In this episode Pastor Kelly interviews Pastor Bruxy Cavey from the Meeting House in Toronto, Ontario about the importance of being Jesus focused rather than Bible focused, and how to be more Christ like and fight for each other.

In this episode, Pastor Kelly interviews Pastor Larry Brey from Elevation Church based out of Charlotte, North Carolina about how they have continued to reach people all over the world online, and how important local churches are to the world.

It’s in the darkest of times that the brightest of lights seem to shine, and through all of the hardships in 2020 there have also been some incredibly beautiful and inspiring moments. When we last spoke with this guest he had just planted a church in Puerto Rico, but this week Pastor Juan Rodriguez from Arise Church in Puerto Rico is back and sharing with Pastor Kelly Stickel both the challenges and the successes over this past year. He’s focused on using the time we are currently in to make church better in every way in anticipation of preparing for what comes next, and you’re not going to want to hear all about it.

There comes a time when all of the policies, procedures and systems that we’ve nicely put in place will just not be enough. Even those of us who ‘expect the unexpected’ can eventually run out of back up plans, and then,...what then? Pastor Brandon Barber from Elevate People in Houston, Texas talks with Pastor Kelly this week about how they have maneuvered this past year through lockdowns, limitations, fear, conflicts and a massive winter storm that shutdown not only the city but also the services it provided. He speaks to the shift from the focus on adjusting processes to leaning in to the presence of God, and how by doing so, the church was able to minister to the community in practical ways that all other ‘processes’ had failed. We cannot avoid unplanned disruptions, but we can prepare for the future by making sure we are mentally, emotionally and physically healthy. 

So many decisions are being thrown at us constantly and we have to choose which route to take at every fork in the road. Reopen vs. Rebuild Live vs. Online Churched vs. Unchurched Isolation vs. Connection Quit vs. Continuing In this week’s podcast we have Pastor Kelly speaking with Pastor Brandon Stewart from leadingsecond.com about all of these topics, and more. With 20 years in ministry under his belt Pastor Brandon has some great insight into the aftermath of this past year and what to look ahead to in the future.

If this year has left you feeling tired, overworked and overwhelmed you are going to want to listen to this week's episode. It will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired to keep walking forward down the path of leadership that God has called you. In this episode Pastor Kelly interviews Pastor Jachin Mullen from Home Church in Red Deer, Alberta about what he has learned in the past year as well as the importance of taking steps of faith and trusting in God. His passion for fellow pastors and church leaders is evident as he shares his heart for what he's believing God will do through them in the days ahead.

Where did we come from? What are we doing here? What is our purpose? No matter your beliefs, we all have a longing to find the answers to life’s greatest questions. These first principles are part of the critical theory that this week’s guest is very passionate about. In this episode, Pastor Kelly interviews Pastor Joshua Bingle from Genesis Church in Spokane, Washington. He discusses what he’s been learning over this last year and how he has been teaching about first principles to strengthen his church member’s foundation and reach people for Jesus.

Tired. Is that the answer you hear when asking how someone is doing? Is that the answer you find yourself giving?  This week we have Pastor Kevin Gerald from Champions Centre in Tacoma, Washington back in our virtual online studio. He's talking with Pastor Kelly in a very open and authentic conversation about how to combat that sense of tiredness in your staff and leadership team, as well as how to handle thoughts of discouragement and doubt in this season.   And, as if that’s not enough, they delve into the importance of staying Kingdom focused in today’s world. You are not going to want to miss this week’s episode that’s chalk full of amazing content!

The church has evolved from what it originally started out as, to what it is today, so much so that the one might not even recognize the other. In fact, what was originally called Christianity would now be referred to as Christendom. What’s the difference? In this week’s podcast we have an expert to answer that very question.  Dr. Gerald L. Sittser is a professor of theology at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington who specializes in the history of Christianity, Christian spirituality, and religion in American public life. He’s authored a number of books, one of which Pastor Kelly highlights in taking a deeper look at how the church began, and what purpose it serves today.

Experience is one of the greatest educations we will ever have. But we don’t have to rely on only our own experiences, we can learn from each other as well for even greater growth. This week we have Pastor Kevin Gerald, a senior pastor of over 35 years, from Champions Centre in Tacoma, Washington joining us. Pastor Kelly and Pastor Kevin cover 4 questions pretty much every pastor has asked following the aftermath of 2020. They cover strengths and weaknesses of the church, online church and strategies moving forward!