http://www.communitybiblechurch.org en Practical and biblical 5-10 min trainings for volunteer church leaders—elders, deacons, etc. This podcast began at Community Bible Church in Westchester, NY to train our new elders, but we quickly realized it is relevant to a much larger audience. Practical and biblical 5-10 min trainings for volunteer church leaders—elders, deacons, etc. This podcast began at Community Bible Church in Westchester, NY to train our new elders, but we quickly realized it is relevant to a much larger audience. Practical and biblical 5-10 min trainings for volunteer church leaders—elders, deacons, etc. This podcast began at Community Bible Church in Westchester, NY to train our new elders, but we quickly realized it is relevant to a much larger audience.… Copyright 2026 Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester dick@communitybiblechurch.org false church leadership, ministry, training Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:43:25 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Have you ever gotten frustrated as a leader that people aren’t following very well? Moses did. But when the people he was leading rebelled, Moses did something amazingly humble and Christ-like. In this episode, we explore our temptations to give up on people in frustration, and God’s challenge to us through Moses to pray that God will give them better than they deserve. Have you ever gotten frustrated as a leader that people aren’t following very well? Moses did. But when the people he was leading rebelled, Moses did something amazingly humble and Christ-like. In this episode, we explore our temptations to give up on people in frustration, and God’s challenge to us through Moses to pray that God will give them better than they deserve. Have you ever gotten frustrated as a leader that people aren’t following very well? Moses did. But when the people he was leading rebelled, Moses did something amazingly humble and Christ-like. In this episode, we explore our temptations to give up on … Dick Wiedenheft 492 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/22047627/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_40leadersasintercessors/id/3884996.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/22047627 Humility, intercession, mercy, pride, self-righteousness, forgiveness, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:36:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft “My job would be great if weren’t for the people,” we’ve heard people jokingly say. Ideas, things, systems—they cooperate better than people. Have you ever fallen into the trap in ministry of prioritizing other things over people when people are annoying, disappointing, or in the way? In this episode, we seek to get our focus clear on the importance of people in God’s mission. “My job would be great if weren’t for the people,” we’ve heard people jokingly say. Ideas, things, systems—they cooperate better than people. Have you ever fallen into the trap in ministry of prioritizing other things over people when people are annoying, disappointing, or in the way? In this episode, we seek to get our focus clear on the importance of people in God’s mission. “My job would be great if weren’t for the people,” we’ve heard people jokingly say. Ideas, things, systems—they cooperate better than people. Have you ever fallen into the trap in ministry of prioritizing other things over people when people are annoyi… Dick Wiedenheft 475 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21874515/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_39peoplearethemission/id/3718948.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21874515 people, relationships, discipleship, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:30:52 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft While the care we are called to provide as Christian leaders is much more than emotional support, that doesn't mean it should be cold or heartless. Rather we are called to lead gently. This episode explores the challenges and importance of gentle leadership. While the care we are called to provide as Christian leaders is much more than emotional support, that doesn't mean it should be cold or heartless. Rather we are called to lead gently. This episode explores the challenges and importance of gentle leadership. While the care we are called to provide as Christian leaders is much more than emotional support, that doesn't mean it should be cold or heartless. Rather we are called to lead gently. This episode explores the challenges and importance of gentle leade… Dick Wiedenheft 385 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21811601/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_38leadgently/id/3673914.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21811601 church leadership, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, patience, gentleness, pastoral care Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:01:33 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Providing emotional support and care for people is part of what we do as Christian leaders. But when is the care we offer not really caring? In this episode, we explore a couple pitfalls to avoid in caring and refocus ourselves on the goal and purpose of "pastoral care." Providing emotional support and care for people is part of what we do as Christian leaders. But when is the care we offer not really caring? In this episode, we explore a couple pitfalls to avoid in caring and refocus ourselves on the goal and purpose of "pastoral care." Providing emotional support and care for people is part of what we do as Christian leaders. But when is the care we offer not really caring? In this episode, we explore a couple pitfalls to avoid in caring and refocus ourselves on the goal and purpose … Dick Wiedenheft 584 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21809429/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_37whencaringisntcaring/id/3672297.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21809429 caring, pastoral care, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:25:26 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft When it comes to leadership, how do we define success? In today's episode, we look beyond ourselves to see what success might look like in terms of those we lead. When it comes to leadership, how do we define success? In today's episode, we look beyond ourselves to see what success might look like in terms of those we lead. When it comes to leadership, how do we define success? In today's episode, we look beyond ourselves to see what success might look like in terms of those we lead.… Dick Wiedenheft 495 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21780438/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_36definingsuccessforministryle/id/3644239.