Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Kurt Cullison of Grace Valley Church to discuss resilience and church revitalization. Pastor Kurt shares his twelve year journey of leading a historic Saginaw congregation out of a massive downturn and back to health. Pastors Aaron and Kurt explore the emotional toll of pastoring in survival mode, how to honor a church's past while boldly changing its culture, and the absolute necessity of avoiding isolation during hard seasons. If you are leading a church turnaround or just need a fresh boost of hope, this conversation is exactly what you need.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Kyle Wentzell, Youth Pastor at Connection Church. They tackle a topic that can easily steal a youth pastor's joy or keep them awake at night: doing effective youth ministry on a tight budget. Kyle shares his practical approach to leading a high impact youth group without breaking the bank. Pastor Aaron and Kyle also discuss how to respectfully petition your board or senior pastor for a budget increase by coming prepared with clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and a well defined vision. Ultimately, they remind leaders that a lack of resources should never limit your ability to build meaningful relationships and disciple students.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today Pastor Aaron sits down with Pastor Dinesh Manik of Bellevue Christian Church to unpack the unique challenges and rewards of co-vocational ministry. They tackle the identity challenge many bi-vocational pastors face, which often includes the heavy feeling of being a second-class minister. Pastor Dinesh explains how a second career creates financial freedom for the church and opens doors to build real relationships with non-believers. He shares practical tools for thriving in dual roles, like enforcing strict family boundaries, managing your time well, and outsourcing tasks to protect your mental margin. If you balance a secular career with a pastoral calling, this encouraging episode is definitely for you.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Samantha Jones, worship pastor at Lifehouse Assembly, to discuss a difficult but crucial topic: Trauma and the Minister. In the first part of this two-part series, Samantha shares insights from her new book, God in Trauma: The Lessons I'm Learning, to help leaders identify and process their own unresolved pain. They discuss the difference between "Big T" and "Little T" trauma, the danger of suppressing unhealed wounds, and how unresolved pastoral pain can seep into staff meetings, board rooms, and the overall culture of a church. If you want to become a healthier leader, break the cycle of secondary trauma, and create a safer environment for those you lead, this honest and insightful conversation is for you.For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.