay healthy… this conversation is for you. Resources mentioned in this episode: Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro

Season Three Ep. 74 // Noah Herrin on Gen Z Leading and Viral Jesus

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:00:28 -0000

The leadership game changes for every generation. Millennials are almost 40 now and Gen Z are coming up on 25. Are you a Gen Z leader? Maybe you lead a team of them? If you don’t already, you’re sure to lead them in the very near future. Wherever you are on that scale, this conversation is for you! I hope this speaks to Gen Z leaders themselves, as well as to the pastors or people who are leading Gen Z. Our Conversation today is with Noah Herrin. Since the last time we had Noah on the Leading Second Podcast, he’s recently moved to Atlanta, GA where he is now on staff at Neighborhood Church. He is also the author of a new book! It’s called Viral Jesus: How One Man Broke the Algorithm Forever. I had such a great time talking to Noah about how we view and approach ministry today. We both have recently sat on the thought of digging the wells deeper in our own lives and truly focus ministry on making disciples. Those things don’t always come with big crowds and sexy titles but are so necessary. My hope in today’s conversation is that it will help us to be sharp and effective in leading a new generation of leaders and Christ followers called Gen Z.

Season Three Ep. 73 // I Am With You: A Conversation with Chris Durso and Ralph Castillo

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:24 -0000

This is the first installment of a series that we will be periodically doing called, 'I Am With You.' Where we sit down and have a conversation with a lead pastor and of their key team members. A couple of weeks ago, we had a live meet-up with Pastor Chris Durso and Ralph Castillo from Saints Church in New York. Chris has been planted at his father’s church for many years and was the youth and young adult pastor before being handed the role of the lead pastor, in January of this year. Talk about a crazy time to jump into the role of lead pastor. Ralph and Chris grew up together and have been doing ministry together for years, so their connection runs deep, as you will see as our conversation unfolds. They discuss the challenges that their relationship brings, but also the blessing that it's been for them. This episode is a fun glimpse into an incredible relationship of mutual honor and respect. This was a live meet-up, so on top of the questions that I had planned for Chris and Ralph, people who were tuned in and watching got to submit questions that they wanted to be answered by Chris and Ralph. There were some fantastic questions asked and we tried to get to as many of them as we could during our conversation. Be sure to join us for future meet-ups on our Leading Second Collective on Facebook, so you can join in and ask questions!

Season Three Ep. 72 // John Morgan on Identifying and Protecting Our Lives & Churches From Division

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:34 -0000

Join us as we have a conversation with truly life-saving potential for leaders of any capacity and people from any walk of life. We have John Morgan talking with us about identifying and guarding against division. John has been in ministry for more than three decades now, serving in many different roles. He is a coach, a strategist, and a communicator who lives to see the local church healthy and thriving. He works with leaders all over and personally helped shape the way that I thought when it comes to leading from the second chair. Today, division can come in so many forms in our lives. It can be found in churches, in marriages, in friendships, in work. This topic covers so many bases, but when we actively work against division and towards honor, we can see all of these areas in our lives healthy and thriving. John introduces and takes us through the honor slide, which goes from honor to familiarity, to contempt, to dishonor, and finally leads to division. But he then talks us through reversing that slide and bringing us back to honor. Please do not listen to this episode alone. Or if you do, send it to somebody so you can discuss it together afterward. This is such a needed conversation today.

Season Three Ep. 71 // Joshua Bingle on Post-Modernism and the Leadership Implications of Worldview

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:36 -0000

For this episode, I have a conversation with our great friend Joshua Bingle. He is the Pastor of Genesis Church in Spokane, WA, and has such a brilliant mind. We talk all about the necessity of a Biblical Worldview (especially for those of us in Church leadership), postmodern thought, and digging wells. So many of the big conversations our culture is having this year really stem from the ecosystem of worldview. As young leaders, we can be tempted to jump on every trendy and popular train of thought that comes our way or looks good from a graphic on Instagram. But how often right now are we stopping to consider the gospel’s place in our worldview conversations? This is one area where those of us in leadership cannot afford to be trendy or popular. The well that we draw from matters. It is so important to have a deep well in Christ and draw the foundation for our thoughts from there. Unity is paramount in this season. Resources referenced in this episode are: Cynical Theories by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay Neil Shenvi’s Apologetics Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill Born After Midnight by A.W. Tozer Resilient Faith by Gerald Sittser

Season Three Ep. 70 // Nicole Smithee on The Complexities of Authority

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:34 -0000

There is a question I've been asking myself this summer. What does the message of authority sound like now, to a world that is increasingly "anti-authority?" Join me and our guest, Nicole Smithee, on this episode of the podcast as we wrestle with this complex question. Nicole is a friend of Leading Second who has joined us on the podcast before. In case you missed the last time she was with us, Nicole is on the team at Liberty Church in New York, which has campuses globally. She also co-founded an organization that is doing great things called Iridescent Women. In this conversation, here are a couple of questions that we cover: Why does living under authority matter to you? Where do you see this conversation going wrong in culture today? Do you find it a challenge to embrace the attitudes and thinking of a Kingdom, for those of us who live in a democracy? How has submitting to and honoring authority worked out in your life?