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21780438 ministry leadership, Christian leadership, church leadership, multiplication, success, movements, movemental leadership Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:54:57 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Jesus told us to prioritize making disciples, but how do we do that today? Do we have to quit our jobs and walk around from town to town in groups of 12s? Is a well-planned worship service enough? In today's episode we look at three key ingredients for any effort to make disciples. Jesus told us to prioritize making disciples, but how do we do that today? Do we have to quit our jobs and walk around from town to town in groups of 12s? Is a well-planned worship service enough? In today's episode we look at three key ingredients for any effort to make disciples. Jesus told us to prioritize making disciples, but how do we do that today? Do we have to quit our jobs and walk around from town to town in groups of 12s? Is a well-planned worship service enough? In today's episode we look at three key ingredients f… Dick Wiedenheft 649 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21775896/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_35howdowemakedisciples/id/3639870.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21775896 making disciples, discipleship, Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry leadership Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:27:39 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft The Great Commission tells us to go and make disciples, but do we know what a disciple is? In this episode, we try to get clear on what a disciple is and is not, so we can better assess how we're doing in our churches and ministries at making disciples. The Great Commission tells us to go and make disciples, but do we know what a disciple is? In this episode, we try to get clear on what a disciple is and is not, so we can better assess how we're doing in our churches and ministries at making disciples. The Great Commission tells us to go and make disciples, but do we know what a disciple is? In this episode, we try to get clear on what a disciple is and is not, so we can better assess how we're doing in our churches and ministries at making disciples… Dick Wiedenheft 604 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21772770/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_34whatisadisciple/id/3637278.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21772770 disciple, making disciples, discipleship, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:53:39 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft If you want to minister in others in a way which results in their life-changing growth, what key ingredients do you need to include your approach to ministry? In this episode, we look at the vital importance of invitation into relationship and challenging others to grow. If you want to minister in others in a way which results in their life-changing growth, what key ingredients do you need to include your approach to ministry? In this episode, we look at the vital importance of invitation into relationship and challenging others to grow. If you want to minister in others in a way which results in their life-changing growth, what key ingredients do you need to include your approach to ministry? In this episode, we look at the vital importance of invitation into relationship and challeng… Dick Wiedenheft 679 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21738914/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_33twokeyingredientstolifechang/id/3605179.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21738914 discipleship, disciple-making, ministry, relationship, invitation, challenge, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:16:29 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Many churches like to think of themselves as families. Healthy families need good parents. In this episode we look at the biggest barriers that keep us as leaders from being spiritual parents to others and a simple way to overcome them. Many churches like to think of themselves as families. Healthy families need good parents. In this episode we look at the biggest barriers that keep us as leaders from being spiritual parents to others and a simple way to overcome them. Many churches like to think of themselves as families. Healthy families need good parents. In this episode we look at the biggest barriers that keep us as leaders from being spiritual parents to others and a simple way to overcome them.… Dick Wiedenheft 538 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21708818/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_32themissingingredientinchurch/id/3578642.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21708818 discipleship, making disciples, mentoring, Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:02:15 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft This episode is part two of our conversation on the unique and subtle temptations Christian leaders face. In this episode we look at the danger of growing overly familiar with the things of God, and then we explore several warning signs that our motivations may be out of line as well as what we can do about it. This episode is part two of our conversation on the unique and subtle temptations Christian leaders face. In this episode we look at the danger of growing overly familiar with the things of God, and then we explore several warning signs that our motivations may be out of line as well as what we can do about it. This episode is part two of our conversation on the unique and subtle temptations Christian leaders face. In this episode we look at the danger of growing overly familiar with the things of God, and then we explore several warning signs that our motiva… Dick Wiedenheft 558 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21705463/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_31theuniqueandsubtletemptation/id/3575863.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21705463 temptations, idolatry, Christian leadership, ministry, church leadership Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:22:28 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft The temptations we face in Christian leadership are subtle and unique because it's so easy to put a spiritual face on what is really the result of darker motivations. In this episode we begin probing the temptations of ambition and approval and the way they show up in ministry and church situations. The temptations we face in Christian leadership are subtle and unique because it's so easy to put a spiritual face on what is really the result of darker motivations. In this episode we begin probing the temptations of ambition and approval and the way they show up in ministry and church situations. The temptations we face in Christian leadership are subtle and unique because it's so easy to put a spiritual face on what is really the result of darker motivations. In this episode we begin probing the temptations of ambition and approval and the way… Dick Wiedenheft 492 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21705362/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_30theuniqueandsubtletemptation/id/3575779.