The Waypoint Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The Wilsons are BACK for Episode 56! This episode is a great combination of stories and wisdom from Matt & Tina Wilson who lead Ekklesia Christian Church in Myrtle Beach, SC. God has been faithful as their church has seen amazing growth, and as the Wilsons have included their family in ministry, and recently each published (and are publishing) books! This is a great episode th...

Send us Fan Mail The Waypoint Podcast is so thrilled to bring you Dr. Carlus Gupton of Lipscomb University for Episode 55! Dr. Gupton is a deep well of not only  knowledge of the leading of the church today, but also a deep deep concern for its leaders and their souls. You will gain so much encouragement, but also tools to help strengthen your soul you lead. To find more of Dr. Gupton's resou...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 54 of the Waypoint Podcast we are excited to bring you father& son, Marcos & Matthew Mercaodo! Dyke and Rebecca chat with these guys about several important topics including sabbaticals, church planting, and Fight Club. (You just have to listen!) This is a great episode that has wisdom and good stories, enjoy!  Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpa...

Send us Fan Mail Dyke and Rebecca love to bring you practical conversations here on The Waypoint Podcast, these are conversations you can use in your ministry context.  Episode 53 is just that, as we introduce you to first impressions guru, Greg Atkinson! Greg has dedicated the last few decades to specializing in helping churches of all sizes master the art of welcoming their guests. Don't mi...

Send us Fan Mail The Waypoint Podcast Episode 52 is here! In this episode we sit down with nationally known leadership Coach Sean Morgan.  Sean  has developed a reputation for connecting ministry leaders and being a catalyst of fresh vision; he founded and curates cohorts at theascentleader.org . Don't miss this conversation full of practical wisdom. If you want to connect with Sean you can f...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 is a great one! We dare say there isn't a ministry leader today that won't benefit in some way to listening to Bob Russell's wisdom. Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Bob about several aspects of Kingdom work: preaching, the restoration movement, and humility. It's all here to hear. Listen now! To contact Bob you can find information at BobRussell.org R...

Send us Fan Mail One of our favorite guests here on the Waypoint Podcast, for Episode 50 we bring you Mr. Carl Kuhl! Carl planted Mosaic Church in the Baltimore area, but recently after 14 years there, relocated to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY to be their Executive Pastor of Campus Pastors. Carl has a great well of wisdom, particularly about what true kindness in discipleship looks...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 3 of the Waypoint Podcast! You will be so glad you joined today as Dyke and Rebecca discuss the transition of ministry with David Vaughan. David Vaughan brings great wisdom to the concept of leaving your church well, and creating a healthy passing of the torch. If you would like to reach out to David Vaughan you can call him : (513)201-7710 or email him at david@...

Send us Fan Mail It's back! As you wrap up your year, we hope you'll take time to check in with the Waypoint Staff and be encouraged by what they have seen in 2022 and as they look 2023! If you would like to contact any of the staff you have heard you can find all their emails here: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff If you would like to give a year end gift you can always do that...

Send us Fan Mail Dyke and Rebecca sit down with EL Jones and Mike Lynn to hear their fascinating story of when their two churches merged to create Compass Christian Church . How do you even initiate something like that? What about the staff, the elders, the facilities? Don't miss this vulnerable conversation of how God can work when we just get out of his way! You can always find us at waypoi...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes it is refreshing to just hear a church leader be vulnerable enough to let you behind the curtain. Chris Barras was that church leader for Dyke and Rebecca  in this new episode of the Waypoint Podcast. Chris is the lead pastor at Area 10 Faith Community in Richmond, VA. In this episode Chris shares his heart for planting in an urban setting and doesn't shy away from...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 45 is a great episode, Dyke and Rebecca are joined by Kenny Schweitzer of Woodland Hills Christian Church. Kenny serves as the Executive Pastor of the three campuses of WHCC, but before Kenny was in a ministry leadership role he was a teacher and then the membership director of an elite golf course. This is a fun episode with great stories and ministry encouragement! Find...

Send us Fan Mail How can churches better partner with their community, particularly awesome non-profits? Is there a way for our church to create a revenue stream? These are all part of the fascinating story of The Collective at OneLife Church in Concord, NC. Dyke and Rebecca sit down with OneLife co-pastor, Justin Wallace who walks them thru all the ins and outs. This is an encouraging message of...

