Footstep Ministry Podcasts Chuck Russ

Becoming a missionary requires one to become as fluent in the linguistic and cultural reality as possible. It means we know how to express a group’s hopes, objections, fears, and beliefs so well that they feel they couldn’t express it better themselves.
A missionary adapts to a culture’s understanding of honor and shame, poverty and prosperity, laws and rules, peace and violence, good and evil, family structure, gestures, and body language, and the acceptance, understanding, and interpretation of Scripture.
This means that he actively listens to the questions and gives an adequate answer in return. To think like a missionary means we must shed our personal preferences and be determined to live with a bit of discomfort.
We must leave behind some of those things we hold dear to reach a community or a group of people we are learning to become familiar with. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 becomes the missionary mantra.

Much of success or failure in leadership has to do with building a team. This episode offers five simple steps to building a great team.

Christian Urbanology was created to engage the hearts and minds of those who have an interest in reaching our cities for Christ. This podcast is designed to provide information and ministry tools that will help individuals realize their desire to be a Christian influence in an urban context. As we attempt to contextualize the gospel in an urban environment, three major themes begin to rise to the surface—reconciliation, social justice, and the celebration of the gospel.

The greatest asset every leader has is his own character.

Attending to the five important elements of every functioning and cohesive team.

In this episode, we take a dive deep into the dysfunctions that can plague any organization; We will focus on five key areas: lack of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. These dysfunctions are interrelated and can create a vicious cycle that undermines the effectiveness and health of your organization. By understanding and addressing each dysfunction, you can create a culture of trust and collaboration that drives your church's mission forward.
Join us as we explore the Five Dysfunctions of an Organization and learn how to create a healthy and impactful church that makes a difference in your community.