Season Three Ep. 69 // Brandon Stewart on Rebuilding vs. Reopening

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:27 -0000

We are back to Season Three of the Leading Second podcast!! It is our honor to lead this tribe of UNCOMMON leaders. In this season, we believe that UNCOMMON leaders have never been so essential. We're picking back up with a conversation about the differences in Rebuilding vs. Reopening. It is a conversation for teams, not just individuals. So share this episode and don't listen alone. A bit has happened since our last episode, so we start things off with a little hello, share a few announcements, and some thoughts we had during our break. But if you want to jump right into the episode, it starts at 10:25. Are you just reopening, or are you rebuilding? With all of the challenges that churches are facing today, how you answer that question could determine a lot about how effective your ministry is right now. The lens that you choose to look through could be making a difference in your ministry and church. So join me today as we talk through five observations that I have from the book of Ezra. I hope and pray that these help you frame this season correctly and bring strength to you and your teams! We'd love to have you join in and continue this conversation at the Leading Second Collective on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 68 // Crucial Conversations - Julian Lowe on Race and Supporting Our Pastor

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:00:20 -0000

We sit down with Julian Lowe to have a crucial conversation. Joined by some of our favorite Leading Second leaders, we ask Julian for wisdom in a pivotal time in history. He gives us his perspective on race relations in the church and how to navigate supporting our pastor through this season. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 67 // How to Have a Personal Revival: Leading Yourself

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:38:14 -0000

The best leadership opportunity you'll ever have is leading the person you see in the mirror. To make this dream a reality you'll have to get in the leadership gym. While it's tempting to want everything to go "back to normal", we shouldn't try to leave this season prematurely. In difficult times our faith is forced out in the open and shows its true colors. What if this is exactly where God wants to do his work and lead you into a personal revival? SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 66 // A Conversation with Kevin Gerald on How To Have A Personal Revival

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:03:18 -0000

When job descriptions change and routines are flipped upside down, what do pastors expect from their team? This week we sit down with Pastor Kevin during the COVID-19 pandemic to see things from the pastor's perspective, as we continue our series on how to have a personal revival. During what may be the biggest transition in our lifetime, Pastor Kevin gives us the lead pastor perspective. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 65 // How To Have A Personal Revival: The Changing Room

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:03:52 -0000

We're back! After a brief hiatus, the Leading Second is back for several weeks with some fresh content and perspective for all of us leading in this very critical time. There's no doubt in our minds that this season has been very recalibrating for all of us as leaders. We've put together several episodes that we pray will speak into your soul as a leader as we move forward into all that God has next for His Church! Welcome back to Season Three of the Leading Second Podcast. In that spirit, today's episode is the beginning of a series we're calling How to Have a Personal Revival. We all want to see God do something significant in our churches in this season. We're believing for nothing short of revival in the local church as a result of our current crisis. In today's episode, Brandon offers us a simple challenge - revival starts with me! He offers a strong and compelling perspective on this season we believe will speak to you and challenge you in your daily life. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 64 // Larry Brey on Supporting Your Pastor During COVID-19

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:29:50 -0000

This week, we had an online meet-up and incredible conversation with Larry Brey from Elevation Church. He is undoubtedly one of the best second chair leaders in the world, and it is our absolute honor every time we get a chance to have his voice in our tribe. He brings so much wisdom and timely advice in our current climate. We couldn’t let this conversation just be a one time deal, so we’re releasing it on the podcast this week. That means that we can all go back and listen again, or get some notes that we missed if you were with us for the meet-up. There was so much to take away from this conversation, so get ready to take notes and prepare your heart. This is a conversation that will impact you greatly right now if you allow it. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 63 // A Guide to Leading Second During COVID-19

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:00:20 -0000

How blessed are we to lead in a season like never before for our generation? We are truly in the local church’s greatest hour, despite the rampant fear, anxiety, and confusion that swirls around us, and quite possibly within us. Isaac Newton was faced with a similar situation in 1665 - and while sitting in his garden at home, an apple fell from a tree. The rest was history. Have you asked yourself the question of what good could come of this season? Of this situation? Not only for the church but for yourself. Point blank: Our pastors need us more than ever before - but what do they need exactly? Remember, first and foremost, we are all in this together! Join us for a bold locker room episode as Brandon Stewart shares with us a short guide on how to lead in these unprecedented times.

Season Three Ep. 62 // Authority vs. Submission: Real Talk

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:00:30 -0000

Have you ever been on an airplane? If you have, you’ve experienced functional leadership. The flight attendants have authority over you from the second that you step on that airplane. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, how much money you make, or even if you may know more about airplanes than the flight attendants. None of that matters. The flight attendants have been given authority over you for that flight, even though the pilot (or the airline) is the one who is ultimately responsible. In ministry, we will often be tasked with being submitted to a person who has functional authority over us, and we’ll likely have functional authority over somebody as well. How do we handle that tension in a healthy way? Join us for this week’s episode, as we sit down with Brandon and Lindsay Stewart, Kris Seibold, and Joshua Bingle to continue the conversation on the tension of authority vs submission. Head over to our digital magazine for some monthly questions on this tension. https://www.leadingsecond.com/post/authority-vs-submission-discussion-questions SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast Website Instagram Connect with Brandon Stewart: Facebook Instagram Twitter Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Three Ep. 61 // Brandon Stewart on The Tension of Authority vs. Submission

