Ministry Pivot with Russell St. Bernard
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91 - Redemptive Leadership with Dr. Nicole Massie Martin: Knowing Who You Are Before You Lead
In this inspiring episode of Ministry Pivot, Rev. Russ sits down with the Reverend Dr. Nicole Massie Martin—author, executive leader, preacher, and teacher—to talk about her new book Nailing It and…
90 - Leadership Pivots: Navigating Tensions (Part 3: Flexibility in Leadership)
In this third and final installment of the Leadership Pivots: Navigating Tensions series, Rev. Russ unpacks the leadership tension of flexibility. Just like in martial arts, flexibility in leadership…
89 - Leadership Pivots: Navigating Tensions (Part 2: The Tight Leadership Lid)
In Part 2 of the Leadership Pivots: Navigating Tensions series, Rev. Russ explores the challenge of a tight leadership lid—when leaders unintentionally limit vision, growth, and recruitment by not…
88 - Leadership Pivots: Navigating Tensions (Part 1: False Starts & Clear Aim)
In this first installment of the Leadership Pivots series, Rev. Russ dives into the reality that leadership always carries tension—but that tension, when healthy, can create traction that moves us…
87 - Culture Shifts Part 3: Identifying and Repairing Culture Leaks
In Part 3 of the Culture Shifts series, Rev. Russ explores how even the best cultures can suffer from leaks and cracks—especially during seasons of growth or transition. This episode teaches leaders…
86 - Culture Shifts Part 2: How to Create and Champion the Culture You Want
In Part 2 of the Culture Shift Series, Rev. Russ breaks down the essential components of building a strong, effective culture within your church, business, nonprofit, or family. This episode focuses…
85 - Culture Shifts Part 1: Understanding the Culture You Already Have
In this episode of Ministry Pivot, Rev. Russ kicks off a multi-part series focused on organizational culture. He explores the foundational truth that every organization, church, business, or family…
84 - Trending Thoughts Part 3: Why Your Sticky Strategy Is Important
In this episode, Rev. Russ continues his "Trending Thoughts for 2025" series, focusing on the importance of having a "sticky strategy" for your ministry, business, or organization. Following previous…
83 - Trending Thoughts Part 2: Reach Strategy
In this episode of Ministry Pivot, Rev. Russ continues his "Trending Thoughts of 2025" series by focusing on developing an effective reach strategy. Following the previous episode on leadership, this…
82 - Trending Thoughts Part 1: Leadership is Key
In this first episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast, Rev. Russ discusses the importance of effective leadership as a trending thought for 2025. He emphasizes how organizations are only as strong as…
Bonus - Leadership Development and Vision with Pastor Brian Bullock and Reverend Lisa Fields
In this final episode of 2024, the Ministry Pivot Podcast revisits two impactful conversations with Pastor Brian Bullock of Union Church Charlotte and Rev. Lisa Fields, founder of the Jude 3 Project.…
Bonus - Navigating Pastoral Succession with Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates & Pastor Janae Pitts-Murdock
In this special compilation episode of the Ministry Pivot Podcast, Rev. Russ revisits impactful conversations on pastoral succession and leadership transitions with Dr. Charlie Dates, Senior Pastor…
81 - Background Counts: An Engaging Talk with Russell St. Bernard
In this eye-opening episode of the Ministry Pivot Podcast, Rev. Russ explores the theme of "Background Counts"—a lesson inspired by a recent visit to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Through this…
80 - You Own the Building: An Engaging Talk with Russell St. Bernard
In this episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast, Rev. Russ discusses the empowering concept of 'owning the building.' Whether you're in church leadership, a business leader, or starting your own…
Bonus - Mastering Church Leadership Transitions: Valuable Insights and Strategies
This episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast explores the complexities and opportunities in church leadership transitions. Featuring past episodes from Pastor Rodney Carter, Jr., Dr. Anika Wilson…
79 - Navigating Pastoral Succession with Dr. Charlie Dates
In this episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast, Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates shares his journey of transitioning into senior pastoral roles at two historic churches in Chicago: Progressive Baptist Church…
78 - Seizing Sundays: The Keys to a Successful Worship Experience
In this episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast, Rev. Russ dives deep into how his team at Kingdom Fellowship creates a successful Sunday worship experience. From praying for uniqueness to having clear…
77 - Faithful Leadership in Times of Transition with Pastor Janae Pitts-Murdock
In this episode of Ministry Pivot, host Rev. Russ sits down with Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Senior Pastor at Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis, for an insightful conversation…
76 - Leading Staff in Their Strengths, Not Yours
In this episode of the Ministry Pivot podcast, Rev. Russ shares invaluable insights on how to lead your staff effectively by focusing on their strengths, fostering development, and expecting…
75 - Fishing Differently: A New Approach to Ministry with Dr. Reggie Blount and Dr. Sidney Williams
In this insightful episode of Ministry Pivot, host Rev. Russ sits down with Dr. Reggie Blount and Dr. Sidney Williams to discuss their innovative approach to ministry called "Fishing Differently."…
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Ministry Pivot with Russell St. Bernard has published 95 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Business, Management.
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