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21705362 Christian leadership, temptations, ambition, approval, church leadership, ministry leadership Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:34:31 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Grocery delivery has been around for a long time, but the current pandemic has prompted many to put their local grocery store on speed-dial. In this episode, we ask the question of how this mentality is reflected in churches and ministries when it comes to getting new leaders and members-- do we grow them ourselves or order them grocery-delivery style? Grocery delivery has been around for a long time, but the current pandemic has prompted many to put their local grocery store on speed-dial. In this episode, we ask the question of how this mentality is reflected in churches and ministries when it comes to getting new leaders and members-- do we grow them ourselves or order them grocery-delivery style? Grocery delivery has been around for a long time, but the current pandemic has prompted many to put their local grocery store on speed-dial. In this episode, we ask the question of how this mentality is reflected in churches and ministries when it come… Dick Wiedenheft 423 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21660357/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_29gardeningorgrocerydelivery/id/3535519.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21660357 Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry leadership, leadership development, making disciples Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:27:23 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Have you ever lacked the authority to carry out your responsibilities? Or been in a situation where those in authority weren't taking responsibility? In this episode, we explore the importance of lining up levels of authority and responsibility and the various ways we can run into trouble when the two are not balanced. Have you ever lacked the authority to carry out your responsibilities? Or been in a situation where those in authority weren't taking responsibility? In this episode, we explore the importance of lining up levels of authority and responsibility and the various ways we can run into trouble when the two are not balanced. Have you ever lacked the authority to carry out your responsibilities? Or been in a situation where those in authority weren't taking responsibility? In this episode, we explore the importance of lining up levels of authority and responsibility and the… Dick Wiedenheft 685 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21653790/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_28authorityandresponsibility/id/3531934.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21653790 authority, responsibility, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church leadership Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:22:18 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft We tend to admire and praise busy leaders, but what if it's who you are more than what you do that has the bigger impact for God's kingdom? In this episode we talk about 'being' and 'doing' and explore which should be our focus as leaders. We tend to admire and praise busy leaders, but what if it's who you are more than what you do that has the bigger impact for God's kingdom? In this episode we talk about 'being' and 'doing' and explore which should be our focus as leaders. We tend to admire and praise busy leaders, but what if it's who you are more than what you do that has the bigger impact for God's kingdom? In this episode we talk about 'being' and 'doing' and explore which should be our focus as leaders.… Dick Wiedenheft 400 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21649489/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_27leadershipismoreaboutbeingth/id/3527805.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21649489 being v. doing, character, maturity, impact, Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry leadership Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:05:22 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft 'Before you can be a good leader you’ve got to first learn to be a good follower,' the proverb goes. In this episode we explore why this is true and what it takes to be the kind of leader who helps others grow and thrive and fulfill God’s best for them. 'Before you can be a good leader you’ve got to first learn to be a good follower,' the proverb goes. In this episode we explore why this is true and what it takes to be the kind of leader who helps others grow and thrive and fulfill God’s best for them. 'Before you can be a good leader you’ve got to first learn to be a good follower,' the proverb goes. In this episode we explore why this is true and what it takes to be the kind of leader who helps others grow and thrive and fulfill God’s best for them… Dick Wiedenheft 283 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21644350/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_26whoareyourfollowing/id/3522910.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21644350 Humility, servant leadership, Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry leadership, following Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:51:52 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Proverbs 17:18 says "The one who states their case first seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines them." This wisdom is badly needed among leaders today, whether in dealing with a church conflict or leading in these divisive political times. In today's episode, we explore the importance of this wisdom for leading today. Proverbs 17:18 says "The one who states their case first seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines them." This wisdom is badly needed among leaders today, whether in dealing with a church conflict or leading in these divisive political times. In today's episode, we explore the importance of this wisdom for leading today. Proverbs 17:18 says "The one who states their case first seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines them." This wisdom is badly needed among leaders today, whether in dealing with a church conflict or leading in these divisive political time… Dick Wiedenheft 395 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21629944/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_25twosidestoeverystory/id/3512597.