Abundant Life Church Podcast

<p>This podcast episode delves into the dynamic interplay between practicality and spirituality in ministry leadership. Pastor John Carter and Pastor Josh Finley engage in a rich dialogue, drawing parallels from biblical narratives and personal experiences to explore how leaders can effectively balance structure and spontaneity in church ministry. They discuss the importance of following the leading of the Holy Spirit, the necessity of pruning for greater fruitfulness, and the significance of embracing diverse personalities in ministry. Throughout the conversation, they challenge leaders to teach the whole counsel of Scripture and to trust the Holy Spirit's guidance in navigating the complexities of modern church leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>Following the Presence: Pastor Josh Finley emphasizes the importance of obeying the leading of the Holy Spirit in ministry, drawing parallels to the Israelites' obedience to the cloud in the wilderness. He underscores that practical aspects of ministry, such as division of labor and meticulous planning, serve the overarching goal of following God's presence.</p><p><br></p><p>Pruning for Greater Fruitfulness: Pastor John discusses the necessity of pruning in ministry, advising not only to prune when things fail, but also when they are fruitful but potentially distracting from the main focus. He shares examples of post-COVID adaptations in their church, highlighting the importance of revival while maintaining balance and sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p>Understanding and Embracing Personalities in Ministry: Pastor Josh Finley and Pastor John Carter reflect on how God works through individuals with diverse personalities and temperaments, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and embracing one's unique wiring in ministry. They highlight that God can work through various leadership styles and giftings, whether it's spontaneity or meticulous planning, guided by the Holy Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>Challenging Leaders to Teach the Whole Counsel of Scripture: Pastor Josh Finley challenges leaders to examine if there are areas of Scripture they may be avoiding due to personal discomfort or inadequacy, urging them to trust the Holy Spirit's leading in teaching the whole counsel of God's Word. He emphasizes the importance of sowing the Word into every area of ministry and trusting God to bring forth fruitfulness.</p><p><br></p><p>Additional Resources: </p><p><a href="https://theshepherdsnetwork.com/episodes/seasontwoformandflow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://theshepherdsnetwork.com/episodes/seasontwoformandflow</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about the name of Jesus, and being authorized to use the name of Jesus in our prayers against Satan and his demons.</p>

<p>In this message, Dr. A. R. Bernard talks about life being both a threat and a promise, and God’s desire is for us to take hold of courage to seize the opportunity He has for us.</p>

<p>In this message, Dr. A. R. Bernard talks about life being both a threat and a promise, and God’s desire is for us to take hold of courage to seize the opportunity He has for us.</p>

<p>In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Natisha Crossman discuss that it's not okay to constantly be beaten down by the words of your enemy. You have an advocate that will go to bat for you, and will come between you and the enemy when you don't know what to say or do.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about how Satan is our accuser and Jesus is our advocate, and that our faith in Jesus will extinguish the voice of our accuser.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about how the blood of Jesus is a covering that protects, corrects, and preserves us, and by boldly confessing the blood of Jesus, will activate its power.</p>

<p>Do you have hope but don't know how to ground your hope that sustains? In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Pastor Mel Chapman discuss how to find scripture on hope and how to endure and stand on the Word during the trials you are facing.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Jordan Carter talks about living hope describes something that is active, alive and dynamic and that we have a promise of Jesus being our living hope.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us when Jesus ascended to heaven, He took His sacrificial blood that paid the price for our sins and placed it on the Holy Alter, and now we have the benefits of His blood.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us that we were created and designed for praise and worship. It is the heritage of the Christian Church.</p>

<p>In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Pastor Ken Chapman talk about when we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues and we start to see the power flow, it enhances our time here, and it adds an effectiveness to our Christian Life.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Pascale Williams teaches on how to receive and release the power of speaking in other tongues.</p>

<p>In this episode, Addison Spears and Pastor Pascale Williams discuss the role of the Holy Spirit, how He gives us knowledge and understanding of things. He convicts us with the inner knowing of what's right and wrong that will help us to make wise decisions from that knowledge.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Ken Chapman talks about the inner conviction of the Holy Spirit paired with outward witness creates in us holiness.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter gives us biblical insight on who the Holy Spirit is in us.</p>

<p>In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Addison Spears discuss that you can invite the Holy Spirit in, but you need to participate with him and allow him to have some ownership of the space and limitless control.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Lee Wilson teaches that we shouldn’t just invite the Holy Spirit to church, we should invite him into every situation in our lives and our relationships.</p>

<p>In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Ryann Crofoot discuss how the Holy Spirit is in every area of your life and wants to partner with you, to help you, to guide you, to do life with you.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us that when we allow the Holy Spirit to really have a deep work in our lives, it’s not for our benefit. It’s to equip us and prepare us for our purpose and mission in life.</p>

<p>In this episode, Brandi Ginty and Jordan Vanboden recap the Dwell Conference and how the speakers were spiritually in sync with their messages without talking to each other.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter teaches that when we are built together, we grow and mature and become members of the household of God and then we become a dwelling place for God.</p>

<p>In this episode, Pastor Ken Chapman and Pastor Gina Ogden discuss how you can know if your spirit is talking to you and not your mind.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter teaches us that it is not the struggle of two natures inside of us, it is the struggle between our new spiritual nature and the body we live in. You have to learn how to live inside of your body as a new spirit being.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us that when we mess up in our soul and body, it does not touch or harm our new spirit, that our new nature is preserve and holy because God Himself saved us and keeps us.</p>

<p> In this episode of the Takeaway Podcast, Brandi Ginty and Pastor Ken Chapman discuss the difference between positional and practical righteousness, or the different between being made right and choosing to do right.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us that righteousness qualifies us to be able to stand before God as a child of God with full assurance of access to come boldly before the Father.</p>

<p>In this episode of takeaway podcast, Brandi Ginty and Pastor Pascale Williams discuss the biblical gift of righteousness, how it changes who we are, and how we live our lives.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us that we can't perform goods works to earn our righteousness. Righteousness is a gift from God when you are saved and born again.</p>

<p>In this podcast episode, Addison Spears discusses how we can draw strength & clarity from God's word and his promises.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us that life has a way of knocking us off course in ours and God's plans for us, and we must re-align our lives again to get back on track. </p>

<p>In this episode, Pastor Gina Ogden and Addison Spears discuss how to start cultivating a prayer life, and how to incorporate God's Word into your prayers.</p>

<p>Grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays can be hard, painful, lonely, a feeling of isolation, and overwhelming. In this workshop you will learn how to handle, and work through your grief and loss during the holiday season.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about our last piece of weaponry – the spear. Our spear is our weapon of prayer. Prayer fights for us from afar, offensively, and defensively, and invites God into the fight with us.</p>

<p>In this episode, Pastor Amy Carter and Brandi Ginty discuss that the Word of God is where you to discover the truth. Where you go to get fed, and to digest, and to mull over, and to learn what God is saying to you.</p>

<p>In this message, Pastor Lee Wilson shows us how God intended for us to apply the Bible to our lives, not just reading it. We need to hear from God regularly to withstand against our enemy, we need strategies form God. </p>

<p>In this episode, John Ginty and Brandi Ginty discuss the sword of the spirit, the word of God and how we as Christians wield the weapon of the Word with others who are trained to strand strong with us.</p>