Culturebus Tools Podcast

In this podcast, Chris shares four leadership stages you can use to replicate leadership in someone else and talks about the importance of instruction and practice. Working through each stage gives you a chance to give positive encouragement and constructive critique which effectively equips someone to replicate what you do.  If you would like to have the training tool for this episode email Chris at hello@culturebus.cc. Working through this tool will give those around you a vision for success as well as a structure you can use so that they are equipped to step in and carry the weight of leadership. As current leaders are being developed on all levels, you’re more likely to move new leaders into new roles. You can head on over to CultureBus.cc/podcast to sign up.

In episode #38 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Part Ten of the Archippus Series to discuss Colossians 4:7-18. They close out the Archippus Series and discuss what it looks like to see ourselves like the Apostle Paul saw Archippus — uniquely skilled, gifted, experienced, and placed to have a unique personal ministry of discipleship. Visit culturebus.cc/archippusseries to access the Archippus Launch Kit ($9.99), a 15-week discipleship track designed to equip your church, tribe, or team to create discipleship momentum using the book of Colossians. The Kit outlines a roadmap to recruit and train your leaders to kick off the Archippus Series which helps them recognize the importance of replicating their faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #37 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Nine of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 4:1-6. They discuss what what it looks like to be watchful and thankful as we move towards implementing discipleship in our own life. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment and David Platt's Personal Discipleship-making Plan to help you create forward movement around the principles shared. Using these tools with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #36 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focus on Part Eight of the Archippus Series and discuss Colossians 3:18-25. They discuss what biblical maturity looks like for those who value the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #35 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Jericho Jones and focuses on Colossians 3:1-17 and what it looks like to put off the old self and put on the new self. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #34 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 2:16-23 and what it looks like to regularly make the gospel a priority in their life. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #33 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Cody Baxter and focuses on Colossians 2:1-15 and answering two questions: ‍1. What does it look to walk slowly and be willing to be interrupted for the sake of discipleship? 2. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple?‍ Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #32 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell as they focus on Colossians 1:24-29 and answer two questions. 1. Who are the people in my life I am uniquely positioned to reach and disciple? 2. What is keeping me from making the gospel known to them? If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard and the following episodes to catch you up to speed with the series. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access this episode's Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #31 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell and focuses on Colossians 1:15-23 and the story God is telling through his son Jesus. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #30 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with James Farnham and focuses on how to implement the strategy of personal ministry. Listen to the episode with your tribe and challenge yourself as you think about being a disciple-maker. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Using this tool with your tribe will help you recognize the importance of replicating your faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode 29, Chris Rivers and Chad Merrell, the lead pastor at North Rock Church, focus on Part Two of the Archippus Series. In this episode, Chris and Chad discuss part two of Project 417 and Colossians1:1-14. If you’re new to the series, consider listening to episode 27: The Archippus Assignment with Robby Richard. During that episode, Chris kicked off the series which led to conversations with Chad using Project 417, a devotion Chad created for about 70 leaders in his church to help them demonstrate relational discipleship. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access Project 417 - a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Also located in this week's resources is the Archippus Stretch Assignment to help you create forward movement around the principle shared. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe recognize the importance of replicating their faith in Jesus and developing a renewed passion for disciple-making.

In episode #28 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Chad Merrell, Lead Pastor of North Rock Hill Church in North Rock Hill SC. They discuss part one of the Archippus Series and answer the question, "What could happen if each of us came to view our lives as uniquely positioned for a personal ministry of discipleship?" Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Project 417” a ten-day bible devotional that covers the book of Colossians. Working through each principle will help you and your tribe consider the implications of living in light of the truth of the gospel, the person of Jesus, and how that equips you to join Him on His mission.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  Chad Merrell (https://northrockhill.com/)

