What separates leaders who maintain ministries from those who multiply them?

In this episode, Jeff Wallace joins Chuck Peters for an honest and insightful conversation on the habits that define effective leadership. From leading with vision to choosing growth over comfort, Jeff unpacks the disciplines that develop both your character and your capacity.

Whether you’re leading a team, a ministry, or the next generation itself — this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, lead deeper, and invest in people who will outlast your platform.

Share this episode with your ministry team or leadership pipeline. Use it as a guide to evaluate your habits, grow your influence, and build leaders who multiply the mission of the Gospel.

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What if the most spiritually transformative thing happening in your church isn’t on stage, but in a classroom, holding a goldfish cracker?

In this episode, Chuck Peters and Steve Hample unpack the real impact of volunteering in children’s and family ministry — not just for kids, but for the adults who serve them. From personal growth and discipleship to leadership development and prayerful investment in future leaders, this conversation will inspire every Next Gen leader to see volunteering as more than a task… it’s a calling that changes lives.

Encourage your team to listen together, reflect on how serving is shaping their faith, and start praying for the next generation of leaders God is already calling to your ministry.

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Hyfi

The Gospel Project

Bible Studies for Life

Explore the Bible

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Every leader knows the power of vision. But in the busyness of ministry, it’s easy for vision to drift, blur, or get lost in the noise of daily demands. Without clarity, leaders risk aiming at the wrong targets, making decisions that miss the mark, and losing momentum in their mission.

In this episode, Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters unpack the critical role of vision in leadership, especially within the context of ministry. They share personal stories and practical wisdom that will inspire you to revisit and refine your own leadership vision.

Highlights include:

• Why leaders must regularly check and update their vision for clarity and direction
• The dangers of leading without a clear “why”
• How vision shapes decision-making and defines success in ministry
• Recruiting and mobilizing volunteers with purpose and passion
• Delivering on promises to the community and building trust through consistency
• Practical tips for ensuring your ministry stays aligned with God’s mission

Whether you’re leading a kids or student ministry, recruiting volunteers, or making tough calls for your church, this conversation will help you ensure your “why” remains front and center.

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Connect with Lifeway Kids

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Nothing Less

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