After 20 months (since April 2023), I’m back. At least for today. No commitments yet, but I am taking today to talk with you about what we’re called to. I get to that at about the 6 or 7-minute mark.
Where have I been? I’ve been right here the whole time, not recording. My opulent and luxurious podcast studio has sat quietly by while I have committed myself other things – like grandkids and ministry. I think I also just needed a break, but it was too long. I’ve really missed this Coaching For Pastors Podcast, and my 200churches Podcast. When Jimmy Carter died the other day, I resurrected an episode we did almost six years ago with the pastor of his church in Plains, GA. I did a little editing and then re-released it for The 200churches Podcast. Which motivated me to release a Coaching For Pastors episode. Welcome to 2025! Happy New Year! Again, no commitments, but I hope I get back in the saddle of podcasting. I’ve missed you. Finally, thanks to those of you who have messaged to check up on me over these past months. I’ve appreciated it.
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My friend, with society and culture speeding up at an exponential rate, it's becoming obvious that this isn't just a "phase" that will pass. We are on a trajectory that will leave us increasingly over-scheduled, inundated, preoccupied, and constantly tending to the tyranny of the urgent.
In this episode I ask what YOU are doing to get off the merry-go-round of culture. How can we be sure to not wander from the spiritual disciplines of solitude, prayer, and study in order to fulfill our callings as pastors? 
You already know Pastor, the speed and dynamics of life and ministry are increasing exponentially these days. Somehow we have to turn the firehose into a kitchen faucet, so that we can both survive and make an impact. Some thoughts after two weeks off - and after turning... 60!
Our role, per Ephesians 4, as pastors is to equip our people to do the work of the ministry - and I contend that somethings the best way we can equip them, is to recognize that they are already gifted by the Holy Spirit, and we just need to get out of their way!
3/10/2023 1 Comment Weekend Edition 42 - The People's Perspective: Everyday Disciplemaking with Paul Schlieker
Paul Schlieker takes seriously Jesus' command to make disciples of all people. Paul is going to challenge your thinking about how you challenge YOUR OWN church family to be disciple makers!
Paul is a financial planner who takes Jesus with him everywhere. He and his wife Peggy are very active serving in various roles and if you CLICK HERE they have some free gifts for you - that you can use in your church for small groups, discipleship classes, Bible studies, or Sunday School classes. Enjoy my conversation with Paul... just for you! 
Paul's life was changed by the message of the cross, and he has become a servant of God, with a calling he is committed to fulfilling. Paul is a financial planner/manager who serves people by helping them prepare for their future. He's also a disciple of Jesus who makes more disciples of Jesus.
Soon he will travel to Chicago to consult with leaders of a national ministry on how they can better their discipleship ministry. He and his wife meet with international college students who have come to Omaha for college. Their aim is to help them place their faith in Jesus and become followers, who will take the message of Jesus back to their home countries and communities. The other day he met me for breakfast in Omaha NE and really blessed me - he will be our guest on March 11 for the 42nd Weekend Edition of the Coaching for Pastor's Podcast. You. Will. Like. It. Today I share how Paul both blessed and challenged me... 
Tonight I asked ChatGPT to "Write a blog post about how pastors can use ChatGPT in sermon preparation."
A portion of this episode will be me, using what ChatGPT wrote - in my own voice. You decide if it was any good. Then I give you my hot take on us pastors using writing AI's in our ministries. We can't stick our heads in the sand - nor can we move forward without wisdom... 3/4/2023 0 Comments Weekend Edition 41 - Pastor, Are Your Methods Getting in the Way of Your Mission?
Andy Stanley once said, we need to marry our mission but date our methods. So true! So that begs the question that I unpack in this short episode: Are your ministry methods getting in the way of your church accomplishing its mission??
Enjoy - but please also give this some thought this weekend... 
Pastor, the Enemy would love to sideline both you and your church. He'll attack your marriage, your parenting, your family, your hobbies, your addictions, anything! Anything to keep you off the court and out of the game.
Our people are languishing for lack of encouragement, inspiration, and affirmation. We could so easily build them up through a simple gift God has given us. A gift to use to do exactly those three things for our church family. Jeff talks about that gift, that #1 tool of a pastor, in today's episode, #234. Enjoy! 
Here is a simple pastoral hack to help you alleviate stress and anxiety from your ministry day. God is BIG and he can handle and shoulder all of our cares and anxieties. Giving him your "trust list" is an easy way to join in community with others.
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AuthorJeff Keady has been a pastor for 35 years and podcaster to pastors for 9 years - Coaching For Pastors is his latest podcast! Archives
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