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In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter shares what he considers to be some of the toughest stuff in ministry in an interview with Pastor Arman Sheffey on the Fury and Friends podcast. Support the show

In this next course from the Leadership Foundations series, Pastor Mark Carter explains the major purposes of prayer and shares four ideas that will help you know Jesus deeply through prayer.Support the show

In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter explains why there is no cruise control in ministry or serving. He also reminds us to keep God at the center of it all.Support the show

Is your confidence in yourself, or in God? Do you value the counsel of others? Are you aware of your blind spots? In this episode from the "Best of" series, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Pastor Gary Ricci discuss how to remain humble as a leader, keeping the focus where it belongs: Jesus.Support the show

Marriage is meant to unite two people as one, but unexpected trials and difficult seasons can create distance between couples. In this episode from the "Best Of" series, Mark and Mackenzie Carter reflect on 20 years of marriage and share three helpful commitments for building a strong, healthy marriage with God at the center.Support the show

Have you ever felt passed up for promotion?  Bible leaders are reliable – they are marked by an internal and external constancy that is both seen and felt. In this first episode from the "Best Of" series, Pastors Mark and Brandon contrast David and Saul and give 6 practical suggestions for how get our hearts right as we wait for God to reveal His way for us.Support the show

If we're going to lead anything of any significance there's going to be a plot to take us out through compromise, so we must take our leadership call seriously. Support the show

There's a danger in despising the war because it isn't the pasture. But God made us to fight for that which He has already given us. And you get to the pasture BY WAY of the war. Support the show

As leaders, our disposition matters to God. In this quick leadership droplet, Pastor Carter talks about setting a tone of grace,  especially in ministry and ministry related environments, and adjusting our attitude to be in line with how God wants to be represented to his people. Support the show

Pastor Carter continues discussing how to share your God story with gentle clarity as part of the Leadership Foundations series. Salvation Illustration » Related Posts » Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and talks more about how to share God story with others through deliberate intentionality. Get the Show Notes » Circles of Influence » Related Posts » Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to share your God story with others.Get the Show Notes » Related Posts Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to have strong roots in our relationship with God.Get the Show Notes » Related Posts Leadership Foundations 1: Potential How to Make Seeking God Less Boring Quiet Time Buffet PDF Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show

In this episode, Carter and David Russo finish exploring six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Miss Part One? Listen here.More Fierce Leadership resources at fierce.church/leadership.Support the show

Welcome to Part 1 of the Fierce Leadership Foundations Course!In this episode, we talk about leadership lids and how to overcome them. Stay tuned for other episodes in this Leadership Foundations Course!Resources Mentioned: Leadership Development Reading List (PDF Download) My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers A Leader in the Making by Joyce Meyer Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show

In this episode, Carter and David Russo explore six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Related Posts:Practical Strategies for a Killer SabbathLeadership Regrets: Not Observing the SabbathSupport the show

Since vision begins in the heart of God, we should start with prayer, asking the Lord to give us the burden of desire for what He wants us to do with our lives.You can also read this post here at Fierce Leadership.Related Posts: Why You Need a God-Sent Picture of the Future Did God Forget His Promise to You? Support the show

The new year is often a time when we’re admonished to once again come up with a vision, make big goals, make this year different, etc. But the mystery of happening-upon a phenomenal vision can be a tremendous weight to put on people.  What if we’re not very good at developing or thinking like a visionary? What if we don’t get the vision right? What if I invest a lot of time and energy into the WRONG thing? Read the rest of this post at Fierce Leadership (fierce.church/leadership).Support the show

Christ is seen most vividly in the compassion we show to others.Support the show

In order to appear nice, are we veiling our allegiance to Jesus? In this episode, Carter interviews Dr. Tracey C. Jones about the difficulty and blessings of going public for Jesus in our spheres of influence. Recommended Resources Tremendous Leadership Dr. Tracey C. Jones Book: Beyond Tremendous by Dr. Tracey C. Jones Book: Spark by Dr. Tracey C. Jones Support the show