Gerald Brooks Leadership Podcast

The Jesus Standard

June 29, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Jesus was the ultimate leader. As Christians we should strive to be like Him not just in our attitudes, and hearts but also our leadership journey. Take a listen as Pastor Brooks walks us through leadership principles derived from Jesus' Life.

Leadership According to Matthew 5

June 15, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Leadership is a word that is used in so many settings. It is a word that has been adopted by both religious and secular organizations. But there is more to leadership than just principles, there is a heart behind leading people. Listen along as Pastor Brooks teaches us about developing the heart of leadership.

The Challenge of Leadership

May 31, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Leadership is not without challenges and obstacles you have to overcome. But through the correct mindset and approach, leadership should not kill you. Listen along as Pastor Brooks gives us insight to obstacles and challenges in leadership and how we can overcome them.

Leading with your Attitude

May 17, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Attitudes can define us good or bad. It is what sets the tone for us as leaders to impact the people around us. Listen along as Pastor Brooks gives up principles to help us navigate our attitudes in various leadership opportunities.

The Jesus Model

May 02, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

In this episode, I review 10 things Jesus said for us to remember about leadership.

Spotting Talent

April 18, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

On today's podcast, we talk about spotting talent. How do you spot talent in order to create and expand a team?

Creating Capacity

April 04, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Today we talk about how to enlarge your ability to be a long-term leader and perform leadership under intense circumstances so that you are increasing on the inside.

Leading with a Broom

March 21, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Today, we walk through leadership lessons from the bottom up.

Leadership in Two Words

March 14, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today's podcast, we walk through leadership in a simple way, two words.

The Battlefield of Leadership

March 01, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Leaders are defined by difficult times and all leaders go through them. On today's episode, we go over leadership battles and how you can be prepared for them.

Five Temptations of Leadership

February 15, 2017 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MB

Everyone deals with temptation. But did you know that all temptation is not evil temptation? This episode, I take a look at the subtle temptations of leadership.

Questions That Change Your Life

February 01, 2017 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MB

In today's episode, we walk through five questions to ask yourself to help transform your ministry and your life.

Creating Sustainable Ministry

January 18, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode Pastor Brooks talks about how to create ministry that will last.

Staff Stuff Part 2

January 04, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

This episode, I conclude with part 2 of Staff Stuff. I often receive questions at my Roundtable lessons about expectations for staff members. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Staff Stuff

December 18, 2016 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series from my 2016 Roundtable Lessons. I often get asked about various expectations for staff members. In this lesson I dive into how to create and articulate staff expectations.

10 Lessons of Leadership

November 30, 2016 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Often times we over complicate leadership and its principles. In this podcast, I go back to the basics and give 10 practical lessons of leadership that you can use to build a foundation for you and your team as you progress in your journey.

Leading Volunteers

November 15, 2016 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Thanks for tuning into today's podcast. Today I'm going to teach you on the dynamic lesson of leading volunteers.

Resilience in Ministry

October 29, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MB

Have you ever felt tired and didn't want to keep going? Everybody hits that moment where they feel like they can't keep going. Today, I want to give you a template for resilience.

An Up-Close Look at a Call

October 11, 2016 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode, I'll walk you through an outline about being called of God and we'll take a look at some examples on what that looks like.

Managing Crisis Moments

September 22, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MB

Listen as I walk you through lessons I learned from a friend as he navigated and lead his organization through a crisis.

Part 2 Keys to Soul Management

August 25, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MB

A few months ago, Pastor Brooks did a message on Keys to Soul Management. This is critical to the success of a minister being able to guard him/herself from the various mine fields that exist in Ministry. Take a listen to part 2 of this message.

Part 2 Keys to Soul Management

August 25, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MB

A few months ago, Pastor Brooks did a message on Keys to Soul Management. This is critical to the success of a minister being able to guard him/herself from the various mine fields that exist in Ministry. Take a listen to part 2 of this message.

