Last week was sobering. Between heartbreaking acts of violence, the anniversary of 9/11, and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, many pastors and church leaders found themselves asking: How do I shepherd my people in moments like this?

In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee and Dave Bruskas sit down for a candid, impromptu conversation. They reflect on how leaders can:

• Lead with a biblical worldview
• Help their people process and see the hope of Christ
• Steward when people are walking into church for the first time

If your church is looking for a practical way to care for marriages, don’t miss the upcoming Re|engage Training Conference on September 23-24 in Indianapolis, IN or on October 15-16 in Dallas, TX. Re|engage is discipleship-based enrichment tool for every marriage—the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. These upcoming training conferences will help you learn more about how you can start or strengthen this ministry in your church.

Register for Indianapolis, IN on September 23-24.

Register for Dallas, TX on October 15-16.

Social media can amplify your ministry—or quietly erode your soul. For church leaders, it raises a critical question: do you really need an online presence to be faithful and effective?

In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined by Dave Bruskas and Emma Dotter to explore the opportunities and dangers of social media in ministry. Together they discuss:

• Why church leaders don’t have to be on social media to lead well
• How online presence can disciple, encourage, or unintentionally harm others
• Practical wisdom for guarding your heart and leading your staff teams online
• The importance of accountability, discernment, and love in every post, like, and comment

If your church is looking for a practical way to care for marriages, don’t miss the upcoming Re|engage Training Conference on September 23-24 in Indianapolis, IN or on October 15-16 in Dallas, TX. Re|engage is discipleship-based enrichment tool for every marriage—the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. These upcoming training conferences will help you learn more about how you can start or strengthen this ministry in your church.

Register for Indianapolis, IN on September 23-24.

Register for Dallas, TX on October 15-16.

Zeal is more than emotion. It’s an abiding passion for Jesus that sustains us in both fruitful and difficult seasons of ministry.

In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined by Dave Bruskas, Emma Dotter, and Kylen Perry to discuss what “zeal” really means, why it matters, and how leaders can cultivate it. Together they talk through:

• The difference between “zeal” for results vs. “zeal” for Jesus
• The subtle threats that cause zeal to fade—burnout, apathy, distraction, and opposition
• Practical ways to reignite your heart and sustain passion for the long haul of ministry

If your fire feels dim or if you want to keep it burning brighter, this episode is for you.

If your church is looking for a practical way to care for marriages, don’t miss the upcoming Re|engage Training Conference on September 23-24 in Indianapolis, IN or on October 15-16 in Dallas, TX. Re|engage is discipleship-based enrichment tool for every marriage—the healthy, the struggling, and the broken. These upcoming training conferences will help you learn more about how you can start or strengthen this ministry in your church.

Register for Indianapolis, IN on September 23-24.

Register for Dallas, TX on October 15-16.