Let's Talk: Life, Leadership and Making Disciples

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Leadership development isn’t a megachurch ministry, it’s a kingdom ministry. Whether you’re a pastor dealing with burnout, a staff member trying to rally volunteers or a church-planter working to build your team, we want you to know that you are not alone. Join us every Tuesday morning for leadership tips and inspiration to help you live better, lead better and make more disciples. 

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Two Things Every Christian Leader Needs to Know

    Leadership is challenging, but Christian leadership comes with unique responsibilities. In this episode, Kevin shares two fundamental truths every Christian leader must understand to lead with wisdom, integrity and lasting impact. If you're serious about leading well and finishing well, this episode is for you.  Series: Lessons in Leadership Speaker: Kevin Moore Episode: 4 of 4, Two Things Every Christian Leader Needs to Know Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19571626-two-things-every-christian-leader-needs-to-know/transcript Kevin Moore is the regional director at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church and the senior pastor at Noble County Community Church.  Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples is a weekly Christian leadership development podcast for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week we provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on to build healthy churches. Follow our podcast on your favorite platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  The Missionary Church, North Central Region, in obedience to Jesus Christ her Lord, is committed to being holy people of God in the world and to building His church by worldwide evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of growing churches, all to the glory of God. As a family of churches that is biblically grounded, we exist to inspire, challenge, and resource one another in that task. Find out more at https://mcncr.org/  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/2026-elevate-conference  The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/the-timothy-project

  2. Aug 11

    Don't Climb the Leadership Ladder, Burn It

    For years, leaders have been told to climb the ladder, seek the next position, and pursue greater influence. But what if the goal isn't climbing the ladder at all? In this episode, Kevin challenges the traditional leadership mindset and explores a different path: servant leadership.  Colossians 3:23 1 Timothy 6:6 Philippians 2:3 Series: Lessons in Leadership Speaker: Kevin Moore Episode: 3 of 4, Don't Climb the Leadership Ladder, Burn It Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19571441-don-t-climb-the-leadership-ladder-burn-it/transcript Kevin Moore is the regional director at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church and the senior pastor at Noble County Community Church.  Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples is a weekly Christian leadership development podcast for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week we provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on to build healthy churches. Follow our podcast on your favorite platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  The Missionary Church, North Central Region, in obedience to Jesus Christ her Lord, is committed to being holy people of God in the world and to building His church by worldwide evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of growing churches, all to the glory of God. As a family of churches that is biblically grounded, we exist to inspire, challenge, and resource one another in that task. Find out more at https://mcncr.org/  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/2026-elevate-conference  The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/the-timothy-project

  3. Aug 4

    Your Job Is to Train Someone Else to Do the Work

    Many leaders believe their job is to do the work. Great leaders understand their job is to develop others to do the work. In this episode, Kevin explores one of the most important leadership principles in ministry and business: multiplication. Discover why delegation is not losing control, why development is one of the highest forms of leadership and how training others creates lasting impact.  Ephesians 4:11-12 Download: The Four Levels of Leadership Series: Lessons in Leadership Speaker: Kevin Moore Episode 2 of 4, Your Job Is to Train Someone Else to Do the Work Episode Transcript Kevin Moore is the regional director at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church and the senior pastor at Noble County Community Church.  Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples is a weekly Christian leadership development podcast for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week we provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on to build healthy churches. Follow our podcast on your favorite platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  The Missionary Church, North Central Region, in obedience to Jesus Christ her Lord, is committed to being holy people of God in the world and to building His church by worldwide evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of growing churches, all to the glory of God. As a family of churches that is biblically grounded, we exist to inspire, challenge, and resource one another in that task. Find out more at https://mcncr.org/  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/2026-elevate-conference  The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/the-timothy-project

  4. Jul 28

    Lessons from a Paint Brush and a Paint Can

    What can a paint brush and a paint can teach us about leadership, ministry and life? More than you might think. In this episode, Kevin shares a lesson that will shape your life and leadership. Luke 16:12 Colossians 3:23-24 Series: Lessons in Leadership Speaker: Kevin Moore Episode 1 of 4 Lessons from a Paint Brush and a Paint Can  Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19533996-lessons-from-a-paint-brush-and-a-paint-can/transcript  Kevin Moore is the regional director at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church and the lead pastor at Noble County Community Church.  Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples is a weekly Christian leadership development podcast for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week we provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on to build healthy churches. Follow our podcast on your favorite platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  The Missionary Church, North Central Region, in obedience to Jesus Christ her Lord, is committed to being holy people of God in the world and to building His church by worldwide evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication of growing churches, all to the glory of God. As a family of churches that is biblically grounded, we exist to inspire, challenge, and resource one another in that task. Find out more at https://mcncr.org/  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/2026-elevate-conference  The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at https://mcncr.org/events/the-timothy-project

