This week our guest is Curt Vernon, a Pastor at Commonwealth City Church in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Ep. 44 – Curt Vernon

This week our guest is Brad Bigney, Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, Kentucky. In this episode, Brad talks about the importance of transformation over information, and how small groups and Biblical counseling play a vital role in their church fulfilling the Great Commission.

Ep. 43 – Brad Bigney

NEW EPISODE • This week our guest is Ryan Fullerton, Lead Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Ryan talks about the role of preaching in church revitalization and discipleship, and reaching their urban neighborhood. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Immanuel Baptist Louisville Seed to Oaks Spirit Empowered Preaching Preaching and Preachers The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 42 - Ryan Fullerton

NEW EPISODE • This week our guest is Greg Gilbert, Senior Pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Greg talks about the gospel, church reformation, and reaching the University of Louisville campus with the gospel. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: What is the Gospel? Pastors Talk Podcast The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 41 – Greg Gilbert

NEW EPISODE • This week our guest is Daniel Im, Senior Associate Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Canada. In this episode, Daniel talks about the nuances of senior pastor transition in the local church, and the value of having a discipleship pathway. (You will also hear me confuse continents and countries??‍♂️ they didn’t teach geography in seminary ??‍♂️) RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Beulah Alliance Church No Silver Bullets The Way of the Dragon and the Way of the Lamb The Pastor Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership You Are What You Do The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 40 – Daniel Im

This week our guest is Victor Sholar,  Pastor of Main Street Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. In this episode, Victor talks about doing 10 years of faithful ministry in one place. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Main Street Baptist Church The Deliberate Church Liberating Your Church From The Success Syndrome Holiness The Christian Ministry Preaching and Preachers The Master's Plan for the Church The Reformed Pastor The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 39 – Victor Sholar

This week our guest is Ronnie Parrott, Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church in Huntersville, NC. In this episode, Ronnie talks about strategies he used to lead his church back to health, as well as the importance of prayer in ministry. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Christ Community Church Knowing God Disciplines of a Godly Man The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 38 – Ronnie Parrott

This week our guest is Clay Smith, Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. In this episode, Clay talks about transitioning into a healthy, established church. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Spiritual Leadership A Failure of Nerve The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 37 – Clay Smith

This week our guest is Ken Whitten, Senior Pastor at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, FL. In this episode, Ken talks about leading the same church for 31 years, the different "life-stages" a pastor goes through during that time, and what he learned from one of the most prolific figures of the American church in the 20th century, Adrian Rogers. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Idlewild Baptist Church Church Unique The Master Plan of Evangelism Spiritual Leadership The Church That Never Sleeps The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases.

Ep. 36 – Ken Whitten

This week our guest is Erik Reed, Lead Pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. In this episode, Erik talks about the calling to ministry and church planting. If you are wrestling with a calling to ministry, or know someone who is, give this a listen! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Journey Church Discerning Your Call to Ministry The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ Spiritual Leadership The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Extreme Ownership Nine Marks of a Healthy Church Knowing God The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 35 – Erik Reed

NEW EPISODE • This week our guest is Joel Kurz, Senior Pastor of The Garden Church in Baltimore, MD. In this episode, Joel talks about  doing urban church planting. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Garden Church The Call to Ministry Brothers We Are Not Professionals Nine Marks of a Healthy Church Conviction to Lead Ordinary The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 34 – Joel Kurz

NEW EPISODE • This week our guest is Josh King, Lead Pastor of 2nd Baptist Conway in Conway, AR. In this episode, Josh talks about leading an established church in a community dominated by universities and the tech industry. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 2nd Baptist Conway Designed to Lead Breaking Growth Barriers The Pastor (The Mystery Book:) The God Who Goes Before You The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 33 – Josh King

This week our guest is Mike McKinley, Senior Pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, VA. In this episode, Mike talks about church revitalization and keys to replanting in a way that both honors God and honors the legacy of the people. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sterling Park Baptist Church Planting Is For Wimps Instruments in the Redeemers Hands Hearers and Doers Discipleship Bible Study Notes The Letters of John Newton The Heart of a Servant Leader The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 32 – Mike McKinley

This week our guest is Jimmy Scroggins, Lead Pastor of Family Church in West Palm Beach, FL. In this episode, Jimmy talks about the understanding cultural integration as well as diversity in pursuing the Great Commission. He also shares what it takes to be invested in as a young leader. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Family Church Francis Schaeffer Good to Great Conviction to Lead Excellence Wins The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 31 – Jimmy Scroggins

This week our guest is Aaron Blanton, Executive Director of Communications at Fellowship Bible Church in Franklin, TN. In this episode, Aaron talks about the importance of communication in pursuing the Great Commission and how ministries can start in developing a communications strategy that brings clarity to their focus. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Fellowship Bible Church Building A Story Brand Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Outliers Onward The Story Brand Podcast Aaron@codamark.com The Great Commission Leadership Podcast is hosted by Graham Withers. Connect with Graham: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook

Ep. 30 – Aaron Blanton

Encouragement for leaders pursuing the Great Commission.

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