In this episode of Talking Church, Logan Ketterling sits down with Lisa Seaton, Senior Executive Pastor at City First Church, to talk about what she’s learned from 20 years of serving at the same church. Lisa started as an administrative assistant and, over the years, grew into her role today as Senior Executive Pastor. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned along the way about staying faithful, growing as a leader, building healthy teams, and continuing to say yes to what God puts in front of you.

00:00 From Administrative Assistant to Senior Executive Pastor
05:30 Growing Into Leadership
08:00 How to Last in Ministry
12:39 Why Church Growth Takes Time
16:26 Learning to Lead From the Second Chair
20:26 Turning a Pastor’s Vision Into Action
28:26 Building a Healthy Church Staff Culture
34:40 Giving Feedback Without Micromanaging
37:58 What Makes a Leader Keep Growing?
39:57 Burnout, Boundaries & Becoming a Healthy Leader

Want to connect with Lisa? 
https://www.instagram.com/lisamarieseaton
https://www.cityfirst.church/speakers/lisa-seaton/