Loud Leadership

Driving is a true hobby of mine. I love the idea of going 70mph down the road and looking out to feel like nothing is moving at all. Doesn’t leadership feel the same way sometimes? You feel that the day to day to is going so fast and when you slow down you realize you haven’t gone that far at all.  This summer I had the honor of speaking to over 800 leaders stretched across 16 camps of our Discovery Camp program. Every leader is driving the vision. Your responsible for the passengers riding with you, and  the engine of the vision you're leading. We took time to talk out the 6 areas I believe every leader needs to pay attention to in order to be a great driver. Dashboard of Destiny 1. Battery Gauge – How much energy do you have before you start the next movement? 2. Speedometer – Schedule – The faster you go the more strain takes place on the engine causing a rougher rider for all involved. 3. Temperature Gauge – Team Culture- Teams are a tension that must be managed. Leaders have to keep the balance to ensure

It's true... E-mail is a nessecary evil in this world, but just because your e-mail is out of control doesn't mean we have to be. In this episode we will talk about this tips and tricks out there to manage e-mail efficiently. E-Mail Cycles 1. Process First2. Respond Second  Tools Google/G-mail ToDoist (Project Managment Application) Right Inbox http://www.rightinbox.com/ Bommerang http://www.boomeranggmail.com/ IFTTT.com http://www.ifttt.com  E-Mail Etiquette SLACK (Team Communication Tool) http://www.slack.com What is e-mail good for?  E-Mail Healthhttp://www.a-healthy-lifestyle.com/email-addiction.html                               E-mail is a tool. Communication must be the core. 

We live in a world of change. It's the only gaurentee that we have, something will change, including people. Sometimes we have a difficulty of finding the next runner for the race. Listen to how we use simple profiles to help us get a pulse on the people joining our team.     

Homosexuality is the hot topic in the nation today, but it's been on a Biblical radar for much longer. In this special seminar with out Texas Bible Institute students Pastor Rachel explains how to respond to this taboo topic and give the biblical answers to cultures greatest questions.   Loves Response to Culture What is culture? Culture is the characteristics, beliefs, customs, and attitudes of a particular group of people which distinguishes them from someone else Culture is not right or wrong good or bad, it is just the way we are We Have to decide our personal convictions If you truly believe the Word of God is without error then you are a bold bible believer and will base all your decisions off of the written word of God Dealing with Homosexuality There is an intentional homosexual agenda Recognition Acceptance Aproval When a face is put with the sin it is harder to stand on your ground Jesus perfectly balanced grace and mercy with confrontation and correction If we respond

Summer can be the best of times and the worst of times for youth pastors in student ministry. Peter Burchfield, student pastor at Believers World Outrech Church, leads Embassy Student Ministries and has some thoughts about what you need to do with your summer. If you're tired of searching the internet tiredlessly looking for then next game to play, this podcast is for you. 

Music is the muscle to a movement. It keeps the movement in motion and the atmosphere in a position for massive productivity. SHOW NOTESScriptureRomans 14: 1- 4     Loops & Tracks Websites multitracks.com loopcommunity.com     Spotify Playlist  Late Night Focus Afternoon GroovesWonderful Writing Music Worship List (Abby Burchfield adds to this frequently)    Bands Dirty LoopsSnarky Puppy

Travis Simons was kind enough to sit down with Andrew after speaking at the weekend retreat at Country Camp. He's a speaker and leader at a great church in the Dallas, Texas area. In this podcast we talk about building a bridge with the following..  Senior Leadership  Your Community  Your Own Leadership  The Vision You Are Called To For more information about Travis Simons you can find him at TravisSimons.com Twitter: @travis_simonsInstagram: @travis_simons        

We all want the "dream team" to support what we are doing. In this episode we talk about how to build the team, provide a "grace space" for mistakes, and encourage the team when we get off course. Doesn't matter the size, it's all how you thrive.     

Most teams never reach their potientiol merely because the leader will not give them the oppurtunity. In this podcast we are talking about what we need to do as leaders to ensure our team has what they need to truly takeover the tasks of everyday life.     

Leaders expect excellence, but leaders rarely provide what their description of excellence really is. Want to see more growth and a clearer picture of your vision? Defining the expectations of your excellence is one step closer to that reality. 

There's a science and understanding to developing a great team. In this episode, we begin the conversation of what it takes to select, train, and develop the people that help us every day stay on mission for our visions. 

There's a science and understanding to developing a great team. In this episode, we begin the conversation of what it takes to select, train, and develop the people that help us every day stay on mission for our visions. 

Most of the time what frusterates you the most is what you are called to correct. This podcast will help you identify the problem and then create ways to turn problems into oppertunities for solutions. 

Being loud and proud is all about how you see yourself as a leader. In this episode we will talk about the pupose of this podcast, how to be loud and proud in your leadership, and what we can learn from Jesus about being great leaders.