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Like people in other professions, pastors are exhausted and struggling with decision fatigue. A great reshuffling is occurring. Many pastors and church staff  are considering a transition. On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Thom and Sam interview Dee Ann Turner about how you can successfully transition to a new role. 



 



Dee Ann Turner CEO, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC



Dee Ann is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A, Inc. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, writing books, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best-seller, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture. Her latest book is Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job and Launch Your Future.



Dee Ann has been married to her husband, Ashley, for 37 years and they are the parents of three grown sons. 



 



1. Many pastors are considering a transition to another career or a bi-vocational role in 2021. What advice would you give them as they make this transition?



2. How do you distinguish a job from a calling?



3. What are your top tips for finding and interviewing for a job?



4. Discuss how important it is to leave a job well. Do you have any advice for pastors and church leaders who are making this move?



 

Resources:



Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job, and Launch Your Future by Dee Ann Turner

Dee Ann Turner

Know Your Community

How Your Church Can Reach People In a Post-COVID World Ebook

Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership



 

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1. They have not been trained to handle personal finances.



2. They don't practice money milestones.



3. They are busy serving others.



4. They have an attitude of "It can wait."



5. They don't have an "emergency kit."



 



Resources:



How Your Church Can Reach People In a Post-COVID World Ebook 

"The Essential Emergency Binder"

More Than Money Podcast

ArtRainer.com

The Money Challenge

More Than Money Podcast Episode #23

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Belay 



 

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The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the 37-hour Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and Revitalize Network. We are also partnering with Southeastern Seminary to make available for FREE a new ebook, How Your Church Can Reach People in a Post-COVID World by Thom S. Rainer. Learn about both of these offerings and more by visiting www.sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.



 



If you're a church, school, nonprofit, values-based business, or family office, Vanderbloemen would be honored to serve you. Their team's goal is to empower yours by aligning your people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Hire the right people. Pay them well. Plan for the future. Build a culture that lasts. Learn more at Vanderbloemen.com



 

Every leader experiences seasons of exhaustion. It is important to discern between exhaustion and burnout.

Do not let the urgent make you lose sight of the important.

Temporarily avoid the people who drain your energy.

Create a strict schedule that includes enough rest and stick to it.

Dedicate more time to prayer, God's Word, and something that you are passionate about.

Do not internalize setbacks. View them as temporary and use them as a way to discover new opportunities with your team.



Resources mentioned in this episode:



Vanderbloemen

How Your Church Can Reach People In a Post-COVID World Ebook 

Radical Mentoring

Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership

Belay



 

Episode Sponsors:



If you're a church, school, nonprofit, values-based business, or family office, Vanderbloemen would be honored to serve you. Their team's goal is to empower yours by aligning your people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Hire the right people. Pay them well. Plan for the future. Build a culture that lasts. Learn more at Vanderbloemen.com



 







The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the 37-hour Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and Revitalize Network. We are also partnering with Southeastern Seminary to make available for FREE a new ebook, How Your Church Can Reach People in a Post-COVID World by Thom S. Rainer. Learn about both of these offerings and more by visiting www.sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

Many churches did not hold in-person Easter services last year, but this year we are expecting the majority to do so. While the priority of celebrating the resurrection remains, this Easter may feel differently for people. For some, it will be their first Sunday back in over a year. On this episode, we discuss a few ways to prepare for in-person Easter services and what you can expect from those who plan to attend. 



A portion of your congregation is targeting Easter as their first time back.





The nervousness of crowds will not go away by Easter, even with the vaccine.





Your church should welcome people with thoughtful hospitality.





Make a special emphasis and ask people to get reconnected to the church.





People will be more open to follow-up this Easter. 



