MFI Leaders Podcast
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsMinisters Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org
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Just Be Girls, Claim Your Seat at the Table | Jerushah Tanner
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBRecorded LIVE at MFI Global Conference 2018 Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build...
Church Marketing That Actually Works | Jacob Schmelzer
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBRecorded LIVE at MFI Global Conference 2018 Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build...
From Stress to Strength | Glenda Malmin
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBRecorded LIVE at MFI Global Conference 2018 Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build...
Small Groups for Small Churches | Mike Hennigan
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBRecorded LIVE at MFI Global Conference 2018 Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build...
This Cultural Moment: Reaching People in a Post-Christian Culture | Gareth Gilpin
November 13, 2019 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBOver the past four decades in the U.S., at least at a popular level, the ground beneath our feet has shifted. Over the past four decades in the U.S., at least at a popular level, the ground underneath our feet has shifted. We’ve moved from a Christianized culture (a mixture of Christian and pagan ideas and then, later, secular ideas) to what social critics call a “post-Christian” culture. Society sees the church as irrelevant at best, and extreme at worst. Your faith can be private, but don’...
Building A Spanish Service | Miriam Trolese
November 13, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBGod’s heart is to seek and save the lost. God’s command to us is to love him and our neighbors as we love ourselves. But who is our neighbor? 18% of the US population are Spanish speakers, making them the largest ethnic minority in the US. We need to reach and be ready to love our Latino neighbors. We’ve been serving our Latino community by having Spanish services at Mannahouse for the last 15 years. Join us as we share some of our ideas, dreams and stories to pastor the Latino community. M...
Senior Pastor Breakout Session | Bill Johnson
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBBill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. The present move of God has brought Bill into a deeper understanding of the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” Bill and the Bethel Church family have taken on this theme for life and ministry, where healing and miracles are normal. Bill teaches that we owe the world an encounter with God and a gospel without power is not the gospel Jesus preached. Bill is cofounder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry ...
Dr. Ed Stetzer | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session Pt. 1
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. Ed Stetzer is a contributing editor for Christianity Today, a columnist for Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is also the Executive Editor of The Gospel Project, which is used by over 1 million individuals each week. Stetzer also co-hosts BreakPoint This Week, a radio broadcast that airs on over 400 media outlets. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to...
William McDowell | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWilliam McDowell is the pastor of Deeper Fellowship Church in Orlando, Florida. A church dedicated to deeper fellowship with God and one another. They are located at 170 Sunport Lane, Suite 900, Orlando, Florida 32809. Worship with them on Sundays at 8:30am & 11:30am. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped to...
Worship Panel - The Sound of Your House
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBHeart Over Talent - Charity Mozafari Worship Arts – Church of the Harvest, Olathe KS Cultivating the Presence - Joel Ecklund Generations Pastor - House of the Lord Church, Oldtown, ID Songs of Your Own - Seth Owens Creative Pastor for Heart of the City Church in Coeur d’Alene, ID Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged a...
Pastor Gini Smith | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn 1992, the Lord directed Wendell and Gini to pioneer a church in the Seattle area—The City Church. So, with the blessing of their Pastor and the elders of Bible Temple, they ventured north with their two teenage children and a small team of 21 people, to establish a place to make God famous. From the very beginning, the good hand of God was upon Wendell and Gini and The City Church. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and t...
Dr. Ed Stetzer | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session Pt. 2
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBDr. Ed Stetzer is a contributing editor for Christianity Today, a columnist for Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is also the Executive Editor of The Gospel Project, which is used by over 1 million individuals each week. Stetzer also co-hosts BreakPoint This Week, a radio broadcast that airs on over 400 media outlets. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to...
Pastor Judah Smith | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPrior to becoming Lead Pastors in 2009, Judah and Chelsea led Generation Church, the youth ministry of The City Church, for ten years. Judah is known for his fresh, anointed, humorous messages that demystify the Bible and make Christianity real. Chelsea is also a gifted leader and speaker, noted for her down-to-earth wisdom, authenticity, humor and strong faith. Judah and Chelsea have three children, Zion, Eliott, and Grace. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build he...
Church Planting for Church Planters & Church Planting Churches Pt. 1 | Dr. Ed Stetzer & Bob MacGregor
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBDr. Ed Stetzer serves as Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College, and serves as Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. Bob MacGregor is an MFI local church pastor who has in the last 14 years planted 9 local church plants along with send...
