Global Leadership Collaborative

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The Global Leadership Collaborative (GLC) is a community of Christian leaders from around the world. Bible translation is the tie that binds us together—ensuring that all people have access to the Bible in a language and form that best speak to their hearts, lives, families and communities. The GLC Podcast seeks to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation with stories from the lives and ministries of other leaders. We believe that leaders learn best from other leaders. Come join us in the journey! Sponsored by Seed Company

Episodes

  1. 22 Jul

    #05: It is His Mission: Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director, PPA/GMIM

    After a cancer diagnosis forced her to step away, Ibu Ayu prayed one bold prayer for the ministry she hoped to return to. In this episode, Woody McLendon talks with Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director of PPA/GMIM, the Bible translation ministry of the GMIM Church in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ayu shares her personal journey to faith in Christ and into the ministry of Bible translation. She also offers hard-won wisdom on leadership, God's provision and favor, and the blessing of women using their gifts to lead. "Bible translation is more than just a project. It is a call." — Ibu Ayu Soewandi Guest: Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director, PPA/GMIM (North Sulawesi, Indonesia) If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:35 Facing a Health & Leadership Crisis 03:47 Inside the Ministry of PPA & GMIM 05:56 Early Life & Family Background 07:16 Embracing the Gospel Personally 08:27 God's Call into Bible Translation 11:52 Balancing Family Life & Ministry 13:58 Experiencing God's Provision & Favor 16:44 Stepping into Leadership at PPA 19:17 Encouragement Toward Leadership 20:16 Joy in Team Growth & Impact 24:12 Cultivating Core Values in Leadership 25:16 Challenges of Bible Translation in Indonesia 26:26 Opportunities Amid the Challenges 27:29 Fun Questions 31:27 Women in Leadership in Bible Translation 35:21 Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders 37:47 Hope for the Future of Bible Translation 39:32 Closing Thoughts & Challenge Subscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0 #BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Missions Credits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com

  2. 8 Jul

    #04: The Power of a Big Vision: Dr. Michel Kenmogne (Part 2)

    What happens when an entire movement rallies behind a single, audacious vision? In Part 2, Woody McLendon and Dr. Michel Kenmogne explore how Vision 2025 shaped him, personally and as a leader, from CABTAL in Cameroon, to the Wycliffe Global Alliance, to SIL Global and beyond. (New here? Start with Part 1: From a Village in Cameroon to Serve the World.) Michel shares the lessons he learned about strong relationships, discernment, and God's mission across more than a decade of executive leadership. He also makes the case for why healthy governance and strong boards matter so much for ministries that want to endure. "Vision 2025 gave us all something bigger than ourselves to give our lives to." — Dr. Michel Kenmogne Guest: Dr. Michel Kenmogne, former Executive Director, SIL Global — https://www.sil.org/biography/michel-kenmogne-phd If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:46 Vision 2025: The Power of a Big Vision 08:06 Finishing at CABTAL, Moving to the Alliance 13:24 Lessons Learned at CABTAL 17:31 Understanding SIL & the Wycliffe Global Alliance 20:41 Why Strong Relationships Matter 22:43 The Journey to SIL Executive Director 29:08 The Challenges SIL Faced 32:59 Leading at the Midpoint of Vision 2025 36:06 SIL's Unique Role, Explained 39:30 Reflections on a Decade of Leadership 42:29 Fun Questions 48:46 The Critical Role of a Healthy Board 55:29 Building Healthy Board Relationships 58:54 Closing Thoughts & Challenge Subscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0 #BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #Vision2025 #SIL Credits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com

  3. 24 Jun

    #03: From a Village in Cameroon to Serve the World: Dr. Michel Kenmogne (Part 1)

