Welcome to season 2 of Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Tony Balsamo, Lead Pastor of Integrity Church and one of our District Superintendents here at EFCA East. We chat about the strengths and weaknesses of being bi-vocational, longevity in churches, platforming other people, submitting to the process, what to do with the barrage of cultural expectations on churches and pastors, the one thing pastors should be better at, and more!

Tony Balsamo serves as founding and lead pastor of Integrity Church. He loves to teach, preach and lead people towards a passionate love for Jesus.

Tony aslo serves as a co-District Superintendent of EFCA East, a district of the EFCA spanning from New York to Virginia. He loves to connect with, coach, and encourage pastors in the district as they share in the mission of multiplying transformational churches among all people.

Tony began his education at Trinity College, earning an Associates in Theological Studies, and continued his education at Masters International University of Divinity, earning his Bachelor of Biblical Studies, Masters in Ministry, and Doctorate in Practical Theology. Tony continues to serve as an adjunct professor at Masters.

Born and raised on Long Island, Tony married the love of his life, Laura, in 1996 and enjoys time with their 4 sons, Joshua, David, Jonathan, and Gabriel. He loves being outside camping, hiking, biking, and driving long distances with his family.

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