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21629944 church leadership, Christian leadership, conflict resolution, echo chamber Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:58:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft How healthy are the relationship patterns in your church or ministry? Relationships are hard but emotional and relational health is absolutely essential for spiritual growth/discipleship/transformation. In this episode, we explore this reality and review some key marks of emotional-relational health for churches and ministries. How healthy are the relationship patterns in your church or ministry? Relationships are hard but emotional and relational health is absolutely essential for spiritual growth/discipleship/transformation. In this episode, we explore this reality and review some key marks of emotional-relational health for churches and ministries. How healthy are the relationship patterns in your church or ministry? Relationships are hard but emotional and relational health is absolutely essential for spiritual growth/discipleship/transformation. In this episode, we explore this reality and revi… Dick Wiedenheft 521 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21623213/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_24relationshipsaremessy/id/3506563.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21623213 Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry leadership, emotional health, emotional intelligence, family systems theory, emotionally healthy spi Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:02:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Our busy, disconnected culture today is losing some of the skills and wisdom people used to possess about how to make and grow relationships. If church leaders are going to lead by example in prioritizing relationships, we need to relearn the art of friendship. This episode offers some practical ways to begin. Our busy, disconnected culture today is losing some of the skills and wisdom people used to possess about how to make and grow relationships. If church leaders are going to lead by example in prioritizing relationships, we need to relearn the art of friendship. This episode offers some practical ways to begin. Our busy, disconnected culture today is losing some of the skills and wisdom people used to possess about how to make and grow relationships. If church leaders are going to lead by example in prioritizing relationships, we need to relearn the art of fr… Dick Wiedenheft 412 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21621229/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_23thedyingartoffriendshiptipsa/id/3504741.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21621229 friendship, relationships, church leadership, ministry, christian leadership, community Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:19:02 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Both Scripture and neuro-psychology now agree that relationships are absolutely vital for personal transformation and spiritual growth. This has serious implications for the way we lead, disciple people, and "do church." Today's episode explores the implications. Both Scripture and neuro-psychology now agree that relationships are absolutely vital for personal transformation and spiritual growth. This has serious implications for the way we lead, disciple people, and "do church." Today's episode explores the implications. Both Scripture and neuro-psychology now agree that relationships are absolutely vital for personal transformation and spiritual growth. This has serious implications for the way we lead, disciple people, and "do church." Today's episode explores the im… Dick Wiedenheft 653 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21619586/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_22prioritizingrelationships/id/3503339.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21619586 transformation, discipleship, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, church leadership, attachment theory, relationships Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:37:47 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft When we're in a conflict, it's so easy to discount what the other person is trying to say rather than listening deeply, especially if we take exception to something the other person says (or the way they say it). As leaders we have to learn to listen well, especially in these challenging days facing our nation. When we're in a conflict, it's so easy to discount what the other person is trying to say rather than listening deeply, especially if we take exception to something the other person says (or the way they say it). As leaders we have to learn to listen well, especially in these challenging days facing our nation. When we're in a conflict, it's so easy to discount what the other person is trying to say rather than listening deeply, especially if we take exception to something the other person says (or the way they say it). As leaders we have to learn to listen w… Dick Wiedenheft 475 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21606586/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_21listeninginconflicts/id/3492533.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21606586 listening, racism, conflict, Christian leadership, church leadership Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:09:16 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Jesus did only what he saw and heard from his Father. How about us? As leaders are we busy with our own words and ideas or do we focused on what God wants? Do we take time to notice and discern what God is doing among and around us? Doing so will keep us from wasting time and energy and align us with what God is already doing. Jesus did only what he saw and heard from his Father. How about us? As leaders are we busy with our own words and ideas or do we focused on what God wants? Do we take time to notice and discern what God is doing among and around us? Doing so will keep us from wasting time and energy and align us with what God is already doing. Jesus did only what he saw and heard from his Father. How about us? As leaders are we busy with our own words and ideas or do we focused on what God wants? Do we take time to notice and discern what God is doing among and around us? Doing so will keep … Dick Wiedenheft 379 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21605375/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_20leadwhatyousee/id/3491489.