EPISODE 0210 | Church Values Part 5.2: 7 Ways to Demonstrate Excellence in Daily Life
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0210
In this practical follow-up to their first conversation on operational excellence, Pastor Nate and Pastor Keegan dive into seven distinct areas where believers are called to walk in excellence—not for applause or performance, but as an act of worship to a God who is excellent in all His ways. They explore what excellence looks like in work, relationships, communication, spiritual growth, service, witness, and stewardship. Through Scripture, personal stories, and real-world examples, this episode challenges listeners to reflect the character of God in everything they do and to see every action—seen or unseen—as part of their discipleship journey.
Main Topics Covered
✔️ Excellence in your work – Skillfulness and integrity matter
✔️ Excellence in your relationships – Especially within the Church
✔️ Excellence in communication – Speak clearly, truthfully, and helpfully
✔️ Excellence in your spiritual growth – Take responsibility for your own discipleship
✔️ Excellence in serving others – A mindset of humility and purpose
✔️ Excellence in your witness to the world – Live visibly honorable lives
✔️ Excellence in managing time and resources – Stewardship as worship
Key Scriptures
📖 Proverbs 22:29 – Skill brings promotion and influence
📖 John 13:34–35 – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples…”
📖 Ephesians 4:29 – Let your words build others up
📖 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Work hard… to receive His approval”
📖 Philippians 2:3–4 – “Think of others as better than yourselves”
📖 1 Peter 2:12 – Live honorably among unbelievers
📖 Ephesians 5:15–16 – “Make the most of every opportunity”
📖 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Whatever you do… do it for the glory of God”
Key Takeaways
🔹 Work is worship. Your skill matters. Excellence reflects God’s nature.
🔹 Love isn’t silence. True excellence in relationships means loving like Christ, even when there’s disagreement.
🔹 Speak the truth in love. Clear, kind, and truthful communication is part of your discipleship.
🔹 No one else is responsible for your growth. Feed yourself spiritually and take ownership of your walk.
🔹 Serve from a mindset of humility. If you're not serving, you're sliding backward.
🔹 Your life is a witness. How you act in public (and in private) speaks louder than words.
🔹 Time and money tell the truth. Stewardship reveals what you truly value.
Notable Quotes
“Excellence is not perfection—it’s giving God your best in every season.”
“You don’t go to restaurants for every meal. You have to learn to feed yourself spiritually.”
“You were not saved to be a spectator. Excellence is part of your call.”
“Look at your calendar and your bank account. That’s what you really worship.”
“You don’t got to serve—you get to serve.”
🎧 Listen now and take inventory of your life. Ask God where He's calling you to raise the standard—not for performance, but for purpose, worship, and legacy.
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Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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