Jeff gives an update on his second round of weight loss and healthy living in the past less than four years. After losing 80 pounds (2018-19), then gaining 90 pounds back (2020-21) - one could get discouraged! And he did.But listen today to his update on his second go around at it - this time with some wisdom and experience, and more commitment than ever to make it stick! If he can do it, then...YES YOU CAN too!If you need some encouragement or just want to bounce your story off his, reach out to him at jeff@coachingforpastors.org - he'd love to talk with you!Enjoy!Support the show

Jeff gives an update on his second round of weight loss and healthy living in the past less than four years. After losing 80 pounds (2018-19), then gaining 90 pounds back (2020-21) - one could get discouraged! And he did. But listen today to his update on his second go around at it - this time with some wisdom and experience, and more commitment than ever to make it stick! If he can do it, then... YES YOU CAN too! If you need some encouragement or just want to bounce your story off his, reach out to him at jeff@coachingforpastors.org - he'd love to talk with you! Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 106 - A Healthy Lifestyle Update: Yes You Can!

What do you get paid to do?What is a WIN for you at your church and in your ministry?What do you want to be true at the end of a month of work, or a quarter, or a year?Do you get paid to put in hours, or produce outcomes?Jeff asks some of these questions and then gives his thoughts on tracking hours as a pastor. Enjoy!Support the show

What do you get paid to do? What is a WIN for you at your church and in your ministry? What do you want to be true at the end of a month of work, or a quarter, or a year? Do you get paid to put in hours, or produce outcomes? Jeff asks some of these questions and then gives his thoughts on tracking hours as a pastor. Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 105 - The Pastor's Work Week: Putting In Hours Vs Producing Outcomes

Hi Pastor! My kids are 34, 32, 29, and 24 - that's 119 parenting years my wife and I have shared in together! The other day I started to think about What is true about parenting relationships that stand the test of time?Today we have great relationships with all four of our children, praise God! In this episode I share 9 relationship qualities that have helped us build relationships that have stood the test of time... or at least of 34, 32, 29, and 24 years worth!Enjoy!Support the show

Hi Pastor! My kids are 34, 32, 29, and 24 - that's 119 parenting years my wife and I have shared in together! The other day I started to think about What is true about parenting relationships that stand the test of time? Today we have great relationships with all four of our children, praise God! In this episode I share 9 relationship qualities that have helped us build relationships that have stood the test of time... or at least of 34, 32, 29, and 24 years worth! Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 104 - How To Build Relationships With Your Kids That Will Stand The Test Of Time

We hear it all the time - What's your why? If you lose your why you'll lose your way. Begin with the why in mind.Then I was sitting at my desk and looked down and say the book by Simon Sinek, START WITH WHY. And I thought, yeah, I know my why. I know why I am a pastor, and why I think the way I do about church, people, and ministry.Do you? What drives you? What's your why?Jeff challenges pastors today, but also significantly affirms them too! Enjoy!Support the show

We hear it all the time - What's your why? If you lose your why you'll lose your way. Begin with the why in mind. Then I was sitting at my desk and looked down and say the book by Simon Sinek, START WITH WHY. And I thought, yeah, I know my why. I know why I am a pastor, and why I think the way I do about church, people, and ministry. Do you? What drives you? What's your why? Jeff challenges pastors today, but also significantly affirms them too! Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 103 - I Know My Why - What's Your Why?

Jeff talks about the distinction between devotions and message prep. In the past he did not draw a huge distinction, and in fact encouraged combining them - but today he takes a little different direction. Enjoy!Support the show

Jeff talks about the distinction between devotions and message prep. In the past he did not draw a huge distinction, and in fact encouraged combining them - but today he takes a little different direction. Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 102 - Receiving From God Just For Yourself

