Jeff talks with Sam Rainer, Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Florida, the President of Church Answers, and the author of the new book - The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church. Sam is a great example of a 200church pastor who refuses to imagine a limit on his impact based on the size of his church. This is an encouraging conversation! Sam and his father Thom are co-hosts of the Rainer On Leadership Podcast - check it out. Their podcast is also on YouTube ..read more

Steve Dewitt is a husband, and father of two daughters, an author, pastor, and Christian leader. This is a conversation about his most recent book, and so much more! You're going to like Steve! Check out a lot (not everything!) of what Steve is up to below... Steve's Radio/Podcast Ministry: The Journey Bethel Church where Steve is Lead Pastor Steve's First Book: Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God in everything Steve's Second Book: Enjoying God In Everything - A Guide to Maximizing Life's Pleasures Steve's Gospel Coalition articles ..read more

Jim Cymbala for 50 years had pastored the Brooklyn Tabernacle in Brooklyn - New York City. He joined Jeff to talk about his approach to ministry, his latest book, his experience through COVID, and him opinions on ministry culture, church growth, sermon prep, and so much more! Jim has produced TheCallingSeries.org for pastors and church leaders - a group of 30 YouTube video lessons on the calling to pastoral ministry. You can access them for FREE - THIRTY 10-12 minute video lessons to encourage and develop your calling to serve. Check out his book, Fan the Flame: Let Jesus Renew Your Calling ..read more

Roger Parrott is the President of Belhaven University in Jackson Mississippi. He has written a book unlike any book I've ever seen on leadership - it's called Opportunity Leadership - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger told me "getting rid of planning is the single best leadership decision I ever made!" I spoke with Dr. Parrott about his university, where he has served for decades, about his family, and about his perspective on leadership. He has a phenomenal 5-part video series called "The Real Cost of College" which would be helpful to you if you are planning on sending a kid t ..read more

Roger Parrott is the President of Belhaven University in Jackson Mississippi. He has written a book unlike any book I've ever seen on leadership - it's called Opportunity Leadership - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger told me "getting rid of planning is the single best leadership decision I ever made!" I spoke with Dr. Parrott about his university, where he has served for decades, about his family, and about his perspective on leadership. He has a phenomenal 5-part video series called "The Real Cost of College" which would be helpful to you if you are planning on sending a kid t ..read more

Thanks again to Marc for  what he's doing to help pastors of small churches! Here’s some links for the show notes: Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.media/ Link to “Podcasting for Churches” series: https://smallchurch.media/podcasting-for-churches/ Real Talk Christian Podcast Website: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/ If you want to hear more about Marc's story, you can listen at the link below. Marc wanted you to know this is a new age podcast, and he doesn't push it a whole lot but it was a great platform to share his story and how Jesus was all over it: https://op ..read more

Jeff talks with Doug Parks, CEO of IntentionalChurches.com.  Doug tells a little of his own story, and how God led him to what he is currently doing, and how he helped start Intentional Churches. ChurchOS is a theologically and biblically based Operational Plan for your church. Doug and his team helps churches every week and whether you retain them or not for your church, their links below will provide you with much inspiration, instruction, and encouragement in your role as a pastor. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-churches-podcast/id1538669562 https://intentionalchur ..read more

Jeff talked with John Finkelde, founder of GrowAHealthyChurch.com in Perth, Australia about the qualities of a pastor who is emotionally healthy, unhurried, and at peace... among other things. This is a short, quick, effective episode that will give you some fodder for ministry thoughts and initiatives, plus some healthy encouragement. Enjoy ..read more

David Wilson serves as the Executive Pastor at Harvest Downtown in Colorado Springs CO. He has served in para-church organizations that brought him into close proximity with prominent evangelical leaders who wielded political influence nationally. He helped them organize and fundraise. He served with them personally. But today he is more convinced than ever that the local church is God's Gospel messenger to reach lost people. This is David's story, about his move to full time pastoral ministry, his experience with chronic disease, and his current ministry mobilizing volunteers for discipleshi ..read more

This conversation Jonny and I had with that Jonny and I had with Christena Cleveland was eye opening and enlightening. It helped us to see the world from another person's perspective. Before Tamir Rice, George Floyd, and so many others - we had this conversation with Christena. We know you'll be encouraged and learn... Christena's book - DisUnity In Christ - Uncovering the hidden forces that keep us apart...  is HERE ..read more