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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Leading Like Jesus: The Four Oversight Roles of the Five Servant Gifts

2026-08-03

Leadership in God's Kingdom is far more than managing programs or responding to crises. It is partnering with Christ to build His Church.

Leadership in God's Kingdom is far more than managing programs or responding to crises. It is partnering with Christ to build His Church. In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce examines Jesus' leadership model from Luke 6 and reveals four essential oversight responsibilities that every apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher must embrace: cultivating spiritual vitality, developing authentic relationships, advancing Christ's mission, and stewarding healthy organizational structures. You'll also discover the practical S-M-O-R Leadership Framework—Spirit, Mission, Organization, and Relationships—and learn how these four interconnected areas can help you assess and strengthen your ministry. Whether you're leading a church, nonprofit, business, or ministry team, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical leadership principles that will help you lead more like Jesus and equip others to fulfill their God-given calling. Key Takeaway: "The Five Servant Gifts don't exist to build ministries for themselves—they steward Christ's Church by leading spiritually, relationally, missionally, and organizationally."

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