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:20 -0000

Am I a leader or a follower? Do I take charge or do I sit back? Do I forge a new path or do I make a u-turn? If you are leading from the middle, the answer to all of these questions is yes. Yes, you lead. Yes, you follow. Yes, there are times where you are expected to take charge. Yes, there are times when you need to sit back. A lot of times, the answer is even yes, to both questions at the same time! This is the tension that we face of being in a place of authority vs. being in a place of submission. Leading from the middle will require you to live in both worlds frequently and be able to switch between both with ease. As we introduce this topic that we will be exploring all month long, our prayer is that God will use this topic to bring health to teams in the areas of authority and submission. Head over to our digital magazine for some monthly questions on this tension. https://www.leadingsecond.com/post/authority-vs-submission-discussion-questions

BONUS Episode // L2 Panel on Leading in the Tensions

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:00:20 -0000

We're joined by Lindsay Stewart and Pastor Joshua Bingle for a discussion in a new panel format. When leading from the middle, we encounter numerous tensions that we are forced to navigate. However, just because tension exists doesn't mean that there's a problem. Let's learn how to manage tensions well. Discuss these questions with your team: 1. What is the greatest tension you are currently experiencing in your leadership journey? 2. Can you imagine God doing something good through this tension? Write down what you are believing God to do in your life through this situation. 3. The next time you experience this tension, what truth do you want to remember? Write down a verse that speaks truth over your situation, and put it somewhere memorable.

Season Three Ep. 060 // Brandon Stewart on Leading in the Tensions

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:00:20 -0000

When you are leading from the middle, you will often experience tension. We’re not talking about disagreements with your leader or another team member. When we say tensions, we’re referring to the pressures we face as leaders in the second chair. There is a tension of being in charge, but also having somebody in charge of you. There is a tension in making sure you’re doing the right thing in a given situation. There is a tension in boundaries. When you lead in the second chair, you WILL face tensions. This season, we're going to explore the tensions common to leading from the middle. Our prayer is that you will navigate these tensions well, and that Jesus will play a beautiful song through your life. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Hayden Boyd Audio Editing: Clarke Burton Video Editing: Clarke Burton, Dion Wiebe Creative: Yellowbox Creative SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqchbxE4DF6HJzeYmr72OoQ Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Bonus NEW YEAR’S EPISODE // How to Have A Personal Revival (Brandon Stewart)

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:05:58 -0000

Happy New Year! As we head into a new decade, our prayer for you is that you wouldn’t just thrive in ministry... but that you would thrive spiritually. Too often in ministry, we can be guilty of succeeding in everything we’ve been asked to do, all while neglecting our own soul. This year we’re calling our tribe to have a personal revival. We believe that, as you do, Jesus will meet you and show Himself strong to you this year. Run strong for the Kingdom! Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 058 // Fresh Life Team on Culture Carriers Part 2

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:00:03 -0000

Today’s podcast is our second installment of a series that we began last week, called “Culture Carriers,” where we talk to entire teams about their culture and what it means to lead on behalf of their pastor. This conversation is with a few team members at Fresh Life Church in Montana where Pastor Levi Lusko has built something that is thriving and has grown to multiple campuses in the western part of the United States. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 057 // Shoreline City Team on Culture Carriers Part 1

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:46:57 -0000

This is the first installment of a series we’re starting called Culture Carriers. For this first episode, I’m sitting down with the team at Shoreline City in Dallas, Texas, as we talk about culture, and being a culture carrier. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 056 // Brandon Stewart on Should I Transition? | Noah Herrin on Leading While Young

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:38:49 -0000

This episode is kind of a two-for-one. We got a great listener question, that Brandon spends some time answering, about transition and knowing when it’s time. We also have a great conversation with Noah Herrin about being a young leader today. We talk through some of the challenges that come along with that, like building credibility and dealing with comparison. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep 055 // Jedidiah Thurner on Calling and Covenant in Ministry

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:00:13 -0000

Jedidiah Thurner joins us on the podcast today with some truths and challenges about how we can better lead from the second chair. Your calling and your covenant are vital in serving and leading under your senior leader. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 054 // Kayla Stoecklein w/ Real Talk on Mental Health and Burnout in Ministry Leaders

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:43:28 -0000

Mental health is a big issue in today’s culture and few people tackle it like Kayla Stoecklein. God is raising Kayla up as a new, strong voice and advocate for mental health issues and I’m so honored that she sat down with us to share with the Leading Second podcast. She helps give language to some very real and difficult parts of ministry and in life. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 053 // Jodi Cameron on Fight of Your Life

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:39:54 -0000

Whether you know it or not, you are in a fight for your life. Every single day, situations come up that require you to fight physically, mentally, and spiritually. There will be battles that you need to fight daily and this episode with Jodi Cameron will help you in making sure that you only fight the right battles. Join us as we hear about her new book “Fight of Your Life”. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 052 // Dan Lord on Your Dream in God’s Timing

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:00:12 -0000

Do you have a dream that is in your heart but have hit some roadblocks? Maybe you don’t even see a way for that dream to come to fruition? This episode is for you. Pastor Dan Lord shares his incredible story of leading in the second chair; a long season of patience and honor while putting his dreams on the shelf; to where he is now, leading a healthy and life giving church. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 051 // Brandon Stewart on “I Am With You”

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:21:38 -0000

October is pastor appreciation month so we thought that we would do an episode on the phrase, “I am with you.” In 1 Samuel 14:7, Jonathan’s armor-bearer tells him, “Go ahead, I’m with you heart and soul.” That attitude and that verse have shaped Leading Second. In this episode, we talk about David’s mighty men and show that they had that very same attitude. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