Lee Eclov

Lee is a Pastor to pastors. Retired after more than 40 years of ministry, he is uncharacteristically open and transparent about his ministry years, his strengths and weaknesses, his victories and mistakes.You will find yourself realizing... "I'm not alone, or unusual! Lee has struggles just like I have." You can connect with Lee personally at LeeEclov.com, where you can find all things Lee!This was a pleasure to record and to edit - to listen again to wisdom from years of ministry, and reflect on my own ministry journey in light of Lee's stories.There you go my friend, just another great resource and support for you at LeeEclov.com - and, you're welcome! :-)Support the show

Lee is a Pastor to pastors. Retired after more than 40 years of ministry, he is uncharacteristically open and transparent about his ministry years, his strengths and weaknesses, his victories and mistakes. You will find yourself realizing... "I'm not alone, or unusual! Lee has struggles just like I have." You can connect with Lee personally at <a href="https://www.leeeclov.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeeEclov.com</a>, where you can find all things Lee! This was a pleasure to record and to edit - to listen again to wisdom from years of ministry, and reflect on my own ministry journey in light of Lee's stories. There you go my friend, just another great resource and support for you at <a href="https://www.leeeclov.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeeEclov.com</a> - and, you're welcome! :-)<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Weekend Edition 14 - A Rare Glimpse Into One Pastor's Inner World with Lee Eclov

As we end this week's topic of PRIORITIES, Jeff thinks out loud about "How we prioritize the wise input of others into our lives?" Do we tap into the wisdom and knowledge of others, or are we the only ones filling our own tanks? If we don't access the wisdom and understanding of others, the reservoir of our knowledge is going to dry up rather quickly! We must make it a priority to receive from others, and to put ourselves in a position where we can receive wisdom, knowledge, information, inspiration, and insight from them.Jeff unpacks all these thoughts and questions... enjoy!Support the show

As we end this week's topic of PRIORITIES, Jeff thinks out loud about "How we prioritize the wise input of others into our lives?" Do we tap into the wisdom and knowledge of others, or are we the only ones filling our own tanks?  If we don't access the wisdom and understanding of others, the reservoir of our knowledge is going to dry up rather quickly! We must make it a priority to receive from others, and to put ourselves in a position where we can receive wisdom, knowledge, information, inspiration, and insight from them. Jeff unpacks all these thoughts and questions... enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 101 - A Wise Approach To Life Long Learning

Today Jeff talks about prioritizing investments - not financial investments, but investing in other people. We can accomplish many tasks, build buildings and products, and grow organizations, but it will be our investments in people that will ultimately be our legacy.In episode 100 Jeff talks personally about the investments that he and his Dad made in each other, and a little about how that all ended. Today, long after his Dad is gone, the investments he made in Jeff are still paying off.Who are YOU investing into these days?Support the show

Today Jeff talks about prioritizing investments - not financial investments, but investing in other people. We can accomplish many tasks, build buildings and products, and grow organizations, but it will be our investments in people that will ultimately be our legacy. In episode 100 Jeff talks personally about the investments that he and his Dad made in each other, and a little about how that all ended. Today, long after his Dad is gone, the investments he made in Jeff are still paying off. Who are YOU investing into these days?<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 100 - Our Lives Continue When We Invest Ourselves In Others

Time is a non-renewable asset. Like sand through the hourglass, the time of our lives slips inexorably away, never to be seen again. The minute we waste we never get back. We live in an inordinately time-conscious society - so how can we think about time, wisely, without stressing out over it? Jeff thinks out loud with you about time - do you really want to listen though? After all, it's 8 minutes you'll never get back! :-)Support the show

Time is a non-renewable asset. Like sand through the hourglass, the time of our lives slips inexorably away, never to be seen again. The minute we waste we never get back.  We live in an inordinately time-conscious society - so how can we think about time, wisely, without stressing out over it? Jeff thinks out loud with you about time - do you really want to listen though? After all, it's 8 minutes you'll never get back! :-)<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 99 - How To Think About Time Without Stressing Out

We've all heard it before... if I don't prioritize my life, everyone else will do it for me - according to their own priorities.  But alas it is true! And it will happen EVERY time.Today Jeff talks about priorities as a pastor, and summertime is a good time to reconsider our schedule, priorities, and disciplines,. This week is all about priorities - family, church, ministry, relationships, causes, hobbies, education, rest, etc. Enjoy!Support the show