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21605375 listening, sensitivity, discernment, church leadership, ministry leadership, Christian leadership, guidance Wed, 27 May 2020 18:49:30 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft This past weekend there has been a lot of talk and debate in the US about reopening churches. Should churches reopen, and what does it mean to reopen? Let's take a quick dive into what the early church looked like to get fresh perspective on how to think about these questions today. This past weekend there has been a lot of talk and debate in the US about reopening churches. Should churches reopen, and what does it mean to reopen? Let's take a quick dive into what the early church looked like to get fresh perspective on how to think about these questions today. This past weekend there has been a lot of talk and debate in the US about reopening churches. Should churches reopen, and what does it mean to reopen? Let's take a quick dive into what the early church looked like to get fresh perspective on how to thi… Dick Wiedenheft 382 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21599498/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_19isthechurchopenorclosed/id/3485930.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21599498 Christian leadership, church leadership, house churches, worship services Tue, 19 May 2020 19:56:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft If we want our ministries to thrive and grow, we as leaders have to learn to empower others. This episode explores what empowerment looks like and reminds us of why it is so important. If we want our ministries to thrive and grow, we as leaders have to learn to empower others. This episode explores what empowerment looks like and reminds us of why it is so important. If we want our ministries to thrive and grow, we as leaders have to learn to empower others. This episode explores what empowerment looks like and reminds us of why it is so important.… Dick Wiedenheft 520 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21595865/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_18learningtoempower/id/3482459.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21595865 Christian leadership, ministry, church leadership, empowerment, empowering Tue, 12 May 2020 20:08:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Jesus demonstrates that good Christian leadership involves delegating. When we don't, we rob God's people of the satisfaction and responsibility God offers of serving in his kingdom. Learn how to delegate and why it's so important. Jesus demonstrates that good Christian leadership involves delegating. When we don't, we rob God's people of the satisfaction and responsibility God offers of serving in his kingdom. Learn how to delegate and why it's so important. Jesus demonstrates that good Christian leadership involves delegating. When we don't, we rob God's people of the satisfaction and responsibility God offers of serving in his kingdom. Learn how to delegate and why it's so important.… Dick Wiedenheft 514 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21591975/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_17learningtodelegate/id/3478783.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21591975 Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry, delegation Tue, 05 May 2020 12:11:46 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Our mission as churches is to make disciples, yet many churches spend much of our energy delivering information. To truly fulfill our purpose we must prioritize life-on-life relationships and example and we must empower people to innovate. Our mission as churches is to make disciples, yet many churches spend much of our energy delivering information. To truly fulfill our purpose we must prioritize life-on-life relationships and example and we must empower people to innovate. Our mission as churches is to make disciples, yet many churches spend much of our energy delivering information. To truly fulfill our purpose we must prioritize life-on-life relationships and example and we must empower people to innovate.… Dick Wiedenheft 483 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21586402/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_16beyondinformationtransfer/id/3473606.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21586402 discipleship, making discipleship, Christian leadership, church leadership, ministry, example Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:11:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft When social distancing began, churches rushed to move their services online. But church isn't just about delivering content, it's also about connection and commission. Let's make sure we're putting appropriate energy and focus into all three... When social distancing began, churches rushed to move their services online. But church isn't just about delivering content, it's also about connection and commission. Let's make sure we're putting appropriate energy and focus into all three... When social distancing began, churches rushed to move their services online. But church isn't just about delivering content, it's also about connection and commission. Let's make sure we're putting appropriate energy and focus into all three...… Dick Wiedenheft 370 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21582842/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_15beyonddeliveringcontent/id/3470281.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21582842 Christian leadership, ministry leadership, church, COVID-19, novel coronavirus Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:57:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft It's easy to spend all our time maintaining the programming and organization of the church. But what are we doing all that for? The task Jesus gave us was to make disciples. Are do fulfilling that mandate, or have we lost sight of the church's purpose? It's easy to spend all our time maintaining the programming and organization of the church. But what are we doing all that for? The task Jesus gave us was to make disciples. Are do fulfilling that mandate, or have we lost sight of the church's purpose? It's easy to spend all our time maintaining the programming and organization of the church. But what are we doing all that for? The task Jesus gave us was to make disciples. Are do fulfilling that mandate, or have we lost sight of the church's purpose?… Dick Wiedenheft 432 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21578986/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_14deliveringprogramsordevelopi/id/3466726.