The Five Gifts Podcast

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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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Blessing the Marketplace Leader: A Forgotten Key to Revival

2025-10-06

Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter explore the leadership gift for the Marketplace. This episode reframes leadership as a sacred ministry in the marketplace – where vision, creativity, and stewardship advance the Kingdom of God.

Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter explore the leadership gift for the Marketplace. Many believers feel a strong leadership calling but struggle to see how it fits in the local church. This episode reframes leadership as a sacred ministry in the marketplace – where vision, creativity, and stewardship advance the Kingdom of God. In this episode: • Why the Church needs vision-casting leaders, not just teachers • How leadership and management work together in the Kingdom • How pastors can affirm, bless, and commission marketplace believers • Practical ways to lead by the Spirit at work every day Whether you lead a business, a ministry, or a team, this conversation will remind you that your leadership is not secular – it’s sacred. Listen now and rediscover your calling to lead with faith, purpose, and Spirit-led wisdom.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 37 MB - Duration: 41:12m (119 kbps 48000 Hz)