Elemental Leaders
Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, & Guests
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About This Podcast
The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org.
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Diagnosing Organizational Diseases
In this unique Fast Break podcast, Dave Workman engages two AI hosts with his blog article on Diagnosing Organizational Diseases. This is a fascinating experiment in not only the subject itself, but…
Engaging the Next Generation
Host Paul Baldwin talks with Isaac Ramirez, pastor of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at Miami Vineyard Church, along with Daniel Ramos, a student impacted by the ministry, about the unique…
Fastbreak: Are Your Service Times Optimal to Reach New People?
In this episode, Dave Workman explores the art and science of changing the service times of your church. Whether you have one service each weekend or five, the question to tackle is: are your current…
Starting From Scratch: Churchplanting & Entrepreneurship
Turning something/anything from a dream into reality is complex when it comes to organizations. In this episode, Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, and guest panelist Sarah Anderson talk about their church…
The Four Stages of Organizational Focus
Every church and organization will move through different focuses throughout its lifespan. From the inception of a churchplant or new company, the particular areas that the organization needs to pay…
What’s Your Vibe? Reengineering Your First Impressions for New Visitors
Every church—or any organization for that matter—has a vibe. It can be good, bad, indifferent, or whatever. But very few take stock of what it is…and even fewer are intentional about shaping it. If…
Building the Beloved Community: an Interview with Dr. Charles Montgomery
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the “beloved community” with Dr. Charles Montgomery. Framing a theological case for reconciliation, Dr. Montgomery describes the spectrum from denial to…
From Small Group Leader to National Director—Learning to Lead in Different Contexts: an Interview with Jay Pathak
Jay Pathak is the National Director of Vineyard USA, a movement of 500+ churches. But in identifying himself as a classic “reluctant leader,” how did he make all those transitional moves? And what…
Fastbreak: Who Do You Believe?
In this Fastbreak episode, Dave is asking the question, “Who do you believe?” or maybe more accurately, “Who should you believe?” What we believe obviously affects our world view, with our actions…
Improvisational Leadership and the "Yes/And" Approach: an Interview w/Joe Boyd, CEO of Leadercast
So how does an improv class with the future Ted Lasso change the course of a depressed churchplanter in Las Vegas?—and how did he become a movie producer, entrepreneur a media company, turn into a…
Fastbreak: Do You Like What You Do?
A pastor walks into a Trader Joe’s and is confronted with an existential question from the cashier. Yes, that sounds like the beginning of a joke…but this one’s true! The real question before that is…
Fastbreak: Managing Succession and Leadership Transition
This Fastbreak episode is all about pastoral succession and a simple checklist for church boards, leaders, and pastors. Every church will have to deal with leadership transition at some point—Dave…
The Scandal of Domineering Leadership: an Interview with J.R. Woodward
In this episode, host Paul Baldwin interviews author and professor J.R. Woodward on his latest book “The Scandal of Leadership: Unmasking the Powers of Domination in the Church” based on his research…
Fastbreak: Why Plan a Year of Sermons?
This Fastbreak episode is geared especially for pastors by exploring why planning a year's worth of sermons is a great idea! Dave makes the case that powerful things can happen when "mission" meets…
The Untapped Power of Women in Leadership—an Interview with Kadi Cole
This episode dives into the untapped resources of women in leadership in a fascinating interview with author and coach Kadi Cole. Kadi was one of the first female leaders to serve in an executive…
Unleashing the Potential: Reimagining the Role of Board Members in Organizations
In this episode, we're diving deep into the often underestimated and underutilized role of board members in various organizations, from churches to nonprofits. Board members can be a powerhouse of…
Help! My Church Is Old, Dying, or Stuck. What Do I Do?
We're tackling the challenges faced by churches, big or small, young or long-standing. Join us for pragmatic tips on reviving your congregation, focusing on church health over numbers. Learn how to…
Fastbreak: Already Operating in Your Calling
In this podcast episode, Dave reflects on his journey from being a musician to becoming the leader of a megachurch. He shares how he discovered his calling in pastoring and the importance of…
Digital Missions Project: Reaching People w/ Jesse Carbo
Jesse Carbo, founder of the Digital Missions Project, is with us this week to explore the world of digital outreach and its potential for churches to effectively share the gospel and connect with…
Fastbreak: The Missionary Position (Sorry About the Title...)
Dave explores the concept of outward-focused churches as missionary outposts in a post-Christian world. Discover two key tenets: functioning as a force, not a fortress, and embracing a missionary…
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Elemental Leaders has published 36 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Elemental Leaders is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.
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