L2 *BONUS Episode // Larry Brey at Team Church Conference

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:44:17 -0000

This bonus episode is jam packed with goodness as Larry Brey speaks to the 7 things that may be exhausting your pastor. Giving our best allows our senior leaders the space to be their best as well. Sit back, relax, press play, and make sure you take notes because as Larry says, “if you become so comfortable with their voice that you’re not getting a new revelation writing something down, you are not in the seat that God has called you to be in.” Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 050 // Colleen Tunis on Leading in the Creative Space

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:00:24 -0000

The creative space is a prominent one in churches, and rightfully so. We serve a creative God and the church should be a reflection of that, leading the way in creative spaces. But how do you get your teams to stay sharp and motivated when every single week is a deadline (or often multiple deadlines)? Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 049 // Chandler Boyce on What Matters Most for Youth Pastors

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:00:25 -0000

We have a lot of fun with Chandler Boyce this week as I sit down with him and my wife, Lindsay, to talk about all things youth ministry. We discuss ways to make sure that you are leading yourself well, the importance of being able to hear what is on your pastor’s heart, and we even give you a few tips on making your students vomit! This conversation is a must-listen for not just youth leaders, but everybody in a leadership role. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 048 // Joshua Bingle on The Leading Second Creed

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:00:26 -0000

Our friend Joshua Bingle joins us once again, as we take the Leading Second creed line by line. Explaining the why behind the what of our tribe and expanding on a thought that ultimately became Leading Second. Listen in and reignite that fire for leading second in your life and for those you serve under. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 047 // Larry Brey on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:00:36 -0000

Does your calling come with conditions? Or is your leader able to ask of you what needs to be done, without having to think about it? This week, we talk with one of the best second chair leaders in the country. Larry Brey, from Elevation Church, joins us for a second time to discuss what our leaders need from us vs. what we need from them. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Live from Team Church with Dan Lord and Kendra Green

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:23:29 -0000

LIVE from Team Church Conference! In this special episode, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lord for a discussion on lessons he's learned about leading second by transitioning from the second chair to the first chair. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 046 // Greg and Josh Surratt on Owning the Lead and Support Roles

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:13:50 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Pastors Greg & Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church as they discuss what it’s been like to own the first and second chairs in the organization. Pastor Greg is the President of the ARC church planting network, and is founding pastor of Seacoast Church, which his son Josh now leads as Lead Pastor. Seacoast Church is a thriving church, reaching thousands of people very weekend at 13 locations… all for the past 30 years. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

L2 *BONUS Episode // Breaking the Power of Shame (Brandon Stewart)

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:59:59 -0000

On this bonus episode, we hope you'll be able to invest in yourself as Brandon shares a message on breaking the power of shame in our lives. We hope this is a deposit into your soul as you lead strong for the kingdom. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 045 // Kevin Gerald on What Your Lead Pastor is Thinking

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:00:09 -0000

On this episode, we bring you a very special conversation with Brandon's pastor, Kevin Gerald of Champion Centre. We want you to hear what's on the mind of a lead pastor. If you serve on a church team, you’re going to want to hear this one, because your pastor could very well be thinking the same thing. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 044 // Brandon Stewart & Panel of Millennials in Ministry

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:41:02 -0000

This week we're sitting down with a panel of Millennials. We discover what it's like to lead effectively in ministry as a millennial and gain insight on how to lead millennials. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Luokos Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 043 // Carey and Meghan Robinson on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:00:15 -0000

In this episode, we have a conversation from both sides of the second chair. We hear from Pastors Carey & Meghan Robinson and Executive Pastor Girly Gordy from The Movement OC. We discuss what pastors need from us, as well as what we can expect from them. We’ll also share perspective out of seasons of church planting and leading a staff which is predominantly volunteer. You’re going to love this conversation. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 042 // Tim Timberlake on Developing Leaders and Running with Vision

Thu, 30 May 2019 14:00:17 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Timberlake, who pastors Christian Faith Center with his wife Jennifer in Creedmoor, NC. Tim regularly speaks to church leaders, as well as professional teams. We had a wide ranging conversation on Team, Leadership, and stepping into the call of God for your life. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 041 // The Team Church Contributors on The DNA of Great Teams

Thu, 23 May 2019 14:28:50 -0000

In this episode, Brandon talks with three of the Team Church Contributors on the DNA of Great Teams. This summer, Team Church hosts an annual conference for leaders and teams in Tacoma, WA (teamchurchconference.com). Consider this episode a sneak peak to what will be a monumental event in the life of our tribe. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 040 // Tome Dawson on Getting it Right with Your Pastor

Thu, 16 May 2019 14:04:18 -0000

In this episode, Brandon talks to Tome Dawson of Life Church about his relationship with his pastor (Craig Groeschel), and how we can all steward that relationship well in our own lives. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 039 // The Tensions of the Middle - Q & A with Brandon Stewart

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:23:09 -0000

In this episode, we jump into questions from a Leading Second lab. Questions like: Why have a culture centered on honor? How do I correct someone with authority issues? What are ways to model submission to authority? How do I come back into alignment? We’re drilling down on having an honor centered culture in the midst of an anti-authority generation. Join us as we learn what it takes to pass the test of authority. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 038 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World Pt. 2

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:00:24 -0000

In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. We are joined again by Nicole Smithee, Pace Hartfield, & Anna Morgan as they wrestle through leadership in our digital spaces. We feel that, as leaders, it’s important we engage on social media platforms and use them for the glory of God. At the same time, there are very real traps and pitfalls we must avoid. Join us as we discuss how we engage with others on digital platforms and examine our own hearts in the process. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 037 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:00:14 -0000

