Brief Introduction

In this episode, Reuben sits down with Andrew Lennon—aka Saint Lennon—to unpack his inspiring journey from freelance designer to full-time church planter and pastor. What started as a bedroom art hobby turned into an international design brand and eventually a thriving Spirit-led church in Lynchburg, VA. They dive deep into calling, capacity, creative identity, and what it means to take ownership of your God-given assignment—especially when the path doesn’t look like you expected.

Takeaways

Calling requires ownership, not just obedience.Creativity never leaves, it simply finds new forms of expression.Your capacity is limited—learn which “cup” to pour into each season.Balance in ministry means honoring spirit, soul, and body.Sustainable impact is better than constant output.The Holy Spirit plays a central role in discernment, design, and direction.

Key Moments

03:00 – How a tattoo design hobby became the Saint Lennon brand

07:20 – Accidentally planting a church & building Breakthrough

13:45 – When God called him to plant in the most churched city

21:10 – Why design and pastoring aren’t competing callings

29:50 – The burnout wake-up call: why balance matters

36:00 – Establishing Sabbath & boundaries as a family

42:15 – The role of the Holy Spirit in creative leadership

47:40 – How to discern when it’s time to release something

53:00 – The misunderstood truth about calling

1:00:00 – Staying open-handed when you don’t know what’s next

Practical Tips

Track your capacity with the “cups” analogy—what are you pouring into?

Build rhythms (like weekly Sabbaths) to protect family and longevity.

Ask: “Will this call bring me closer to Jesus?” Let that guide your yes or no.

If you’re multi-passionate, accept that you can’t give 100% to everything.

Choose wisely.Don’t glorify grind—prioritize doing things well over doing things fast.

Guest Information

Instagram: @saintlennon

Church: Breakthrough Church – Lynchburg, VA