The Idea Talks – Episode 07 – Organized Leadership

Listen & Subscribe to audio through our audio podcast In this episode, Josh Teis sits down with Jeremy Rands who pastors Monclova Road Baptist Church near Toledo, OH. Jeremy has served as an administrative pastor and as a lead pastor in several large, growing churches. He currently leads a large staff and must stay organized in order to effectively lead those around him. The big … Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 07 – Organized Leadership

Family Time

Children simply grow up too quickly. Heather and I were out to dinner in January on a date night when the subject matter of children naturally arose.  Scarlett’s humor, Savannah’s sensitivity, and Jonathan’s recent growth spurt were the topics at hand when we were suddenly struck by terrible thought.  Jonathan is growing up.  We quickly began to do the math and realized that we only … Continue reading Family Time

The Myth of the Overnight Success

I’m a church planter! And after nearly 12 years of late night visits, early morning calls, and long hours of pure hard work we have suddenly become an overnight success. Queue the laugher from every small-business owner, entrepreneur, and church planter reading this post. Here is what I have learned about starting and growing something out of nothing: You Never Arrive until you Arrive I … Continue reading The Myth of the Overnight Success

Episode 06 – Refreshing An Established Church

  Notes In this episode, Josh Teis talks with Tony Liuzzo about how to refresh an established church. Tony pastors a thriving church in Columbus, Ohio. When he took over as the lead pastor the church had declined to an average of 400 people. Now the church averages 750 people on a weekly basis. Quotes from the episode: “In order for God to get you … Continue reading Episode 06 – Refreshing An Established Church