[Podcast] Episode 252: Mistakes That Ministry Leaders Make with Charles Nieman (Part 2)

What turns a strong leader into a stagnant one? In this Part 2 episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Charles Nieman returns with wisdom forged over nearly five decades of ministry. From the danger of becoming a “zoo lion” to the subtle slide into ego-driven leadership, Charles reveals the costly mistakes pastors make—and how to avoid them. Whether you're just starting or decades in, this conversation will challenge you to fight complacency, stay under authority, and lead with both grit and grace.

00:00 Introduction with Charles Nieman

5:27 Success makes us complacent

11:46 Zoo lion vs. jungle lion

14:14 Leaders are not free from being led

16:44 Tell your staff you are proud of them

19:46 Stubbornness is not a virtue

23:48 Using success to feed ego

25:39 Things will get hard

29:03 Failure to consider magnitude of consequences

32:09 Problem with underdeveloped grit

34:23 How to connect with Charles

36:04 Final words