Pastor Scott Thom has 10 things that as a leader, you should be vigilant to perceive in those who are following you in ministry. They are pitfalls that could ensnare your ministry and take it down. So take a listen and watch for them in your labors of love. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org  

Leadership From The Cross | Ministry Training | Scott Thom

046 Ten Causes of Ministry Conflict

052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing Ministry is not what you probably thought. Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills.  Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.   Website Address http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/podcast   http://leadershipfromthecross.com    Feed successfully saved! Here is your feed's web address: http://ccflftc.libsyn.com/rss     Feedburner feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/LeadershipFromTheCross  

052 Managing Relationships verses Goal Directing

Planning is what is a necessity for leaders, but so is seeing the plan come to completion. This can often be a struggle, but it can be made easier. Pastor Scott Thom has four simple steps to help you in working a fulfilling plan. CrossFellowship.org NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromtheCross.com CCFCollege.com

051 Executing Your Plan

As a leader you most likely have not gone into your field blind. You probably have a plan or several plans, but do you know how to implement them? Pastor Scott Thom shares some great insights on just how to successfully achieve your plan. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

050 How to Successfully Achieve Your Plan

Great leaders live by a creed that they learn and then follow. It models how they live, work and interact with others. It would be similar to those of old. Pastor Scott Thom has a creed that he desires to share for the leaders of today. Will you learn and heed it? NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

049 A Servant's Creed

There are so many different ministries that you can be a leader of. One in particular is going to gain our attention today as it has been in the spotlight quite often lately and needs some time under the microscope. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with the basics and pitfalls of leading worship. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

048 Worship 101

In the role of leadership there will be many things that draw on your attention and time. Not all things are worthy of the same amount of attention and time. So how do you determine what things need both from you. Pastor Scott Thom jumps in with seven things that don't need your attention and time. Seven things that successful leaders should ignore. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

047 Seven Things Successful Leaders Ignore

To continue as a strong leader you need strong people around you. You are not always blessed with those people when you first start or when you have been going for a while. Strong leaders know that they can help build strong people from those whom God has given them. That is done by passing on your core values. Pastor Scott Thom chimes in with this point and how to accomplish it. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

045 Passing on Your Values

It is time for another special guest. Pastor Scott Thom has brought on another pastor that has completed the Shepherd School and has gone out to start his own church. Today Pastor Jason David is on with his experiences and wisdom for you that he has gained from going out and planting his church. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

044 Special Guest: Jason David

As you are on our way to becoming a better leader you will most likely come across a number of bad leaders along the way. When you find them you normally don't want to stay around them for very long and Pastor Scott Thom has the identifiable reasons why. Here are a five characteristics of a bad leader that you should be avoiding. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

043 Five Characteristics of a Bad Leader

As you grow in leadership and become more successful things need to continue to change. Specifically how you manage your most valuable assets, time and people. You cannot do everything and be every where at once, much as you would like to, its just not possible. On this episode Pastor Scott Thom wants to leave you with the wisdom you need to help you prioritize the best you can the time you have and the people you have been given. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

042 People and Priorities

Bullying has been a big topic in the media for some time now. It has plagued our schools and our places of business for a while, but you don't often hear much about bullying in churches. Does that mean it doesn't happen in churches? No, it does and Pastor Scott Thom is ready to teach us about how to spot a bully in church and how to deal with them. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

041 Ten Ways to Spot a Church Bully

Pastor Scott Thom is back with another Special Guest for us today. Pastor Marc McSweeny will be joining us all the way from Frankfurt, Germany. He shares some of his life and some tips for those who think they may be called to plant a church outside of the United States. Pastor Marc McSweeny can be connected with at: mcsweeny@me.com And you can check in on his church's website at: http://mainchapel-frankfurt.weebly.com/ (Google Chrome does offer to translate the website so that you can see what is written) NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org ccfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

040 Special Guest: Marc McSweeny

With so many decisions to be made as the leader, there is a high chance that one of the decisions you will make will end up being a bad one. What then? How do you handle the issue that arises from that decision. Well, Pastor Scott Thom has been there too and has some examples to go along with his tips for what do do when you have made a bad decision. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

039 What to do When You Have Made a Bad Decision

Since we all have been called to the Great Commission by Jesus Christ, whether you think yourself a leader or not, when you follow the commands given you are to take the leadership role and fulfill it to be considered a faithful servant. Pastor Scott Thom understands that this is not always an easy role to fill, but he has some important tips to get to you to help you succeed in your mission for fulfilling the Great Commission. NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org CCFCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

038 Discipleship ABC's

Leadership From The Cross is dedicated to ministry training hosted by Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque, N.M. We help advance your leadership skills. Topics include Pastoring, Lay Ministry, Church Management, Vision Casting, Character, Team Building, Faith, Ministry Planning, Church Planting, and so much more. Pastor Scott also has a ministry training college for pastors and leaders.