Church Leadership Podcast

In this special episode, Mark and Andy wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas!

This week, on The Church Leadership Podcast, we are joined by our friend, Scooter Kellum. Scooter serves as the Youth Ministry Strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. In this episode, you will hear Scooter share about trends in student ministry, helping churches disciple students, and his family’s passion for foster care.    Check out what is happening in student ministry in Al...

On the latest episode of The Church Leadership Podcast, Mark and Andy have a powerful conversation with Todd McMichen about stewardship, generosity, and leading a church to be generous. Todd serves as the Director of LifeWay Generosity. He owned his own capital campaign company for over ten years, and served on staff in various roles, including as a generosity pastor. If you or your church need so...

On this week’s episode, Mark and Andy get the privilege of talking with Dr. Jake Roudkovski from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary . Dr. Roudkovski serves as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at NOBTS and is also a Professor of Evangelism and Pastoral Leadership. You will be encouraged as you listen to “Dr. Jake” share his story and his passion for sharing the gospel!    Dr. Ro...

On this week’s special Thanksgiving episode, Mark and Andy talk about what they are thankful for, and they answer a couple of common questions from our listeners. We hope you enjoy their conversation, and we pray that you, your family, and your church family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!     Check us out on our different social media platforms! Facebook Twitter Instagram     Would you like to giv...

When you listen to this week's episode, you will get to hear from one of Mark & Andy's biggest encouragers and influencers, Daniel Edmonds. Daniel serves as a State Missionary with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions and is the Director of the Office of Sunday School and Discipleship. Along with serving in these areas, Mark, Andy, and Robert Mullins serve on the Lead Team for t...

You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of the podcast as Mark and Andy get to sit down with their friend Adam Brewer. Adam serves as pastor of Glory Fellowship Baptist Church in Jasper, AL. He shares about the joys and struggles of loving your church, how disciple making has been vital in ministry, and the value of longevity.    For more information on Adam's church, Glory Fellowship, go h...

On this week’s episode Mark and Andy had the chance to sit down and have an awesome conversation with Alan Briggs from Colorado. Alan is the Founder of Stay Forth Designs, and also an author, speaker, and consultant. Check out Stay Forth Designs here -   https://www.stayforth.com You can listen to Alan’s Right Side Up Leadership Podcast here -  https://www.stayforth.com/podcast/ Check out Alan&#39...

On this week's episode, Mark and Andy have a blast talking with Mark Clifton, who serves as the Senior Director of Replanting for the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mark has written a book that serves as a great help for replanting and revitalization, “Reclaiming Glory.” Mark also serves as a co-host with Thom Rainer on the podcast, “Revtalize and Replant.” Yo...

 On this week’s episode, Mark interviews Andy about a different approach to ministry. Andy shares a little about his calling to serve in an unconventional manner. He talks about life as a pastor and also shares some insight about working as a farrier. (If you don’t know what a farrier is, listen in and you’ll find out!) If you'd like to hear more of Andy's story, check out Episode 1 of the...

On this week’s episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Mark and Andy get to spend some time talking with one of their great friends, Patrick Martin. Patrick serves as Senior Pastor of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. As you listen, you will hear his story about leading in challenging ministry settings, and you will be encouraged by his passion to make disciples.    Find out more...

On this week’s episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Mark and Andy are joined by Craig Etheredge. Craig serves in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas at First Baptist Church of Colleyville. He is also the founder of discipleFIRST, a ministry to help pastors make disciples. We hope you enjoy listening to Craig share his story and some great insight from his experience as a pastor and disciple mak...

On today’s episode, we have our first return guest Larry Hyche. Larry is a state missionary with Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, where he serves in the area of Men’s Discipleship. Laugh with us, and listen to some great wisdom from God’s Word that will encourage and challenge you as a church leader, especially if you are dealing with a call to ministry (or helping someone else navigate th...

On this week’s episode, Mark and Andy get to sit down with Rob Jackson. Rob serves at the University of Mobile as the Special Assistant to the President for Church Relations, as Major Gift Officer in Church Advancement, as well as an Associate Professor of Disciple Making, and even finds time to serve as an interim pastor. Rob has been serving the Lord for over thirty years in pastoral ministry, t...

On this week’s episode, we get to listen in as Mark shares with Andy about the pressures and expectations of ministry and pastoring. Leading a church is hard enough, but when the pressures from inside and outside the church are felt, it can seem overwhelming. Mark shares about the dangers of dealing with this pressure and some ways to address these expectations in a healthy, biblical way.  To hear...

This week on the Church Leadership Podcast Andy and Mark had a blast hanging out with Magician and Evangelist, Matt Adams. Matt has a unique approach to evangelism and discipleship and shared his heart, vision, and approach with the co-hosts. Listen to this week's conversation and be encouraged and inspired to reach people for Christ in the way God has shaped you!       Find more out about Mat...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, you will get to listen in on the second part of a conversation Mark and Andy had with Dr. Robert Coleman, the author of " The Master Plan of Evangelism ." The format for this podcast is different from recent ones, due to the length and style. Since we didn’t want you to miss out on the passionate stories of someone who has pioneered the way for the mo...

On this weeks’s episode Mark and Andy were recently able to talk with Brian Croft, Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and Founder of Practical Shepherding . Brian is also the Senior Fellow of the Methena Center for Church Revitalization at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary . He has also written several books for pastors and church leaders. Listen to today’s...

In this week’s episode, you will get to listen in to the second part of a breakout session that our co-hosts led recently at the Summit for Church Leaders at Shocco Springs in Talladega, Alabama. During this session with pastors and church leaders, Mark and Andy taught on how to implement a discipleship pathway in your church. You can  access the handout here . If you would like assistance in deve...

In this week’s episode, you will get to listen in on a breakout session that our co-hosts led recently at the Summit for Church Leaders for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions at Shocco Springs in Talladega, Alabama. During this session with pastors and church leaders, Mark and Andy taught on how to implement a disciple-making pathway in your church. This episode is the first half of the p...

In this week’s episode, Mark and Andy have the privilege to talk with Jennifer Rash. Jennifer serves as president and editor in chief of The Alabama Baptist. There is much to glean from this conversation about media, technology, leading change, as well as great information about some wonderful resources this state publication offers.    The Alabama Baptist -  https://www.thealabamabaptist.org   TA...

In this episode, Mark and Andy are back in the studio with their great friend, Eric Taylor. Eric serves as the pastor of Lee Heights Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. As you listen to the guys talk with this ministry veteran, you will laugh, be provoked to think, and be encouraged.

This is the first of several episodes featuring a conversation with Dr. Robert Coleman, the author of “The Master Plan of Evangelism.” Recently, Mark and Andy had the opportunity of a lifetime to visit with Dr. Coleman in his home. The format for this podcast is different from recent ones, due to the length and style. Since we didn’t want you to miss out on the passionate stories of someone who ha...

On today’s episode, Mark and Andy have an online interview with Todd Adkins. You will not want to miss this episode! We discuss leadership, utilizing technology, church size, and our favorite topic- disciple making. Todd Adkins is the Co-Founder of The LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network. He is also the Director of Leadership Development at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Click on the...

In this week’s episode, Mark and Andy have a conversation about something we all deal with: discouragement. If you lead in the local church, you have faced let downs and disappointment. As you listen, you’ll be challenged to carefully evaluate personal and relational issues all of us face. Also, Mark and Andy will give you some practical ways to avoid and deal with discouragement from their own pe...