In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter shares what he considers to be some of the toughest stuff in ministry in an interview with Pastor Arman Sheffey on the Fury and Friends podcast. Support the show

In this next course from the Leadership Foundations series, Pastor Mark Carter explains the major purposes of prayer and shares four ideas that will help you know Jesus deeply through prayer.Support the show

In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter explains why there is no cruise control in ministry or serving. He also reminds us to keep God at the center of it all.Support the show

Is your confidence in yourself, or in God? Do you value the counsel of others? Are you aware of your blind spots? In this episode from the "Best of" series, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Pastor Gary Ricci discuss how to remain humble as a leader, keeping the focus where it belongs: Jesus.Support the show

Marriage is meant to unite two people as one, but unexpected trials and difficult seasons can create distance between couples. In this episode from the "Best Of" series, Mark and Mackenzie Carter reflect on 20 years of marriage and share three helpful commitments for building a strong, healthy marriage with God at the center.Support the show

Have you ever felt passed up for promotion? Bible leaders are reliable – they are marked by an internal and external constancy that is both seen and felt.In this first episode from the "Best Of" series, Pastors Mark and Brandon contrast David and Saul and give 6 practical suggestions for how get our hearts right as we wait for God to reveal His way for us.Support the show

If we're going to lead anything of any significance there's going to be a plot to take us out through compromise, so we must take our leadership call seriously. Support the show

There's a danger in despising the war because it isn't the pasture. But God made us to fight for that which He has already given us. And you get to the pasture BY WAY of the war. Support the show

As leaders, our disposition matters to God. In this quick leadership droplet, Pastor Carter talks about setting a tone of grace,  especially in ministry and ministry related environments, and adjusting our attitude to be in line with how God wants to be represented to his people. Support the show

Pastor Carter continues discussing how to share your God story with gentle clarity as part of the Leadership Foundations series. Salvation Illustration » Related Posts »Leadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and talks more about how to share God story with others through deliberate intentionality. Get the Show Notes » Circles of Influence » Related Posts »Leadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to share your God story with others.Get the Show Notes » Related PostsLeadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to have strong roots in our relationship with God.Get the Show Notes » Related PostsLeadership Foundations 1: PotentialHow to Make Seeking God Less BoringQuiet Time Buffet PDFLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show

In this episode, Carter and David Russo finish exploring six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Miss Part One? Listen here.More Fierce Leadership resources at fierce.church/leadership.Support the show

Welcome to Part 1 of the Fierce Leadership Foundations Course!In this episode, we talk about leadership lids and how to overcome them. Stay tuned for other episodes in this Leadership Foundations Course!Resources Mentioned:Leadership Development Reading List (PDF Download)My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald ChambersA Leader in the Making by Joyce MeyerLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show

In this episode, Carter and David Russo explore six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Related Posts:Practical Strategies for a Killer SabbathLeadership Regrets: Not Observing the SabbathSupport the show

Since vision begins in the heart of God, we should start with prayer, asking the Lord to give us the burden of desire for what He wants us to do with our lives.You can also read this post here at Fierce Leadership.Related Posts:Why You Need a God-Sent Picture of the FutureDid God Forget His Promise to You?Support the show

The new year is often a time when we’re admonished to once again come up with a vision, make big goals, make this year different, etc. But the mystery of happening-upon a phenomenal vision can be a tremendous weight to put on people. What if we’re not very good at developing or thinking like a visionary?What if we don’t get the vision right?What if I invest a lot of time and energy into the WRONG thing?Read the rest of this post at Fierce Leadership (fierce.church/leadership).Support the show

Christ is seen most vividly in the compassion we show to others.Support the show

In order to appear nice, are we veiling our allegiance to Jesus? In this episode, Carter interviews Dr. Tracey C. Jones about the difficulty and blessings of going public for Jesus in our spheres of influence.Recommended ResourcesTremendous LeadershipDr. Tracey C. JonesBook: Beyond Tremendous by Dr. Tracey C. JonesBook: Spark by Dr. Tracey C. JonesSupport the show

If you're a parent, you have an invitation to respond to. God invites us to LEAD our children. To NOT respond to the invitation means we are assuming our kids will get all they need through media, friends we don't know, music, and every other influence the enemy and the world can throw at them when we are not around.  You can also read this post at Fierce Growth and subscribe to the Fierce Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify!Support the show

God has no favorites.It can be tempting to believe that the success or influence of people we see around us or from a distance is evidence that God prefers them over us, but He doesn’t.READ this post here: https://fierce.church/god-loves-you-just-as-much-as-the-people-you-think-are-important/Support the show

Leadership Lesson: Refusing to absorb people’s responsibilities doesn’t mean you’re unloving.“For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” (Galatians 6:5, NLT)You can plead with people, appeal to their conscience, and make compelling arguments, but at the end of the day, people are responsible for their own decisions.Support the show

One of Satan’s greatest lies is the suggestion that feeling close to God is a passing phase.I don’t want to suggest that walking with Jesus is a feeling, but a consistently cold heart toward our Creator is often a sign of relational distance.Read this post on Fierce Growth or Bible Leadership. Find more spiritual growth resources from Fierce Growth.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Support the show

The devil doesn’t want you to enjoy being forgiven. Even your flesh will resist it.You might have to get a little rough.Legalism can be defined as thinking we’re either made right with God or kept right with God based on our performance.Read this post on Fierce Growth or Bible Leadership. Find more spiritual growth resources from Fierce Growth.Like this message? Find the whole Shameless series at the Bible Leadership store.--Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Support the show

In this interview with Dr. Tracey C. Jones (Tremendous Leadership), we look at how to lead well when you have a "Judas" on your team.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Support the show

Whether you’re a parent, parent-to-be, grandparent, or are lucky enough to mentor kids in some way, we influence the younger generation. It’s easy to pick apart what other parents seem to be doing wrong.It can be much harder to see our own weaknesses. But as far as it depends on us, we need to be stirred up about positively (and relationally) influencing our children. Did you enjoy this podcast? Find the full sermon series, Grace for Parents here.Find more parenting resources at Fierce Growth.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!rSupport the show

Anxiety is a constant threat that, on some days, feels like it's going to overtake us. In this podcast, we share some thoughts on helping you KILL anxiety when it shows up, and I think you'll be surprised how we do it.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Grab the complete Killing Anxiety series at the Bible Leadership store.Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Tracey Jones interviews Carter about the price of leadership.The Price of Leadership Bookhttps://tremendousleadership.com/https://www.traceycjones.com/Tremendous Leadership on FacebookTremendous Leadership on InstagramTremendous Leadership on TwitterLove the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Support the show

Leadership Lesson: Spiritual leaders model and encourage disciplined generosity.Two questions to ask ourselves about generosity:1. Am I being disciplined with generosity?2. If the people in my sphere of influence mimicked my personal generosity level, would the prosperity on their life increase?Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Support the show