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In this special edition of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed talks about the biblical expectations of spiritual leaders during this prolonged crisis.  On the foundation of a recent staff discipleship day here at Calvary, Pastor Ed takes us through Numbers 13 and 2 Timothy 4, reminding us of the key role God has given to spiritual leaders in times of great crisis. You're leading, either for the Lord or away from Him, but you're leading. It's important that we carefully follow the Lord during times of crisis. If the leaders get distracted, the people get destroyed! Listen in and share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor Miles McPherson of The Rock Church, San Diego, California. Pastor Miles, a former San Diego Charger, founded the Rock Church in 2000 with over 20,000 people calling it their spiritual home today. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Pastor Miles has written a book, "The Third Option" which is a MUST for any of us wanting to make a difference for Jesus in a culture focused on division! Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

On today's episode Pastor Ed asks and answers the question, "Is it time to return to worship services."  There is a lot of fear, most of it very real, concerning the COVID-19 Corona Virus crisis. This fear is holding people back from being in worship services. How do we sort out when it's time to walk in faith and not fear, in wisdom and not our own understanding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor Avant Ramsey of Calvary Church in Aurora, Colorado. Pastor Avant and I have been friends and served together for over 15 years. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

As I anticipated coming together again as a church family in person after 3 months of quarantine, I really thought that most of my ministry would be to speak to how the COVID-19 crisis affected us, individually  and culturally in many negative ways. I planned on getting our eyes firmly fixed and re-fixedated on Jesus. However within a few days, the horrific death of George Floyd sparked a cultural uprising. What started with somewhat peaceful protests, ended up with extremely sinful riots and seemingly everything in between. Racism is a sin. God led me to share these important truths with our Church family and now we share them with you. If racism is a sin, and it is, then the answer is the cross of Jesus Christ. Justice and mercy flow from the cross. The answer is the gospel in action through your life and mine. ed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor Al Pittman of Calvary Worship Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pastor Al and I have been friends for 20 years. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor Tony Clark of Calvary Chapel Newport News, Virginia. Pastor Tony and I have been friends for many years. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor Bill Buffington of Calvary Chapel Inglewood, in Inglewood California. Pastor Bill and I have been friends for 24+ years. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

In today's episode we rebroadcast a live radio call in-show where I sat down with Pastor John Moreland of Denver Christian Bible Church in Denver. We talk candidly, honestly, and biblically about the racial tensions in our society today and what our responses as followers of Christ could and should be. Enjoy and share. (Taken from our live national radio call in show originated on gracefm.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Leaders must first lead themselves. This is the important topic of today's podcast. Pastor Ed reminds the leader that in order to lead others, you must first learn and demonstrate you can lead yourself. Powerful insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Difficult times call for courage. But how do you lead with courage when fear and challenges surround you? In today’s edition of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed talks about courage and the supernatural supply given to us by God when we need it! Courage is needed and courage is available to you in these difficult times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Hard conversations are not popular. Some leaders choose to delay them, excuse them, and in some cases avoid them at all costs. Yet leadership involves hard conversations, a lot of them!  Pastor Ed shares with us the necessity of these hard conversations and how to be more effective when you do.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Just because someone is doing it different doesn't mean they are wrong or bad. God loves diversity, uniqueness, and creativity! On this episode Pastor Ed encourages us to be careful of judging people unfairly just because they do things differently. Instead we should learn from them and champion their creativity! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Every year, Calvary Chapel Tucson puts on one of the best Bible conferences in the country. This year's theme was Vision Through the Life of Moses. Some of the premiere Bible teachers shared on various topics surrounding the life of Moses. In support of this week's podcast I wanted to share with you the study I shared at the conference. I pray it stirs love, unity, and commitment in your heart.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

The COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives in unprecedented ways. How do we lead? What should I say? How can I help my family, my team, my church through the difficulties? On today’s SPECIAL EPISODE of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed helps us with practical and personal insights on how to lead effectively in the midst of an ever-changing crisis! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

The great enemy of the progress of the gospel is division. Vision takes a team and that team needs to be unified in what they have personally been called to do, then mutually summit to one another in a unified goal. In this episode, Pastor Ed talks about the need for unity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Small things. Insignificant. No Big Deal. This doesn't really matter. Maybe you've felt that way. You're frustrated because you think what you're doing doesn't matter. Today on Lead2Serve, Ed reminds us that great leadership comes from daily faithfulness in all things. That's the place of great significance! Join in on the conversation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” The spread of the coronavirus has caused major disruptions, changes, and as one media outlet called it, “forced new realities”. It’s also stirred up new fears, anxieties, and even widespread panic. But one thing has not changed, the sovereignty of God. He is still on the throne. This is the time, this is the year, to arise as a Church scattered to help those in need.  Today I sat in the GRACEfm Radio Network Studios with Pastor Eric Cartier, Sr. Pastor of Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We talked about the coronavirus, fear, anxiety, and the Church. It's our prayer you are strengthened, encouraged, and equipped to lead the people under your care with grace, love and wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

It's going to happen to every leader, hyper criticism and slander. It's not usual to have people talking about you rather than talking to you. When you're accused or lied about, is it ok to defend yourself? Should you? In today's episode Ed talks about the two popular camps when it comes to accusations, yes you should and no you shouldn't.  He offers us a third alternative, it depends on the situation. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message

Every leader needs to serve with an air of trust and confidence among those they lead.  Without trust, there is nothing to build a professional relationship on. Today on Lead2Serve, Ed talks about the damage that slander and gossip can do in a leader's life. The angle he takes is not the expected one so tune into find out how to stop the gossip. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lead2serve/message