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"People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest." - Zig Zigler

Andrew Estes
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Building Remarkable and Healthy Church Teams: Insights from Tim Foot of Slingshot Group
Healthy church teams don’t happen by accident. In this conversation with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, we explore what makes teams thrive—clarity of identity, curiosity, healthy tension, and trust. Whether you’re leading a small church, a nonprofit, or a larger ministry, these insights show how to build remarkable teams that move your mission forward. Plus, discover how tools like Working Genius and Vision Clarity can help your team gain traction.

Andrew Estes
Sep 224 min read


Global Discipleship Principles and the Future of the Church with Cory Hartman
In this webinar, Cory Hartman unpacks the true definition of a disciple making movement: a chain reaction of ordinary people making disciples through their natural networks. Discover how these global discipleship principles can shift pastors from program-driven ministry to replication and movement in the West.

Andrew Estes
Aug 263 min read


Unlocking the Gap Between Reality and Goals in Church Leadership Vision with Joseph King Barkley
Joseph Barkley challenges pastors to face reality, clarify vision, and embrace the gap between the two. The Reality–Vision–Gap tool helps church leaders move beyond survival and high performance into transformation. Church leadership vision isn’t about avoiding the gap—it’s about growing through it.

Andrew Estes
Aug 53 min read


The Master Leader: 12 Ways to Lead Like Jesus - Takeaways from My Interview with Mark Moore
Pastors don’t need another fad—they need a framework rooted in Jesus. In this interview with Mark Moore, author of The Master Leader, we explore 12 ways to lead like Jesus. From integrity and servanthood to casting vision and mentoring, this blog unpacks why Bible study is not discipleship—and how pastors can shift from teaching to training to multiply leaders.

Andrew Estes
Feb 175 min read


The Power of Vision: How Clear Mission Transforms Churches and Lives
Without a vision, churches can easily become inward-focused, struggling to find purpose.

Andrew Estes
Jan 42 min read


Externalizing the Soul of Your Organization: The Key to Effective Leadership
“Your job as a leader is to externalize the soul of an organization.” A clearly defined vision helps every member of the organization...

Andrew Estes
Sep 6, 20243 min read


The Power of Words: Crafting Vision and Preventing Mission Drift in Churches
Language might seem trivial, but the words we use shape our organizations. Be intentional with your language, and let it be a guiding force.

Andrew Estes
Jun 12, 20243 min read


The Great Commission: Shifting from an 'Infinite Game' to a 'Finite Game?'
I was thinking the other day about the mission of the Church. Is the Great Commission a finite or infinite game? Does it matter?

Andrew Estes
Nov 3, 20236 min read


What is the Vision Frame?
One powerful tool has been transforming the way churches chart their course for a generation is "the Vision Frame.

Andrew Estes
Oct 6, 20235 min read


Unleashing The 6 Types of Working Genius in Church Leadership
Whether you're in the ministry or the marketplace, Patrick Lencioni's 6 Types of Working Genius can be a game-changer for your team!

Andrew Estes
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Disciple-Making Movements Require 3 Things
The heartbeat of God's mission for us as believers, and they require three key ingredients: a big vision, a clear pathway.

Andrew Estes
Sep 29, 20234 min read


The Problem of Generic Vision: Why Many Church Leaders Leave Us Disinterested and Wanting More
If you're like me, you want to be a part of something greater than just playing church every seven days. God doesn't do generic! Be bold!

Andrew Estes
Jun 20, 20235 min read


Beyond Budgets: Cultivating a Visionary Culture in Your Church
Managing finances is crucial, but focusing on the budget alone can inadvertently cripple the vision that should be driving the church.

Andrew Estes
May 16, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Life Planning
"People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest." - Zig Zigler

Andrew Estes
Mar 7, 20236 min read


One Thing Pastors Must Do When Planning to Take a Sabbatical
Pastoral sabbaticals are a valuable investment in one's spiritual and personal growth. But there's one thing you MUST DO during your time!

Andrew Estes
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Distracted From The Mission
The goal of church planting is global domination for the Kingdom. God’s heart for the nations echos from the blessing of Abraham in Genesis

Andrew Estes
Jul 29, 20215 min read


Future Church: The Upper Room & The Lower Room
Future Church Will Mancini has been influencing church leadership and planning for decades through his widely applicable tools such as...

Andrew Estes
Apr 22, 20216 min read


The Four Fields
The variables are many but every discipleship strategy is generally trying to accomplish this. Entry, Gospel, Discipleship, Gather, and Mult

Andrew Estes
Mar 24, 20215 min read


Prioritizing Your Digital Presence
We want people to find our churches. But more importantly, we want them to connect with the life-giving Savior that we preach! Prioritizing

Andrew Estes
Feb 16, 20217 min read


The Leadership Pipeline
Often we believe the lie that it’s easier to do it ourselves than to take the time and energy necessary to train other leaders.

Andrew Estes
Jan 25, 20215 min read

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