Alpha and Omega Leadership

Pastor Jonathan, Music Minister of First Baptist of King's Mountain, and I talk about the power of music within the life of worship. Music shapes culture, reveals the Holy Spirit's presence, and touches us in ways that draw us closer to God. Leading people into music is to lead people toward the heart of God.

Pastor Ralph Hill, from Mt Horeb Lutheran Church in Chapin, SC and I talk about the Leadership for Faithful Innovation initiative through the ELCA. Its a return to a Biblical mission and a call for God's people to dwell in the Word, as we reframe and rethink the ministry of the Church in today's world. Sometimes getting back to our roots is how we move forward into the Kingdom of God.

Deacon Mandi and I discuss her role as a called and ordained Deacon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenville, SC. There she works to develop faith within the youth and young adults of her Church as she looks forward to the highlight of her ministry, the National Youth Gathering.

Dr. Davis and I talk about leadership through vocation and calling, and how our lives are testimonies to God's presence in this world. The "I'm trying" model, of trying and failing and trying again, is a testament to God's grace and love for God's people. Embracing the suck, modeling good/Godly behavior, and stepping out in faith help teach the next generation to live lives of faith in Christ.

Rev. Jesse Canniff-Kuhn, Campus pastor for both the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and University of South Carolina, and I talk about what ministry on college and seminary campuses look like and the need for faith formation to happen within these context. 

Pastor Megan and I talk about the mental health of God's people, and the ways we have found in common to address our mental health during this pandemic. We are all struggling with what to do during this difficult time, and I appreciate Pastor Megan's willingness to engage this important subject.

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.