Pastor Lance and I discuss how important it is for leaders to tell stories. We share a few of our own, and many laughs to go with it. 

The Rev. Emily Edenfield, Assistant to the Bishop of the South Carolina Synod, and a close friend of mine. We explore her roles in church leadership throughout her career as Associate Pastor, Solo Pastor, and now Assistant to the Bishop. Emily is an asset to the Lutheran Church and a wonderful person to be around. Please welcome her to the podcast!

The Rev. Dr. Mary Shore, Rector and Dean of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, stops by to talk about the future of theological education of how the pandemic has changed the seminary's approach to pastoral formation. Our conversation about "holy conversations" puts leadership in the forefront of faith formation of future rostered leaders within the Church.

Mark Tidsworth is a Baptist Pastor, an Author, a Church Consultant, and the President of Pinnacle Leadership Associates. We sit down this week to discuss his book, "Shift" and his new book, "ReShape" and his vision for the leadership within the Christian Movement.

Pam is the Council VP, chair of the Stewardship Committee, and Co-Chair of the internship Committee at Mt Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia, SC. This week we talk about leadership formation and God leads us to prepare the next generation of leaders in the Church. Please welcome Pam Hoskins! 

Tex Davis is a former Council President and member of Mt Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia, SC. Tex and I discuss the leadership qualities of God's people and how the Spirit of God uses each of us to lead God's people forward in this world. 

Deacon Lexanne and I spend this podcast discussing the importance of "Leaders Partnering with Other Leaders." Lexanne serves the Church as Deacon at Living Springs Lutheran Church in Columbia, SC and Vice President of the SC Synod.  

Pastor Emily Willhide and I discuss the importance of community, it's future evolution within the Church, and how faithful leadership works to establish community within the congregation. 

Pastor Carl Taylor and I talk about the Pastor's role in leading God's people through and with God's Word. Pastor Carl is a gifted preacher with a deep passion for unfolding God's Word among God's people. Leadership starts with God's Word!