  5. Jul 21

    Equip, Empower, Entrust: Creating a Culture of Multiplication

    The goal of leadership development isn't to gather capable people around you. The goal is to develop capable people beyond you.  Series: Growing Leaders Where You Are  Speaker: Ryan Lutz  Episode 3 of 3: Equip, Empower, Entrust Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19500209-equip-empower-entrust-creating-a-culture-of-multiplication/transcript Welcome to Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples. This podcast is designed as a resource for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week, we strive to provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on to build healthy churches. Follow our podcast on your favorite platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  This is the third episode of a three-part series featuring Ryan Lutz, titled Growing Leaders Where You Are. Ryan is the senior pastor of Bethany Missionary Church in Elkhart, Indiana. He also oversees our full-time and part-time residency program here at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church. As the director of our leadership development program, Ryan is passionate about empowering leaders in churches of every size.  "You don't need a larger church, a bigger budget, or a perfect system to develop leaders. You simply need to believe God has already placed potential leaders around you and take intentional steps to invest in them. Many pastors are praying for leaders while sitting in a room full of future leaders." - Ryan  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at mcncr.org The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at mcncr.org

  6. Jul 14

    Pray, Identify, Engage: How to Spot Emerging Leaders

    Leadership development is rarely accidental. It begins with intentional relationships. So often we think we need to hire this person or that person, we think we need people with specialized degrees, years of prior experience, a lifetime growing up in the church...But have you ever stopped to think that God has already provided the leaders you're looking for? They may be sitting in your church right now... Series: Growing Leaders Where You Are  Speaker: Ryan Lutz  Episode 2 of 3: Pray Identify Engage Episode Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19464165-pray-identify-engage-how-to-spot-emerging-leaders/transcript Welcome to Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples. This podcast is designed as a resource for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week, we strive to provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on build healthy churches.  Follow our podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823  This is the second episode of a three-part series featuring Ryan Lutz, titled Growing Leaders Where You Are. Ryan is the senior pastor of Bethany Missionary Church in Elkhart, Indiana. He also oversees our full-time and part-time residency program here at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church. As the director of our leadership development program, Ryan is passionate about empowering leaders in churches of every size.  "You don't need a larger church, a bigger budget, or a perfect system to develop leaders. You simply need to believe God has already placed potential leaders around you and take intentional steps to invest in them. Many pastors are praying for leaders while sitting in a room full of future leaders." - Ryan  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at mcncr.org The Timothy Project (Youth Leadership Conference) November 14, 2026 St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, Indiana Learn more and sign up at mcncr.org

  7. Jul 7

    Believe It Before You See It: Why Leadership Development Starts with Vision

    Welcome to the first episode of Let's Talk: Life, Leadership & Making Disciples. This podcast is designed to be a resource for pastors, church staff, elders, ministry leaders, volunteers, church planters and disciple makers. Every week, we strive to provide valuable insights to train, inform and inspire healthy leaders who will go on build healthy churches.  Series: Growing Leaders Where You Are  Speaker: Ryan Lutz Episode: 1 of 3, Believe It Before You See It Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627823/19441010-believe-it-before-you-see-it-why-leadership-development-starts-with-vision/transcript This is the first in a three episode series featuring Ryan Lutz about Growing Leaders Where You Are. Ryan is the senior pastor of Bethany Missionary Church in Elkhart, Indiana. He also oversees our full-time and part-time residency program here at the North Central Region of the Missionary Church. As the director of our leadership development program, Ryan is passionate about empowering leaders in churches of every size.  "You don't need a larger church, a bigger budget, or a perfect system to develop leaders. You simply need to believe God has already placed potential leaders around you and take intentional steps to invest in them. Many pastors are praying for leaders while sitting in a room full of future leaders." - Ryan  Let's Talk is brought to you by the North Central Region of the Missionary Church, were we want to empower everyday people to love like Jesus and live like missionaries. Learn more about what we do at mcncr.org.  Elevate Church Leadership Conference. November 2, 2026 Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana Learn more and sign up at mcncr.org

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    Welcome to Let's Talk: Life, Leadership and Making Disciples. This podcast is designed as a resource for church planters, pastors, staff, volunteers and any Christian disciple-maker looking for leadership training. Join us for weekly inspiration and practical steps that you can take to live better, lead better and make more disciples.  New episodes drop every Tuesday morning.  Let's Talk is brought to you by the North Central Region of the Missionary Church, where we want to empower everyday people to love like Jesus and live like missionaries. To find out more about our events and ministries, go to mcncr.org. If you have any questions, topics you want us to discuss, or a story you want to share, email us at info@mcncr.org.

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Leadership development isn’t a megachurch ministry, it’s a kingdom ministry. Whether you’re a pastor dealing with burnout, a staff member trying to rally volunteers or a church-planter working to build your team, we want you to know that you are not alone. Join us every Tuesday morning for leadership tips and inspiration to help you live better, lead better and make more disciples. 

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