Leading in today’s world means leading with teams—and the best ministry happens when our volunteers are empowered, inspired, and growing. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to this episode of the Significant Leader Podcast, where we’ll dive into practical and powerful ways to build the kind of volunteer culture your church needs to thrive.

In this episode, Pastors Jim and Joe will unpack lessons from decades of ministry experience, including how to:

• Grow your capacity so God can entrust you with more people
• Create a culture where volunteers are cared for, not just counted on
• Use clear vision to attract and retain passionate team members
• Empower leaders in layers—just like Jesus did

If you’ve ever juggled last-minute call-offs, struggled with team consistency, or prayed for more leaders to carry the load—you’re not alone. And this conversation is for you.

The holiday season is full of opportunity—and this Significant Leader Webinar helps you make the most of it. In this session, we explored why Christmas crowds have increased and how to turn that momentum into ministry that lasts.

With Pastor Jim Graff, Michael Graff (Worship & Creative Pastor), and Mikayela Lerma (Creative Producer) of Faith Family Church in Victoria, TX, this insightful conversation, walks through four proven strategies that have helped churches reach more hearts during the Christmas season and build lasting connections beyond it:

• Launching a relevant, Spirit-led Christmas series

• Planning with creative continuity across December services

• Involving children to engage entire families

• Casting vision that carries momentum into the New Year

You’ll find practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and encouragement for leading through one of the most impactful seasons of the year.

We all want our church services to be more than just “good”—we want them to be God-inspired and life-changing. That’s why we’re excited for you to join this Significant Leader Podcast with Pastors Jim Graff of Faith Family Church in Victoria, TX and Scott Porter of Abiding Word Church in Sterling, IL—a conversation designed to help you lead services that move from predictable to purposeful.After more than three decades of faithful ministry, Pastors Jim and Scott will share five key principles they’ve learned about creating worship experiences that mature believers, inspire first-time guests, and keep your church moving forward on mission. You’ll hear practical wisdom on:

• Preparing with prayer and intention
• Using biblical teaching to fuel transformation
• Designing message templates that speak to every heart
• Structuring series for real spiritual growth
• Managing your energy to bring your best to the pulpit and beyond

Let’s grow stronger together as leaders—and lead services that make heaven rejoice.

In this follow-up episode, Pastors Jim and Tamara explore how intentional relationships shape our calling, build our resilience, and strengthen the people we lead. You’ll gain practical wisdom for cultivating mentors, spiritual family, and trusted friends who help you stay the course—and finish strong.

In this episode, Pastors Jim and Tamara share how the right relationships—spiritual parents, mentors, teachers, and friends—can unlock new levels of growth and success in your ministry and personal life. You’ll walk away inspired and better equipped to build the relational support that every leader needs to run their race strong.

Financial Planning for Pastors with Pastor Jim Graff and Noah Brown covering tax benefits, housing allowance, Social Security, insurance, and retirement planning tailored for ministry leaders.

Join Pastor Jim Graff and guest Tony Velasquez for the webinar "Readying Your Church for a New Season / Developing Next Gen. Leaders."

Summer is in full swing—mission trips, camps, and strategic planning sessions are happening across churches nationwide. It’s also a powerful time to invite the Holy Spirit to bring fresh renewal into our churches and leadership teams.

This session, Leading Our Churches in Holy Spirit Renewal: When Fear Impacts Our Faith, features two experienced leaders with decades of pastoral insight:

• Pastor Jim Graff – Faith Family Church, Victoria, TX
• Pastor Gary Brothers – Discover Life Church, Cape Girardeau, MO

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They unpack a timely and practical conversation around:

• What transformed Habakkuk’s heart from frustration to awe—and how church leaders can lead through that same shift
• How to guide your church into consistent Holy Spirit renewal
• The critical difference between understanding faith and living with a spirit of faith
• Building confidence in God’s plan, our individual roles, and God’s power
• Real-life stories and Bible-based strategies for equipping people to overcome fear and thrive in their calling

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This is not just another ministry webinar. It’s a moment to receive encouragement, insight, and Spirit-led tools to lead with clarity and confidence in a time when many are navigating fear and uncertainty.