What actually protects a leader for the long haul? And why do the ones who fall almost never see it coming? In this episode, Dr. Rob Hoskins, a deeply respected leadership expert and president of OneHope, joins Stephanie to talk honestly about the isolation missionary leaders face, the habits that guard against moral failure, and the powerful concept of overlapping accountability (you need this!).
Rob shares personal stories about his own governance structures that have protected him as he leads for the long haul, and the daily practice of staying self-aware before it’s too late. Who’s actually checking in on you––not your ministry output, but you? This episode might be the wake-up call that keeps you standing.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why isolation doesn’t always look like being alone, and how it quietly puts even the most passionate leaders at risk
- What overlapping accountability actually looks like in practice, and why one accountability partner isn’t enough
- The daily habit of self-awareness Rob credits for protecting his leadership and marriage over decades in ministry
Resources Mentioned:
Rob’s video on collaborative missiology
Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make A Difference by Rob Hoskins and John Maxwell
Who Are Today’s Missionary Kids? Previous MDM episode with Rob Hoskins
