Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for Pastors
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Coaching For Pastors Podcast provides coaching, encouragement, and support to pastors - regardless of gender, denomination, or church size. Until we meet our first over-encouraged pastor, we will produce weekday Quick Hit episodes (Mon-Fri) that are under ten minutes long, and Saturday Weekend Editions, which are closer to an hour, where conversations with guests will challenge and inspire you! Share this podcast with other pastors, unless they're over-encouraged already. Yeah, we didn't think so! Jeff Keady is a 35-year ministry veteran, and currently the lead pastor at Community Heights Church in Newton IA, and is the co-founder of the 200churches Podcast with Jonny Craig.
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Episodes
Episode 36 - Pastor's Perspective: I Will Go First!
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBPastor, do you have tunnel vision when it comes to your church, and the other churches in your community/region? Today's episode is about perspective and hope, and Jeff talks with your about what it could be like in your community if pastors and churches got together in a John 17 spirit of unity. What impact could the ONE church in your community have on the lost? If they stopped comparing and competing. Maybe the perspective you need today is "I am going to step forward and GO FIRST in brin...
Episode 35 - Can You Think Outside The Box With Your Family?
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBWhat would it look like to stop living the life you already know how to live... with your family? How could you 5X your involvement in your marriage, your parenting, your extended family? What would have to change? What is the vision for your family's future? Jeff challenges you to not repeat what hasn't worked in your family, and to think outside the box! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 34 - Curtail Your Opinions & Ask More Questions
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBJeff coaches you on how to lead by asking questions, and shares some helpful resources to access to learn more on this topic. When we simply direct others, they only get our opinion, but when we include others in the sausage making by asking them what they think, we get to mine the wisdom of the entire room. You can absolutely 5X or 10X your success as a leader by asking more questions of those you lead - it's a winning strategy! Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversa...
Episode 33 - Are You Running On Empty Pastor?
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBWhat could God do with a pastor who is daily running on a full tank of Scripture? We preach the importance of God's Word to our people - but are we running on fumes ourselves? I know that you want to be blessed in your ministry and in your evangelism and discipleship in your community. Today I want to challenge you to imagine what God might do if you were full of his Word! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200chur...
Episode 32 - Everything Goes Better When We're Rested
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBSomething as fundamental as sleep should not need to be mentioned, but since so many pastors cheat sleep, Jeff is actually going to mention it! Every day actually starts the night before with the rest we get or don't get in preparation for the day ahead. Pastors can have crazy days, and sleep is an absolute necessity. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 31 - What To Do When The Crazy Hits The Fan
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBIf you can't stand the heat, as a pastor you must stay in the kitchen! When the crazy hits the fan, you'll likely get splattered on, but you have to keep your cool. Jeff talks about what to do in difficult situations with people in your church. He shares the story of a board meeting that went off the rails. (The names were cloaked to protect he guilty!) Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 30 - Planning To Succeed With Your Family
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBDo you make lists and create schedules and manage your priorities in your ministry? Probably. (At least I hope you do!) But, how well do you plan so that you can succeed in your family relationships? Do you bring the same energy and focus to win with your family? Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
What Are You Doing Today?
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBWhat is your main responsibility as a pastor? What do you get paid to do? Where should you invest your most valuable time and energy? Jeff talks about these questions and more in this episode on developing leaders in your church... Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 29 - What Are You Doing Today?
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBWhat is your main responsibility as a pastor? What do you get paid to do? Where should you invest your most valuable time and energy? Jeff talks about these questions and more in this episode on developing leaders in your church... Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 28 - Don't Check Your Soul At The Study Door
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MB"Make sure you don't use your sermon prep as devotional time!" Ever heard that Pastor? Me too! It was drilled into me in Bible College. Do you believe it? Do you live by it? On today's episode I will give you my take on it... Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 27 - What Story Are You Writing?
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBWhat are the lines of the script running in your head as a pastor? What story are you writing every day about who you are, what you do, and what you're capable of? Jeff coaches you today on the story you're writing of your life and your ministry. What we tell ourselves about ourselves has a huge influence on how we manage our lives. Jesus tells us a lot about who we are, and we should listen to him. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over ...
Episode 26 - Let Your People's Gifting Determine Your Church's Ministries
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MBJeff coaches you on pastoral perspective today around how you view the ministries of your church. Do you determine your ministries by what the church across town is doing, or the latest fastest growing church in America? Do you import ideas for a new program in your church from the last conference you attended? Jeff challenges you to have ministries and programs that flow out of the Holy Spirit's gifting of your people. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors...
Episode 25 - Ditch the Expectations!
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MBIn our families we often have expectations of one another that are unrealistic. As a mom or dad, do you have expectations of your kids that may be unrealistic? Do you have expectations of your spouse? Jeff coaches you regarding unrealistic expectations that you might want to ditch, and what to replace them with... enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 24 - What If You Didn't Have To Pretend Anymore?
