Iowa Church Leaders Podcast

On this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast, Tom sits down with Chaz Robbins from Spire to talk about the vision behind the transition from the North American Christian Convention to Spire—and why this gathering still matters for Restoration Movement church leaders today. In this conversation, Chaz shares the heart behind the rebrand, the mission of Spire, and how the conference is designed...

Episode Summary In this episode, Tom sits down with longtime preacher and ministry leader Rowlie Hutton . Rowlie has spent more than 35 years serving churches across the Dakotas, Montana, and Nebraska, and brings a seasoned, pastoral perspective to the conversation. A graduate of Dakota Bible College and Montana State University–Northern, Rowlie has also served a term in the Montana State Senate,...

In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast , Tom chats with one of the CEM Board Members and Pastor of Central Church of Christ in Griswold, Iowa. Together, they reflect on his years of ministry in Iowa and talk about the exciting direction CEM is heading—developing a more clearly defined Iowa Restoration Movement Church Network. You'll hear how this renewed vision is striving to help chur...

Clayton Hentzel is the Lead Pastor at The Crossing. The Crossing  is an independent, non-denominational church headquartered in  Quincy, Illinois , associated with the  Christian Churches  in the  Restoration Movement . [ 1 ]  The church oversees locations in  Hannibal, Missouri ,  Jacksonville, Illinois ,  Keokuk, Iowa ,  Kirksville, Missouri ,  Lima, Illinois ,  Macomb, Illinois ,  Monmouth, Ill...

Greg Baker is the Executive Vice President of the Church Ambassador Network. In this discussion, we discuss various topics related to the role church leaders can play in representing the Kingdom of God in government. Greg provides a better way of viewing the impact we can have as church leaders: it's less about politics and more about building bridges with our state leaders and representatives. If...

In high school, Matt was a National Merit finalist who enrolled at the University of Iowa as a journalism major. But after hearing God's call, he transferred to Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Now instead of broadcasting the bad news, he's proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Matt has served as a youth minister, preaching minister, Bible college professor and is now president of...

In this episode we have an in depth conversation with David Fincher about Central Christian College of the Bible . We talk about how CCCB is serving the needs of churches in training men and women for ministry. We cover the changes taking place in ministry as well as the growing demand to fill the ministry needs of churchs, as well as some very practical solutions. We hope you find the converstaio...

Travis Roehm is one of the pastors at Adventure Christian Community in Davenport. I got him to hangout and talk about ministry. We are really not experts in anything, just two guys serving Jesus in the local church. We took some time to review what we learned from ministry this last year as well as project where things are headed for leading churches in 2024. We hope you find it helpful!

Dan is the Lead Pastor at Pathway Church in Johnston, Iowa. In this episode we talk about his connection with Hippo Valley Christian Mission in Zimbabwe, Africa. We cover the Kingdom work that is taking place in this spiriually hungry country and how the mission there has impacted Dan and the church. If you are interested in learning more about the work taking place in Zimbabwe feel free to contac...

Josh has been living in India since 2008 and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the world. He is overseeing the church planting school at Central India Christian Mission (CICM), which prepares church planters to go to unreached areas in India and the surrounding countries. In 2015, he launched a branch of the ministry called Ignite, which has seen over 10,000 churches starte...

Guy Hammond is the director of Strength in Weakness. This Christian organization helps bridge the gap between the Christian community and the LGBTQ community through awareness, education and support.  Guy, a minister for more than 25 years, has taught over 100,000 people in churches, universities, and faith-based groups around the world. He has authored six books, including Gay & Christian? his mo...

One of the shifts we are making with the ministry of CEM is to help equip church leaders to be disciple makers. The Bonhoeffer Project offers the perfect platform to help accomplish that goal. In this podcast you will listen to Dan Leitz, President & CEO of The Bonhoeffer Project talk about how Bonhoeffer turns leaders into disciple makers.  Dan Leitz: Dan is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Ocea...

