Episode Summary How do we “finish” the Great Commission in a polycentric era? Jerry Gibson (EFI) joins Zach to talk shared leadership, local voice, rural churches, and why farmers may be God’s overlooked engine for mission. Show Notes (long) Guest: Jerry Gibson, Equipping Farmers International (EFI)Episode runtime: ~1:09:00Summary: Christianity is no longer centered in the […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, host Zach Leighton speaks with Josh Spinks, VP of North American Initiatives for E3 Partners and I Am Second. They unpack the origin story of I Am Second and its evolution from a viral video campaign to a global movement rooted in storytelling, discipleship, and […]

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???? Episode Summary In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton sits down with Don Allsman, founder and CEO of Completion Global, to explore one of the most overlooked movements in missions today: the rise of indigenous churches inside America’s prison system. Don shares how decades of gospel sowing behind bars has yielded […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, host Zach Leighton speaks with Katie Davis Majors, founder of Amazima Ministries, about her powerful journey from an 18-year-old volunteer in Uganda to the leader of a thriving, Uganda-led, discipleship-through-education ministry. Katie shares how Amazima was birthed from a simple desire to keep children in […]

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In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton sits down with Frank Sindler, Executive Director of Equipping Farmers International, to explore a revolutionary approach to global development and discipleship. Frank shares how EFI uses regenerative agriculture to break dependency cycles, restore dignity among small-scale farmers, and embed holistic disciple-making into the life of […]

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Overview: In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton is joined once again by Matthew Rohrs, CEO of Sinapis. They dive deep into the intersection of business, faith, and poverty alleviation, discussing how Sinapis empowers entrepreneurs to build businesses that not only thrive but also bring about holistic change in their communities. Matthew […]

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Episode Overview: In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton welcomes Brian Fisher, Executive Director of Soil and Roots, for a compelling conversation on deep discipleship, the role of storytelling in spiritual formation, and the power of suffering in our walk with Christ. Brian shares insights from his own journey of suffering and […]

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In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton welcomes Rick Sessoms, founder of Freedom to Lead International, for an insightful discussion on leadership development, storytelling, and the shift from power-based leadership models to relational, story-driven leadership. Rick shares the progress of Freedom to Lead’s work across 60 countries and discusses how their approach […]

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Episode Overview: In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, host Zach Leighton welcomes Copper Nelms, co-founder of For Church Agency, for an insightful discussion about cultivating a generosity culture in churches. Copper shares innovative systems, strategies, and frameworks he has developed to allow churches to foster trust and increase giving, all while addressing deeper […]

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Title: “The Importance of Silence and Solitude in Ministry” Overview: In this episode of the Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton interviews Adam Ormord, president and founder of LifePoint Resources, about the ministry’s focus on soul care and spiritual formation. Adam shares the story behind LifePoint Resources, explains the differences between spiritual direction and counseling, and […]

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