The difference between where you are right now and where you will be at the end of 2025 likely comes down to your level of personal desire. In this first episode of the year, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some key ingredients needed to win this year and how to make sure your desire level is strong. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us ...
Jan 13, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 127
In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to be patient with God's timing, how to make big decisions, dealing with transition on the team and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and...
Dec 23, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Are you an insecure leader? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some of the symptoms and signs of insecure leadership and what to do if you're operating as an insecure leader right now. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!...
Dec 16, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 125
When God plants a big dream in your heart, how do you go about accomplishing it? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 5 important ingredients that are required to do something big for God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!...
Dec 09, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 124
Everyone wants momentum, but no one wants to lose it when you've got it. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 12 keys to consider to keep momentum going. They talk about ways to steward momentum in a way that doesn't kill it. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!...
Dec 02, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 123
It's Thanksgiving week, and Pastors John and Wayne are focusing on the significance of a grateful spirit. They have some fun discussing Thanksgiving traditions and even share a controversial opinion from someone on the podcast. Then they wrap up talking from their heart about some of the things they're thankful for right now. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a ra...
Nov 25, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 122
All great leaders must include in their calculus the next generation. Who is coming up next? Who are we developing? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the importance of making room for young people. They are also joined by special guest, RichRel, from World Vision to discuss a groundbreaking study about teenagers in partnership with Barna. To download the free parenting resource mentioned in this episode, head over to worldvision.org/leadershipbonus25. Follow us on Instagram for mor...
Nov 18, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 121
In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to find more young leaders, how to generate more creative ideas, creating longevity on your team, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating a...
Nov 11, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 120
What happens when you don't progress as fast or as far as you thought? It's more common than you might think to be a "late bloomer" in leadership. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss tips for navigating the different seasons of leadership - including when you haven't quite had the success you expected. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and rev...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Following a leader you enjoy following makes the journey much better. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the qualities necessary to be a leader that others want to actually follow. They talk about 12 characteristics of effective leaders. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!...
Oct 28, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 118
In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: how to give harsh feedback, dealing with imposter syndrome, the downsides of a mental health emphasis, leadership style changes and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John ( @johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne ( @waynefrancis ), Podcast ( @leadershipinblackan...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 117
John and Wayne answer the most commonly searched questions about leadership on the internet. Questions include topics like: managing a hybrid team effectively, avoiding burnout, managing conflict and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John ( @johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne ( @waynefrancis ), Podcast ( @leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!...
Oct 14, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 116
How can you be "in the weeds" of your organization without becoming a micro-manager and frustrating the people you lead? This concept and more are discussed as John and Wayne talk about why being in the details is a must for every great leader, what does it mean to be a micro-manager, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John ( @johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne ( @waynefrancis ), Podcast ( @leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your ...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 115
As the demand for more creative content increases in every sector of life, business and ministry, the creative industry gets more and more complicated to lead. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss ways to develop and lead the "creatives" on your team. They use Exodus 35 as a powerful outline to show how God intends for creatives to fulfill his mission in the earth. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John ( @johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne ( @waynefrancis ), Podcast...
Sep 30, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 114
Stress and Anxiety are issues everyone faces, especially when adding the weight and responsibility of leadership. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss unhealthy patterns that cause more anxiety and stress in our lives. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Information about Adam Braud,...
Sep 23, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 113
In this mailbag episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: developing long-time team members, setting work boundaries while at home, keeping your team motivated when you aren't winning, the upcoming election season and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcas...
Sep 16, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 112
The Bible says there is a season for everything! Pastors John and Wayne teach listeners how to discern what season you're in as well as how to navigate through each season effectively. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!
Sep 09, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 111
What do you do when you come to a crossroads? An intersection? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne explore the complexity of intersections in life and how to navigate them without crashing. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!
Aug 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 110
In the 2000 years since the Church has been birthed, we've new methods and innovative strategies to reach the world. It's important for church leaders to innovate while staying true to God's original pattern for the Church. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne explore a biblical pattern for what the local church should be prioritizing. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Lea...
Aug 19, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 109
John and Wayne answer a record amount of questions live from our annual Staff Days event. They cover topics like communicating up, leading peers, dealing with betrayal, slowing down to celebrate, developing discernment, managing risk when pioneering, longevity in ministry and much more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsieb...
Aug 12, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/leadershiplessons John and Wayne are live from our annual Staff Days week where our team from all over the world are together for a time of inspiration, refreshment and relationship-building. In this conversation, they discuss the power of partnership through church mergers. They talk about their own story with merging their two churches together. They cover topics i...
Aug 05, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Leadership in Black and White is powered by World Vision. Learn how World Vision partners with the local church at worldvision.org/blackandwhite . In their monthly Q&A episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: what to look for in a spouse, how pastors can unplug during the summer for some rest, youth ministry advice, living right with no family examples, how many close relationships should you have and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 105
John and Wayne take a big picture look at the church in America and, based on their experiences, assess some of the strengths and weaknesses in the church today. Using the SWOT analysis, they examine what the church is doing well, areas we can improve, opportunities to grow and if there are any threats to the advancement of the church in the future. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackand...
Jun 17, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 104
Workplace invisibility is a growing trend leaders must face. One in three employees say they often feel invisibile at their place of work. This leads to burnout as employees strain themselves to get noticed and gain affirmation from their employers. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to eliminate this in the culture of your organization as well as how to navigate seasons where you're the one who feels invisible. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor Jo...
Jun 10, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 103
One thing every leader must face: confrontation. Having difficult, challenging conversations with the people you lead is something everyone deals with. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about some practical tips for navigating these conversations well and making sure they are as effective as possible. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to g...
Jun 03, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 102
In their monthly Q&A episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: raising children who love ministry, dealing with the feeling of being overwhelmed, preparing yourself for the calling of ministry and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadersh...
May 13, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 101
We celebrate our 100th podcast episode with AccessMore with a special interview with Pastors John and Wayne about life, ministry, family and more. John and Wayne talk candidly about how things have changed in ministry over the years, the good and bad seasons, the future and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Get your copy of John and Wayne's book: God and Race at g...
May 06, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 100
Everyone likes the idea of a promotion, but sometimes they don't come as frequently as we hope. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss strategies for becoming more promotable. They talk through principles that take you from an average employee to an elite one. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Get your copy of John and Wayne's book: God and Race at godandrace.c...
Apr 29, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 99
In their monthly Q&A episode, John and Wayne answers questions from listeners like: the difference between confidence and arrogance, church diversity, feeling overlooked, dealing with entitled leaders, and more. Send in a question for next month's mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DM'ing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John ( @johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne ( @waynefrancis ), Podcast ( @leadershipinblackand...
Apr 22, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 98
In many ways, we live in a culture that is dealing with a high degree of fatherlessness and father wounds. As leaders, this should impact the way we lead. Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to navigate these challenges as leaders. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@ johnsiebeling ), Pastor Wayne (@ waynefrancis ), Podcast (@ leadershipinblackandwhite ). Get your copy of John and Wayne's book: God and Race at godandrace.com or wherever books are sold. Leave a ...
Apr 15, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 97