Taking Leadership Seriously

August 03, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.19 MB

It seems like an odd statement to make, Taking Leadership Seriously. However, many leaders overlook the responsibilities and expectations that come with holding a leadership position. Listen a long as I walk you through various principles I have learned during my leadership journey.

When Words Aren't Enough

July 12, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

Inspired by recent events, Pastor Brooks altered his weekend message to communicate his response to the tragic events that have unfolded throughout our nation. This podcast is the audio from his Sunday sermon titled When Words Aren't Enough. We pray that you listen and if it is of help or benefit please share it with others.

What Jesus Would Say to a Leader

June 27, 2016 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Leaders may often wonder what Jesus might say if he were teaching a leadership lesson. The good news is that he did, in fact, give a leadership lesson as he sent out first the 12 disciples, then 70 more, giving them instructions before they went. In this podcast, Pastor Brooks walks us through Jesus' leadership lesson and showings how full of wisdom and guidance it really was.

Why Leaders Fail

May 25, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.17 MB

Leading at a high capacity is already difficult, but how does insecurity affect ones ability to lead successfully? Can someone lead and still be highly insecure? Listen to this podcast as I try and answer some of these questions.

How Do You Know if Leadership Has Happened?

May 06, 2016 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

I was recently asked a question that was intriguing. The question dealt with leadership teaching moments and how do I know if leadership took place or not. Listen to this podcast to hear how I addressed that question.

Leading in a Crisis

April 07, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.76 MB

Crisis is the climate in which leaders have to prevail. Pastor Brooks walks you through various principles on how to not only manage but be a more effective leaders when these moments happen.

Leading over a Lifetime

March 23, 2016 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

Pastor Brooks walks us through the many failures of one of the greatest leaders of the Bible - Moses. Although he is listed in the famous Hebrews 11 "Faith Hall of Fame," we are given countless instances of Moses' failures, fears, and shortcomings as a leader. Pastor Brooks shows us how Moses' stumbling blocks can be our stepping stones to a better, stronger leadership.

Generational Challenges

March 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MB

Pastor Brooks breaks down unique and under-addressed challenges church leadership faces when it comes to young leaders vs. old leaders, and helps bridge the gap between the inexperienced yet eager upcoming generation of leaders and the battle-worn veterans of ministry.

Can you lead in....

March 03, 2016 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MB

Recently, I sat down with some of our young leaders on staff and encouraged them to ask me questions. After that meeting I was inspired to write this message that deals with 7 questions that will make or break you in various leadership cultures and environments.

Keys to Soul Management

February 18, 2016 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MB

Leaders have to manage various aspects of life. One thing that separates Christian leaders from secular is how one manages their soul. For the complete leadership lesson or other leadership resources visit GeraldBrooksMinistries.com

Keys to Soul Management

February 18, 2016 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MB

Leaders have to manage various aspects of life. One thing that separates Christian leaders from secular is how one manages their soul. For the complete leadership lesson or other leadership resources visit GeraldBrooksMinistries.com

Q&A from the Plano Roundtable

February 03, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.03 MB

We had a great first roundtable in Plano, Texas this past week. It was there Pastor Brooks was asked a few questions pertaining to various leadership elements such as change in ministry. During this episode, Pastor Brooks will examine and dives deeper into these questions to give us a more in depth analysis to questions that we might have. For upcoming roundtables such as our Flordia (Feb. 11), New Mexico (March 8), or So. California (March 17) visit geraldbrooksministries.com

The Calling

January 21, 2016 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.27 MB

In this episode, Pastor Brooks focuses on the The Calling of God. He focuses on key verses in Ephesians Chapter 3 as he describes what God is wanting to do through each and everyone of us. For the remainder of this lesson, other Gerald Brooks Audio Resources, or to sign up for one of his upcoming Leadership Roundtables, visit GeraldBrooksMinistries.com

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