Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Grant Agler

Introduction

Grant Agler is a father, husband, and the new head pastor at Foundations Church in Loveland and Windsor. Grant opens up about the struggles and low success rates often faced when transitioning to a lead pastor role at a new church, highlighting the unique challenges and potential pitfalls, including the risk of hidden agendas by other leaders. He also shares how his journey was marked by an absent father and a devout mother, leading to a rebellion as a youth. His life took a turn when he fully accepted God, and straight out of Bible college, he jumped into full-time ministry in a small town in Nebraska, embracing his calling. In this episode, Grant shares valuable advice for new believers, offering insights from his own life and ministry experiences.

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Highlights From The Episode

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Ecclesiastes and the significance of relationships

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Introduction of Grant Agler

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Grant's move to Colorado and initial impressions

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Foundations Church and its origins

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Grant's transition to Foundations Church

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Exploration and decision-making process

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Grant's first sermon at Foundations: discussing death

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Challenges of following a founding pastor

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Maintaining authenticity as a pastor

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Grant's journey to faith and calling to ministry