In this episode, we hear from Josh Presley, Lead Pastor of Lakeside Community Church in North Waterboro, ME. Joshua was born in East Tennessee, where he spent the first 23 years of his life. After college, he moved to Wake Forest, N.C., to pursue a Master's degree in theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Right in the middle of his degree, God radically changed the direction of his life, introducing him to his wife Kelsey and moving them to Northern Maine. Ten years and two sons later, God called their family to Lakeside. Pastor Josh has been at Lakeside since 2019 on his second Church Revitalization.

Visit Lakeside Church Here

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Gary Interviews Jim Randall, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer & Sr Lead Navigator. This episode will discuss the need for process, clarity, and the Jars that keep us trapped from vitality.

As a Lead Navigator for Auxano, Jim Randall has guided churches and evangelical organizations nationwide as a “vision strategist.” He brings a breadth of leadership and church growth knowledge from his proficiency in coaching pastors and leaders in organizational clarity, ministry alignment, and team synergy. Jim has demonstrated achievement as a strategic thinker with a unique ability to bring a group of people to a deep sense of personal ownership and passion. His churches have ranged from 200 to 15,000, and leaders of associations, state conventions, and global denominations.

In addition to consulting, Jim serves as the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Auxano. He is directly responsible for leading the rapidly growing team of Navigators and the firm's day-to-day operations. His education includes a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.S. in Religion from Liberty University. Jim lives in Merritt Island, Florida, with his wife. They have one adult son who lives in Alexandria, VA.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://auxano.com

Free Resource: 15 Questions for Clarity

In this episode, Gary interviews Pastor Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen about rebuilding and loving your city. Pastor Tommy has been in ministry for over 20 years at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. He has been the lead pastor for over 15 years. Under his leadership, the church has seen incredible growth. This multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-class church has become a model. As they grew, they relocated into a 43,000-square-foot retail building, a former Toys R' Us in Tampa’s Uptown District.

Outreach Magazine recognized Crossover as one of America's Most Innovative Churches. Crossover has also been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, CBS News, BET News, and several regional media outlets. Urban D. is an internationally known hip-hop artist who has released nine full-length albums and several remix projects.

Connect with Tommy here: https://www.crossoverchurch.org/tommy

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Gary and Jana debrief on Easter weekend and what is next to continue bringing momentum and vitality to your church.

Today’s guest is Jeff Reed, founder of the Digital Church Network. Jeff Reed has been passionate about releasing people on digital mission and planting multiplying digital churches.

This pursuit is mobilized through the Digital Church Network, an organic, decentralized network for digital and virtual expressions of the church.

Jeff also leads alongside the Leadership Network in the Digital and Metaverse Church development and works closely with Exponential.

He is the author of two great resources: VR & The Metaverse Church: How God is Moving in this Virtual, Yet Quite Real, Reality and Sharing Jesus Online: Helping Everyday Believers Become Digital & Metaverse Missionaries.

Connect with Jeff Reed:

https://twitter.com

https://www.facebook.com

https://multiplication.org/person/jeff-reed

https://www.instagram.com

In this episode, Gary Interviews Michael Sharp, the Strategic Partners Director, who works alongside a network of clients, trainees, and associations. He interfaces with individuals, leaders, and sales teams and brings a wide range of expertise from different market sectors. For years he has caused IT, advertising, non-profit, coaching, and consulting businesses to expand. He’s been a huge part of EXOS' growth and success. Michael digs into the Core Value Index and explains its need for leaders and churches.

Links: Free listener partner link to test drive the CVI (Core Value Index) https://erep.com/e/EXOS-link

Contact: Michael Sharp – Strategic Partners Director

Office: 503.618.1800 Direct: 503.272.6850

Website: www.exosadvisors.com

Email: [email protected]

Calendar: https://calendly.com/michael-exos

Health is a big topic among pastors. Since a growing number of pastors seem to be unhealthy, Gary and Jana talk about how to win in your health as a revitalized. If you can win in your health, you can win in your ministry.

Resource Mentioned: REBOOT: A Personal Journal for Revitalized Growth (Kindle Edition) 

In this episode, Gary and Jana discuss the external and internal pressures of church revitalization and share personal thoughts on how they deal with them daily.

Resources mentioned: Exponential Conferences: https://exponential.org

New Resource: REBOOT: A Personal Journal for Revitalized Growth (Kindle Edition) - Print coming soon. https://a.co/d/hB5BFrq