In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast we talk with Renée Sproles about gender and the roles of men and women in the church. Here's the bio from Renew.org about Renée: Renée Webb Sproles is from Murfreesboro, TN, where she directed The School of Christian Thought for five years at North Boulevard Church. She is a 15-year homeschool veteran. She is also a founder and co-director of the...

In this episode we talk about Mike's (mike@renew.org) story, especially his time ministering in China. We also focus on what the ministery of Renew.org is all about and how you can utilize their wide array of rescources. To learn more check out R enew.org 

In this episode of the podcast we feature former CEM Director Rod Roberts. You will catch up with what Rod has been doing since leaving CEM up until his recent retirement. There is also a look back into the history of not only CEM but the Restoration Movement in the state of Iowa. 

Chad Halbach gives an update on what is happening with CEM from the last year. He also talks about the strategy CEM is working on to develop a church planting, disciplemaking culture in the state of Iowa. Lastly he addresses his 40-20-10 vision for Iowa and what he is working to accompish in the next decade. Make sure and take a few minutes and check out CEMchurchplanting.org . 

In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast we listen to five preachers explain what it was like to collaborate on a sermon series together. The preachers include, Derek Olsen (New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk, Iowa), Kirk Evans (Indianola Church of Christ), Paul Steele (Bethlehem Church, Austin, Minnesota), Tony Brand (Central Church of Christ, Griswold, Iowa), and Tom Steele (Iowa...

Jason is currently the associate teaching pastor at Antioch Christian Church in Marion, Iowa. He is transitioning into the postion of Lead Pastor.  Jason was called to ministry at 12 and is doing exactly what he loves to do the most. He and his wife Brittney were married in 2006 and have 4 children. He graduated from St. Louis Christian College with a B.A. in Preaching and later from Lincoln Chris...

Jim will be our main presenter at the upcoming Catalyst Iowa Conference on October 15. In this episode we talk about the changes taking place with Lincoln Christian University & Seminary and the roll the Institue will play going forward.  We focus most of the time on the role of elders and elder development, as well as highlighting some of the topics Jim will be addressing at Catalyst. James Riley...

Check out this conversation with Mike Murphy, the Camp Director for Central Iowa Bible Camp.  We cover a wide variety of topics about ministry, the importance of church camp, and the impact camp can have on this generation.  Take a few minutes and check it out! https://www.centraliowabiblecamp.org/

In this episode we talk with Jesse Barnett and learn about his coaching platform, Digital Disciplehsip.  Jesse helps teach pastors and church leaders on how the can maximize the content they prepare for Sunday, and utilize it on social media all week.  Take a few minutes and check out what he has to say, it's very helpful!  To learn more, check out https://digitaldiscipleshipcoaching.com/ or send...

In this podcast you get a chance to meet Chad Halbach, the new director for CEM.  You will hear about Chad's story, why Iowa is special to him, and the vision he has for CEM going forward.  Take a few minutes and check it out, we know that you  will find it helpful!

Guy Hammond is the Executive Director of Strength In Weakness Ministry.  Guy started this ministry in '06 my goal of helping 30 Christians who, like him, were same-sex attracted. Since those humble beginnings SIW has helped thousands in 58 countries. Guy has taught over 100,000 people in churches, universities, and faith-based groups globally, have written six books and have had a documentary movi...

Chad Ragsdale joined the faculty at Ozark Christian College in 2005. He teaches primarily in the areas of Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. In 2020, Chad was named the new Academic Dean of the institution. Chad has been married to his wife Tara since 2001 and has three kids, Logan, Adeline, and Ryane. He has a BA in preaching and an M.Div in contemporary theology both...

Bobby is the point-leader of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both collaborative, disciple-making organizations. He is the founding and lead pastor of Harpeth Christian Church (by the Harpeth River, just outside of Nashville, TN). He has an M.A.R. and an M.Div. from Harding School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of more th...