 



Resources mentioned in this episode:



Simple Church in a Post-COVID World ebook has been rescheduled for release at a later date. If you would like to receive updates please email info@churchanswers.com





Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership





Belay 



 

Episode Sponsors:



If you're a church, school, nonprofit, values-based business, or family office, Vanderbloemen would be honored to serve you. Their team's goal is to empower yours by aligning your people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Hire the right people. Pay them well. Plan for the future. Build a culture that lasts. Learn more at Vanderbloemen.com



 



We know that you want to make a difference in the lives of others. That’s why Southeastern is committed to helping you get the training you need to pursue your ministry from anywhere around the world. We offer over 50 degrees from the associate to the PhD level. No matter what stage of life's journey you find yourself in, we want to help you take your next step in getting equipped to disciple and teach others. In coming to Southeastern, you’ll find that seminary isn’t just about theological education; it’s about ministry preparation. Explore degrees, schedule a visit, or apply today at sebts.edu.  Use the code CHURCHANSWERS (no spaces) and Southeastern will waive your application fee.

On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership, Thom and Sam interview Dr. Gregory L. Jantz, an expert in treating depression and anxiety. Dr. Jantz provides a leading-edge framework for understanding and overcoming any type or level of anxiety, and provides a new plan for hope, equipping people to fight despair and regain the joy they’ve been missing.



Why is anxiety so rampant in today’s world? Why is it so paralyzing?

What are some symptoms of new or growing anxiety? What are some common misconceptions about anxiety?

In what ways is anxiety the new depression?

How can pastors help a church member who struggles with anxiety?

What are some small steps we can take today to foster joy and peace in ourselves and in others?









Mental health expert Dr. Gregory L. Jantz pioneered whole-person, holistic care. He is the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, which was voted one of the top 10 facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression. Dr. Jantz is a bestselling author of more than 37 books. He is a go-to media source for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, including drug and alcohol addictions.







 



Dr. Jantz’s new book, The Anxiety Reset - A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attacks, OCD and More (Tyndale) releases TODAY, March 9, 2021.



 



Resources mentioned in today's podcast:



* How Your Church Can Reach People in a Post-COVID World? 

* The Anxiety Reset

* Dr. Gregory Jantz

* A Place of Hope

* Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership

* Belay



 

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The mission of Southeastern Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping Christians to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. One way we like to do that is by giving away free resources. You can get a free copy of Thom Rainer's E-Book, "How Your Church Can Reach People in the Post-Covid World" by visiting pastorscenter.org/free-books



 



If you're a church, school, nonprofit, values-based business, or family office, Vanderbloemen would be honored to serve you. Their team's goal is to empower yours by aligning your people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Hire the right people. Pay them well. Plan for the future. Build a culture that lasts. Learn more at Vanderbloemen.com



 







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On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Sam Rainer and Thom Rainer discuss how to handle an unruly business or leadership meeting.



Even the best churches have meetings that go sideways.





Surprise attacks happen, but sometimes you feel something is about to happen.





You often do not have much time to respond, but pray before making a rash decision.





Don't respond viscerally. Try to de-escalate the room.





Cutting someone off usually does not help, even if they are wildly off base.





Parliamentary procedure can be a double-edged sword. Use it wisely.





Sometimes there is nothing you can do, and it's likely not as bad as you think it is. Get some rest.



Resources mentioned in today's podcast:



* Vanderbloemen

* How Your Church Can Reach People In a Post-COVID World Ebook

* Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership

* Belay



 









Episode Sponsors:



If you're a church, school, nonprofit, values-based business, or family office, Vanderbloemen would be honored to serve you. Their team's goal is to empower yours by aligning your people solutions for growth: hiring, compensation, succession, and culture. Hire the right people. Pay them well. Plan for the future. Build a culture that lasts. Learn more at Vanderbloemen.com



 







The mission of Southeastern Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping Christians to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. One way we like to do that is by giving away free resources. You can get a free copy of Thom Rainer's E-Book, "How Your Church Can Reach People in the Post-Covid World" by visiting pastorscenter.org/free-books









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If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.