In this episode we look at how to prepare yourself for feedback.

Hillary Lappo received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and has been in full time ministry for over 15 years with the focus of helping leaders make their vision become reality. She currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Vintage Faith Foursquare in Los Angeles, CA.

Looking to boost your guest retention after Easter? In this video we discuss top tips for keeping guests coming back between Easter and Mother's Day. With only six weeks in between these crucial holidays, it's essential to leverage this time to not only attract first-time visitors but also to ensure their return for second, third, and fourth visits. Ryan shares actionable strategies, including the use of secret shoppers to provide valuable feedback, planning specific events to invite guests back to, and creating targeted communication and follow-up systems. He emphasizes the importance of personalized outreach, such as handwritten notes and special gifts for all ages, to make returning guests feel valued and welcomed. Don't miss out on these insightful tips for increasing guest retention and creating a lasting impact on your church community. Tune in to this episode for practical advice on maximizing the six weeks between Easter and Mother's Day and effectively engaging with your guests.

Jason is the co-founder of "Speak with People," a business that aims to help leaders improve their communication skills, believes that healthy communication is key to being an impactful leader.

Danny Somers shares his journey to reaching the public school system.

Sean Palmer is a teaching pastor, author, and speaker based in Texas. He has a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University and has served in various churches as a youth and family minister. In his teaching, he draws from his own experiences and uses the Enneagram to help people understand themselves and others better. Sean is the author of "40 Days of Being a Three” and “Speaking By The Numbers,” and has been featured on podcasts and in various publications. QUOTES 1. "The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that's been used by many contemplative strains and different religions.” 2. "Wisdom doesn't work by asking whether it can be traced back in history, but by whether it works and rings true to our experience.” 3. "Behavior alone doesn't reveal much about an individual's motivations; motivation tells us more.” 4. "Relying solely on stereotypes about Enneagram numbers is ignorant and does not fully capture people's individuality.” 5. "Being mindful of how others perceive things can help avoid unnecessary conflicts and promote harmony.” 6. "The Enneagram can become a weapon when used against others, but a tool when used for oneself.” 7. "Ministry involves proving wisdom through practice, not just speech.” 8. "It's better to invite diverse voices on the front end rather than on the back end when people leave due to lack of inclusion.” 9. "Valuing diverse perspectives can be achieved by pairing and inviting diverse people to help.” 10. "The Enneagram teaches that we all have three intelligence centers - thinking, feeling, and doing, and if one is wounded, we over-rely on the other two." TOPS COVERED - Stances: dependent, doing, and aggressive - Goal of entering the most childlike part of oneself - Ego strength vs. ego - Importance of multiple perspectives - Church community and accessibility - Prioritizing inclusivity over performance - Importance of motivation in ministry - The book "40 days of being a three" and Enneagram Type 3 - Harmony in communication - Individuality vs. stereotypes in Enneagram numbers - Understanding personality traits in leadership - Being mindful of others’ perceptions - The Enneagram as a tool for self-improvement - The significance of understanding intelligence centers - Valuing diverse perspectives in teams - The speaker's background and involvement in ministry - The Enneagram and its triads related to intelligence centers - Dominant feeling and thinking numbers - Dominant and repressed intelligence centers

