106 | Trust the Process - Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges and Matt Minor explore one of the most powerful leadership principles behind long-term success: trusting the process.

Drawing inspiration from legendary college football coach Nick Saban, Pastor Chris unpacks the daily disciplines, habits, and leadership decisions that have shaped his own journey of building Church of the Highlands. Through personal stories of his interactions with Coach Saban and lessons from decades of ministry, he reveals why great leadership isn't built on occasional big moments, but on consistently doing the right things, day after day.

Pastor Chris also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of Church of the Highlands, including the personal invitations, small groups, leadership gatherings, and everyday decisions that helped lay the foundation for the church's growth.

This conversation is a reminder that systems don't reach people, people reach people. The most effective leaders don't simply focus on the results they want to see. They build the daily habits and disciplines that move the mission forward. Whether you're a senior pastor, church planter, ministry leader, or business leader, this episode will challenge you to stop measuring success only by outcomes and start focusing on the daily actions that create lasting impact.

 

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