Episode 85: The Pros and Cons of Pastors Pioneering-Neal Karsten
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer Podcast, Neal Karsten and Britton discuss the unique qualities that make pastors well-suited for pioneering new church models, as well as the challenges they face in this transition. They explore the importance of conviction, the loneliness of pioneering, and the need for detox from traditional church models. […]
Episode 84: Success on the Fringe- JJ Hefley
Summary In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, host Pastor to Pioneer speaks with JJ Hefley, a former pastor turned pioneer of simple church movements. They discuss JJ’s journey from traditional ministry to a focus on disciple-making movements, and the challenges of shifting a church’s paradigm towards community engagement and ownership. JJ shares […]
Episode 83: Can You Transform Church DNA?- Jim Gulish
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Jim Gulish shares his journey from a traditional pastoral role to pioneering new forms of ministry in Michigan. He discusses his early faith experiences, the challenges of church planting, and the importance of discipleship over mere attendance. Jim emphasizes the need for contextual understanding in ministry […]
Episode 82: A Story Worth Telling- Rod Hammonds
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Rod Hammonds, a former pastor who transitioned from a successful business career to ministry. Rod shares his journey of faith, the impact of COVID on his life, and his passion for missions and recovery ministry. He discusses the importance of personal healing and the […]
Episode 81: Saturation vs. Sustainability- Brad Pickens and Eric Green
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton hosts Brad Pickens and Eric Green, who share their transformative journey from being church elders in a mega church to establishing a network of micro churches focused on discipleship and community. They discuss their personal faith journeys, the challenges of transitioning from traditional church models, […]
Episode 80: Finding Identity Beyond the Church Building- Paul O’Brien
In this episode of the Pastor of Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Paul O’Brien, a former pastor turned hospice chaplain. Paul shares his journey of faith, the challenges he faced in traditional pastoral roles, and his transition to a microchurch model. He discusses the importance of community, the role of shepherding in various contexts, and the […]
Episode 79: Extinguishing the Fear of Pioneering- Dean Yoder
In this episode, Dean Yoder shares his transformative journey from being a firefighter to a pastor, and now navigating life after stepping away from traditional church leadership. He discusses the importance of understanding one’s identity in Christ, the challenges of church mergers, and the pressure of maintaining traditional church expectations. Dean emphasizes the role of […]
Episode 78: Building Community Through Intentional Friendship- Luis Ruiz
Join Britton as he sits down with Luis Ruiz, a long-time friend and fellow pioneer in ministry. Luis shares his journey from a traditional church upbringing to leading a simple, organic church movement in Orlando. Discover how faith, family, and paradigm shifts have shaped his path. Check out this episode!
Episode 77: 21 Days to Becoming a Disciple Maker- Jim Britts
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Jim Britts shares his transformative journey from a traditional pastoral role to pioneering a disciple-making movement. He discusses his early faith experiences, the pivotal moments that led him to church planting, and the importance of hearing God’s voice. Jim emphasizes the significance of personal stories, finding […]
Episode 76: The Shift from Predictable to Personal- Nate Ward
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Nate Ward, a former pastor who shares his journey from traditional church leadership to pioneering a new way of being the church with his family. Nate discusses his early life, the challenges he faced in ministry, the impact of COVID-19 on his perspective, and […]
