In all of our churches, the people we serve seem to have more differences than commonalities. Things like the color of our skin, the generation we belong to, or family status can sometimes make it difficult to relate to one another. But we all have one thing in common: A desire for our voices to be heard. As ministry leaders, we have the opportunity to give One Voice to those in our communities.

In today’s episode, we’ll look at ways we can better listen to and be a voice for those from other races, for the next generation, and for those with whom we share leadership. All of our clips were recorded at The Orange Conference 2017, and feature several guests including Dr. Bernice King, Gerald Fadayomi, and Les McKeown. As you dive in, we hope you’re encouraged to Speak Up, Listen More, and Work Together.

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Think Orange Podcast.

Topic Timeline: 

Ways to make the most of today’s clips and OC18 breakouts and main sessions (7:11)

Reggie Joiner and Kara Powell interview Dr. Bernice King and Latasha Morrison (10:04)

We’re the light of the earth and we need to be leading the way in loving others (12:05)

Dr. King addresses segregation within the church (13:35)

Christians can choose a new posture with one another regardless of political bias—we can be safe places for one another (18:55)

Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King that are still powerful today (21:39)

Dr. King’s personal experience wrestling with prejudice (25:31)

The destruction indifference and apathy can cause (28:56)

Gerald Fadayomi talks about being for kids and students (29:51)

The importance of listening for better understanding (31:17)

What if the next generation needs to have a voice more than they need to hear our voice? (34:31)

We have the opportunity to point teenagers who are crying out to be heard toward a God who is always listening (38:17)

Les McKeown unpacks how teams need leaders with different strengths (40:17)

  • Visionaries
  • Operators
  • Processors

When teams have fun together, organizations and productivity grow (45:25)

Conflicts that can arise at senior levels in leadership (48:07)

When Visionaries, Operators, and Processors work together, Predictable Success is possible (49:45)

The grind that can begin to happen once Predictable Success is achieved (53:47)

Mindset shifts that change teams (58:21)

Dave and Ashley’s final thoughts (1:00:47)