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Rusty is joined by three people he knows fairly well. He is joined by his wife and two daughters. They discuss the move from California to Texas. His daughters talk about the slight culture shock of living in Southern California to college in Joplin, Missouri. The family also gives advice to Pastors that are thinking about relocating. Finally, the family will discuss what they miss most about California. 

Joel Smallbone is a Grammy winning Christian music artist from the group For King and Country. He is also an Actor and Director having appeared in several films. He has a movie coming out titled "Unsung Hero" that will be released in theaters April 26, 2024. The movie is about his family moving from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee. Joel and Rusty discuss a variety of topics from music to movies, and Joel even ranks famous Australians.
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Mike Nave is a Vice President of the Accelerate Group out of Phoenix, Arizona. Mike is a longtime member and Elder at the Christ Church of the Valley, and his mission is to help bridge the gap with church Elders and Senior Pastors. Mike and Rusty discuss what is the purpose of Elders? They also discuss what makes a good Elder. This is a great conversation for everyone Elders, Pastors, and members as well. 
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Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch. 

Welcome to the Simple Faith Podcast with Rusty George! In this episode, Rusty is joined by special guest Clay Scroggins, author of "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." Clay and Rusty dive into a lively conversation about sports, the unique challenges of young pastors working alongside popular lead pastors, and their shared connection to Crossroads Christian Church. Get ready for some laughs and insightful discussion as Clay and Rusty explore the dynamics of leadership and influence.
In "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge," Clay Scroggins challenges the traditional notion of leadership as solely tied to title or position. Instead, he highlights the power of influence and how individuals can effectively lead, even without formal authority. Through actionable insights and personal anecdotes, Clay offers strategies for navigating organizational challenges and driving positive change from any role. Tune in to discover practical tips for becoming a more impactful leader in your own sphere of influence.
About Clay, a distinguished author and thought leader, has penned best-selling titles including "How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge," "How to Lead in a World of Distraction," and "The Aspiring Leader’s Guide to the Future." A proud alumnus of Georgia Tech, he holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and furthered his academic pursuits with a Master’s and Doctorate emphasizing Online Church fromDallas Theological Seminary.
With a rich legacy spanning nearly two decades, Clay has been an integral part of North Point Ministries, founded by Andy Stanley in Alpharetta, Georgia. His most notable role was as the lead pastor of Buckhead Church, one of North Point’s flagship campuses. Beyond the pulpit, Clay's dynamic speaking engagements have seen him collaborate with a diverse range of organizations, from the Dallas Cowboys and the White House staff to corporate giants like Taco Bell and Audi. Clay, along with his wife Jenny, lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are proud parents to five children and a spunky dog named Hank.
Website: https://www.clayscroggins.com/
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Gavin Adams is a speaker, author, and Pastor. In this episode Gavin explains how he started with a business degree and then felt called to go into ministry as a part time bi vocational middle school teacher in Georgia, to then a full time Pastor for 16 years. Gavin takes you inside to how he uses blogs to help cultivate ideas and strategize. Gavin also takes you through parts of his book "Big Shoes to Fill" and talks about the challenges of replacing a long time, or well-liked leader.
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Website: https://gavinadams.com/
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