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21578986 discipleship, making disciples, development culture, Christian leadership, church leadership Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:56:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Are the challenges of keeping your church/ministry organization running (and adapting it for this pandemic?) keeping you so busy, that you have no time and energy left to nurture the spiritual organism (people, relationships)? This episode, we tackle this danger, and suggest some ways to avoid it. Are the challenges of keeping your church/ministry organization running (and adapting it for this pandemic?) keeping you so busy, that you have no time and energy left to nurture the spiritual organism (people, relationships)? This episode, we tackle this danger, and suggest some ways to avoid it. Are the challenges of keeping your church/ministry organization running (and adapting it for this pandemic?) keeping you so busy, that you have no time and energy left to nurture the spiritual organism (people, relationships)? This episode, we tackle t… Dick Wiedenheft 555 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21575636/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_13organizationandorganism/id/3463355.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21575636 organism, organization, church leadership, Christian leadership, house church, organic church Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:08:12 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Growing as a leader takes effort and investment, but that can be overwhelming. It's amazing how far one little step each day or week will bring you over time. Growing as a leader takes effort and investment, but that can be overwhelming. It's amazing how far one little step each day or week will bring you over time. Growing as a leader takes effort and investment, but that can be overwhelming. It's amazing how far one little step each day or week will bring you over time. … Dick Wiedenheft 358 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21569081/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_12thepowerofpredictablepattern/id/3457763.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21569081 habits, Christian leadership, ministry, predictable patterns, life-long learning Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:08:31 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Right now, the world desperately needs leaders. Before we can lead others, though, we have to lead ourselves. This requires learning to be more self-aware, to manage our inner resources and emotions, and to grow, learn, and develop as a leader. Right now, the world desperately needs leaders. Before we can lead others, though, we have to lead ourselves. This requires learning to be more self-aware, to manage our inner resources and emotions, and to grow, learn, and develop as a leader. Right now, the world desperately needs leaders. Before we can lead others, though, we have to lead ourselves. This requires learning to be more self-aware, to manage our inner resources and emotions, and to grow, learn, and develop as a leader.… Dick Wiedenheft 453 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21564599/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_11leadingyourselfsoyoucanleado/id/3453667.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21564599 leadership, Christian leadership, ministry leadership, self-leadership Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:57:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft This episode, we look how to talk to and comfort those who are hurting or afraid. This episode, we look how to talk to and comfort those who are hurting or afraid. This episode, we look how to talk to and comfort those who are hurting or afraid.… Dick Wiedenheft 591 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21558934/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_10speakingintosuffering/id/3448927.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21558934 grief, comforting, hurt, suffering, counseling Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:37:44 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft How do we lead in times of change and turmoil, and how do we respond to those who are angry, afraid, and maybe critical of us? Maintaining a non-anxious presence is key. In this podcast we describe what it is and how to develop it. How do we lead in times of change and turmoil, and how do we respond to those who are angry, afraid, and maybe critical of us? Maintaining a non-anxious presence is key. In this podcast we describe what it is and how to develop it. How do we lead in times of change and turmoil, and how do we respond to those who are angry, afraid, and maybe critical of us? Maintaining a non-anxious presence is key. In this podcast we describe what it is and how to develop it.… Dick Wiedenheft 404 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21552818/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_9anonanxiouspresence/id/3443496.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21552818 anxiety, non-anxious presence, Christian leadership, leading change Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:42:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Leaders are responsible for shaping culture. If churches are going to be rich spiritual environments where people engage in "God talk" (they talk about their faith with one another), leaders will need to initiate such conversations. In today's episode we look at a couple simple ways to grow in your own ability to talk about God with others. Leaders are responsible for shaping culture. If churches are going to be rich spiritual environments where people engage in "God talk" (they talk about their faith with one another), leaders will need to initiate such conversations. In today's episode we look at a couple simple ways to grow in your own ability to talk about God with others. Leaders are responsible for shaping culture. If churches are going to be rich spiritual environments where people engage in "God talk" (they talk about their faith with one another), leaders will need to initiate such conversations. In today's episode … Dick Wiedenheft 329 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548360/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_8theimportanceofgodtalk/id/3439349.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548360 one another, spiritual conversations, leadership, Christian leadership Tue, 03 Mar 2020 18:46:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Is shepherding only for pastors, and what does it mean anyway? This episode looks to the Bible for answers, corrects some misconceptions, and explains how all church leaders have a role in protecting, guiding, seeking, and feeding God’s flock. Is shepherding only for pastors, and what does it mean anyway? This episode looks to the Bible for answers, corrects some misconceptions, and explains how all church leaders have a role in protecting, guiding, seeking, and feeding God’s flock. Is shepherding only for pastors, and what does it mean anyway? This episode looks to the Bible for answers, corrects some misconceptions, and explains how all church leaders have a role in protecting, guiding, seeking, and feeding God’s flock.