Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast

The L3 Podcast is a resource to help equip our pastors for the fullness of ministry and the hurdles that come with it. We hope this podcast will be a good tool for you to use in your personal life as well as your ministries. New episodes will be released every Monday morning at 7am!

Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 163 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Michigan Ministry Network L3 Podcast, a religion show with 163 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  S4 EP29 featuring Kyle Wentzel: Doing Next Gen Ministry at a High Level Without Breaking the Bank

  Aug 17, 202625 minS4

  Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Kyle Wentzell, Youth Pastor at Connection Church. They tackle a topic that can easily steal a youth pastor's joy or keep them awake at night: doing effective youth ministry on a tight budget. Kyle shares his practical approach to leading a high impact youth group without breaking the bank. Pastor Aaron and Kyle also discuss how to respectfully petition your board or senior pastor for a budget increase by coming prepared with clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and a well defined vision. Ultimately, they remind leaders that a lack of resources should never limit your ability to build meaningful relationships and disciple students. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

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  Episode #28

  S4 EP28 featuring David Dietzel: Resilience in Ministry

  Aug 10, 202621 minS4

  Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Dave Dietzel, lead pastor at Caro Assembly of God, to discuss the critical topic of pastoral resilience. With nearly 23 years of ministry, Pastor Dave has navigated incredible highs and profound lows of pastoring while caring for his family. Pastor Aaron and Dave discuss the emotional toll of carrying secondary trauma, the temptation to isolate when ministry gets painful, and why having "fixed anchors" in your relationship with the Lord is essential to your survival. If you are struggling through a difficult season of ministry and need encouragement to stay the course and trust God with the outcome, this powerful episode is for you. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

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  Episode #27

  S4 EP27 featuring Danesh Manik: Co-Vocational Ministry

  Aug 3, 202622 minS4

  Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today Pastor Aaron sits down with Pastor Dinesh Manik of Bellevue Christian Church to unpack the unique challenges and rewards of co-vocational ministry. They tackle the identity challenge many bi-vocational pastors face, which often includes the heavy feeling of being a second-class minister. Pastor Dinesh explains how a second career creates financial freedom for the church and opens doors to build real relationships with non-believers. He shares practical tools for thriving in dual roles, like enforcing strict family boundaries, managing your time well, and outsourcing tasks to protect your mental margin. If you balance a secular career with a pastoral calling, this encouraging episode is definitely for you. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

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  Episode #26

  S4 EP26 Samantha Jones Trauma and the minister part 2

  Jul 27, 202629 minS4

  Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today, Pastor Aaron welcomes back Pastor Samantha Jones for part two of their conversation on trauma. In this episode, they shift their focus toward how leaders can effectively minister to those affected by trauma within the church. Pastor Samantha explains the differences between "Big T" and "small t" trauma and how those unresolved wounds often surface in congregational life. She shares practical advice on how pastors can build trust, maintain safe boundaries, and avoid taking on the weight of someone else's healing. The discussion also covers how to help individuals process their pain without over-spiritualizing it and when to recommend professional EMDR counseling. If you want to equip your team to better support hurting people, this episode provides essential tools for healthy ministry. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

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  Episode #25

  S4 EP25 featuring Samantha Jones: Trauma and the minister part 1

  Jul 20, 202624 minS4

  Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry. Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Samantha Jones, worship pastor at Lifehouse Assembly, to discuss a difficult but crucial topic: Trauma and the Minister. In the first part of this two-part series, Samantha shares insights from her new book, God in Trauma: The Lessons I'm Learning, to help leaders identify and process their own unresolved pain. They discuss the difference between "Big T" and "Little T" trauma, the danger of suppressing unhealed wounds, and how unresolved pastoral pain can seep into staff meetings, board rooms, and the overall culture of a church. If you want to become a healthier leader, break the cycle of secondary trauma, and create a safer environment for those you lead, this honest and insightful conversation is for you. For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.

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