The Five Gifts Podcast

The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

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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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The Multiplier Effect: A Blueprint for Developing Leaders

2025-11-05

Too many leaders rise without ever reproducing themselves. The real test of leadership is not what you build, it is who you build.

Too many leaders rise without ever reproducing themselves. The real test of leadership is not what you build, it is who you build. In this powerful episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell unpack a complete, biblical, and practical blueprint for multiplying leaders. You will learn why leadership development is not optional, how Jesus modeled it, and what it takes to build a culture where leaders grow, thrive, and multiply. We explore: • Why organizations do not have a leadership shortage, they have a development shortage • The biblical definition of Christian leadership • How Jesus recruited, selected, trained, and deployed leaders • The heart issues that keep leaders from empowering others • How to build a leadership culture that outlasts you If you want to stop doing ministry alone, break bottlenecks, and leave a kingdom legacy, this episode is for you.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 29 MB - Duration: 32:42m (119 kbps 48000 Hz)