We've all heard it before... if I don't prioritize my life, everyone else will do it for me - according to their own priorities.  But alas it is true! And it will happen EVERY time. Today Jeff talks about priorities as a pastor, and summertime is a good time to reconsider our schedule, priorities, and disciplines,.  This week is all about priorities - family, church, ministry, relationships, causes, hobbies, education, rest, etc. Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 98 - Prioritizing Priorities

The Coaching For Pastors Podcast provides coaching, encouragement, and support to pastors - regardless of gender, denomination, or church size. Until we meet our first over-encouraged pastor, we will produce weekday Quick Hit episodes (Mon-Fri) that are under ten minutes long, and Saturday Weekend Editions, which are closer to an hour, where conversations with guests challenge and inspire you! Share this podcast with other pastors, unless they're over-encouraged already. Yeah, we didn't think so!  Jeff Keady is a 35-year ministry veteran, and currently the lead pastor at Community Heights Church in Newton IA, and is the co-founder of the 200churches Podcast with Jonny Craig.

In this episode Jeff and Dave Bush wrap up the 7-episode series, Live An Extraordinary Life!Today's sixth commitment is Resolve To Achieve Your Goals. Thinking is not achieving, and the best intentions do absolutely nothing without follow-through. What does it take to actually bring a dream to reality?Jeff announces two important things in this episode:1. August 16 - Jeff and Dave Bush are going to co-lead a Webinar Masterclass called Dare To Dream. Be looking for more information on how to register for that webinar. We will be sharing some great bonuses for those who are actually "in the room" (ZOOM Room!) for that webinar, so be sure to register when you receive the link!2. At the end of the summer, we will begin the very first Coaching For Pastors Mastermind. It will be capped at 15 pastors, and some have already emailed me their interest in it. I will be sharing all the information on that at http://www.coachingforpastors.org/mastermind.Enjoy this special episode with Dave, and I'll talk with you again on Monday!Support the show

In this episode Jeff and Dave Bush wrap up the 7-episode series, Live An Extraordinary Life! Today's sixth commitment is Resolve To Achieve Your Goals. Thinking is not achieving, and the best intentions do absolutely nothing without follow-through. What does it take to actually bring a dream to reality? Jeff announces two important things in this episode: 1. August 16 - Jeff and Dave Bush are going to co-lead a Webinar Masterclass called Dare To Dream. Be looking for more information on how to register for that webinar. We will be sharing some great bonuses for those who are actually "in the room" (ZOOM Room!) for that webinar, so be sure to register when you receive the link! 2. At the end of the summer, we will begin the very first Coaching For Pastors Mastermind. It will be capped at 15 pastors, and some have already emailed me their interest in it. I will be sharing all the information on that at <a href="http://www.coachingforpastors.org/mastermind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.coachingforpastors.org/mastermind</a>. Enjoy this special episode with Dave, and I'll talk with you again on Monday!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Weekend Edition 13 - Extraordinary Life 06: Resolve To Achieve Your Goals

In this episode I share a memory of the first time I got ONE of these! I'd never had one before, and I was thrilled to get it. I've since gotten hundreds of them, but you never forget your first one!Commitment #5 that Dave Bush talks to us about is Expand Your Perspective. We can never cease to learn and grow, and development ourselves as people, pastors, and leaders. If we are to ever live an extraordinary life, we have to keep pedaling, stop coasting, and remain consistent in expanding our perspectives!Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode I share a memory of the first time I got ONE of these! I'd never had one before, and I was thrilled to get it. I've since gotten hundreds of them, but you never forget your first one! Commitment #5 that Dave Bush talks to us about is Expand Your Perspective. We can never cease to learn and grow, and development ourselves as people, pastors, and leaders. If we are to ever live an extraordinary life, we have to keep pedaling, stop coasting, and remain consistent in expanding our perspectives! Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 97 - Extraordinary Life 05: Expand Your Perspective

