264. Stop Growing, Start Failing: Why Learning Matters (Part 3)

Episode Description:

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh and Bill dive deep into why a culture of learning is essential for long-term ministry success. They share an incredible real-life story of a volunteer who went from serving once a month to leading a nationally recognized special needs ministry—simply because someone saw potential in her.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your leadership investment truly matters, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you develop the people around you.

Key Topics Covered

Why failing to grow means failing to lead.

How to identify future Hall of Fame leaders in your ministry.

The hidden power of recognizing "micro-faithfulness" in volunteers.

How small investments in people can lead to massive kingdom impact.

Why treating volunteers as high-capacity leaders changes everything.

Key Quote

"What if God told you one of your team members would be in the Hall of Fame of ministry leaders? Would you lead them differently?"

Scripture References

2 Timothy 2:2 – “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”

Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”

Takeaway

The next great ministry leader might already be in your church. Your job is to see them before they see themselves. Invest, equip, and expect greatness.

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