Avoid the 24-Month Exit: Questions That Keep You in the Game. Navigating Pastoral Candidacy explores the essential questions every pastor should ask when engaging with a pastor church search team. From theological alignment and leadership structure to congregational health and practical matters, this episode equips pastors with insights to make informed decisions and foster healthy ministry transitions.

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In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, we sit down with Paxton Bryant, a Digital Media and Journalism major at Liberty University, who is passionate about faith, family, and community. Paxton shares how his love for the Lord shapes his approach to media and ministry, the challenges and opportunities of using digital platforms for Kingdom work, and what leadership looks like in today’s media-driven culture. Whether you’re a church leader, a content creator, or someone exploring how to integrate faith into your calling, this conversation will inspire and equip you. 

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What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe answers: Ten Follow up Questions from Episode Part 1.

Learn more about MAP Ministry at mapministry.org 

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What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe shares his incredible journey from growing up in the Old Order Amish community to discovering the true gospel and answering God’s call to full-time ministry.

You’ll hear:

• Joe’s powerful testimony of faith and freedom.
• The challenges of leaving tradition for truth.
• How MAP Ministry is reaching Amish and former Amish with the gospel.
• Leadership lessons for pastors on cultural sensitivity, sacrifice, and vision.

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead well in unfamiliar territory or how to engage people with deep cultural roots, this conversation will inspire and equip you.

Learn more about MAP Ministry at mapministry.org 

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In this episode, Don Hicks sits down with his longtime friend, Dr. Jeff Ginn, Senior Ambassador Sr. Ambassador US & Global Relations Office of the President for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Don and Jeff first met while attending the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN, and their shared passion for ministry shines through in this conversation. You’ll hear Jeff’s heart for the Great Commission and his commitment to helping churches and pastors fulfill it—by supporting missionaries, encouraging mission trips, and inspiring men and women to answer the call to serve. This episode is a powerful reminder of how local churches can play a global role in advancing the gospel.

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Today, we’re diving into the heart of adult discipleship and spiritual growth with someone who lives and breathes this ministry every day—Luis Nodal, Adult Ministries Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. Luis has a deep passion for helping adults grow in their faith, connect in authentic community, and live out the gospel in everyday life. From small groups to mentoring, retreats to real-life transformation, Luis brings wisdom, energy, and a shepherd’s heart to the conversation. So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s explore what it means to Building Stronger Adults: Discipleship and Community in The Local Church" 

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Our guest on this Episode of Leadership in Focus is my friend Matt Bonnett Executive Pastor/ Worship Pastor at 7 Lakes Baptist Church, West End NC. Matt also serves as the Executive Director of Worship Impact Group.

Matt talks with us about ministry and marriage and specific challenges that most other professions do not have.

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Our guest on this Episode of Leadership in Focus is my friend Matt Bonnett Executive Pastor/ Worship Pastor at 7 Lakes Baptist Church, West End NC. Matt also serves as the Executive Director of Worship Impact Group. Matt talks with us about the life of a Worship Pastor. Matt has known the challenges and joys of serving as a Worship Pastor in a local church. Matt also shares the birth, and vision of a ministry to serve small and medium churches. 

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On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church continues to share the challenges & opportunities, faith & personal growth of an Executive Pastor, and advice, and Encouragement to Church Leaders.

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On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church shares the challenges & opportunities, faith & personal growth of an Executive Pastor and advice and Encouragement to Church Leaders.

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