MMP035: A Conversation with Author, Speaker, Coach & Ministry Consultant, John Strappazon

Welcome to Episode 35! This week’s conversation is with John Strappazon.

John Strappazon or “Strap” as may call him, has over 30 years experience in College Ministry and has served as a staff member or Director in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

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THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: The Antioch Project

The Antioch Project is a 5 year, ministry leadership training program developed by the 17:6 Network for men and women who feel called to full-time vocational ministry.  It provides participants hands on training and leadership skills development in a peer cohort under coaching.  Students can also earn a Masters of Divinity degree if they join the Antioch Immerse specialty track.

Links Mentioned:

• The Antioch Project
• The 17:6 Network
• Hope Church
• Books List from all my guests

To order John’s book, Life’s Equipment Bag:

• Paperback
• Kindle

Lighting Round Notes:

• Books:
  • Integrity by Dr. Henry Cloud
  • Failing Forward by John Maxwell
  • Living Proof: Sharing the Gospel Naturally by Jim Peterson
  • Master Plan of Evangelism by Dr. Robert E. Coleman
  • Be a Motivational Leader by LeRoy Eims
  • Leading with a Limp by Dan B. Allender
• Quotes:
  • “Lord, deliver me from the temptation of always justifying myself.”
  • “No great movement without great sacrifice.”
• John’s advice to his 23 year old self:
  • Nail down you personal walk with God.
    • Importance of a Quiet Time.
  • Don’t be so uptight.
  • Don’t be afraid to fail.

To Connect with John:

• Email: JohnStrappazon@gmail.com
• Twitter: @JohnStrappazon

Do you have a question you’d like me to ask a ministry leader in a future conversation or a question you would like to ask me?  Send your questions to mmp@mattsturdevant.com

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Join me next week for Episode 36, my conversation with Associate Pastor Bruce Wood, serving at Orangecrest Community Church in Riverside, CA.