GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges GrowLeader Podcast

Ministry can be tough and so the best way to do it is in a community!
In this episode, Pastor Dino Rizzo joins us to discuss the importance of planting churches and how the Association of Related Churches (ARC) is supporting leaders to do just that. Dino emphasizes the importance of training and supporting church planters, as well as the funding model used by ARC. He also highlights the need for churches in cities that currently have a low number of churches while explaining the importance of collaboration, relationships, and community in the church planting process.
This episode is a great reminder of the amazing things God is doing through the local Church and the importance of doing ministry together!
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Episode Resources:
- Plant a Church through ARC: https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/
- Become an ARC Partner: https://www.arcchurches.com/partners/
- Support Churches through ARC: https://www.arcchurches.com/give/
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All things GrowLeader:
- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:43 - Intro
01:57 - The Heart of ARC
19:08 - Keys to Church Plant Success
31:18 - Thank You, Partners!

What is the best way to reach people for Jesus? Share your personal faith journey!
In this conversation, Pastor Chris Hodges discusses the importance of sharing your faith and reaching out to those who are far from God. He emphasizes the need for personal evangelism and teaching church members how to share their faith. The conversation highlights the key principles of recognizing God-given moments, refocusing on how we live our lives, and relaying the message of hope to a broken world.
This is a great episode to reignite a passion in your team to share their faith and create a church culture where every church member is prepared to give an answer for the hope they have.
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Messages on Evangelism from Pastor Chris:
- GrowLeader Podcast Episode 40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITyP-tz7ESM
- This is My Story | July 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdXGKUKhgMw
- Salt and Light | July 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eopU2zFsxzw
- How Do I Share My Faith? | September 2015: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/salt-and-light1
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All things GrowLeader:
- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:27 - Intro
01:46 - Sharing Our Faith
13:40 - The Message of Hope
32:26 - Thank You, Partners!

What is the secret to excellence and growth in ministry?
In this episode, Pastor Chad Veach joins us to discuss what he has learned over the last 10 years and shares his experience visiting Highlands College. We start by discussing the importance of creating a culture of honor before delving into the principles of being a builder and the spiritual aspects of leadership. We also discuss topics from growth and challenges of starting a church to the need for counsel/outside perspectives and the importance of excellence in leadership. To close it out, Chad shares his personal growth plan, which includes daily Bible reading, intentional learning, and focused time for strategizing and planning.
This episode provides both practical advice and encouragement that we can all use as leaders!
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Episode Resources:
- Highlands College Discovery Day: https://highlandscollege.edu/events/discovery-day/
- HC Chapel with Chad Veach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ahrToOLifY&list=PLQRK0ih6QoAOBNj9cklfnULAEDAZi2bvg&index=2
- Leadership Lean-In with Chad Veach: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipleanin
- Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://bit.ly/GLP53ShowNotes
- Hear more from Chad Veach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMDQA4pywVA
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All things GrowLeader:
- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:36 - Intro
01:34 - Chad Veach at Highlands College
08:49 - Being a Builder
14:37 - The Principle of Excellence
26:33 - Personal Growth
31:01 - Thank You, Partners!

Looking for practical ways to disciple new believers after Easter services?
In this conversation, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the importance of intentional evangelism and discipleship. They emphasize the need to preach the gospel in every service, give people a chance to respond to God, and get their information for follow-up. Pastor Chris also highlights the 12 steps every believer needs to take through 4 areas: Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.
By providing clear steps and resources, churches can effectively disciple their members and help them grow in their faith.
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Episode Resources:
- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP52ShowNotes
- Highlands Resources | Growth Track Course: https://resources.churchofthehighlands.com/courses/4
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All things GrowLeader:
- Join us in person for Financial One-Day: https://www.growleader.com/financial-one-day
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:18 - Intro
03:37 - Intentional Evangelism
12:33 - Steps of Discipleship
14:46 - Know God
19:23 - Find Freedom
23:44 - Discover Purpose
27:52 - Make a Difference
30:13 - Thank you, Partners!

What are the key characteristics of a growing church?
In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the importance of taking inventory and detecting problems within your church early. They introduce a new health assessment tool from GrowLeader and share the eight qualities that all growing churches possess, including passionate spirituality, gift-oriented ministry, empowering leadership, functional structures, inspiring worship, holistic small groups, need-oriented evangelism, and loving relationships.
This is a great episode to share with your team so we can all be looking for areas we can improve to reach more people!
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Episode Resources:
- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://hubs.li/Q02n4N1d0
- Received updates on Church Assessment: https://share.hsforms.com/10rT-P4odTkiLNS49X2CCqQc7x14
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All things GrowLeader:
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:29 - Intro
03:46 - Church Assessment
11:30 - Natural Church Development
18:27 - 1. Passionate Spirituality
20:53 - 2. Gift-Oriented Ministry
22:42 - 3. Empowering Leadership
24:48 - 4. Functional Structures
25:37 - 5. Inspiring Worship
29:58 - 6. Holistic Small Groups
30:29 - 7. Need-Oriented Evangelism
31:09 - 8. Loving Relationships
34:07 - Thank you, Partners!

What is the heart of poverty and how can we confront it?
In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, who shares stories from his life and what led him to joining Compassion International. From experiencing both poverty and abundance, to becoming a bridge for people to providing relief to those in need, Wess helps us understand the heart of poverty and what we can do to confront it.
Prepare yourself for an inspiring conversation that will motivate all of us to join together and release people from poverty in Jesus name!
Episode Resources:
- Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP49ShowNotes
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All things GrowLeader:
- Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals
- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring
- Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources
- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive
- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam
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Follow along on Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader
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Thank you to our partners!
- Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader
- StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader
- Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader
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Timeline:
00:00 - Highlight
00:31 - Intro
02:48 - Wess Stafford
13:51 - Experiencing Poverty
23:03 - Experiencing Abundance
30:14 - Confronting Poverty
44:29 - Thank You, Partners!