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  • Climbing with Character: The Law of the Ladder and the Fivefold Call

    Climbing with Character: The Law of the Ladder and the Fivefold Call
    2025/07/28
    In this episode, we explore John Maxwell’s Law of the Ladder through the lens of Fivefold ministry, asking: How far can your calling go without the strength of character to sustain it? We unpack how each Fivefold gift—Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher—requires a unique expression of Christlike character formed by the fruit of the Spirit, which are the visible attributes of Jesus in the life of the believer. Featuring insights from Jack Hayford, A.W. Tozer, and Dallas Willard, this episode challenges leaders to prioritize spiritual formation over public function and to allow the Holy Spirit to form depth, endurance, and humility in their leadership journey. You’ll learn: • Why gifting without character is dangerous • How the fruit of the Spirit sustains your Fivefold function • What it means to grow deeper, not just bigger • Practical ways to cultivate Spirit-shaped character Reflection Prompt: Which fruit of the Spirit is the Spirit growing in you right now—and how is it shaping your leadership?
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    48 分
  • Breaking Open the Box: Reimagining the Gift of the Evangelist for Today

    Breaking Open the Box: Reimagining the Gift of the Evangelist for Today
    2025/07/21
    What if the evangelist isn’t just a preacher in a stadium—but a Spirit-filled strategist, a relational bridge-builder, and a cultural translator? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce and Charles explore how the gift of the evangelist must break free from outdated models and rediscover its prophetic power in today’s world. Based on Rick Richardson’s Evangelism Outside the Box and the legacy of John Wesley, this episode challenges leaders to reimagine outreach in light of belonging, authenticity, and Spirit-led innovation. You’ll discover: • The dangers of boxed-in evangelism • How Wesley’s theology fuels Spirit-empowered, people-centered mission • The role of evangelists in the Fivefold Ministry Model • Strategic urgencies for evangelistic leaders today • Reflective questions to activate evangelism in your team Whether you’re leading an outreach ministry or wondering how to reach people in a post-Christian culture, this conversation will equip and challenge you.
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    53 分
  • Five Gifts for Small Groups: Strategies for Discipleship

    Five Gifts for Small Groups: Strategies for Discipleship
    2025/07/14
    Discipleship doesn’t just happen in sermons—it happens in Spirit-filled communities. In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we explore how fivefold leaders can fuel small group momentum through seven proven strategies offered by Lifeway Research. Learn how apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers uniquely contribute to group life, spiritual formation, and leadership multiplication. We also align each strategy to build emotionally healthy disciples. Whether you’re leading a church or facilitating a group, this episode offers powerful tools to equip leaders, engage members, and multiply mature disciples. Connect with us online at fivegifts.org Subscribe, rate, and share!
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Growing Through What You’re Going Through: The Law of Pain

    Growing Through What You’re Going Through: The Law of Pain
    2025/07/07
    Pain is part of life. Growth is a choice. In this episode, we explore Maxwell’s The Law of Pain and pair it with timeless wisdom from C.S. Lewis to help you navigate hardship with purpose. You’ll learn how to turn setbacks into growth moments, develop a redemptive perspective on suffering, and consider the value of walking with a spiritual life and leadership coach to accelerate your healing journey. Takeaways: • How pain reveals our true values and beliefs • Practical steps for processing painful seasons • Why intentional reflection is key to personal growth • How a coach can help you move forward when you're stuck Subscribe now and share this episode with someone going through a difficult season.
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    46 分
  • Growth with a Blueprint: The Law of Design

    Growth with a Blueprint: The Law of Design
    2025/06/30
    You’re full of vision. You burn with passion. But without a plan… your growth will stall. In this episode, we explore The Law of Design from John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth—a timely principle for fivefold ministry leaders and Spirit-filled influencers who need to move from inspiration to implementation. What you’ll gain: A fresh framework for intentional growth Examples for both church and marketplace contexts How each fivefold gift is meant to grow by design Practical steps to build systems that sustain revival An invitation to coaching for individuals and teams Book a growth coaching session: charlesrusselltraining.com, charlesrussellministries.com, coachingcardia.com Subscribe, share, and tag us on social with your favorite takeaway!
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    1 時間 3 分
  • The Discipline That Sustains The Anointing

    The Discipline That Sustains The Anointing
    2025/06/25
    What if your next breakthrough isn’t waiting in another revival... but in your daily routine? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we dive into John Maxwell’s Law of Consistency and explore why “motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” As Pentecostal and Charismatic leaders, we love the power of the Holy Spirit—but it’s consistency that carries the anointing from moment to movement.
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    46 分
  • A Discipleship Worth Recovering: The Crucified Jesus VS. The Cultural Jesus

    A Discipleship Worth Recovering: The Crucified Jesus VS. The Cultural Jesus
    2025/06/16
    What if the version of Jesus you’re following isn’t the real one? What if it’s a safer, more comfortable, culturally-approved Jesus—one who fits neatly into your ambitions, your lifestyle, and your schedule... but doesn’t call you to the cross, doesn’t ask you to die to yourself? In today’s episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it means to follow the crucified Jesus—not a culturalized one. And it just might change the way you see discipleship, leadership, and your walk with God. You’ll discover: • The traits of the “culturalized Jesus” we often follow unknowingly • What "cruciform" leadership really looks like • How brokenness, not performance, marks spiritual maturity This episode is for every leader hungry to recover authentic, cross-shaped discipleship—and walk in the gifts of Jesus with integrity and power.
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    54 分
  • Your Identity as a Servant Leader: Being Vs. Doing

    Your Identity as a Servant Leader: Being Vs. Doing
    2025/06/09
    Before we DO for God, we must learn to BE with God. This isn’t just spiritual theory—it’s foundational to healthy discipleship. Hustle and busyness WILL NOT make us holy and productivity doesn’t produce intimacy. If we want our lives and leadership to overflow with power and purpose, we have to start at the source: Communion with Jesus. So whether you’re an apostolic leader casting vision, a prophetic leader inspiring passion, a pastor pouring out, a teacher building disciples, or an evangelist gathering hearts—this episode is your invitation to breathe deep, be still, and rediscover the sacred rhythm of abiding. We explore four powerful shifts every leader must make to move from spiritual exhaustion to abiding transformation: • Striving to Abiding • Performing to Resting • Pace to Presence • Impressing to Intimacy
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    58 分