Watermark Resources

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: 57Dec 9, 2019
Leading Teenagers

David Penuel (Associate Pastor and long-standing Watermark Student Ministry leader) and Rebe Long (formerly staff on Watermark's Student Ministries team) join John and Adam in the studio today to talk about leading teenagers. They provide 3 practical principles for success in youth ministry.

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Next Generation

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Episode: 56Nov 25, 2019
A Leader's First 90 Days

Beginning a new role is often an overwhelming process. But it doesn't have to be. Blake Holmes (Watermark Elder and Campus Pastor) joins Adam and John once again to talk about a leader's first 90 days. Whether you are starting a new job, were just promoted to a new role, or have been faithfully serving in the same place for decades, listen in to these 5 practical principles.

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Episode: 55Nov 11, 2019
Leadership Best Practices We Are Currently Trying

In this episode, Blake Holmes (Watermark Elder and Campus Pastor) joins Adam and John to talk about leadership best practices. Each of them comes to the table with something new they are currently implementing. What about you? What are you currently trying?

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Episode: 54Oct 28, 2019
The Key to Focusing on the Right Things

On today's Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John discuss how to stay focused on the right things. Understanding the difference between "goals" and "desires" is a crucial skill for every leader. Listen in as Adam provides us with a simple and practical framework that starts with folding a piece of paper in half.

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Episode: 53Oct 14, 2019
How to Be All In

John and Adam are in the studio today talking about engagement. Listen in for practical advice on communicating you are "all in" on the mission of your organization.

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Episode: 52Sep 30, 2019
Church Discipline

Todd Wagner joins Adam and John in the studio to discuss church discipline. Care and correction is absolutely core to shepherding God's people. Church leaders must be willing to step into these situations with courage and compassion. Listen in for practical insights on what church discipline should look like.

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Teaching & Theology

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Episode: 51Sep 16, 2019
Five More Bad Habits of Leaders

In this episode, Adam and John return to the topic of leadership habits. Listen in for practical ways to improve your leadership and refine your bad habits. Find the show notes at watermarkresources.com/clp/6726

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Episode: 50Sep 3, 2019
Speaking With Candor

Blake Holmes (Watermark Elder and Campus Pastor) joins Adam and John to talk about having candid conversations. People need to know the whole truth, and it is your job as a leader to communicate that to them. Listen in for best practices on what candor should look like in the life of a church leader.

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Episode: 49Aug 19, 2019
The Importance of Your 20s and 30s

Todd Wagner joins Adam and John in the studio to discuss the importance of leading well in your 20s and 30s. These are some of the most formative years in a leader's life and getting them right will be a blessing to both yourself and others. Listen in as Todd shares how to practically make the most of your 20s and 30s.

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Next Generation

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Episode: 48Aug 5, 2019
CLP Unscripted: Vulnerability, Culture, and Anger

Braun Brown (Director of the Watermark Institute) joins John and Adam in an episode of CLP Unscripted. Instead of planning the topic in advance, everyone brings a leadership principle to share. Listen in for insights into how church leaders should think about vulnerability, organizational culture, and anger.

Care & Recovery

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Staff & Teams

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Episode: 47Jul 22, 2019
5 Reasons Nobody Is Listening To You

Adam and John discuss some of the most common mistakes communicators make. This podcast will give you practical advice on improving your communication.

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Episode: 46Jul 8, 2019
Staying Motivated

Todd Wagner joins Adam and John in the studio to talk about motivation. Together, they discuss how to stay motivated when doing the work of ministry. We pray this conversation provides practical wisdom, leadership advice, and encouragement for staying in the race.

Spiritual Formation

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