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Leader to Leader With Paul Davis

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Hosted by ABWE President Paul Davis, Leader to Leader brings together seasoned pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders for candid conversations about the weight and joy of Christian leadership. Each episode takes up the questions leaders actually face: how to handle adversity and doubt, raise up the next generation, hold biblical clarity in a shifting culture, and sustain a ministry for the long haul. The series exists to strengthen the hands of those who shepherd Christ's people.

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Sending From Health: David Schrock on Ecclesiology, Ontology, and the Church That Reproduces 18.05.2026 35:49

What if missions isn’t a program to launch but a natural overflow of a healthy local church? In this episode of Leader to Leader, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down with David Schrock, pastor of Occoquan Bible Church and editor-in-chief of Christ Over All, for a wide-ranging conversation on the theological foundations of missions.…

The Gospel in Sin City: Josh Teis on Evangelism and Pastoring for the Long Haul 24.04.2026 48:35

What does it take to plant and grow a gospel-preaching church in a city built on everything the gospel opposes? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis sits down with Pastor Josh Teis, founding pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Las Vegas, to talk about reaching a difficult mission field, leading a growing congregation, and staying the course in long-haul pastoral ministry.…

Clarity and Conviction in a Compromising Age: Thomas White, Cedarville University 16.05.2025 34:09

In a culture that rewards ambiguity, how does a Christian leader say clearly what he believes and hold the line? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis talks with Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, about leading with doctrinal clarity, forming biblical identity in students, and refusing to trade conviction for applause.…

Are You a Slave to Your Schedule? Don Lough on Rest, Rhythm, and Avoiding Burnout 12.02.2025 31:15

Are you a slave to your schedule? Chronically burned out but convinced you’re too essential to rest? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis and ABWE Director of Communications Alex Kocman sit down with Don Lough Jr., president and CEO of Word of Life Fellowship, to talk honestly about the rhythms high-functioning leaders need and the boundaries they have to enforce to keep running h...

How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in Your Church with Derek Parker 18.12.2024 16:42

Where will the next generation of pastors and ministry leaders come from? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis talks with Pastor Derek Parker of Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, Florida, about practical ways the local church can spot emerging leaders, invest in them intentionally, and build a leadership pipeline that doesn’t depend on the seminary alone.…

Leading Through Doubt: Gerson Moreno-Riaño on Standing Firm Under Pressure 16.10.2024 26:14

How do you lead through professional turmoil, criticism, and your own doubts? In this episode of Leader to Leader, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down with Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone University, to talk about the pressures of stepping into a high-profile leadership role, standing firm under opposition, and staying anchored in God’s calling when the circumstances make y...