How can field leaders stay spiritually healthy, resilient, and full of the Holy Spirit over the long haul? In this episode, Kyle Fannan, author of Overflowing and Godly Grit, shares practical wisdom on enduring in leadership without running dry. We talk about the mindsets, habits, relationships, and team dynamics that help leaders thrive and serve from overflow rather than exhaustion.https://www.kylefarran.comEVALUATION TOOL FOR POTENTIAL TEAMMATES Connect for Mentoring or Peer Groups

How much does team composition really matter in ministry?

In this episode of The Field Leaders Podcast, Dr. Bob McNabb, Scott Lundy, and special guest Jim Doggett explore why building a high-performing team takes more than spiritual maturity and shared mission. They unpack how gifting, temperament, character, competency, chemistry, and cultural context all shape team effectiveness.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

• why the right mix of people matters

• how “wiring” and SHAPE influence team roles

• common mistakes leaders make when building teams

• how team composition should change with mission phase

• warning signs your team may be missing key strengths

• how to evaluate your current team without dishonoring people

This conversation is especially helpful for field leaders, church planters, ministry team leaders, and anyone seeking to recruit, build, and lead a healthier, stronger team.

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What happens when your leadership role becomes your identity? In this episode, Dr. Bob McNabb and co-host Scott Lundy talk with Gregg Nicholson and Dr. Bob Flayhart about the hidden traps of role-based identity, the team damage it can cause, and the freedom that comes from leading out of sonship or daughtership in Christ. You will learn how to recognize unhealthy identity patterns, why psychological safety matters for team health, and practical steps to reorient your heart.

The Gospel Waltz: Experiencing the Transformational Power of Grace - by Dr. Bob Flayhart https://tinyurl.com/4fwuj756

"Becoming a Leader of No Reputation" - by R. Scott Rodin https://tinyurl.com/39rkvhef

Resiliency is not just about keeping individual workers healthy, it is about building ministries that can withstand attrition, visa issues, transitions, and seasons of hardship while the work keeps moving forward. Scott Lundy interviews Dr. Bob McNabb on “resiliency re-examined,” including mindset shifts for leaders, how to cultivate national ownership early, why teams need a deep bench, how sub-teams create critical redundancy, and what support structures every field leader should have (coaching, peers, and gospel community). Join the discussion and share what you have seen help the work endure.

https://missionexus.org/podcast-listing/the-field-leaders-podcast/

Missionary leadership is demanding—and many leaders feel overloaded, isolated, and under-supported. In this episode of The Field Leaders Podcast, we share what 76 missionary field leaders told us are their greatest challenges—ranked. You’ll hear the Top 15 missionary leadership challenges, grouped into three buckets: overwhelming demands, team issues, and the leader’s internal landscape + inadequate support systems—plus the practical supports that help: mentorship/coaching, peer support, gospel community, and shared leadership.

Contact us: https://missionexus.org/podcast-listing/the-field-leaders-podcast/

Webinars: https://missionexus.org/events/list/

Research Finding Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNj47upU-J1wbqK7uNJGDFAP5nhAoXMV/view?usp=sharing

Keywords: missionary leadership, field leadership, missions leadership, cross-cultural leadership, team leadership, burnout, isolation, mentoring, coaching, team conflict, resilience, training.

Why do so many well intended ministry efforts stall, even when teams are healthy and committed?In this episode of The Field Leaders Podcast, Bob McNabb is joined by Scott Lundy and veteran missionary Greg Nicholson to explore why strategy matters in cross cultural ministry. Drawing on decades of experience in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, they reflect honestly on lessons learned, mistakes made, and why coming alongside national leaders, rather than trying to do the work ourselves, often leads to greater fruit.This conversation dives into humility, posture, trust, team leadership, and the realities of partnering with local believers in complex contexts. If you are a field leader, team leader, or cross cultural worker wrestling with strategy and effectiveness, this episode offers hard won insight and practical wisdom.

Conflict on the mission field is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to be devastating. In this episode, Dr. Bob McNabb and co-host Scott Lundy sit down with John Shindeldecker, President of Peace Pursuit International, to explore how conflict can become a tool for transformation instead of a source of burnout, broken teams, and lost joy.With 46 years of cross-cultural ministry experience, John unpacks why conflict is so common among global workers, what really lies beneath our frustrations, and how the Peace Pursuit model gives leaders a clear, biblical process to restore relationships, rebuild trust, and strengthen teams.You’ll hear real examples of reconciliation, practical first steps leaders can take this week, and the simple habits that build a culture of peace on your team.If you lead in a multicultural, high-pressure environment, this episode is a must-listen.

Peace Pursuit Tools: https://peacepursuit.org

Why do 360° evaluations make so many leaders nervous—and why might they actually be one of the best tools for your growth?
In this episode, Dr. Bob McNabb, Scott Lundy, and special guest Bryan Brown explore how 360° feedback can reveal hidden strengths, increase self-awareness, strengthen cross-cultural leadership, and help you grow with courage rooted in Christ. You’ll also learn practical tools for implementing 360s on your team—whether you have a big budget, small budget, or no budget at all.
A practical, encouraging conversation for leaders who want to grow and help others flourish.

Trusted Leader 360° Tool: https://trustedleader360.com