christian leadership

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Daniel 6:3 (Daniel Distinguishes Himself)

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Discover the power of pursuing excellence as a Christian in life and business. Learn from the biblical story of Daniel how to unlock your God-given potential, gain respect and influence, and use your success to impact lives and spread the gospel. Embrace your duty to excel and watch your life and business thrive!

Summary:

In this inspiring episode, we explore the importance of pursuing excellence as a Christian, drawing wisdom from the biblical story of Daniel. We learn that excellence is not only a prerequisite for success but also a duty for those who understand their God-given purpose and talents.

Through Daniel's example, we see how his excellent spirit distinguished him and gained him respect and influence, even among non-believers. By striving to be the best at what we do, we can unlock our potential and create opportunities to share God's word and principles with others.

As Christian business owners and leaders, we have a responsibility to pursue excellence in our given fields. By doing so, we demonstrate the power of faith and can use our success to positively impact lives and spread the gospel.

However, pursuing excellence is not always easy. It requires focus, dedication, and the willingness to avoid distractions. We must commit ourselves to maximizing the gifts and resources God has provided, trusting that our efforts will lead to personal and professional growth.

Throughout the episode, we are reminded that our pursuit of excellence is ultimately an act of worship and service to God. By embracing our duty to excel, we can unlock greatness and experience the abundant life God has planned for us.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of pursuing excellence and learn how to apply these principles in our lives and businesses. Get ready to elevate your life and thrive!

Top 3 Growth Tips:

• Pursue excellence as a duty: As Christians, we should strive to be the best at what we do because we understand our God-given purpose and talents. [5:42]
• Excel to gain influence: By achieving true excellence, we gain respect and influence, which can be used to share God's word and impact lives. [9:15]
• Avoid distractions and stay focused: Pursuing excellence requires focus and dedication. Avoid distractions and commit to maximizing your gifts and resources. [18:37]

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About Ken Ott:

Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: 

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• Ken on Instagram
• Ken on Facebook
• Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
• Dough - We own amazing DTC brands
  
  

Show Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction to the Grow Time Business Devo and the topic of Daniel and excellence.

[01:22] The story of Daniel in captivity and how he rose above through his excellence.

[03:05] The conflict that arises when Daniel is plotted against due to his excellence and influence.

[05:11] Daniel's respect gained from the king because of his excellence, despite their differing beliefs.

[06:48] Daniel's miraculous survival in the lion's den and the justice brought upon his accusers.

[08:29] The king's decree and praise of Daniel's God after witnessing his deliverance.

[09:03] The importance of excellence as a prerequisite for success and doing great things.

[10:36] The problem of "Christian knockoffs" and the need for Christians to strive for true excellence.

[12:01] The idea that principles of success are woven into God's law and the universe.

[13:14] The duty of Christians to maximize their God-given gifts and become the best at what they do.

[14:27] The respect and influence gained by pursuing excellence, regardless of others' beliefs.

[15:49] The impact of excellence on spreading the gospel and changing lives.

[17:02] The challenge and importance of focusing on excellence and avoiding distractions.

[18:20] The story of Daniel as an example of the power of excellence, faith, and God's deliverance.

[19:48] The call to pursue excellence as a requirement for Christians, especially leaders and business owners.

[20:39] The transformative power of excellence in gaining influence and impacting others for Christ.

In this episode, Lance Ford discusses the need to re-examine traditional views of Christian leadership and put Jesus back in his rightful place as head of the church. He traces the evolution of modern leadership theory and its influence on churches. Ford and host Joshua Johnson explore biblical models of servant leadership and equipping others. We emphasize distributing responsibility throughout the body of Christ rather than relying on a few individuals. This thought-provoking conversation challenges listeners to reflect on how they can organize churches to maximize the flow of wisdom from Christ as head into every member.

With over three decades experience as a pastor and church planter, Lance Ford is a writer, coach, and consultant who has designed unique training systems currently being used by networks, seminaries, and leaders throughout the world. He has written many articles for Christianity Today, Outreach Magazine, Relevant, and others as well as co-founded the Sentralized Conference. His books include UnLeader, The Starfish and The Spirit, Missional Essentials, The Missional Quest, Next Door as It Is In Heaven, and others. His newest book is The Atlas Factor.

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Scripture Reference

Philippians 4:8

Here’s why your current situation isn't a mystery - it's the direct result of the inputs to your life and business. Discover how to stop poisoning yourself with negativity and instead harness the incredible power of intentional positivity. This episode explores the liberating truth that you can unlock greater enjoyment, success, and purpose by simply controlling your inputs each day.

