In this episode of On the Rock, Pastor Angelo sits down with longtime friend Kurt Demoff, Lead Pastor of Bridgewood Church.
Together, they discuss how church leaders can faithfully navigate the tension between the practical realities of ministry and the spiritual work of God’s presence. From church planting and leadership longevity to crisis response, excellence, and community transformation, this conversation is packed with wisdom for pastors and church leaders in today’s cultural moment.
You’ll hear:
✅Why today’s culture is hungry, not skeptical
âś…How presence must trump production
âś…The power of long-term faithfulness in ministry
âś…How the local church should respond in moments of tragedy
âś…Why transformation matters more than attraction
📌 Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or committed church member, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead with conviction, balance, and faith.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & longtime ministry friendship
01:10 – Youth ministry roots and planting churches
02:09 – Is there really a difference between practical and spiritual?
03:45 – Why people today are hungry for God, not skeptical
05:48 – Principles vs. God encounters in preaching
07:50 – The Bridgewood Church planting story
11:30 – God’s provision through growth, risk, and COVID
16:50 – The strengths and leadership culture of Bridgewood
20:51 – Excellence without making it an idol
26:45 – When the church must show up in moments of tragedy