In this episode, Chris Rivers shares a repost of an episode posted on the podcast in 2019. The focus of this episode is to give Viewpoint Leadership Year Participants some additional ideas to wrestle through based on the recent teaching he provided.
Chris offers his experience taking personality assessments, several lessons he’s learned building relational equity, and presents three things that happen when you begin to master this skill.
If you are listening and not a VLY Participant but want to become effective at building stronger relationships and simply give direction to others without losing momentum and credibility, email Chris and ask for the Relational Equity Tool and exercise shared with Viewpoint Leadership Year Participants. You can email Chrisrivers@culturebus.cc or visit CultureBus.cc
RESOURCES MENTIONED
PLACE DISC Assessment (placeministries.org)
Insights Discovery (insights.com/us)
NewSpring Church (newspring.cc)
Rock RMS (rockrms.com)
Grace Church (gracechurchsc.org)
In this episode, Chris shares four leadership stages you can use to replicate leadership in someone else and talks about the importance of instruction and practice. Working through each stage gives you a chance to give positive encouragement and constructive critique which effectively equips someone to replicate what you do.
If you would like to have the training tool for this episode email Chris at hello@culturebus.cc. Working through this tool will give those around you a vision for success as well as a structure you can use so that they are equipped to step in and carry the weight of leadership. As current leaders are being developed on all levels, you’re more likely to move new leaders into new roles.
You can head on over to CultureBus.cc/podcast to sign up.
In episode #33 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Cody Baxter and focuses on Colossians 2:1-15 and answering two questions: 1. What does it look to walk slowly and be willing to be interrupted for the sake of discipleship? 2. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple? Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
In episode #31 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 1:15-23 and the story God is telling through his son Jesus. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
In episode 29, Chris Rivers and Chad Merrell, the lead pastor at North Rock Church, focus on Part Two of the Archippus Series. In this episode, Chris and Chad discuss part two of Project 417 and Colossians1:1-14. If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard. During that episode, Chris kicked off the series which led to conversations with Chad using Project 417, a devotion Chad created for about 70 leaders in his church to help them demonstrate relational discipleship. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access Project 417 - a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Also located in this week's resources is the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe recognize the importance of replicating their faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.
In episode #28 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell, Lead Pastor of North Rock Hill Church in North Rock Hill SC. They discuss part one of the Archippus Series and answer the question, "What could happen if each of us came to view our lives as uniquely positioned for a personal ministry of discipleship?" Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Project 417” a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe consider the implications of living in light of the truth of the gospel, the person of Jesus, and how that equips you to join Him on His mission.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Chad Merrell (https://northrockhill.com/)
In episode #27 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Robby Richard, Campus Pastor, and Shepherding Elder at Grace Church Español in Greenville SC. They discuss the Archippus Assignment, a process to help Christ-followers understand the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Archippus Assignment Tool” which dives deeper into the principles Robby and Chris discussed. This tool offers you and your tribe some group discussion questions, a stretch assignment, and a personal reflection guide to help you create forward movement.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Robby Richard (https://gracechurchsc.org/connect/staff/)
In episode #26 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers Interviews Kip Miller, President of Eastern industrial. They discuss the Eastern 28, a process Kip and his team developed, which their leadership uses to build a culture within their organization. They also talk about what it looks like to be a blessing to others and how Jesus set the ultimate example in giving his life away. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Living as a Blessing.” This is a tool they made specifically for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Eastern Industrial Supplies
(https://www.easternfirst.com)
How to care for people Watermark Church (https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7619-caring-for-people-in-crisis)
In episode #25 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jamie Spinks, Leader in Me Coach & Consultant at FranklinCovey.com, about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They discuss the meaning of each habit and walk through a scenario using each one to create forward movement. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Test Drive Assignment for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Jamie Spinks (jamie.spinks@franklincovey.com)
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-Teens-Miniature/dp/076241474X)
- Lakes and Bridges Charter School (https://www.lakesandbridges.org/)
- A.B. Combs Magnet (https://www.wcpss.net/combses)
In episode #24 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jim Oehrig, Vice President of Integral Mission and Regional Programs at American Leprosy Missions, about how to look at leadership through a cultural lens. They discuss how to ensure that those whom you are interacting with and leading feel as though they are understood and heard. They also share five ways to demonstrate empathetic listening that will guarantee the propensity for success. Visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the EMPATHETIC LISTENING TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
EPISODE NOTES:
- Jim Oehrig (https://www.leprosy.org/staff/jim-oehrig/)
- 5 Habits of Highly Missional People (http://www.rupertsland.ca/wp-content/uploads/The-5-Habits-of-Highly-Missional-People-11.pdf)
- CultureBus Tools Podcast Archive (https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast)
Why do you think it is so hard to disciple people and help them grow into mature followers of Christ? What are some practical steps to help teams gain momentum in this area? In episode #23, Chris Rivers and Chris Rondeau review 2 Timothy 3:15-17 and discuss what a disciple of Christ is. Through conversation, they define a disciple of Christ and present three ways to help move people towards maturity. Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access and utilize the Meaning of Discipleship Tool with your team to create forward movement in this area.
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://maninthemirror.org/chrisrondeau
In this episode #22, Chris Rivers speaks with Betsy Anthony, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Talent Consultant at Find Great People (http://www.fgp.com/our-people/betsy-anthony) in Greenville SC. Betsy serves as a member of the company’s executive leadership team and oversees daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives. Betsy and Chris discuss why gratitude should be a central feature of company culture and how effective leaders strive to express and communicate gratitude. Visit https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the Gratitude Tool for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.
