Hosted by John McGee, Senior Director of Watermark Resources, the Church Leadership Podcast discusses relevant topics for church leaders to encourage and equip them for ministry at their own churches.
Episode: 87Jul 2, 2021
Feedback: What To Do When It Goes Wrong?
This episode of the Church Leadership Podcast is part two on the topic of giving and receiving feedback. John McGee and Caitlin Van Wagoner discuss what to do when giving feedback goes poorly. Download the Principles For Feedback PDF Resource at https://watermarkresources.lpages.co/cpl-principles-for-feedback-resource
Church Leadership
Staff & Teams
Episode: 86Jun 30, 2021
Feedback: How to Give It, How to Receive It, and Why It Matters
This special episode of the Church Leadership Podcast is part one of two on the topic of giving and receiving feedback. Enjoy this recording of Caitlin Van Wagoner and John McGee’s mainstage panel from CLC 2021 and additional discussion on why feedback is so important. For show notes and more, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/8443-feedback-part1.
Church Leadership
Staff & Teams
Episode: 85Jun 16, 2021
The Importance of Optimism
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John discuss the importance and practicality of optimism in the life of the leader.
Spiritual Formation
Church Leadership
Episode: 84Jun 2, 2021
What Older Leaders Want You To Know
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John are in the studio to discuss the 8 things they wish they knew when they were younger and what they younger leaders to keep in mind.
Church Leadership
Next Generation
Episode: 83May 19, 2021
What Young Leaders Want You To Know
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined in the studio by three young leaders: Emma Dotter, JD Rodgers, and Gabrielle Odom. Together, they discuss what younger leaders want older leaders in the church to know.
Church Leadership
Next Generation
Episode: 82Apr 14, 2021
Letting People Go
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined in the studio by Luke Friesen (former Watermark Director of Operations) and Todd Wagner to discuss the difficult topic of firing. Together they discuss how to go about firing graciously and why doing it well is important for leadership.
Church Leadership
Staff & Teams
Episode: 81Mar 31, 2021
A Leader's Online Presence
How should a leader engage with social media? What is a practical way to think about your online presence? On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John is joined in the studio by Jonathan Pokluda (Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX) and Todd Wagner (Campus Pastor at Watermark). Together they discuss best practices for leading well online. For show notes and more, visit www.watermarkresouces.com/clp/8202-leaders-and-social-media
Church Leadership
Church Operations
Episode: 80Mar 17, 2021
A Leader and Their Marriage (feat. Pam McGee)
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam interviews John and Pam McGee about their leadership, marriage, and ministry. Listen in for practical advice about what it takes to be faithful both at home and in the church. For show notes and more, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/8114-a-leaders-marriage
Marriage
Church Leadership
Episode: 79Feb 24, 2021
Gospel-Informed Leadership (ft. Paul David Tripp)
On this special episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John is joined for the first time by an outside guest: Dr. Paul David Tripp. Together, they discuss Paul's new book Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church and what it means to truly have a gospel community. We assure you that listening will leave you both encouraged and convicted. Show notes and more at https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/8042-interview-with-paul-tripp
Church Leadership
Teaching & Theology
Episode: 78Feb 10, 2021
A Leader's Prayer Life
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John is joined in the studio by returning guests Nathan Wagnon and Blake Holmes to discuss prayer. Together, they talk about some misconceptions leaders have about prayer and provide some practical steps for improving your prayer life. For show notes and more, visit www.watermarkresources.com/clp/8027-a-leaders-prayer-life
Spiritual Formation
Church Leadership
Episode: 77Jan 27, 2021
Five Temptations Leaders Are Facing
With a global pandemic bringing new challenges, many leaders are facing a whole new set of temptations. In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam Tarnow and John McGee discuss 5 new temptations characteristic of those in leadership and what leaders can do to remind themselves of truth. For show notes and more, visit www.watermarkresources.org/clp/8004-new-temptations.
Spiritual Formation
Church Leadership
Episode: 76Jan 11, 2021
3 Approaches to Goal Setting
At the start of a new year, we are all reconsidering what it looks like to set goals. In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John and Adam are joined by John Cox (Executive Pastor) and Caitlin Sterlacci (Executive Director of Communications) to discuss 3 approaches to practical, effective goal setting.
Church Leadership
Church Operations