In this podcast episode, the focus was on becoming our whole selves. The episode covered six dimensions of wholeness: physical, emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and renewal. The importance of emotional intelligence and processing our thoughts was emphasized, as well as the value of having supportive relationships and pursuing spiritual connection. The episode also addressed gender in the workplace and domestic responsibilities, as well as the impact of hormonal cycles, sleep, nutrition, and movement on our overall wellness. The key takeaway was to acknowledge and address any tendencies to "play small" in our lives for better transformation and results. To take your FREE wholeness profile assessment please visit our blog - www.renewedleadership.org/blog/80 https://ezerandco.com TOPICS COVERED 1. "The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Success in Work and Relationships" 2. "Deepening Emotional Range for Wholeness" 3. "Unpacking Unconscious Beliefs: How Experiences Affect Our Mindset" 4. "Discovering the Meaning of Ezer for Women" 5. "Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People for Personal Growth" 6. "Playing Small vs. Living to Your Full Potential" 7. "Restoring Gender in the Workplace: What Companies Can Do" 8. "Prioritizing Wellness: The Six Dimensions of Wholeness" 9. "Maximizing Physical Health: Sleep, Food, and Movement for Wholeness" Quotes "No one wins when we play small, man or woman." "What if it's easy?" "Wholeness is not a goal, it's not a destination, it's not something that we ever arrive at. Wholeness is really a lifelong journey. “ "Our bodies have been created to heal and to repair themselves and to function at their highest level. “ "The five people who are closest to you will determine your life. “ "Transformation happens Better Together. We belong together and we belong to one another. “ "I think self-care is pretty surfacey. It's like bubble baths and pedicures and reading by the pool, and I just think that that is a really bandaid approach to a much deeper need that we have, which is to have fully energized lives that don't move us toward burnout. “ "Renewal is the way to avoid burnout and increase energy, but we have to lead ourselves into that.“ "Pay for women to get some coaching, get some therapy, you know, get some time at a conference so that they can actually expand.“

In this episode of the Pastors Round Table, we hear from speaker Marty Darracott on how to hear the voice of God. He shares examples of how proximity plays a role in hearing God's voice, as well as explaining the gift of word of knowledge and how it can reveal personal details one could not otherwise know. We also hear stories about how God's plan can have specific and precise details. In addition to sharing stories, Marty Darracott explains the importance of carving out time alone with God to be still and listen. We also hear about how leaders and pastors sometimes make the mistake of using other people's sermons or worship services as their quiet time. Finally, Marty Darracott shares his own journey of faith and how he became an executive pastor at a church that has been in revival for over five years, baptizing over 31,000 people and witnessing incredible testimonies of healing, deliverance, and restoration. TOPICS COVERED 1. How to Hear the Voice of God 2. The Gift of Word of Knowledge and Prophecy 3. The Role of Proximity in Hearing from God 4. Testing and Obedience in Hearing God's Voice 5. Echoing Heaven by Doing What the Father is Doing 6. Prayer and Fasting for Revival 7. Baptism and Healing Testimonies 8. Resources for Building Faith and Developing the Ability to Hear from God QUOTES - "God's voice was rare in the Bible at times because of the disobedience of his people.” "Instead of seeking God's hand to fix things in their life, they chose to seek His face and desire to know Him.” "Dialing into God's voice is like tuning an old radio, where you have to turn the dial back and forth to find the clear signal and stay tuned in to hear Him clearly.” "God still speaks to us today and expects us to echo heaven by being obedient and taking risks.” "Leaders and pastors sometimes make the mistake of using other people's sermons or worship services as their quiet time instead of carving out time alone with God.” "Sharing a word of knowledge with someone can be inviting and a great way to show obedience to God."

Dr. Harley is a nationally acclaimed clinical psychologist, a marriage counselor, and the bestselling author of numerous books, including His Needs, Her Needs, Surviving an Affair, He Wins, She Wins. You can find resources including video curriculum for churches and small groups on the marriagebuilders.com webpage. There you will find practical solutions to almost any marital problem. In this episode, we talk about the 10 needs of every man and woman. He shares how to keep your marriage healthy and exciting for years to come, even after trust has been broken. www.marriagebuilders.com Read the transcript here

Andy has many passions in life. Among his most favorite is to encourage leaders. He loves to cook, workout and is a podcast junkie. With 20 years of youth ministry experience, he likely has a story to provide hope to any circumstance.    Andy is a Child Advocate for the missions organization, Advocates for Africa. He spends his time sharing stories of how hope, compassion and education can change any child’s life.   He’s been married to Jordan for 11 years, they have 3 children and are in the process of adopting internationally.