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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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Who’s Shaping You?: The Law of Modeling and the Call to Multiplication

2025-08-04

In this episode, we unpack John Maxwell’s Law of Modeling—"It’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow"—through the lens of Spirit-filled, Fivefold ministry.

In this episode, we unpack John Maxwell’s Law of Modeling—"It’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow"—through the lens of Spirit-filled Fivefold ministry. Every Apostolic pioneer, Prophetic voice, Evangelistic witness, Pastoral shepherd, and Teaching mentor needs models to imitate and lives to multiply. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in proximity, humility, and intentional discipleship. This episode explores: • Why isolation kills growth • How modeling shapes each of the Fivefold gifts • Spirit-led practices for finding mentors and becoming one • The path from formation to multiplication You’ll hear practical illustrations, coaching questions, and biblical insights that will equip you to follow well, grow deep, and multiply wisely in your calling. Reflection Prompt: Who are you following—and who’s following you?

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