In part two of Ken’s conversation with Jana Magruder, Jana shares important lessons for church leaders who want to build stronger ministry relationships and healthier community. From being an active church member and gathering people in person to empowering others, leading up, and pursuing relationships in a culture of isolation, this episode offers practical encouragement for pastors, ministry leaders, children’s ministry leaders, and volunteers who want to foster intergenerational connection and lead with purpose. 

In this episode, Ken Braddy talks with Jana Magruder about lessons for ministry leaders, especially what they would tell their younger selves. Jana shares wisdom from years in children’s ministry, including how to recruit volunteers with vision, trust leadership, protect personal relationships, make space for rest and reflection, and keep learning as culture changes. This conversation offers encouragement for pastors, children’s ministry leaders, church staff, and volunteers who want to lead with purpose and adapt faithfully in a changing world. 

In part two of Ken’s conversation with John McClendon, John shares practical insights for ministry leaders who want to serve with wisdom, clarity, and grace. From celebrating ministry wins and communicating effectively to setting clear expectations, developing future leaders, and staying rooted in a strong biblical foundation, this episode offers encouraging guidance for pastors, church leaders, and volunteers navigating the everyday realities of discipleship and church ministry. 

In this episode, Ken Braddy talks with John McClendon about church ministry, discipleship, and what it takes to develop strong leaders. John shares lessons from years of ministry experience, including how to disciple leaders, create disciple-making environments, model group leadership, expect different kinds of growth in groups, and choose battles wisely. This conversation also highlights John’s new book, The Disciplemaking Dashboard, and offers practical encouragement for pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who want to lead with purpose and make disciples well. 

In part two of Ken’s conversation with Bob Moon, Bob shares practical insight for younger ministers and church leaders who want to grow in discipleship, planning, and community impact. From equipping leaders and building open groups to valuing relationships, serving the community, and living with discipline to avoid regret, this episode offers encouraging wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who want to lead faithfully and make disciples with purpose. 

In this episode, Ken Braddy talks with seasoned minister Bob Moon about lessons learned through years of faithful ministry. From practicing spiritual discipline and building relationships over completing tasks to communicating effectively, trusting God’s sovereignty, and investing in mentorship, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for younger ministers, pastors, church leaders, and volunteers who want to lead with humility, clarity, and care. 

In part two of Ken’s conversation with Alan Rodden, Alan shares practical wisdom for ministry leaders on strengthening group ministry and building a healthier discipleship culture. From starting new groups instead of simply growing existing ones to teaching the “why,” tracking metrics, managing resources, and making leader meetings more effective, this episode offers helpful insight for pastors, group leaders, and volunteers who want to lead with clarity and purpose. 

In this episode of the Disciple Making and Community podcast, Ken Braddy talks with longtime ministry leader Alan Roughton about lessons learned through years of serving the church. From prioritizing family over ministry demands to building a holistic discipleship strategy, developing leaders, and keeping relationships at the center of disciple making, this conversation offers practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who want to lead with clarity and care.

In part two of this conversation, Bruce Raley shares practical ministry wisdom for church leaders who want to lead with purpose and build lasting impact. From choosing principles over trends to fostering meaningful relationships, balancing evangelism with discipleship, understanding community culture, and investing in mentorship, this episode is packed with helpful insight for leaders who want to love their mission field well and lead with clarity.

Season 10 is here, and we’re kicking things off with a conversation church leaders won’t want to miss. In this first episode, host Ken Braddy welcomes Bruce Raley to talk about building healthy church culture that lasts.

Bruce Raley, executive pastor at First Baptist Hendersonville, shares practical wisdom on intentional relationships, mentoring, evangelism, and discipleship. With decades of ministry experience, Bruce offers clear guidance for leaders who want to avoid short-lived trends and create lasting impact in a changing culture.