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBDo you pretend to practice everything you preach? What if you were more honest about weaknesses and areas of growth in your ministry development? What if you didn't have to pretend anymore as a pastor that you have it all together and have all the answers? Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 23 - Do You Really Trust God?
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBJeff challenges pastors to trust God in the toughest times of life - and for big things. He shares some experiences that forced him to trust God deeply, against all odds. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 22 - Pastors Are What Pastors Think
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBJeff challenges pastors to pursue vivacious mental health. Pastors use their minds all day every day, and now they need care and rest. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 21 - Be A Pastor To All The People!
March 17, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBJeff challenges pastors to pastor all the people in the church, not just their friends, buddies, and girlfriends. Let's leave no one behind - pastor them all! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 20 - Your Kids Are Watching You... Pastor!
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBJeff talks to young parent-pastors about how to raise kids in a pastor's home. It's true, more is caught than taught! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 19 - The Hardest Person You Will Ever Lead Is You!
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MBJeff talks about how to do self- leadership. We can't lead others where we've never been ourselves. Self leadership is our first crucial destination. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 18 - A Consistent Prayer Life Is So Hard!
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBJeff challenges pastors to invest in prayer. Sometimes you just need to sit with God and be with him, without saying anything at all! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 17 - The Fuel You Consume Determines Your Performance
March 11, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MBFridays: Pastoral Health & Fitness. Jeff talks about how what you fuel your body and brain with determines how well they serve you. He shares some of his own struggles and wins in the health department and offers hope. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 16 - When It's Good That People Leave
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBThursdays: Perspective & Hope for pastors. Sometimes it's really good that you don't please people as a pastor, and that people absolutely leave your church! Jeff tells you when... Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 15 - Marriage Really Is Work
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MBWednesdays: Pastoral Family Health. Jeff talks about marriage and ministry. Marriage really is work. The health of our marriage follows us into our ministry effectiveness. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 14 - The Meeting Before The Meeting
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBTuesdays - Leadership Development. Jeff shares the single best practice he instituted in his local church leadership practice. Don't miss this one! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 13 - Follow Me As I Follow Jesus
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBMonday - The Spiritual Life of a Pastor. Can your people follow you as you follow Jesus? Jeff challenges you to be that pastor who practices what he/she preaches! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 12 - A Monday - Friday Podcast!
March 04, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBHey Pastors, Jeff is taking the plunge to make Coaching For Pastors a Monday-Friday podcast! That's right, a five-days-a-week podcast! There will be bonus episodes that include guests and guest perspectives on pastoral ministry, but in this episode Jeff lays out the themes for Mondays, for Tuesdays, etc. He's pretty excited about providing helpful and encouraging content to pastors. This is a non-denominational and all denominational podcast, meaning that ANY pastor is welcome to join us -...
Episode 11 - Don't Be Afraid To Face Yourself
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBJeff shares a quote from Mike Cosper in his book, Recapturing The Wonder - Transcendent Faith In A Disenchanted World, and asks you to apply it to your life. Are you afraid of solitude and silence because when you go looking for God, you find yourself? Do you avoid silence in order to avoid your inner demons? Jeff makes some suggestions to rid yourself of self and minister out of the power of the Spirit of God. Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, ...
Episode 10 - Making A Difference For Generations
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJeff talks about making a difference for generations! We operate in the day to day, but what if we saw everyone as they will be fifty years from now? What kind of lives have they had? What difference did we make in those last fifty years of their life? Jeffs tells a personal story and shares a resource that will help you as you lead your people to make a Kingdom impact in your community. Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 ...
Episode 010 - Making A Difference For Generations
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJeff talks about making a difference for generations! We operate in the day to day, but what if we saw everyone as they will be fifty years from now? What kind of lives have they had? What difference did we make in those last fifty years of their life? Jeffs tells a personal story and shares a resource that will help you as you lead your people to make a Kingdom impact in your community. Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 09 - Like You've Never Done Before
February 18, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBLike you, Jeff doesn't want this coming weekend to be "just another weekend." He shares some suggestions to make sure that doesn't happen. It really is up to us. Jeff's been a pastor for 35 years. He spent four year good years in Bible College, then another five (23 years later!) in an M.Div. Program, and is finishing his D.Min. this year. Lots of school, and lots of experience(s) - and he can't help but encourage pastors just like him... Support the Show. For more great content and conve...
Episode 08 - Heartfelt Thoughts - Pastor to Pastor
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBJeff returns to the MIC after one year - to fade back into the Coaching For Pastors Podcast! He shares some pastoral and personal thoughts on pastoring in our day and what's most important. Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 008 - Heartfelt Thoughts - Pastor to Pastor
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBJeff returns to the MIC after one year - to fade back into the Coaching For Pastors Podcast! He shares some pastoral and personal thoughts on pastoring in our day and what's most important. Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 07 - Pathways For Change - Vibrant Hope For Ministry Couples with Keith Davis
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBJeff talks with Keith Davis - who for more than twelve years has been supporting and counseling couples in ministry. With an extensive history in local church ministry leadership, and his own experiences with struggle and renewal, Keith and his wife help other ministry leaders find hope, healing, and true LIFE again! Keith and his wife Kathy help to create pathways for change that lead to vibrant hope for ministry couples who need it most! You can find them at https://www.centerhope.net. N...
