Life & Leadership

Proving God's Faithfulness in the Rubble of Haiti's Earthquake - Yvrose Telfort Ismael

Season 5 | Episode 

In this episode Jez speaks to adoptive mum of 40 and founder of Hope House for Haiti, Yvrose telfort Ismael. 

For more information about Hope House for Haiti visit: https://www.hopehousehaiti.com/ 

Artificial Intelligence in Ministry: Trust, Truth & Kindness - Phil Whittall

Season 5 | Episode 19

Jez speaks to Phil Whittall about whether things ChatGPT and other large language model versions of AI are good for ministry, what we should be aware of and how we ought to proceed.

 

since recording Phil posted further reflections about AI & Ministry on his blog. Check them out ehre:

6 Reasons to be Cautious About AI and Sermons: https://thesimplepastor.co.uk/six-reasons-to-be-cautious-about-ai-and-sermons/

Life Story | From Abandonment to Adoration - Mandisa Gushu

Season 5 | Episode 18

Jez speaks to Mandisa Gushu from the Kings Church Mid-Sussex about her life and journey with God. 

12 Challenges Everyone in Ministry Needs to be Aware of - Paul Johnson

Season 5 | Episode 17

In this episode Jez speaks to Paul Johnson about emotionally healthy ministry.

A description of what a decompression session is and the importance of it for staff teams is outlined below:

What are Decompression Sessions?
Decompression Sessions (DcS) are becoming increasingly common in vocational areas which have a high emotional demand. DcS sessions aim to make a leader’s role more sustainable and promote good emotional health.

As the name suggests they are monthly, 50 minute, confidential sessions for leaders to process any areas of life or work that are burdening them. If they choose to, a spouse or partner may also attend. Current rates are £50p/hr

Employers are increasingly recognising the need to provide for their staff members’ emotional well-being and as a practice to mitigate against ‘burnout’ or severe emotional depletion. As a result often (although not always) the sessions are paid for by the employer, not the employee. However the content of these sessions will remain between the employee and the DcS deliverer. 

As such the Decompression Sessions are designed to form part of a staff care package alongside pension, health insurance etc. This can then be reviewed annually by the employer.

The Kindness of Jesus in Life & Ministry - Denise Brown

Season 5 | Episode 16

In this episode Jez speaks to Denise Brown about her life and ministry along with some of the remarkable things Jesus has taught her and done through her working as a Teaching Assistant at a local school.

Leading Charismatic Worship - Chris Smyth & Sally Johnson

Season 5 | Episode 15

Leadership Confidence & A Fresh Move of God - Martin Dunkley (Part 2)

Season 5 | Episode 14

In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about the move of God that they've seen in the church and how God has impressed upon the churches several 'confidences' that have helped instil faith in them for all that God wants to do.

Martin is the pastor of Tees Valley Church and the leader of Taking Ground, an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England.

Leadership Failure & the Power of Grace - Martin Dunkley (Part 1)

Season 5 | Episode 13

 

In this episode Jez speaks to Martin Dunkley about his conversion, life as a GP and a significant experience of failure that God led him through.

 

Martin is the pastor of Tees Valley Church (https://www.tvcchurch.org.uk/) and the leader of Taking Ground, an apostolic movement of churches in the North East of England (http://www.takingground.org.uk/).

Disability, Leadership and Assisted Dying - Neil & Sonya Chitty

Season 5 | Episode 12

In this conversation Jez speaks to Neil & Sonya Chitty about their experience of leadership and life with a disability. 

https://bethanycc.uk/ 

SHORTS | Discipleship | Practices, Rhythms and Routines to Discipleship - Matt Hatch

Season 5 | Episode 11

SHORTS | Discipleship

In today's episode Jez speaks ot pastor and author Matt Hatch about discipleship. This it the final of three conversations exploring this vitally important subject.

For more information about Matt's work or to buy a copy of the book visit: https://shorturl.at/yX0Qr 

For a free training resource on transformation visit: https://www.matthatch.org/