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Ryan Franklin | Christian Leader Made Simple

Many leaders are searching for clarity in a very confusing world. Their lives are chaotic and they struggle with their effectiveness, and as a result, they don’t enjoy leadership as much as they could. I provide a framework called The Christian Leader Blueprint that helps leaders learn and master the biblical skills needed to improve their leadership health and effectiveness. It helps a person gain a better rhythm of life, see themselves more clearly, leverage their strengths, and produce more productive relationships. You can download The Christian Leader Blueprint - Short Guide for free today at www.ryanfranklin.org.#leadershipdevelopment #personalgrowth #leadership #ministry #pastors #churches #leadershiptraining #christianleader #leader #influence #executivecoach #leadershipcoaching #productivity

  1. 1d ago

    Short Clip: Why Preaching Isn't the Only Job of a Pastor | Chad Parker

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/Vm5CkstyloU?si=7mzWuzi-qtGWSE8e  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: Chad Parker explains that caring for vulnerable people is not outside a pastor’s calling but is rooted in biblical mandates rather than modern social work. He argues that social work provides language and structure for principles already found in Scripture, emphasizing that pastors are called to lead beyond preaching by addressing systemic needs. Using biblical examples such as Nehemiah, Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus, Parker demonstrates how spiritual burdens should lead to prayer, planning, leadership, and action that strengthens communities and advances God’s kingdom. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

  2. 5d ago

    Short Clip: Why Fixing Other People Is Easier Than Fixing Yourself | Adam Shaw

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/S7dYjsbb9o4?si=vLPS2JUevBGWyrih  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: Adam Shaw reflects on a pivotal 2019 season of hidden frustration in ministry, explaining how a conversation over lunch while studying 2 Kings became a turning point. He realized his greatest obstacle was not his circumstances, roles, or other people, but his own leadership capacity. Rather than seeking external validation or opportunities, Shaw accepted personal responsibility for his growth, describing the experience as a catalyst that shifted his focus from blaming external limitations to intentionally developing himself so he could steward greater responsibility. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

  3. Aug 17

    These Compulsive Mental Habits Fuel Burnout in Pastors | Devin Akers

    What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  Most leaders don't lose their peace in one dramatic moment. They lose it one habit at a time, the way they scroll, the way they say yes when they mean no, the way they treat hard emotions like the enemy instead of a signal. Devin Akers has a rare seat to speak into this. He's a pastor and licensed counselor, currently serving as Senior Pastor of Covenant Life and Stello Church in the Raleigh-Durham area, and after over a decade in ministry he went back to school to get his clinical counseling license. In this episode, Devin and Ryan talk about the subtle habits robbing leaders of their peace, what it took to pursue counseling training while still leading a church full time, and what he's learned sitting on both sides of the room, the pulpit and the counseling chair. If you've felt exhausted and can't quite name why, this conversation will help. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity):  Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm  Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9  Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:  https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Connect with Ryan:  Email: info@ryanfranklin.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/  Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org  Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

    These Compulsive Mental Habits Fuel Burnout in Pastors | Devin Akers
  4. Aug 13

    Short Clip: Why Your Prayer Life Feels Like a To-Do List

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/dGY675fJKOM?si=CN-uySERVmitIAae  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: Ryan Franklin explains the often-overlooked concept of spiritual risk—the danger of a leader's relationship with God quietly weakening while their leadership continues to succeed outwardly. He describes how spiritual drift develops gradually, identifies three early warning signs, and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God's wisdom. Ryan concludes by pointing to King Solomon's life as a biblical example of what unchecked spiritual drift can ultimately become. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

  5. Aug 10

    Short Clip: The Leadership Lesson Pastors Miss in the Nehemiah Story | Chad Parker

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/Vm5CkstyloU?si=7mzWuzi-qtGWSE8e  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: Chad Parker uses the examples of Nehemiah, Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus to illustrate that effective leadership moves beyond recognizing needs to taking organized, intentional action. He emphasizes that spiritual burdens should lead to planning, collaboration, and sustainable solutions. While acknowledging concerns that community involvement can distract churches from their spiritual mission, Parker argues that churches should remain firmly rooted in the gospel while also caring for people's physical and social needs. He concludes that true ministry addresses the whole person, combining biblical truth with compassionate action. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

  6. Aug 6

    Short Clip: Why Growth Would Break Most Churches | Adam Shaw

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/S7dYjsbb9o4?si=vLPS2JUevBGWyrih  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: Adam Shaw explains that increasing leadership capacity begins with honest self-assessment and identifying the "jars" (skills, character traits, and competencies) missing from one's life. He encourages seeking feedback from trusted people, learning from mentors, and intentionally developing areas such as discipline, technical ability, theology, relationships, and time management. Shaw emphasizes that every new level of responsibility requires greater personal capacity, and he illustrates this by describing how his church proactively prepared its leaders and systems to sustainably handle future growth rather than being overwhelmed by it. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

  7. Aug 3

    What Does It Actually Mean to Walk in the Spirit? | Pastor Cortt Chavis

    What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  Pastor Cortt Chavis has preached across the country, served in combat, and planted a thriving church in Loganville, Georgia. He has seen God move in remarkable ways. But the thing he keeps coming back to is this: walking in the Spirit is less about chasing supernatural moments and more about daily faithfulness. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Cortt for a conversation about what Spirit-filled living actually looks like for leaders in the real world. If you've been waiting for a feeling, chasing an experience, or wondering why your spiritual life feels more like a performance than a reality, this conversation is for you. It's time to stop overcomplicating it and start walking. Connect with Cortt Chavis: https://www.instagram.com/corttchavis/ https://www.facebook.com/cortt.chavis  Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity):  Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm  Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9  Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:  https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook Connect with Ryan:  Email: info@ryanfranklin.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/  Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org  Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

    What Does It Actually Mean to Walk in the Spirit? | Pastor Cortt Chavis
  8. Jul 30

    Short Clip: What Does Your Walk With God Actually Look Like Right Now?

    Link to the full podcast: https://youtu.be/dGY675fJKOM?si=CN-uySERVmitIAae  You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Description: In this session, Ryan Franklin explores the subtle danger of spiritual drift in leadership, using King Solomon's life as a powerful example. He shares practical steps for staying spiritually aligned with God, including rebuilding consistent time with God, cultivating honest accountability, and identifying personal markers of spiritual health. Ryan challenges leaders to honestly assess their current spiritual condition and take action before small compromises become significant consequences, emphasizing that leaders finish well by continually returning to alignment with God. Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan’s productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUr   Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook   Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org     Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:  https://www.apostolic-audio.com     #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals Send us Fan Mail

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Many leaders are searching for clarity in a very confusing world. Their lives are chaotic and they struggle with their effectiveness, and as a result, they don’t enjoy leadership as much as they could. I provide a framework called The Christian Leader Blueprint that helps leaders learn and master the biblical skills needed to improve their leadership health and effectiveness. It helps a person gain a better rhythm of life, see themselves more clearly, leverage their strengths, and produce more productive relationships. You can download The Christian Leader Blueprint - Short Guide for free today at www.ryanfranklin.org.#leadershipdevelopment #personalgrowth #leadership #ministry #pastors #churches #leadershiptraining #christianleader #leader #influence #executivecoach #leadershipcoaching #productivity

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