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Church Leadership Podcast

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.

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Episode: 69Jul 20, 2020
How to Care for People in Crisis

On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Blake Holmes joins Adam Tarnow and John McGee to talk about how to care for people in crisis. Note, that while this episode was actually recorded pre-COVID-19, we believe it is more applicable than ever.

Care & Recovery

Discipleship

Church Leadership

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Episode: 68Jun 15, 2020
Getting Out of a Slump

Have you ever been in a slump? In this episode, Adam and John sit down to talk about what leaders can do to get out of a season of discouragement, apathy, or ineffectiveness.

Care & Recovery

Church Leadership

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Episode: 67Jun 1, 2020
Leading Through Uncertainty

On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John discuss how to lead during seasons of uncertainty. For show notes and other resources visit www.watermarkresources.com/clp

Care & Recovery

Church Leadership

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Episode: 66Mar 27, 2020
Q&A with Todd Wagner

On this episode of CLP Live, Adam, John, and Todd answer live questions about church leadership, finances, and devoting daily.

Church Leadership

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Episode: 65Mar 25, 2020
Leading Yourself Well

In times of crisis, leaders cannot forget to lead themselves well. On today's CLP Live, Adam and John discuss practical ways for remaining emotionally, spiritually, physically, and relationally healthy.

Spiritual Formation

Church Leadership

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Episode: 64Mar 16, 2020
When a Leader Fails

Todd Wagner joins Adam and John to discuss how the church should respond to the moral failure of staff or key leaders.

Care & Recovery

Church Leadership

Church Operations

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Episode: 63Mar 2, 2020
How We Think About Church Budgeting

Brett Billman (former Watermark Director of Finance) joins Adam and John in the studio to talk about church budgets and financial stewardship. And this isn't just a topic for accountants. Brett shares practical information relevant to every church leader.

Church Leadership

Church Operations

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Episode: 62Feb 17, 2020
Communicating with Clarity

Adam and John discuss one of the most important skills a leader can develop: communicating with clarity. Clarity inspires change and motivates a team to take action.

Church Leadership

Teaching & Theology

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Episode: 61Feb 3, 2020
Contrarian Leadership

There is no playbook for leadership. Leaders face a continuously changing environment that sometimes requires decisions that might seem unusual. In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John listen back on an interview with Todd Wagner at CLC 2018. He shares stories of when unconventional thinking helped him solve complex leadership problems.

Church Leadership

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Episode: 60Jan 20, 2020
Responding to Criticism

Simply put, if you do not learn how to handle criticism, you will not remain a leader for long. Todd Wagner, Adam, and John discuss what it looks like to respond to criticism well.

Care & Recovery

Spiritual Formation

Church Leadership

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Episode: 59Jan 6, 2020
The Leadership X-Factor

Why is it that some organizations completely transform after a change in leadership? What is it that truly makes leaders stand out and instill confidence and trust? In today's episode, Adam and John discuss the leadership "X-Factor" and put practical terminology to this somewhat intangible concept. Ultimately, while God looks at heart, people inevitably look at outward appearance.

Church Leadership

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Episode: 58Dec 23, 2019
Our Favorite Things in 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, Adam and John talk about their favorite books, tweets, documentaries, and stories of the past year. Listen in for some excellent recommendations and helpful leadership principles. This is much more than just a list of favorites.

Church Leadership