… Dick Wiedenheft 508 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548115/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_7shepherdinggodssheep/id/3439112.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548115 leadership, christian leadership, shepherding, sheep Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:44:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft In a time when evangelicals are known for seeking after power, embracing Jesus’ way of the cross is more important than ever. For leaders this means being servants. This episode encourages leaders to serve their people when it comes to tasks, preferences, and decisions. In a time when evangelicals are known for seeking after power, embracing Jesus’ way of the cross is more important than ever. For leaders this means being servants. This episode encourages leaders to serve their people when it comes to tasks, preferences, and decisions. In a time when evangelicals are known for seeking after power, embracing Jesus’ way of the cross is more important than ever. For leaders this means being servants. This episode encourages leaders to serve their people when it comes to tasks, preferen… Dick Wiedenheft 569 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548113/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_6servantleadership/id/3439110.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548113 leadership, Christian leadership, servant leadership, servanthood Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:42:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Effective leadership requires sharing our lives with people, but our lives don’t have time and space for everyone. This episode gives leaders practical guidance in how to invite people closer in a manageable, sustainable way. Effective leadership requires sharing our lives with people, but our lives don’t have time and space for everyone. This episode gives leaders practical guidance in how to invite people closer in a manageable, sustainable way. Effective leadership requires sharing our lives with people, but our lives don’t have time and space for everyone. This episode gives leaders practical guidance in how to invite people closer in a manageable, sustainable way.… Dick Wiedenheft 450 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548112/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_5gettingpeopleintoorbit/id/3439109.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548112 leadership, christian leadership, relationships, ministry Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:39:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft The best leaders lead by example. In this episode we look at two leadership dangers. One is talking a good talk but not actually living that way. The other is setting a “fake” example in public which isn’t who we really are. The best leaders lead by example. In this episode we look at two leadership dangers. One is talking a good talk but not actually living that way. The other is setting a “fake” example in public which isn’t who we really are. The best leaders lead by example. In this episode we look at two leadership dangers. One is talking a good talk but not actually living that way. The other is setting a “fake” example in public which isn’t who we really are. … Dick Wiedenheft 411 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548108/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_4theimportanceofourexample/id/3439107.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548108 leadership, leading by example, example, modeling, integrity, Christian leadership Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:38:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft When we pray for the people in our church it’s tempting to ask that they would enjoy lives free of trouble. But is that how God wants us to pray for them? See how several of Paul’s prayer teach us what to pray for. When we pray for the people in our church it’s tempting to ask that they would enjoy lives free of trouble. But is that how God wants us to pray for them? See how several of Paul’s prayer teach us what to pray for. When we pray for the people in our church it’s tempting to ask that they would enjoy lives free of trouble. But is that how God wants us to pray for them? See how several of Paul’s prayer teach us what to pray for.… Dick Wiedenheft 383 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548106/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_3theimportanceofprayingleaders/id/3439103.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548106 leadership, prayer Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:32:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Good leadership begins with listening. On this podcast we point out three common blockages to listen well and then suggest three easy strategies to listen to others better. Good leadership begins with listening. On this podcast we point out three common blockages to listen well and then suggest three easy strategies to listen to others better. Good leadership begins with listening. On this podcast we point out three common blockages to listen well and then suggest three easy strategies to listen to others better.… Dick Wiedenheft 361 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548102/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2theskillanddisciplineoflisten/id/3439099.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21548102 leadership, listening, learning, Christian leadership Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:36:00 +0000 Dick Wiedenheft Praying, learning, and listening are great places to start when it comes to ministry leadership. Listen in as our pastor Dick Wiedenheft welcomes three new elders onto our leadership team and challenges leaders to step up to this important responsibility. Praying, learning, and listening are great places to start when it comes to ministry leadership. Listen in as our pastor Dick Wiedenheft welcomes three new elders onto our leadership team and challenges leaders to step up to this important responsibility. Praying, learning, and listening are great places to start when it comes to ministry leadership. Listen in as our pastor Dick Wiedenheft welcomes three new elders onto our leadership team and challenges leaders to step up to this important responsibili… Dick Wiedenheft 419 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21546062/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1steppingupintoleadership/id/3437131.mp3 https://cbcnw.sermon.net/21546062 responsibility, prayer, learning, listening