We're joined by friend of YFC, Dr. Scott Rodin and the YFC USA Leader Formation Director, Dr. Jessi Sigander. Dr. Jessi Sigander is an educator, leadership developer, and lifelong learner. With over 20 years of experience in education, training, and supporting neurodivergent learners, she is passionate about helping people grow into who they’re called to be. She currently serves as the national Director of Leader Formation for Youth For Christ USA, where she equips and develops leaders across the country. Over the past thirty-eight years, Dr. Scott Rodin has helped hundreds of organizations improve their effectiveness in leadership, fund development, strategic planning, and board development. His work has impacted individuals, ministries, and churches in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Great Britain, China, the Philippines, and Australia. Dr. Rodin is Senior Consultant/Chief Strategy Officer for The Focus Group and is the Founder/Content Expert for the Center for Steward Leader Studies. Dr. Rodin holds Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Systematic Theology from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He’s written seventeen books including The Third Conversion, The Steward Leader, and The Four Gifts of the King. He speaks regularly at conferences, retreats, and professional development events. Scott is married to Linda, and they reside in Spokane, Washington. For more information about The FOCUS Group, contact Scott at: srodin@thefocusgroup.com Or visit website at: https://thefocusgroup.com Follow Scott's blog at https://thecsls.org Order books or request for Dr. Rodin to speak at: https://kingdomlifepublishing.com Follow us on Instagram: Youth For Christ USA - @yfcusaCory Huffman - @chuffman57Scott Rodin - @authorrscottrodinIntro/Outro music created by Devin Jack - @d3on.the.1 Youth For Christ/USA , Inc. is a founding charter member of Youth For Christ International, and one of more than 100 member nations in the global Youth For Christ movement. For more information or to get connected with Youth For Christ USA, visit https://yfc.net/. First a Follower is a podcast created and produced by Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. (“YFC”). It exists to support youth ministry leaders by offering practical guidance, relevant resources, and conversations designed to strengthen the spiritual formation of those discipling the next generation. This podcast is provided for entertainment, educational, and general informational purposes only. It does not offer or constitute legal, medical, mental health, counseling, financial, or theological advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, or referenced third parties are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or doctrinal stances of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc., Youth For Christ International, any local YFC chapter, or any church, denomination, or faith community. YFC does not endorse or certify any products, services, organizations, or external content mentioned during the podcast. The entire contents, branding, and design of this podcast are the property of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc., and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except for personal or non-commercial educational use, no part of this podcast may be reproduced, retransmitted, distributed, or edited without the prior written permission of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. Permission requests may be directed to: Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. P.O. Box 4478Englewood, CO 80155 https://www.yfc.net