In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. In this episode we are joined by Nicole Smithee, PacehHartfield, & Anna Morgan for a challenging discussion on leading in today’s digital world. Social media has allowed comparison and inauthenticity to become a pandemic of the Millennial and Z generations. We can admire and honor what other people bring to the table, but there is a difference between admiring and mimicking them and then missing out on who you were created to be. Don’t miss this episode. If you’re a leader in today’s digital world, this one is for you. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 036 // Millennials in Ministry - Dan Lord and Jimn Kyles on Honoring Authority

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:17:53 -0000

Authority issues are everywhere in our culture, but the Bible calls us to be people who submit to authority and…. honor authority. I’m joined today by not only one, but two pastors who I highly respect. Dan Lord and Jimn Kyles both carry so much weight and wisdom on the topic of honoring authority. Join us as we shed light on a topic that I believe is very misunderstood right now. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 035 // Millennials in Ministry - Chandler Boyce on Leading in an Entitlement Culture

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:33:56 -0000

Entitled. Narcissistic. Lazy. Selfies. Addicted to social media. If you’ve heard any of these words spoken over this generation called "Millennials" and it bothers you, then today’s conversation is for you We’re going to talk with Chandler Boyce about Leading in an Entitlement Culture. Entitlement is everywhere in our culture today. And while I don’t believe every young leader today is entitled, I do believe it is a topic our generation is wrestling with. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 034 // John Morgan on Leading People Older Than You

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:00:19 -0000

John Morgan speaks about leading as a young leader, how to respectfully agree and disagree, and gives his story of transition from a lead pastoral role to a leading second leader. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clark Burton, Toni Arauza, Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 033 // James Grout with One Child Matters on Missions and the Local Church

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:00:18 -0000

Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Loukos Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 032 // Oneka McClellan on Women in Ministry and Spirit Led Leadership

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:12:30 -0000

Oneka McClellan of Shoreline Church is back from season one! In this episode, she shares about her new book Born of a Woman, the value we find in women in ministry leadership, and how to stay in rhythm with your spouse when ministry life gets crazy. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 031 // Brandon and Lindsay Stewart on Year One of Leading Second and Shared Sacrifice

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 23:18:51 -0000

This week in the Leading Second podcast, Brandon sits down with his wife, Lindsay, to look back on the first year of their Leading Second ministry launch. Hear them talk together about the what led them to actually take the step to do this, what challenges they faced, what confirmations they received, and what year one has looked like. Then they cap off this episode by talking about the powerful concept of shared sacrifice, the difference of sacrifice vs ownership, and also what that looks like between a couple and how to communicate that. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 030 // Joshua Bingle on Discerning Purpose

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:00:25 -0000

In this episode, we sit in the tension between the message of following your passion and going after the dreams in your heart with the message of build your church, be planted, be faithful, submit to and honor your pastor. As we sit in the tension, we discuss if it is possible to see these as complimentary and not competing forces. We pray today's episode will help you discern how to navigate this tension well in your own life. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Loukos and Ryan Creglow (example) Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 029 // Sy Rogers on God’s Love, and What To Do When You’re Not Doing OK (as a leader)

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:00:35 -0000

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sy Rogers as we explore a vital question for those of us in ministry - what do I do when I’m not doing OK? As you heard in the first part of our conversation with Sy, these issues of our humanity, God’s grace, and our response will define our generation of the Church. It’s a conversation we must get right. There is a way forward for all of us who are dealing with our own humanity, even as we lead others. We pray today’s episode will minister to your personally, and give you perspective that you can use to serve others. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Loukos Communications: Toni Arauza SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

L2 *BONUS Episode // Brandon Stewart on the Test Of Time

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:00:05 -0000

Life often comes to us in the form of tests, and tests always proceed promotion. Before we move to the next season God has for us, we must past the test this season has for us. In this message, I share on a vital test - The Test of Time. There are many parts to our spiritual walk and sometimes we run into areas and seasons that could potentially derail us. I believe this message will give you perspective for how God uses the seasons of our lives to shape and form us. This season we really wanted our listeners to get to hear my heart and to be able to see me a bit more up close and personal. In this episode, you will get to hear me speak as I present a message to one of the churches in our Leading Second community. In this episode I talk about: -That time during our struggles and how to keep from derailing. -The gap between God making a promise and seeing the promise fulfilled often can feel like you are waiting and waiting. -What I call “the middle” as I speak directly to the mess that lives in the middle of our struggles and the importance of the time we spend in it. Our hope with this episode is that you walk away feeling like you aren’t alone in your battles. We hope you feel encouraged by your trials and we hope that you learn how to navigate that messy middle. The Leading Second community is here for those seasons and the questions that arise. We’re with you heart and soul. Let’s run strong for the Kingdom together. Brandon Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Crystal Creglow Communications: Toni Arauza SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 028 // Sy Rogers on God's Grace, Overcoming the Past, and Soul Care

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:45:05 -0000

Do mistakes from my past disqualify me from leadership? How do I reconcile my humanity and God’s grace for me as a leader? In this episode, Sy Rogers takes us on a journey through his story and help us discover a new view of God’s grace for us as leaders. Issues of our humanity, sexuality and God’s grace are proving to be defining issues for our generation of the church. Sy’s perspective and wisdom will minister to every leader, and help us all get a right perspective as we lead others out of their past and into God’s amazing grace. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Ryan Creglow Communications: Toni Arauza SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season Two Ep. 027 // Clay Scroggins on How to Lead When You're Not in Charge

