242 episodes

A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.

Leading From Alignment Converge Coaching

    • Religion & Spirituality

A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.

    Episode 242 - The Leadership Landscape in 2024 – Interview with Greg Surratt – Part 1

    Episode 242 - The Leadership Landscape in 2024 – Interview with Greg Surratt – Part 1

    Today John and Jim welcome Greg Surratt to the mic. Greg is the founding pastor of Seacoast Church in South Carolina, the co-founder of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), and a pastor to thousands of pastors across the world. In their conversation today, they begin a two-part look at how to reduce your risk of pastoral burnout.

    • 25 min
    Episode 241 - Underdog

    Episode 241 - Underdog

    Have you ever felt like an underdog? Like you are operating at a disadvantage?
    If so . . . welcome to the club! The Bible is full of people who felt they were underdogs. In today’s episode, John and Jim unpack an encouraging idea: You + God is a winning combination!

    • 23 min
    Episode 240 - Following God's Lead

    Episode 240 - Following God's Lead

    Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved of all the Psalms. It carries fresh meaning for those of us who lead. Before God leads you in your calling . . . He leads you to Himself. In today’s episode, John and Jim unpack how leaders can navigate chaotic times by getting quiet enough to tune in, listen to, and follow God’s voice.

    • 28 min
    Episode 239: The Impact of Identity, Affection, & Affirmation on Your Leadership

    Episode 239: The Impact of Identity, Affection, & Affirmation on Your Leadership

    Do you want to lead better? Longer? Have more fun along the way?

    If so, three foundational items in your life need to get healthier: Identity, Affection, and Affirmation. In today’s episode we unpack these three pillars of healthy living and leadership that, if properly applied, will improve your leadership, lengthen your shelf-life, and increase the enjoyment of your calling.

    • 25 min
    Episode 238: Addressing the Elephant in the Room Part 2 - Collapsing Relational Triangles

    Episode 238: Addressing the Elephant in the Room Part 2 - Collapsing Relational Triangles

    Gossip . . . perhaps the most pervasive problem in the church today. And the lack of unity it produces weakens the witness of the Church and ultimately the reputation of Jesus.

    In today’s episode John and Jim tackle a subject that comes from a friend of Converge Coaching, Jay Fowler . . . collapsing relational triangles. Today's conversation carves a path that will help build unity in the church or ministry you lead.

    • 30 min
    Episode 237 - Managing the Elephant in the Room Part 1 -Managing Conflict

    Episode 237 - Managing the Elephant in the Room Part 1 -Managing Conflict

    Conflict . . . for most leaders, the bane of their existence. Something to be postponed instead of embraced. But the way we deal with conflict is a barometer of our future leadership capacity. In today’s episode John and Jim unpack a biblical and practical approach to a problem many leaders would rather avoid . . . managing conflict.

    • 26 min

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