Church Planting for Church Planters & Church Planting Churches Part 2 | Dr. Ed Stetzer & Bob MacGregor
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBEd Stetzer serves as Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College, and serves as Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. Bob MacGregor is an MFI local church pastor who has in the last 14 years planted 9 local church plants along with sending ...
Dr. Frank Damazio | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDr. Frank Damazio has been in ministry for over forty years as a college professor, church planter, lead pastor of a large multi-site church, Bible college president and chairman of a fellowship of churches. Frank is a graduate of Portland Bible College, has a Masters of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Oral Roberts University, and has authored over 30 books. He is presently devoting his life full time to Frank Damazio Ministries through creating web resources, providing leadership coa...
7 in 7 | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB7 in 7 Speakers Sean Arisco - Citizens Sacramento Nate Swanson - New City Church Keirsten Jones - Mannahouse Church Tyrone Jones Jr. - Church For The City Jorge Torres - Casa De Refugio Jamie Schulz - Sun City Church Tracey Armstrong - Citadel Church David Wilkins - MC Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped...
Bill Johnson | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBill is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. The present move of God has brought Bill into a deeper understanding of the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” Bill and the Bethel Church family have taken on this theme for life and ministry, where healing and miracles are normal. Bill teaches that we owe the world an encounter with God and a gospel without power is not the gospel Jesus preached. Bill is cofounder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM). ...
Bill Johnson | MFI Global Conf 19 - Main Session
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBill is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. The present move of God has brought Bill into a deeper understanding of the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” Bill and the Bethel Church family have taken on this theme for life and ministry, where healing and miracles are normal. Bill teaches that we owe the world an encounter with God and a gospel without power is not the gospel Jesus preached. Bill is cofounder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM). ...
Healthy Rhythms | Tim Fortin
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis session will be a real look at being intentional about the rhythms we set for life and ministry. We will talk about the importance of soul care, pace (Balance in schedule), the people in your life and rest. God desires that we engage in his mission for the long hall and not fall short because we fail to set healthy rhythms. Come grow and share your experience with setting healthy rhythms for your life. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, imp...
The Ideal Team Player: Building The Team You Actually Want to Play On | Natalie Aman
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBTeams are the fuel of every Church and Ministry, and the potential growth largely rests on the shoulders of the health and development of those teams! What if we created a culture of team that didn’t just fill holes, but empowered people to activate their God given potential? Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equ...
Embrace Your Place | Raydeane Owens
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBMarine special forces ask themselves three questions when they get dropped in areas of conflict: 1. Where are you? 2. Where’s the enemy? 3. Where’s your buddy? This APP will dive into how asking ourselves these questions are essential in the health & growth of our lives ministries as leaders. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more ...
The Advantages & Tensions of Leading Together as Co-Pastors | Danny & Jamie Schulz
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIt gets complicated when you add another role to your relationship. Not only are you husband and wife, maybe dad and mom, but now you’re adding co-leaders of a ministry. Learn how to navigate the challenges and find a space where you bring out the best in each other. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped tod...
Building An Incredible Dream Team | Jason Schleichardt
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBFrom the beginning, Gods desire is to do extraordinary things through ordinary people! The same is true today; for you, for your church, and for your city! This app session is designed to give you some ideas and tools to build an incredible Dream Team in your church or organization. We will look at what is at the heart of a Dream Team ministry, how to help people discover their gifts & passions, as well as some practical things you can start implementing right away. Ministers Fellowship Int...
The Power of In | Eunice Makinde
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBFor centuries, leaders have tried to fix urban, rural, and socio-economic issues racism and discrimination have created worldwide. As a result of these efforts many theories and practices have emerged that aren’t always biblically sound. In a world desperate for unity and peace, this session covers what it will take for the body of Christ to be a proactive movement in seeing racism abolished. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches...
Embrace The Disciplines That Lead To Your Healthiest You | Kathy Hill
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOur crazy, busy lives often leave little time for consistent exercise, rest or proper nutrition. And yet, these elements are critical to the success of our long-term ministry journey. Fighting for our best health is a choice; but it is one of the most important choices we can make! Becoming healthy doesn’t ONLY focus on denial. This workshop is designed to challenge some of the myths confronting a healthy life-style and offer practical tips as we say to our busy lives, “You’re not the bos...