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:45:05 -0000

Can I lead when I’m not the one in charge? In this episode to kick-off Season Two, pastor and author Clay Scroggins shares from his experience on how to lead with authority and unleash influence from anywhere in an organization. Clay serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA, under the leadership of Teaching Pastor Andy Stanley. This conversation will be pivotal for leaders and teams everywhere. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Loukos Communications: Toni Arauza SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 026 // Brandon Stewart & Guests with Q&A on a Live Recording

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:29:26 -0000

Join Brandon Stewart and friends of Leading Second for this final episode of Season One, as they are joined by a panel of Leading Second tribe members for a wide ranging and candid Q&A session. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.‍

Season One Ep. 025 // Dino Rizzo on Church Plants, a Killer Launch Team, and Navigating Transition

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:29:09 -0000

What kind of team does every pastor need to see the dream in their heart become a reality? What does a successful launch team look like? In this episode, Pastor Dino Rizzo shares candidly from the various seasons of his ministry and time leading the ARC church planting network. His insight will be valuable for launch teams at new church plants, as well as leaders at all stages of their leadership journey. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.‍

Season One Ep. 024 // Pace Hartfield on God's Timing, Preparation & Seasons of Obscurity

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:47:09 -0000

How do you handle seasons in your life as a leader when you don’t understand God’s timing? In this episode, Pastor Pace Hartfield of One Place Church in Idaho, joins us for a passionate discussion on God’s timing, preparation, and seasons of obscurity. These seasons are never easy, but learning to lean into the now rather than the next will guard our hearts, strengthen our faith, and make us better stewards of what God has currently placed in our hands. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 023 // Champions Centre Campus Pastors on Trust & Being a Leader Others Follow

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:37:28 -0000

As leaders in the second chair, we often lead outside the direct presence or oversight of our senior leaders. This means we entrusted to lead on their behalf, while simultaneously being leaders ourselves others want to follow. In this episode, Brandon Stewart has a candid conversation with the Campus Pastors from Champions Centre (his home church) on the tensions and responsibilities of leading on behalf of a Lead Pastor. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Live From Team Church One Day Ohio: Brandon Stewart & Guests on The Authority Test

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:15:06 -0000

Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 021 // Brandon Stewart & Joshua Bingle on Being an Unoffendable Leader

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:00:19 -0000

Ministry is risky in terms of offense. It puts us in direct proximity with broken people and imperfect leaders. But there is a difference between being offended and living offended. In this episode, Pastors Brandon Stewart and Joshua Bingle, sit down for timely dialogue on what it means to be an unoffendable leader. It is natural and human to feel offense. The greatest leaders are those who learn to process it well. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 020 // Layne Schranz on Building a Healthy Relationship With Your Pastor and Growing

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:26:43 -0000

Our lead pastors are not our cheerleader, they’re our coach. In this episode, we are joined by Layne Schranz, Executive Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Chris Hodges at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL, for a passionate discussion on building a healthy relationship with your pastor and growing as a leader. The relationship between a lead pastor and someone who leads in the second chair takes work, and requires us to remain teachable no matter our talent. It’s pivotal as we lead in the second chair that we posture ourselves to always be coachable, and to learn how to receive correction and feedback well. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 019 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 2) on Promotion & Transition

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:00:29 -0000

Season One Ep. 019 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 2) on Promotion & Transition Transition and promotion are "make it or break it" moments for us as leaders in the second chair. In this episode, we are joined by Lead Pastors Earl & Oneka McClellan of Shoreline City Church (with campuses in Dallas, TX and Antigua Guatemala), for a life-giving discussion on how to properly navigate seasons of transition and promotion. Approaching these seasons with honor and humility is vital, and trusting our leaders in this process is pivotal. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 018 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 1) on Alignment, Trust, and Faithfulness

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:20 -0000

It is vital when leading in the second chair to insert trust even we do not have 100% understanding. In this episode, we are joined by Lead Pastors Earl & Oneka McClellan of Shoreline City Church (with campuses in Dallas, TX and Antigua Guatemala), for a passionate conversation on Alignment, Building Trust, and Faithfulness in Small Things. Alignment and honor is the lifeblood of a healthy team. As second chair leaders, we must allow our own understanding to take a back seat to our alignment in order for the church to move forward. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 017 // Yellowbox Creative on Collaboration, Creative Processes + Your Leader's Vision

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:01:43 -0000

Why do we as leaders struggle to bring other people's vision to life? In this episode, we are joined by Yellowbox Creative, the team behind the creative design and strategy of Leading Second, for a conversation on collaboration, creative processes, and "bringing your leader’s vision to life." This episode is not just for creatives. If there is one thing that all leaders in the second chair are responsible for, it's bringing the vision that's in the hearts of our leaders and pastors into reality. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 016 // Chris Brown on Achievement Addiction, Stewardship, and How to Get Promoted

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:29:34 -0000

Why does stewardship matter to young leaders? In this episode, we are joined by Chris Brown, servant of the local church as both a communicator and coach, for a comprehensive conversation centered around stewardship and promotion. We explore the key differences between God's way and the world's way in regards to entitlement and gratitude and how they pertain to young leaders in ministry. Entitlement gets demoted, gratitude gets promoted, and a realization that God is the owner of everything you're managing is foundational to any success you can have in leadership. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 015 // The Leading Second Coaches on Increasing Your Personal Capacity