Summary

We all know how horrible we feel when we focus on negative things. But when we intentionally focus on positive, excellent inputs - true, noble, just, pure, praiseworthy things - we experience joy, creativity, and belief.

In this episode, the host dives into Philippians 4:8 and the transformational impact of controlling your inputs to produce positive outputs. He emphasizes that your current situation and results are not a mystery - they directly relate to the information and experiences you're ingesting daily.

The indulgence we get from dwelling on negative inputs only poisons us, fuels doubts, and holds us back. But we have the power to stop this! Instead of consuming junk, we can choose to meditate on the good and praiseworthy. This stacks the deck in our favor, fuels creativity and positivity, and liberates us to live fulfilling, on-mission lives aligned with our values and potential.

You'll learn actionable strategies to harness the incredible power of intentionally focusing on the noble and excellent in each area of life and business. This compounding positivity transforms mindsets, energizes performance, and unlocks breakthroughs. It's time to give yourself permission to enjoy the good stuff and stop settling for less!

Top 3 Growth Tips

• Focus on inputs, to change outputs [2:55] - If you want to change your outputs, change your inputs first. Monitor what you're putting into your mind and life.
• Meditate intentionally [5:12] - Don't just acknowledge good things in passing - really focus and meditate on them. This compounds positivity.
• Give yourself permission to enjoy [12:34] - You have the freedom to soak in, celebrate, and fully enjoy the noble, excellent parts of life and business.

For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:

• Follow us on Instagram @GrowtimeShow
• Watch us on YouTube

About Ken Ott:

Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: 

• 
  KenOtt.com
• Ken on LinkedIn
• Ken on Twitter/X
• Ken on Instagram
• Ken on Facebook
• Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
• Dough - We own amazing DTC brands
  
  

Show Highlights

[00:41] The key is monitoring what you're ingesting and putting into your mind and life. Focus on your inputs.

[02:34] If you don't like the results you're getting, take a look at what information and experiences you're putting in.

[04:45] Philippians 4:8 gives an incredible list of the types of excellent things we should meditate on.

[06:12] Be intentional about what you focus on - don't just acknowledge good things in passing. Really soak them in.

[08:23] When we indulge negativity it only fuels doubts, robs our strength, and holds us back.

[09:34] But when we focus on the positive it energizes us and fuels creativity and belief.

[10:56] Give yourself permission to fully enjoy the good, noble, praiseworthy things in each area of life.

[12:12] If we want the peace and strength to thrive, we must be vigilant about our inputs and positivity.

[13:45] By becoming conscious of the inputs we can transform mindsets and results. It's not a mystery!

[15:23] We can stop poisoning ourselves and instead compound positive effects through intentional focus.

[17:12] Meditating on excellence creates the belief needed to accomplish your biggest goals and dreams.

[18:34] You have the freedom to celebrate achievements, goodness, talent, and beauty without guilt.

[19:56] Living a fulfilling life on mission begins with monitoring what you ingest each day.

[21:12] Be liberated in knowing your situation is within your control based on the inputs you choose.

[22:45] Harnessing the power of positivity transforms everything and allows you to maximize your potential.

[24:56] Excellence, truth, justice, purity - make these your meditation and unlock new levels of joy.

[26:34] The key is progress over perfection. Begin today focusing on one positive input at a time.

[28:12] You become like that which you behold - so behold goodness, and you will radiate goodness.

[30:23] Surround yourself with people who bring out your best. Limit poisonous relationships.

[32:45] If you want energy, creativity, and results - change what you feed your mind and life right now.

The role of the church has significantly evolved over recent years, with COVID-19 rocking every church’s world. In our latest Modern Church Leader episode, we sit down with Phil Kniesel, a seasoned pastor and the current lead pastor of Hope City in Canada. His journey, filled with growth, transition, and resilience, provides invaluable insights for church leaders navigating in this digital, post-Covid age.

Watch the full episode here --> https://youtu.be/ko0ZKcQRyd4

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00:18 - Growing a Church in Canada
12:11 - Leading Through COVID Ministry Transitions
21:20 - Technology's Impact on Church Attendance
31:27 - Church Community Service and Outreach Programs
36:40 - Podcast Recommendations and Discussion
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We revisit this podcast that was published in April of 2022. This was one of Bill's favorite episodes.

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