Elemental Leaders
The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org.
Episodes
36 episodes
Diagnosing Organizational Diseases
In this unique Fast Break podcast, Dave Workman engages two AI hosts with his blog article on Diagnosing Organizational Diseases. This is a fascinating experiment in not only the subject itself, but an inside look at how far generative A...
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6:27
Engaging the Next Generation
Host Paul Baldwin talks with Isaac Ramirez, pastor of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at Miami Vineyard Church, along with Daniel Ramos, a student impacted by the ministry, about the unique challenges of inviting and including youth and youn...
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22:41
Fastbreak: Are Your Service Times Optimal to Reach New People?
In this episode, Dave Workman explores the art and science of changing the service times of your church. Whether you have one service each weekend or five, the question to tackle is: are your current times optimal for reaching new people? With ...
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5:23
Starting From Scratch: Churchplanting & Entrepreneurship
Turning something/anything from a dream into reality is complex when it comes to organizations. In this episode, Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, and guest panelist Sarah Anderson talk about their church planting experiences—what worked, what didn’t...
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36:02
The Four Stages of Organizational Focus
Every church and organization will move through different focuses throughout its lifespan. From the inception of a churchplant or new company, the particular areas that the organization needs to pay attention to shifts as it matures. In this Fa...
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3:50
What’s Your Vibe? Reengineering Your First Impressions for New Visitors
Every church—or any organization for that matter—has a vibe. It can be good, bad, indifferent, or whatever. But very few take stock of what it is…and even fewer are intentional about shaping it. If you’ve ever wondered why new people v...
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32:05
Building the Beloved Community: an Interview with Dr. Charles Montgomery
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the “beloved community” with Dr. Charles Montgomery. Framing a theological case for reconciliation, Dr. Montgomery describes the spectrum from denial to polarization to minimization to acceptance to...
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29:03
From Small Group Leader to National Director—Learning to Lead in Different Contexts: an Interview with Jay Pathak
Jay Pathak is the National Director of Vineyard USA, a movement of 500+ churches. But in identifying himself as a classic “reluctant leader,” how did he make all those transitional moves? And what has helped him become a leader in so many diffe...
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38:05
Fastbreak: Who Do You Believe?
In this Fastbreak episode, Dave is asking the question, “Who do you believe?” or maybe more accurately, “Who should you believe?” What we believe obviously affects our world view, with our actions following. Dave suggests that all truth must be...
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3:55
Improvisational Leadership and the "Yes/And" Approach: an Interview w/Joe Boyd, CEO of Leadercast
So how does an improv class with the future Ted Lasso change the course of a depressed churchplanter in Las Vegas?—and how did he become a movie producer, entrepreneur a media company, turn into a world-class storyteller, and the CEO of the lar...
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28:38
Fastbreak: Do You Like What You Do?
A pastor walks into a Trader Joe’s and is confronted with an existential question from the cashier. Yes, that sounds like the beginning of a joke…but this one’s true! The real question before that is simply, “Do you like what you do?”—and that’...
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3:52
Fastbreak: Managing Succession and Leadership Transition
This Fastbreak episode is all about pastoral succession and a simple checklist for church boards, leaders, and pastors. Every church will have to deal with leadership transition at some point—Dave makes the case for developing a timeline for ch...
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4:50
The Scandal of Domineering Leadership: an Interview with J.R. Woodward
In this episode, host Paul Baldwin interviews author and professor J.R. Woodward on his latest book “The Scandal of Leadership: Unmasking the Powers of Domination in the Church” based on his research on the problem of domineering leadership in ...
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33:29
Fastbreak: Why Plan a Year of Sermons?
This Fastbreak episode is geared especially for pastors by exploring why planning a year's worth of sermons is a great idea! Dave makes the case that powerful things can happen when "mission" meets "message" in an intentional way. He'll go behi...
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3:26
The Untapped Power of Women in Leadership—an Interview with Kadi Cole
This episode dives into the untapped resources of women in leadership in a fascinating interview with author and coach Kadi Cole. Kadi was one of the first female leaders to serve in an executive role at a large, multisite church in Florida and...
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38:48
Unleashing the Potential: Reimagining the Role of Board Members in Organizations
In this episode, we're diving deep into the often underestimated and underutilized role of board members in various organizations, from churches to nonprofits. Board members can be a powerhouse of support, strategic guidance, and shared respons...
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29:37
Help! My Church Is Old, Dying, or Stuck. What Do I Do?
We're tackling the challenges faced by churches, big or small, young or long-standing. Join us for pragmatic tips on reviving your congregation, focusing on church health over numbers. Learn how to define health, uncover key elements, and embra...
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34:10
Fastbreak: Already Operating in Your Calling
In this podcast episode, Dave reflects on his journey from being a musician to becoming the leader of a megachurch. He shares how he discovered his calling in pastoring and the importance of nurturing his leadership abilities, all while emphasi...
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3:44
Digital Missions Project: Reaching People w/ Jesse Carbo
Jesse Carbo, founder of the Digital Missions Project, is with us this week to explore the world of digital outreach and its potential for churches to effectively share the gospel and connect wit...
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26:22
Fastbreak: The Missionary Position (Sorry About the Title...)
Dave explores the concept of outward-focused churches as missionary outposts in a post-Christian world. Discover two key tenets: functioning as a force, not a fortress, and embracing a missionary mindset. Learn the importance of understanding l...
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4:19
Expanding Imagination: Unlocking Innovation in Churches and Nonprofits
In this episode, we are diving into the fourth and final installment of our series on the values of the Elemental Group. We're exploring the value of imagination and how it plays a crucial role in the health and growth of organizations....
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34:19
Fast Break: Leaders & Emotions
Join us as we explore the power of effective leadership and the importance of emotional connection in the workplace. Discover how great bosses inspire their teams, create a mission bigger than themselves, and lead with passion.
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3:49
Servant Leadership Unveiled: Pouring Out Your Life Like Water
The team explores essential values for effective leadership. In this episode, they dive into the concept of servant leadership and its significance in fostering an outward-focused culture. Discover why water serves as a powerful metaphor for se...
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36:00
Igniting the Flames: Unleashing Passion in Organizational Leadership
In this episode, our panel dives deep into the second element of a healthy organization: passion. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, they explore the importance of passion in effective leadership and share practical ways to reignit...
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