Lead With Vision

Vision Arizona

Welcome to the Vision Arizona Leadership Podcast, where we help you lift your head above the trenches and gain fresh vision for ministry.Vision Arizona is a church planting movement experiencing a move of God in our time and we interview church planters, pastors, and Network leaders that share powerful insights from the trenches.

Episodes

  1. SEP 2

    Don't Cheat With The Bride of Christ | Chris Brown

    What’s the real secret to lasting in ministry? In Mark 1, right after explosive crowds and miracles, Jesus withdraws to a solitary place to pray. This message unpacks why prayer, identity, and boundaries matter more than platform, success, or even opportunity. If you’re a pastor, church planter, or Christian leader struggling with burnout, pressure, or expectations, this teaching will give you clarity and conviction. Learn why Jesus said “no” to the crowd, how to protect your family and calling, and how to lead with strength that lasts.  📖 Scripture: Mark 1:35–39 🔥  Topics Covered:  Jesus’ model for leadership and ministry  Calling vs. potential Why crowds and success can crush you  Boundaries, family, and spiritual health How to resist burnout in church planting and pastoring  📍CHAPTERS  0:00 – The hidden danger of ministry success  2:05 – Jesus slips away before the crowd finds Him (Mark 1:35)  4:22 – Why prayer is the foundation of lasting ministry 7:18 – Calling vs. potential: what pastors often miss  10:44 – The pressure of crowds, numbers, and church growth  14:59 – Burnout, busyness, and the weight of expectations  19:27 – Protecting your family while leading a church 24:11 – Boundaries in ministry: learning to say “no”  28:36 – How Jesus modeled healthy leadership rhythms  33:02 – The difference between God opportunities and good opportunities  37:45 – Confusing giftedness with spirituality (a pastor’s warning)  42:19 – When ministry becomes an affair: the danger of misplaced love  47:03 – Finding your identity before the crowd defines you  51:56 – The hardest lessons from church planting and pastoring  56:22 – It is finished: why Jesus fulfilled His calling, not His potential  1:00:41 – Practical commitments for pastors and leaders today  ⛪️ PLANT WITH US!  Interested in church planting? Let's start the conversation! https://www.visionarizona.com/

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Welcome to the Vision Arizona Leadership Podcast, where we help you lift your head above the trenches and gain fresh vision for ministry.Vision Arizona is a church planting movement experiencing a move of God in our time and we interview church planters, pastors, and Network leaders that share powerful insights from the trenches.