    From a small village in Western Cameroon, God called Michel Kenmogne into leadership in Bible translation that would go on to bless people around the world. In Part 1 of a two-part conversation, Woody McLendon sits down with Dr. Kenmogne to trace that remarkable journey. Michel shares how he first understood the Gospel and the biblical principles for decision-making that have guided his leadership ever since. He also reflects on his early years with CABTAL in Cameroon, the real challenges of leadership, and what it means to keep your family's walk with the Lord at the center. "We are remembered for the decisions we made or the decisions we failed to make." — Dr. Michel Kenmogne Guest: Dr. Michel Kenmogne, former Executive Director, SIL Global — https://www.sil.org/biography/michel-kenmogne-phd If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:29 Principles for God-Honoring Decisions 07:28 A Childhood in Western Cameroon 09:19 Language & Spiritual Context 12:30 Understanding and Responding to the Gospel 22:56 The Call into Bible Translation 26:28 When the Gospel Came to Ghomala' 30:31 Serving with CABTAL in Cameroon 37:43 Stepping into Leadership at CABTAL 44:48 Nurturing Your Family's Walk with the Lord 46:33 Facing the Challenges of Leadership 51:11 Serving Across Many Cultures 54:33 Fun Questions 57:55 Advice for Future Leaders 59:41 Closing Thoughts & Challenge Subscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0 #BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #Missions #SIL Credits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com

  4. 20 May

    #02: First and Faithful: Wairimu Irungu, Africa Area Director, Wycliffe Global Alliance

    As a young child, Wairimu's father wrote prayers and observations in a small book for her. He said of her, "You will be a great woman." In this episode, Woody McLendon talks with Pauline Wairimu Irungu, the first woman to serve as Africa Area Director for the Wycliffe Global Alliance, connecting from Nairobi, Kenya. Wairimu shares her leadership journey and the principles of spiritual leadership that have shaped her. She also reflects candidly on serving as a woman in ministry leadership, sustaining herself for the long haul, and mentoring the next generation, with a few fun surprises along the way. "I started to see that every leadership is spiritual leadership." — Wairimu Irungu Guest: Pauline Wairimu Irungu, Africa Area Director, Wycliffe Global Alliance • https://www.wycliffe.net If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 03:38 Inside the Wycliffe Global Alliance 05:38 Early Life & Influences 08:18 The Call to Ministry and Bible Translation 12:43 Family & Ministry 15:43 The Call to Leadership 19:14 Principles of Spiritual Leadership 22:48 What Does the Africa Area Director Do? 27:33 The Greatest Joys of Leadership 29:03 Facing a Crisis, Seeing God Move 35:16 Sustaining Yourself as a Leader 39:44 Fun Questions 47:13 Marks of an Effective Leader 50:20 Difficult Behaviors in Leaders 53:06 Mentoring the Next Generation 57:29 Closing Thoughts & Challenge Subscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0 #BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Wycliffe Credits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com

  5. 6 May

    #01: Sowing the Seed of God's Word: Davis Powell, CEO of Seed Company

    Fewer than 800 of the world's 7,000+ languages have a full Bible — and roughly 500 still await their very first verse. In this launch episode, Woody McLendon sits down with Davis Powell, President and CEO of Seed Company, to introduce the Global Leadership Collaborative and explore what Bible translation looks like today. Davis shares why encouraging and supporting leaders in Bible translation is so important. He also shares his own journey from medical missions to leading one of the movement's largest ministries, and the heart for God, people, and leaders that drives it all. "We are all about sowing the seed of God's Word around the world." — Davis Powell Guest: Davis Powell, President & CEO, Seed Company — https://seedcompany.com If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 00:44 What Is Bible Translation — and Who Is Seed Company? 05:51 The Journey of Leadership Together 07:35 Challenges of Leadership in Bible Translation 11:40 Davis's Leadership Journey Begins 19:24 From Medical Missions to Bible Translation 24:22 Family & Ministry Together 29:01 Becoming CEO of Seed Company 41:01 The Greatest Joys of Leadership 44:12 What Burdens Weigh on Your Heart? 46:14 Urgency vs. Speed 48:37 How Being CEO Reshaped My Prayer Life 51:02 Fun Questions 57:00 Counsel for Other Leaders 1:03:13 Closing Thoughts & Challenge Subscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1 Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0 #BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #Missions #SeedCompany Credits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com

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The Global Leadership Collaborative (GLC) is a community of Christian leaders from around the world. Bible translation is the tie that binds us together—ensuring that all people have access to the Bible in a language and form that best speak to their hearts, lives, families and communities. The GLC Podcast seeks to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation with stories from the lives and ministries of other leaders. We believe that leaders learn best from other leaders. Come join us in the journey! Sponsored by Seed Company

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    Seed Company
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    2026
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