LINC Talks

Featuring Pastor Duane & Jeanie Vander Klok, this episode’s conversation revolves around the longevity of building a strong ministry and the roles Duane and Jeanie have played as pastors of Resurrection Life Church. Jeanie shares her challenges of adapting to a new life in Michigan and transitioning from a mission-focused lifestyle to pastoral duties, while Duane emphasizes the importance of vision and endurance through hardships. They discuss facing adversities, including personal attacks and the demands of ministry, reinforcing the need for forgiveness and resilience. Finally, the couple highlights the importance of mentorship and passing on leadership through relational engagement and vision-sharing to ensure the continuing growth of their spiritual community.

The conversation centered on the importance of maintaining healthy relationships and effective leadership across different generations within the church. They emphasized the significance of mutual honor, value, and fluid communication, in nurturing healthy dynamics between older and younger leaders. Pastor Rhonda highlighted the necessity of recognizing and releasing the potential in the younger generation, illustrated by biblical stories and personal experiences. Both ladies shared the importance of yielding to the Holy Spirit, creating relational bonds beyond just the ministry context, and finding commonalities to foster unity and encouragement. Lastly, they stressed the importance of viewing leadership as a continuation of God's work, emphasizing legacy building and honoring the existing foundation while nurturing upcoming leaders.

In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Tim Forsthoff and his son, Lucas Forsthoff, as they share on their ministry at Cornerstone Church. Tim shares the history of the church's founding, his journey in pastoring for 38 years, and his son's involvement in the ministry. Lucas discusses how he joined the church staff after graduating from Oral Roberts University, highlighting the practical steps and spiritual confirmations that brought him back home. Both pastors emphasize the challenges and successes of working together as family, stressing the importance of honoring each other, communicating effectively, and maintaining both professional and personal relationships in ministry.

In this episode of the LINC Talks Podcast, worship leaders David Tumusiime, Kara Cole, and Taryn Blanshan share their experiences across various church settings, discussing the balance between volunteers and staff and the unique dynamics of their worship teams. They explore how to manage generational diversity and cultural differences within worship groups, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and feedback to ensure worship aligns with the church's vision. The conversation highlights the need for humility, open dialogue, and a willingness to adapt and mentor both volunteers and church members. Ultimately, they underscore that worship leaders play a crucial role beyond music, significantly contributing to church leadership and fostering community cohesion.

In this LINC Talks podcast episode, Pastor Bobby and BonnieRuth, a father-daughter duo, offer a unique perspective on the dynamics within the Bogard/Rolf family as they've collectively served in ministry for numerous years. Join them as they candidly explore the challenges of nepotism, sharing personal experiences of its negative impacts, and discuss the methods and models they've discovered for fostering healthy nepotism. While acknowledging the potential pitfalls, they firmly believe in the possibility of navigating nepotism well, provided there are open, honest conversations, personal awareness, and a commitment to active accountability. Tune in to gain practical insights on fostering healthy discussions around this topic, as the duo gets real, vulnerable, and even injects some lighthearted moments into the conversation.

In this LINC Talks episode, Pastors Robert and LaTricia Trice join Pastor Bobby in a dynamic conversation on the vital aspects of creating and leading robust, healthy volunteer teams. The discussion delves into the significance of not just building teams but fostering relational communities within those teams. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from their experiences on how to cultivate a culture of strength, health, and genuine connection among your volunteer teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting, this episode offers valuable perspectives on enhancing leadership in the context of volunteer engagement.

In this special episode of our LINC Talks podcast, join Pastor Bobby and Pastor Duane for a profound conversation on the spiritual journey of leaders building leaders. As they draw upon their own experiences and insights, listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how faith intertwines with the responsibility of nurturing and developing strong leaders within our church teams. Get ready for an inspiring dialogue that delves into the essence of leadership, grounded in timeless principles.

Join Pastor Paul and Colleen and Pastor Bobby in Part 2 of a two part episode, as they ignite inspiration for a life of total health, instill excitement for loving Jesus, and issue a challenge to walk in faith and forgiveness through every season of life. Their dynamic and lighthearted approach makes faith and healing in Jesus accessible, all while delving into the essential aspects of navigating a life centered on faith. Understanding the foundation of our faith becomes crucial in weathering life's storms, and the Ruzinsky's provide engaging insights that are both fun and profound. Tune in for a lively discussion that goes beyond the surface, encouraging a deeper connection with faith and vitality.

In this episode, The Ruzinsky's inspire us to live life in total health, stir excitement for loving Jesus, and challenge us to walk in faith and forgiveness no matter the season of life. These two are fun and funny, but they get down to the nitty-gritty of walking a life of faith and healing in Jesus! It it is vital to know what our faith is to withstand the storms of life. 

Pastor Aileen shares with us her and Pastor James' journey of her walking through menopause. She shares in a way that removes the stigmas and allows the listener to discover where they are in their own health journey. Menopause can begin at 35 years old for some women, and 73% of divorces are attributed to menopause. This is an inspiring conversation that gives practical, relational, and spiritual tools to walking through Menopause empowered rather than blind to it. You and your spouse will want to lean into this powerful conversation, it is something every couple and church family should be addressing. It will help you create awareness, understanding, and what to look for in what has been a taboo topic and you will be able to create health and confidence around what is a God-designed normal process.