Leading Church with Steve Kelly

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of Sunday services and all that goes into making them what they are and we talk about raising up leaders and how we can give the...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s episode, Pastor Steve Kelly is joined by Josh Kicker, Executive Pastor of Wave Church for over 20 years, and Mike Murphry of Leaderscape, who has spent more than...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast we discus how to raise resilient leaders who carry the baggage of being brought up in a broken home. Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s episode, we explore two core values of Wave Church: “Faith is our language” and “Leadership is our culture.” But in a world filled with negativity, how do we cons...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast we talk about how as pastors and leaders we can get knocked down but it's not God's will for us to stay there. We will going through hard and ch...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve Kelly sits down with Pastor Paul de Jong and talks about his journey of overcoming cancer and walking in faith with Jesus every step of the way.  Wa...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit in your ministry career or spiritual walk with God.  Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered fo...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Pastor Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins talk through the mission statement of Wave Church and the process the team went through to come up with the new core v...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins discuss advancing the kingdom of God and being a soul winning church by setting culture and taking the cringe out of church. ...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins sit down with long time friend, Steve Kennedy and talk about wisdom he's learned from his life in ministry.  Want more i...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve speaks on things he would tell his younger self and lessons he's learned over his years in ministry.  Want more in-depth conversations sp...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve speaks on things he would tell his younger self and lessons he's learned over his years in ministry.  Want more in-depth conversations sp...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone. In today’s podcast Sharon Kelly takes over the podcast and sits down with women on staff to discuss what it's like to be in ministry as well as the early days of D...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone. In today’s podcast we will be sitting down for a conversation with Mark Hopkins and Mike Murphy discussing what got Mike to chase his latest calling in helping church p...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connect and not alone.  In today’s podcast Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins go over points from Steve's book - The Accent of Leadership. Listen in as they gain insights on the power of words a...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connect and not alone.  In today’s podcast we will be sitting down for a conversation with Mark Hopkins and Ron Luce to discuss how we reach the next generation for Christ.  You may remember Ro...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.  In today’s podcast we discuss ways to develop stronger leaders as well as ways we can continually strive for better personal growth in our walk with God.  Want more in...

In today’s podcast your hosts Steve Kelly & Mark Hopkins discuss stories of how the Holy Spirit has moved in their ministry careers. We take a look back at the first time Steve had an encounter with the supernatural all the way up to recently in their careers.  Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron &am...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connect and not alone.  In today’s podcast we will be having a conversation with Steve Kelly and Sharon Kelly as well as their son, Josh Kelly. Their example of working together in ministry whi...

In today’s podcast we will be having a conversation with Steve & Sharon Kelly who have lead in ministry for over 40 years alongside their family members. We’ll take a deep dive into their early days in ministry, and how they set their family up for success to lead in ministry well.  Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conf...

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. Where we aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connect and not alone.  In today’s podcast we will be having a conversation with Steve and talk about how he’s had to adapt as a Pastor and unlearn some things from his early days in ministry....