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:46 -0000

Season One Ep. 015 // The Leading Second Coaches on Increasing Your Personal Capacity In this episode, Brandon is joined by three of the Leading Second Coaches as they have a discussion on the importance of personal capacity and the defining role it plays in our leadership journey. Looking through the lens of their own experiences, each of these leaders offer thoughts on why each of us needs a coach and must intentionally put ourselves in “the leadership gym.” Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 014 // Joshua Bingle on Thriving in an Imperfect Environment

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:37:49 -0000

Season One Ep. 014 // Joshua Bingle on Thriving in an Imperfect Environment Many times in ministry we arrive at this conclusion: If the environment isn't perfect, I can't thrive. In this episode, Pastor Joshua Bingle returns to the podcast and joins Brandon Stewart for a challenging conversations on thriving during imperfections in ministry life. Through this episode, you'll rediscover the unique assignment that opposition and imperfection have in your life, shaping you to be a stronger leader for the Kingdom. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 013 // Q&A from Team Church Conference (with Brandon Stewart)

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 05:16:07 -0000

Ministry isn’t an easy feat, and leading in the second chair requires the intentional seeking of wisdom. In this special episode, Leading Second founder Brandon Stewart, sheds some wisdom on a few unanswered questions submitted by leaders in the second chair at Team Church Conference 2018. Our heart for you is that in ministry you wouldn’t be so enamored by performing, or by accomplishing something, but that you would be absolutely enamored with wisdom. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Live From Team Church Day 3: The Number One, Number Two (John Morgan)

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:50:31 -0000

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ How do you become invaluable as the second chair leader? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastor John Morgan of City Church Chicago for a discussion on how to be "the number one, number two." The number one role is important, but ministry cannot happen without great number two's. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Live From Team Church Day 2: A Lead Pastor’s Perspective (Philip O’Reilly, Michael Brueseke + More)

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:53:47 -0000

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ Have you ever wished you had a glimpse into what your pastors wished you knew? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Daniel & Jannelle Villarreal (Grace Avenue Church, San Antonio, TX), Philip O’Reilly (The Rock of KC, Kansas City, Missouri), and Michael Brueseke (Community Church, Chesapeake, VA) for a discussion on their perspective as Lead Pastors on what they wish their team members knew without them having to tell them. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Live From Team Church Day 1: Life as a Campus Pastor (Dan Lord, Bryce Birmingham, Kyle Heinecke)

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:43:28 -0000

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ Juggling leading from the second chair isn’t always easy, something might hit the ground, but how do we choose what we let drop? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Dan Lord (The Life Church, Memphis, TN), Bryce Birmingham (Home Church, Calgary, Canada), and Kyle Heinecke (Fresh Life Church, Portland, OR) for a discussion on their perspective as Campus and Executive Pastors on what it’s like to lead in the second chair. It is easy when we’re not the “one in charge” to make small the calling on our lives that God has made big, but there is so much honor in leading from the second chair. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 012 // Jonathan Malm on The Come Back Effect

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:00:24 -0000

Season One Ep. 012 // Jonathan Malm on The Come Back Effect First impressions matter greatly to our guests at church on the weekend. And leaders who lead from the second chair, we play a big part of that experience. Maybe bigger than we realize. In this episode, Christian creative and author, Jonathan Malm of San Antonio, TX, joins us for a discussion on “The Come Back Effect” — how to create a church atmosphere that will make people want to come back and why it’s important. As church volunteers and leaders, it’s easy to get stuck focusing on our function (ie. opening a door, waving, passing out a flyer), but what is far more important than our job and function is exuding our church’s culture. Culture and a feeling of belongingness is why people “come back.” Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 011 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Ditching Balance, Embracing Rhythm

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:31:55 -0000

Season One Ep. 011 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Ditching Balance, Embracing Rhythm Life can be blessed and full, but often times that also means that it can be: busy. How do we achieve balance in ministry and still get it right as a family, husband/wife, son/daughter, mentor, friend, etc? In this episode, Pastors and Founders of Leading Second, Brandon & Lindsay Stewart, jump into a timely and very relevant discussion on what it means to “ditch balance and embrace rhythm.” What if we said that balance in a full life is a myth? That it doesn’t exist? While balance is false, what is true and attainable is rhythm. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://apple.co/2rxjW1F Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.comor search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 010 // Israel Campbell (Wave Church Los Angeles) on The Art of Sonship

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:52:43 -0000

Season One Ep. 010 // Israel Campbell (Wave Church Los Angeles) on The Art of Sonship In ministry, it is impossible to run in your lane without being confronted with the importance of spiritual sonship. In this episode, Pastor Israel Campbell of Wave Church in Los Angeles joins us for a passionate, and very relevant discussion on what it means to be a son (or daughter) and walk in the purpose and calling God has for us. Our generation needs to rediscover father/sonship and what it means to be a mentor and be mentored. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 008 // Troy Maxwell (Freedom House Church) on Authority Issues

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:14 -0000

Season One Ep. 008 // Troy Maxwell (Freedom House Church) on Authority Issues Our world and culture is screaming louder than ever that authority is something to be bucked, overthrown and stood up to -- but the bible says something completely different. In this episode, Pastor Troy Maxwell of Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC joins us to discuss why it's imperative for young leaders to have a healthy view of authority. As young leaders in ministry, navigating authority is without a doubt something we must get right. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 007 // Tauren Wells on Creatives, Handling Big Moments, Ministry Life & the Church