Developing Leadership Teams in Small Churches | Mike & Elizabeth Hennigan
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this session, we will discuss how to develop leadership teams that fit the size of your church and its ministries. We’ll also provide you with tools that will help you assess a leader’s capacity and place them in the right role. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part ...
Raising A Godly Ministry Family | Steve & Kim Schmelzer
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBContrary to popular stats and belief, marriage and parenting in a pastor’s home can be fun and successful. Having raised 4 children in the same church who all love Jesus, love the church and are currently serving in ministry, we want to share some tips, thoughts, struggles and potential threats to encourage you on your family building journey. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy...
Acts of Compassion | Davi de Sousa
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe Bible is a book about a God full of mercy and compassion, that chose to go to where man was to bring him back to where He is. As a church we have no right to retain the grace we have received. A church is always moving, always loving, always accepting, and always restoring. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and...
Church Planting: Plan, Develop, Launch | Derrill Corbin
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBChurch Planting is both an art and a science. Together we will explore the process of launching a well-structured, theologically sound church that is prepared for growth and ongoing vision advancement. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more...
Creating A Family Culture Within Your Team | Jennifer Brashaw
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn the hustle of ministry, it is easy to focus on PROJECTS and overlook PEOPLE. Trust, growth, & acceptance are key elements to healthy team development. In this session we will discuss the value of building a family culture while also providing practical steps to implement in the building process. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you ...
Leading A Great Small Church | Steve Nation
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe church began with 120 people praying. Not long after 3,000 people were saved and most likely divided by language, into 16 smaller gatherings of less than 200 people each. Still today 80% of churches average less than 200 people. Maybe it’s time to re-embrace leading small churches and leading them well. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching ...
Diversity Panel - The Frontlines Gospel: Bridging the Racial Divide
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe find identity and purpose in the Good News. The love of Jesus compels us to build relational bridges and press out prejudice. Join us for an unfiltered discussion on how this works in the local church, communities, and within education. Eunice Makinde - Mannahouse, Portland, OR Ben Malmin - Pastor, City Harbor Church, Baltimore, MD Marquez Gray - Associate Pastor, Citylife Church, San Francisco, CA Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacti...
Growing In To Growing Out | Tyrone Jones Sr.
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBGrowth barriers can be the result of several factors, among them may be losing momentum, making poor staff choices, not having sustainable systems, and preaching that does not connect. The last 2 years we have experienced 40% growth. There is not one factor that made that possible. Internal changes was rewarded with exponential growth. This seminar will give insight to where we began and what it produced. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impac...
It's All About The Flow | Jeff & Robie Ecklund
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBYou have an average of seven minutes where new people decide whether to come back to your church again. In this app we will discuss the flow of your weekend services to impact both visitors and members. From parking lot to worship, live stream to message, as well as service transition and altar ministry, it’s all about the flow! Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope...
Engaging Our Secular Culture Through Supernatural Prayer | Ken Wilde
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBPrayer is the life and lungs of the believer. Knowing how it can be used to impact today’s culture is necessary for every leader. Tuning in to Gods kingdom thoughts on our authority through prayer will lead to victorious leaders and churches. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to ...
What's Going On In Our Culture Today? | Dr. Ed Stetzer
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBDr. Ed Stetzer is a contributing editor for Christianity Today, a columnist for Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is also the Executive Editor of The Gospel Project, which is used by over 1 million individuals each week. Stetzer also co-hosts BreakPoint This Week, a radio broadcast that airs on over 400 media outlets. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to...
Healthy Body, Soul & Spirit | Roxy Iverson
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBI am passionate about the spiritual health of our pastors and leaders. We are often encouraged to have an annual check-up for our physical health, but what about our spiritual health? This App session will do just that. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” III John 1:2 Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope ...
Healthy Things Grow | Poncho Lowder
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBEvery season will have its challenges, but leaders and ministries that stay healthy will continually grow. In this app session we will look at 3 keys to staying personally healthy and how to use them to inspire your teams and church to do the same. The future! Ephesians 3:20 NIV [20] Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impa...
Building a Discipleship Church | Marc Estes
November 07, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThe scoreboard for the church must change. Our win can no longer be how many are in the seats, but how many are sent. We have been called to make disciples and not decisions. This APP will help us understand the radical paradigm shifts that must take place if we are to fulfill our role as pastors and leaders in the Great Commission. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We ho...