by Derek Sanford | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Messy Middle When the Details are Not All Clear You’ve been serving on the team for a while. You’ve heard the vision cast clearly. You’ve nodded along in meetings. You’ve even seen glimpses of what could be—stories accumulating of...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to Be a Savvy Follower, The Megachurch & Pop Culture, Navigating the Messy Middle, and Appreciating Volunteers Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reflect on Hollywood’s influence on megachurch culture, discuss how to reassure a team...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Inspired by the storytelling methodology of Kindra Hall, author and storytelling expert Have you ever noticed how some leaders can take even the simplest experience and turn it into a memorable story that pulls at the heartstrings, while others can share dramatic...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to Be a Compassionate Storyteller, Memories of the Power Team, a Helpful Metaphor, and Thinking Addition vs. Multiplication Episode Summary In this episode, Derek and Danielle reminisce about the *Power Team* and over-the-top evangelistic events, discuss...
by Derek Sanford | Feb 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Storytelling is for more than just sermon illustrations—compelling stories can be a catalyst for transforming team culture, casting inspiring vision, and fostering deeper connections in every facet of ministry. Whether you’re leading a staff meeting, unifying...