Monte Wilkinson is a pastor, a mentor, and one of my closest friends. I have to say that I wouldn’t be the pastor I am today without his example. He’s the lead minister at NorthEast Christian Church out in Lexington, Kentucky, and has seen a thing or two when it comes to leading a ministry. I can’t wait for you to hear the wisdom Monte shares.

Take a listen to our conversation as Monte talks about what it was like having me as an intern, the lessons he learned transitioning into a new church, and how the golden rule influences the way that he leads.

Special thanks to ServeHQ for sponsoring this week’s episode!

Highlights

About Monte Wilkinson - 2:59

• A bit about Monte
• How he came to ministry
• Meeting Rusty as an intern

Leading simply from internships to lead pastoring - 05:41

• The value of internships
• Transitioning from Southland to NorthEast
• Building up disciplined time with God

More life wisdom from Monte - 37:40

• How to transition healthily from a staff role to a leadership position.
• Righting the ship after a difficult transition.
• How Rusty learned to integrate humor and reality in his sermons.
• The most valuable leadership tool you can use in your relationships.

Resources

• Episode Transcript
• NorthEast Christian Church in Lexington, KY