Have you ever had someone talk to you but all the while not give you their full attention, always looking over your shoulder or around the room for someone more important? It's wrong, it hurts, and it shouldn't be done by a servant leader. In today's episode of Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed and Bob discuss the importance of giving your full attention to those in front of you. This is crucial for effective leadership and ministry. It's easy to get distracted or look past someone for more 'important' people, but true service requires focusing on the individual God has in your life at the moment. There i ..read more

In this episode of the Lead to Serve podcast, Pastor Ed Taylor and Pastor Bob Claycamp explore the theme of walking by faith. Their discussion surrounds the necessity of trusting in God's guidance and the difficulties that arise when trying to control outcomes instead of relying the Lord through faith. Sharing personal stories and biblical insights, they stress the importance of obedience to God's word and taking ventures of faith, even in the face of uncertainty. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith in both personal growth and spiritual leadership, encouraging listene ..read more

"Stepping Into Discomfort: The Key to Unlocking Servant Leadership" An important life lesson and ministry tool is to learn to face the things you don't want to face and choose to do the things you don't want to do. In this episode of the Lead2Serve Podcast, Pastors Ed Taylor and Bob Claycamp talk about the need to do things that you don't want to do. It's easier, it seems, to avoid the difficult things, but how you handle the things you don't want to do will set the stage for your effectiveness in life and ministry. Key Words: lead2serve, podcast, servant leadership, ed taylor, bob claycamp ..read more

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to serve with intention? In today's episode, Pastor Bob and I dive deep into the heart of servant leadership. It's about rolling up your sleeves and looking for ways to serve actively—no task too small, no effort unnoticed. It's a journey of growth and grace. You don't want to procrastinate. You don't want to be lazy. It's been said that you find what you're looking for. If that's the case, looking for ministry and discipleship opportunities is essential. If you choose to wait around waiting for things or people to come to you, laziness and procrastin ..read more

Season 5 of Lead2Serve launches right now. In the season 5 kickoff, Pastors Ed Taylor and Bob Claycamp explore the concept of servant leadership within the church. They emphasize the necessity of spiritual self-care for those in ministry, warning against the dangers of spiritual exhaustion. The discussion underscores the importance of daily practices such as Bible reading and prayer to maintain your spiritual health and to effectively serve others. Pastor Bob shares personal experiences, stressing the need for balance between serving and replenishing one's spiritual energy. The episode conclud ..read more

Pastor Avant Ramsey (1953-2023) was a special gift and blessing to our church. He is already GREATLY missed! Back in 2020, I sat down with Avant to discuss the racial tensions, which at the time were increasing, but for our brother Avant was something he lived with his entire life. Listen in and allow our brother to encourage you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead2serve/message ..read more

Quitting. It's a popular choice when things are challenging, complicated, and hard. The choice to stop is always before the Servant Leader. How do you know when it's time to move on? When do you agree that one season is over and another is beginning? These questions and more will be addressed on today's episode of the Lead2Serve podcast. Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast. It helps a lot. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead2serve/message ..read more

Let's admit it, submission is a tough subject. It goes against our own selfish ambitions and can be made even more difficult when abuse has been involved or when you are serving alongside bad leaders. Even though there are challenges, we need to learn to be submissive to God while choosing to be submissive to the leadership God has placed in our lives. Without submission, chaos, confusion, and disorder abound. In this episode Pastor Ed and Pastor Bob talk about the importance of submission. Where there is godly leadership that is to be matched with godly submission. --- Send in a voice message ..read more

In today's episode, Pastor Ed Taylor and Pastor Bob Claycamp discuss the ongoing challenge of serving well while hurting. Serving can be one of the most painful things a person chooses to do, but will that hurt stop you? It's essential to learn to endure hardships like slander, gossip, betrayal, dishonesty, and a whole host of other challenging scenarios you will encounter. God will give you the strength to limp along while still serving well. The limp is not a good reason to stop serving. Listen in and share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead2serve/mess ..read more

Today on Lead2Serve, Pastor Ed talks with Pastor Bob Claycamp about the importance of embracing change, especially when it's not your idea.  As a leader, in this post-pandemic season, we are living in a time of unprecedented changes. Globally, politically, spiritually. So much change. As a leader and pastor I like change. I don't like to remain stagnant. However, it's not easy. Join us in this discussion about embracing change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead2serve/message ..read more