Leading Church with Steve Kelly

Wave Church
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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. Tune in the first Monday of every month to never miss out on our latest uploads!

  1. 09/01/2025

    Sunday Services & Message Prep | EP 21

    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 them positive feedback to grow in their craft.  Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    43 min

  2. 07/07/2025

    Faith, Finances & Friendships

    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 three decades serving the local church. Together, they discuss the faith required to launch campuses during financial uncertainty, the unique dynamics of working closely with friends, and the long-term fruit—and challenges—of longevity in ministry. Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    41 min

  3. 06/02/2025

    "Daddy Issues"

    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 for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    31 min

  4. 05/05/2025

    Raising Resilient Leaders and Building Culture

    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 consistently speak faith? And what does it take to build a strong, healthy leadership culture—both within yourself and your team? Wave Church's Core Values | https://wavechurch.com/about-us/ Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    43 min

  5. 12/02/2024

    How to Stay Up When Things Are Down

    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 challenging times but we are called to get up and stay up. Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    34 min

  6. 11/07/2024

    Paul de Jong's Story of Strength and Faith in God

    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.  Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    44 min

  7. 10/01/2024

    Being People of the Holy Spirit

    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 for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    32 min

  8. 09/02/2024

    Mission, Vision and Values

    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 values we have set for ourselves.  To learn more about the mission and vision of Wave Church check the link below: https://wavechurch.com/about-us/ Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

    47 min
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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. Tune in the first Monday of every month to never miss out on our latest uploads!

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  • Creator
    Wave Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Leading Church with Steve Kelly
  • Show Website
    Leading Church with Steve Kelly

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