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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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Constructing the Divine Agenda: From Vision to Revelation

2026-04-20

In Season 3, Episode 15 of the Five Gifts Podcast, Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter explore the essential distinction between human vision and divine revelation in spiritual leadership.

In Season 3, Episode 15 of the Five Gifts Podcast, Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter explore the essential distinction between human vision and divine revelation in spiritual leadership. Drawing from biblical theology and leadership insight, they challenge the modern assumption that leaders are called to create vision. Instead, they present a Christ-centered model where leaders function as stewards of revelation, discerning and aligning with what God is already doing. The conversation addresses common but flawed sources of direction—such as duplication of success, reactionary leadership, and need-based agendas—and contrasts them with Jesus’ example of intimate dependence on the Father. Listeners will also gain practical insight into how to communicate God’s agenda through narrative, imagery, and shared meaning, and how true leadership moves people from mere compliance into deep, personal commitment through encounter with God. This episode is a call to return to Spirit-led leadership—where success is not measured by outcomes alone, but by alignment with the will of God.

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