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:00:14 -0000

Season One Ep. 007 // Tauren Wells on Creatives, Handling Big Moments, Ministry Life & the Church There are many forms of creative leadership. God has designed us all uniquely with a voice and a creative expression He wants to use to build His church. In this episode, Tauren Wells, Grammy nominated Christian music artist, joins the podcast for a passionate discussion about creatives in ministry. If you consider yourself a creative, this episode is for you. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

L2 *BONUS Episode // Father’s Day Special (with Zane Stewart)

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:52:16 -0000

L2 *BONUS Episode // Father’s Day Special (with Zane Stewart) In this episode, Zane Stewart, the "vice pastor” of Leading Second and daughter of L2 leaders Brandon and Lindsay Stewart, joins us for a very special surprise “Father’s Day” edition of the L2 podcast. She shares some fun stories from her perspective of growing up in ministry, her favorite things about traveling with her parents around the world, and why she has a special bond with her dad. "Happy Father’s Day, Brandon. We love you!" - Zane & Lindsay Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 006 // Nicole Smithee (Liberty Church)on Empowering Women in Leadership

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:02:00 -0000

Season One Ep. 006 // Nicole Smithee (Liberty Church)on Empowering Women in Leadership Empowering women in ministry is not a women issue, it's a church issue. In this episode, Nicole Smithee from Liberty Church in New York City joins the podcast for a passionate discussion on why empowering women in ministry is vital for the church. She shares her unique perspective of leading in various seasons of life - young, single, and now, married. This is a conversation the church needs to have. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 005 // Larry Brey (Elevation Church) on The Armorbearer and Second Chair Leadership

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:41:45 -0000

Season One Ep. 005 // Larry Brey (Elevation Church) on The Armorbearer and Second Chair Leadership Have you ever wondered what it must feel like to serve on the team of a church that's impacting the world? In this episode, Larry Brey brings this perspective as one of the founding team members at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC with Pastor Steven Furtick. You'll hear his heart for their house, and how he handles the often fast pace of ministry. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 004 // Anna Morgan (City Church Chicago) on UNCOMMON Leadership as a Millennial

Thu, 31 May 2018 13:41:41 -0000

Season One Ep. 004 // Anna Morgan (City Church Chicago) on UNCOMMON Leadership as a Millennial Navigating ambition in ministry as a young leader can be challenging. In this episode, Anna Morgan shares incredible wisdom and insight on the pitfalls that many young leaders face. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 003 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 2

Thu, 24 May 2018 13:04:54 -0000

Season One Ep. 003 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 2 Have you ever wondered what your pastor is looking for in you as a leader? In this episode, Kevin Gerald continues our discussion on ministry and leadership, from the perspective of a seasoned lead pastor. His perspective and wisdom will prove invaluable for every young leader. Pastor Kevin Gerald is the lead pastor of Champions Centre in Tacoma/Bellevue, WA. He also leads the Team Church tribe, which consists of Team Church Conference, One Day, and regional events across North America and beyond. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 002 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 1

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:32:05 -0000

Season One Ep. 002 // What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 1 (with Kevin Gerald) Have you ever wondered what your pastor is looking for in you as a leader? In this episode, Kevin Gerald joins the podcast to discuss ministry and leadership, from the perspective of a seasoned lead pastor. His perspective and wisdom will prove invaluable for every young leader. Pastor Kevin Gerald is the lead pastor of Champions Centre in Tacoma/Bellevue, WA. He also leads the Team Church tribe, which consists of Team Church Conference, One Day, and regional events across North America and beyond. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Season One Ep. 001 // Counter Culture Leadership (with Brandon Stewart)

Thu, 10 May 2018 13:48:56 -0000

Season One Ep. 001 // Counterculture Leadership (with Brandon Stewart) For a leader to make an impact, they must have the guts to stand out and go against the grain of culture. In this episode, Brandon Stewart kicks off Season One with a moving message on church and culture, and the kind of DNA that builds healthy churches. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646 Connect with Brandon Stewart Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Pre-Season 004 // Millennials in Ministry

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:10:18 -0000

In this episode, Brandon Stewart is joined by Joshua Bingle (Lead Pastor, Genesis Church - Spokane, WA) and Kyle Heinecke (Campus Pastor, Fresh Life Church - Portland, OR) as they candidly speak directly to millennial leaders in ministry and issue a strong challenge to be a local church-building, healthy generation of leaders.

Pre-Season 003 // Brandon’s Story

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:23:25 -0000

In this episode, you’ll hear some of the story behind these seasons in his life. Our prayer is that this story will build your faith in such a way that you’ll dare to step out of the boat yourself, and take bold steps in serving Jesus all while building your local church.

Pre-Season 002 // Our Creed

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 06:08:06 -0000

In this episode, Brandon Stewart takes us through the creed for Leading Second. We pray these words will breathe life into every young leader who has a heart to get it right as they build God’s church. If this creed resonates with you, go to leadingsecond.com and sign the creed. Let us know YOU’RE IN! SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE

Pre-Season 001 // This is Leading Second

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 02:28:04 -0000

In this episode, Brandon introduces the Leading Second tribe and mission, and shares the heart behind this new initiative.