In this episode, Dave made the following statement, that I thought was the MONEY line:"Fear has killed a lot more dreams than failure ever will." So true! Fear keeps us from failure, so that's good right? Yeah, except that fear also keeps us from... you guessed it... success!Failing forward, as I describe, is failing, then assessing the failure, learning from it, adjusting for the future, and not giving up! Dave has another take on failure that I'll let him share with you...Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode, Dave made the following statement, that I thought was the MONEY line: "Fear has killed a lot more dreams than failure ever will." So true! Fear keeps us from failure, so that's good right? Yeah, except that fear also keeps us from... you guessed it... success! Failing forward, as I describe, is failing, then assessing the failure, learning from it, adjusting for the future, and not giving up! Dave has another take on failure that I'll let him share with you... Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 96 - Extraordinary Life 04: Decide To Fail Forward

Dave Bush joins me to talk about the hard choices we all have to make to move our lives our of "ordinary" and into extraordinary! In this episode he uses nutrition as an example, but we will have to make hard choices in every area of our lives if we truly want to live extraordinary lives!Enjoy! This is for YOU.Support the show

Dave Bush joins me to talk about the hard choices we all have to make to move our lives our of "ordinary" and into extraordinary! In this episode he uses nutrition as an example, but we will have to make hard choices in every area of our lives if we truly want to live extraordinary lives! Enjoy! This is for YOU.<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 95 - Extraordinary Life 03 - Agree To Make Hard Choices

When we were kids, we had all kinds of dreams! We dreamt of flying, running faster than a train, knowing all the answers to every test, being a pro-whatever sports player, etc. When we entered ministry we dreamt of building a megachurch. Do you dream anymore? What is your dream for you life? Not ministry, just your life? Jeff and Dave Bush talk about dreaming, not losing the power to dream, and discovering what your dream might be...Support the show

When we were kids, we had all kinds of dreams! We dreamt of flying, running faster than a train, knowing all the answers to every test, being a pro-whatever sports player, etc. When we entered ministry we dreamt of building a megachurch.  Do you dream anymore? What is your dream for you life? Not ministry, just your life? Jeff and Dave Bush talk about dreaming, not losing the power to dream, and discovering what your dream might be...<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 94 - Extraordinary Life 02: Engage In Your Dreams!

This is part 1 of 6 with Dave Bush as we explore how to live an Extraordinary Life! Today's commitment is to LIVE YOUR CALLING. Are you doing what God has called you to do in the world? What does it look like when we do? And, why would we continue to do anything else?Enjoy!Get Dave's Book - LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE here!Support the show

This is part 1 of 6 with Dave Bush as we explore how to live an Extraordinary Life! Today's commitment is to LIVE YOUR CALLING. Are you doing what God has called you to do in the world? What does it look like when we do? And, why would we continue to do anything else? Enjoy! Get Dave's Book - LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE here!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 93 - Extraordinary Life 01 - Living Your Calling

David Bush

Pastor, you would like to grow and change, but it seems like you're mostly spinning your wheels. You listen to podcasts like this one, watch webinars and online conferences, attend conferences and trainings, maybe take an online course or two, or subscribe to Audible to listen to books.But, you forget what you've heard or watched within the week. It's all good while it lasts, but then it's like water under the bridge, and it's gone.Today I want you to meet my coach, David Bush. David is a peak performance coach, life coach, business coach, and health coach. I want you to hear his story and get to know him, because he will be joining us next week for episodes 93-97 and Weekend Edition 13!Plus, in this episode - I have a lot to say to you before and after. Thanks for joining us today!I've titled this - How To Turn Dreams Into Reality, because that's exactly what we're going to do... in the end!If you're interested in being a part of the very first Coaching For Pastors Cohort, listen to episode 87, and email me your interest at jeff@coachingforpastors.org.Enjoy!Support the show

