In this episode, we sit down with Jason Young, leadership consultant, executive coach, speaker, professor, and author with over 25 years of experience helping organizations and churches build thriving, people-first cultures.

We explore the essential elements of creating a healthy volunteer culture that attracts and retains leaders in the church.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Motivating volunteers beyond tasks
• Creating magnetic and joyful team environments
• Designing impactful first serve experiences
• Effective volunteer training strategies
• Retaining volunteers and preventing burnout
• Prioritizing people over roles

Join us as we dive into Building a Healthy Volunteer Culture That Attracts and Retains Leaders with Jason Young.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/452Y557

In this episode, hosts Kendall Conner and Jessica Moore explore essential healthy habits for ministry leaders as they look ahead to a new year.

The conversation focuses on simple, sustainable rhythms that help leaders stay grounded, avoid burnout, and lead with greater health – spiritually, relationally, and emotionally – in every season of ministry.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Building a sustainable devotional rhythm
• The importance of honest, life-giving friendships
• Stewarding your physical health intentionally
• Prioritizing family in your leadership life
• Using technology to lighten your workload
• Finding mentors and investing in younger leaders

Join us as we dive into Healthy Habits For Ministry Leaders with Kendall Conner & Jessica Moore.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49r9Pkn

This week, we’re pressing pause on our regular Church Leadership Lab episodes to share something a little different. Our hosts, Kendall Conner and Jess Moore, have a short, meaningful Christmas message just for our podcast community.

This time of year is filled with celebration, reflection, and a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. For ministry leaders, it also comes with extra services, long nights, and full schedules. As you guide your church through the Christmas season, we encourage you to pause, breathe, and make space to personally encounter the joy and peace this season represents. God is moving through your leadership—but He also wants to connect with you.

Take a moment to listen to this special Christmas message, then get ready for us to jump back into another great episode next week.

Plus, we share a preview of what’s ahead as we close out the year and step into a new one!

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3L8gnv1