Episode 007 - Pathways For Change - Vibrant Hope For Ministry Couples with Keith Davis
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBJeff talks with Keith Davis - who for more than twelve years has been supporting and counseling couples in ministry. With an extensive history in local church ministry leadership, and his own experiences with struggle and renewal, Keith and his wife help other ministry leaders find hope, healing, and true LIFE again! Keith and his wife Kathy help to create pathways for change that lead to vibrant hope for ministry couples who need it most! You can find them at https://www.centerhope.net. N...
Episode 06 - What Comes Next? NASA Innovators Talk Digital Ministry For Missional Churches with Nicholas Skytland and Alicia Llewellyn
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBNicholas and Ally have written the book, What Comes Next? Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World - A Guide For Christian Leaders, and talk with Jeff about their "Futures Framework" and how it helps churches shape their future and move forward in spite of the weaknesses and threats that might exist. Nick and Ally talk about People, Purpose, Technology, and Place as it relates to your church, and how they form a framework to understand your ministry setting and possible future. Support ...
Episode 006 - What Comes Next? NASA Innovators Talk Digital Ministry For Missional Churches with Nicholas Skytland and Alicia Llewellyn
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBNicholas and Ally have written the book, What Comes Next? Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World - A Guide For Christian Leaders, and talk with Jeff about their "Futures Framework" and how it helps churches shape their future and move forward in spite of the weaknesses and threats that might exist. Nick and Ally talk about People, Purpose, Technology, and Place as it relates to your church, and how they form a framework to understand your ministry setting and possible future. Support t...
Episode 05 - Help and Hope For Those Who Thought They'd Be There By Now with Dale Sellers
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBDale Sellers, from the 95Network, talks with Jeff about his ministry story and the book that grew out of it - Stalled - Help and Hope For Those Who Thought They'd Be There By Now. Dale and Jeff have a combined 70 years of ministry experience, and they had this conversation just for YOU! Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 005 - Help and Hope For Those Who Thought They'd Be There By Now with Dale Sellers
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBDale Sellers, from the 95Network, talks with Jeff about his ministry story and the book that grew out of it - Stalled - Help and Hope For Those Who Thought They'd Be There By Now. Dale and Jeff have a combined 70 years of ministry experience, and they had this conversation just for YOU! Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 004 - Developing Health on your Team with Larry Fowler
December 07, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBLarry Fowler, a former Vice President of Awana Clubs International, and the founder of the Legacy Coalition, talks with Jeff about forming, leading, and developing a healthy team. Larry just founded the Legacy Coalition only four years ago and has assembled an All-Star Team to help him lead the organization - and we can learn from his wisdom and experience! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 04 - Developing Health on your Team with Larry Fowler
December 07, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBLarry Fowler, a former Vice President of Awana Clubs International, and the founder of the Legacy Coalition, talks with Jeff about forming, leading, and developing a healthy team. Larry just founded the Legacy Coalition only four years ago and has assembled an All-Star Team to help him lead the organization - and we can learn from his wisdom and experience! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 003 - 8 Innovations To Leading Millennials with Benjamin Windle
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBYou can check out Ben at https://www.benjaminwindle.com! Ben is a pastor in Brisbane, Australia, and you can check out his ministry here: https://www.lifeplace.com.au/about-us/ Enjoy this episode where Jeff talks with Ben about leading Millennials. Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 03 - 8 Innovations To Leading Millennials with Benjamin Windle
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBYou can check out Ben at https://www.benjaminwindle.com! Ben is a pastor in Brisbane, Australia, and you can check out his ministry here: https://www.lifeplace.com.au/about-us/ Enjoy this episode where Jeff talks with Ben about leading Millennials. Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 02 - First Impressions and Pastoral Leadership with Greg Atkinson
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBJeff talks with Greg Atkinson from FirstImpressionsConference.com. Greg talks about pastoral leadership, COVID, first impressions, coaching, and having thick skin! Enjoy! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!
Episode 002 - First Impressions and Pastoral Leadership with Greg Atkinson
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBJeff talks with Greg Atkinson from FirstImpressionsConference.com. Greg talks about pastoral leadership, COVID, first impressions, coaching, and having thick skin! Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 001 - Pilot Episode with Jeff Keady
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBJeff Keady lays out his motivation and vision for creating the Coaching For Pastors Podcast, and also gives his first bit of coaching to pastors on how to approach leading people, who you might think aren't moving fast enough. He also previews Episode 002 with Greg Atkinson! Support the show (https://www.coachingforpastors.org)
Episode 01 - Pilot Episode with Jeff Keady
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBJeff Keady lays out his motivation and vision for creating the Coaching For Pastors Podcast, and also gives his first bit of coaching to pastors on how to approach leading people, who you might think aren't moving fast enough. He also previews Episode 002 with Greg Atkinson! Support the Show. For more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!