Pastor, you would like to grow and change, but it seems like you're mostly spinning your wheels. You listen to podcasts like this one, watch webinars and online conferences, attend conferences and trainings, maybe take an online course or two, or subscribe to Audible to listen to books. But, you forget what you've heard or watched within the week. It's all good while it lasts, but then it's like water under the bridge, and it's gone. Today I want you to meet my coach, David Bush. David is a peak performance coach, life coach, business coach, and health coach. I want you to hear his story and get to know him, because he will be joining us next week for episodes 93-97 and Weekend Edition 13! Plus, in this episode - I have a lot to say to you before and after. Thanks for joining us today! I've titled this - How To Turn Dreams Into Reality, because that's exactly what we're going to do... in the end! If you're interested in being a part of the very first Coaching For Pastors Cohort, listen to episode 87, and email me your interest at jeff@coachingforpastors.org. Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Weekend Edition 12 - How To Turn Dreams Into Reality with David Bush

Politics, Race, Economy, Pandemic, Gas Prices, Polarization, Crime, Guns, Drugs, Pornography, Alcoholism, Pills... shall I go on? All this plus church change, imploding pastors, churches, and ministries - and we can easily get discouraged!You've been discouraged, confused, and frustrated at times over the past two years. I wanted to share with you how I handle the discouragement and stress of trying to love, teach, and shepherd a spiritual group of people in this culture. There are a couple approaches I take to stay sane and I share them with you in this episode. Enjoy!Support the show

Politics, Race, Economy, Pandemic, Gas Prices, Polarization, Crime, Guns, Drugs, Pornography, Alcoholism, Pills... shall I go on? All this plus church change, imploding pastors, churches, and ministries - and we can easily get discouraged! You've been discouraged, confused, and frustrated at times over the past two years. I wanted to share with you how I handle the discouragement and stress of trying to love, teach, and shepherd a spiritual group of people in this culture. There are a couple approaches I take to stay sane and I share them with you in this episode. Enjoy!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 92 - Managing Your Soul In The Maelstrom Of Culture

We had spent months crafting a vision for our church. As a mission team we had prayed and did the hard work as a group to collaborate together to come up with something that made sense, evoked passion, called out mission, and was true to the biblical vision of a church. The night came when we would roll out the vision. We had materials, powerpoint, and a 42 page vision book. We presented to about 20-25 of the key leaders in our church. My leadership failed that night, and in the coming days and weeks. Here's what happened...Support the show

We had spent months crafting a vision for our church. As a mission team we had prayed and did the hard work as a group to collaborate together to come up with something that made sense, evoked passion, called out mission, and was true to the biblical vision of a church.  The night came when we would roll out the vision. We had materials, powerpoint, and a 42 page vision book. We presented to about 20-25 of the key leaders in our church. My leadership failed that night, and in the coming days and weeks. Here's what happened...<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 91 - Jeff FAILED At This Leadership Moment

Jeff talks about https://www.multiplication.org and https://www.exponential.org - Two great resources for pastors, if you haven't heard of them. Search for "exponential learning community" and see what Jeff was able to participate in during 2020-2021. His event cities were Kansas City MO, Indianapolis IN, and Nashville TN.It was through being a part of this Exponential Learning Community that he learned about the great ministry of Exponential. Check it out and the myriad resources they offer to pastors and ministry leaders. It's way to valuable a resource to miss!Support the show

Jeff talks about <a href="https://www.multiplication.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.multiplication.org</a> and <a href="https://www.exponential.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.exponential.org</a> - Two great resources for pastors, if you haven't heard of them. Search for "exponential learning community" and see what Jeff was able to participate in during 2020-2021. His event cities were Kansas City MO, Indianapolis IN, and Nashville TN. It was through being a part of this Exponential Learning Community that he learned about the great ministry of Exponential. Check it out and the myriad resources they offer to pastors and ministry leaders. It's way to valuable a resource to miss!<a href="https://www.coachingforpastors.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 90 - Exponential.org and Multiplication.org Are Great Resources!

Coaching For Pastors - Encouragement and Support for Ministry Leaders

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