In episode #27 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers speaks with Robby Richard, Campus Pastor, and Shepherding Elder at Grace Church Español in Greenville SC. They discuss the Archippus Assignment, a process to help Christ-followers understand the importance of personal ministry and how to live it out. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Archippus Assignment Tool” which dives deeper into the principles Robby and Chris discussed. This tool offers you and your tribe some group discussion questions, a stretch assignment, and a personal reflection guide to help you create forward movement.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  Robby Richard (https://gracechurchsc.org/connect/staff/)

In episode #26 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers Interviews Kip Miller, President of Eastern industrial. They discuss the Eastern 28, a process Kip and his team developed, which their leadership uses to build a culture within their organization. They also talk about what it looks like to be a blessing to others and how Jesus set the ultimate example in giving his life away. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access “Living as a Blessing.” This is a tool they made specifically for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Eastern Industrial Supplies  (https://www.easternfirst.com)  How to care for people Watermark Church (https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/7619-caring-for-people-in-crisis)

In episode #25 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jamie Spinks, Leader in Me Coach & Consultant at FranklinCovey.com, about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. They discuss the meaning of each habit and walk through a scenario using each one to create forward movement. Visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Test Drive Assignment for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.  EPISODE NOTES:  - Jamie Spinks (jamie.spinks@franklincovey.com)  - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-Teens-Miniature/dp/076241474X)  - Lakes and Bridges Charter School (https://www.lakesandbridges.org/)  - A.B. Combs Magnet (https://www.wcpss.net/combses)

In episode #24 of the CultureBus Tools Podcast, Chris Rivers talks with Jim Oehrig, Vice President of Integral Mission and Regional Programs at American Leprosy Missions, about how to look at leadership through a cultural lens. They discuss how to ensure that those whom you are interacting with and leading feel as though they are understood and heard. They also share five ways to demonstrate empathetic listening that will guarantee the propensity for success. Visit www.CultureBus.cc to access the EMPATHETIC LISTENING TOOL for this episode, so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.  EPISODE NOTES:  - Jim Oehrig (https://www.leprosy.org/staff/jim-oehrig/)  - 5 Habits of Highly Missional People (http://www.rupertsland.ca/wp-content/uploads/The-5-Habits-of-Highly-Missional-People-11.pdf)  - CultureBus Tools Podcast Archive (https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast)

Why do you think it is so hard to disciple people and help them grow into mature followers of Christ? What are some practical steps to help teams gain momentum in this area? In episode #23, Chris Rivers and Chris Rondeau review 2 Timothy 3:15-17 and discuss what a disciple of Christ is. Through conversation, they define a disciple of Christ and present three ways to help move people towards maturity. Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access and utilize the Meaning of Discipleship Tool with your team to create forward movement in this area.  EPISODE RESOURCES  https://maninthemirror.org/chrisrondeau

In this episode #22, Chris Rivers speaks with Betsy Anthony, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Talent Consultant at Find Great People (http://www.fgp.com/our-people/betsy-anthony) in Greenville SC. Betsy serves as a member of the company’s executive leadership team and oversees daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives. Betsy and Chris discuss why gratitude should be a central feature of company culture and how effective leaders strive to express and communicate gratitude. Visit https://www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the Gratitude Tool for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.

In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Laura Puckett, Group Life Women’s Minister at Grace Church Travelers' Rest Campus around 5 questions you can use to create engagement and direction with your family or friends during covid19 and beyond. Visit www.culturebus.cc/podcast to access the 5 Questions Board Game (5 players, 4 players, or 3 players) for this episode so you can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.

In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Amy Fletcher, the HR Director at Grace Church in Greenville SC, about the idea of practicing vulnerability. Amy discusses her role at Grace, why being an advisor for staff is important in helping teams grow and what she has learned over the years leading through vulnerability. Email hello@culturebus.cc or visit www.CultureBus.cc/podcast to access the Three-Part Video Series created specifically for this episode. The series focuses on two tools you can use to can grow personally and create forward movement with your team.  EPISODE NOTES:  - Grace Church (https://gracechurchsc.org)  - The Predictive Index (https://www.predictiveindex.com)  - The Relational Equity Tool (t.ly/B8UF)