Send us Fan Mail Every church leader LOVES to talk about money (said no one ever.) Join us for episode 43 where Dyke and Rebecca have a great conversation with Darren Key, of Christian Financial Resources. Darren has seen more church budgets than probably anyone, which makes him a strong voice to give practical insight into the world of church finances.  Darren has also recently written a great bo...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Church Leaders, we have a great conversation for you in episode 42! Whether you are a next generation pastor, or you are a church leader who cares about the future of the kingdom, this episode is for you. Caleb DeRoin is the director of CIY Mix, who creates targeted  summer events for middle schoolers. Caleb explains to Dyke and Rebecca the intentionality, the importance, and...

Send us Fan Mail Church leaders, let's talk about technology and your church. We found a much more reliable resource than Dyke, we found a real techy who knows his stuff, Mark Kitts. In this conversation Mark explains to Dyke and Rebecca some practical tips and principles to keep in mind as you consider how your church uses technology. If you have more questions for Mark, you can reach him at...

Send us Fan Mail Do NOT miss episode 40! Brett Andrews has been leading the church he planted for 30 years at New Life Chantilly, in that time God has used New Life Chantilly to facilitate 300+ church plants! Brett is a wealth of practical advice and stories we know you will find both encouraging and challenging in your ministry context! Find more about Passion for Planting Reach out to New Life C...

Send us Fan Mail Waypoint Church Partners has expanded to South Carolina! In this episode of the Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca talk to South Carolina lead pastor, Tim Brown. Tim is leading and growing the church in South Carolina, this is an encouraging look at all God is doing in this corner of the kingdom! Remember you can always find us at WaypointChurchPartners.com Learn more and give to...

Send us Fan Mail It's summer, we are regrouping for the fall. This episode is full of practical leadership advice for finding those rhythms in the day to day and beyond that help strengthen your soul. Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Author and Preacher, Alan Ahlgrim who harnesses his 50+ years in ministry to bring you encouraging wisdom. Listen up! Remember you can always find us at waypointch...

Send us Fan Mail Bane Angles loves coffee and using his time well to help as many people hear the gospel as possible. You will be so happy you stopped in for this fascinating and encouraging message from a kingdom worker with specific insight to the future of the church. You can contact Bane at bane.angles@macuniversity.edu Please come see us and learn more about Waypoint Church Partners at waypoi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Waypoint Podcast, or welcome for the first time, either way this is a great episode to jump into. Dyke and Rebecca are thrilled to sit down with author and speaker, LeAnne Blackmore who has written several book and speaks all over the world. We hope you find this conversation helpful and encouraging in your ministry context! You can contact LeAnne at her email...

Send us Fan Mail Carl Kuhl is back! Dyke and Rebecca are so excited to sit down with Carl Kuhl, who has written a new book, Blood Stained Pews. This conversation is full of truth and practical encouragement! We hope you enjoy! Learn More about Carl and his book: carlkuhl.org Remember you can always find out more about Waypoint Church Partners and register for events at waypointchurchpartners.com P...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 34 of the Waypoint Podcast is one you don't want to miss. Phillip Murdock of LifePointe Christian Church Toano shares his story with Dyke and Rebecca. LifePointe was a mobile church plant for 15 years before they found a place to call home, an equestrian farm. Beyond just the fascinating building project, Phil is full of wisdom and encouragement for Church leaders. Yo...

Send us Fan Mail We love hearing from lots of different church leaders, but today Dyke and Rebecca sit down with a church leader with an interesting perspective. Dr. Matthew LeGrange is a clinical psychologist and in this episode of The Waypoint Podcast, we dive into his advice as he sits on the fence of the church world, and the counseling world. This is a great conversation that we hope is uplif...

Send us Fan Mail One of Waypoint's favorite things is church planting, but you already knew that. Today Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Dr. Matthew LaGrange who has a fascinating role in Waypoint Church Plants as he is a key element of Church Planter Assessments, where he puts his clinical psychology to work for the kingdom. In this episode we dive into one of the essential elements in a churc...