Episode 65: Beyond Strategy and Letting God Lead- Daniel Towner
In this episode, Britton and Daniel Towner discuss Daniel’s journey from a non-church background to becoming a pastor and pioneer in Philadelphia. Daniel shifted from an acting career in New York City, to a pastoral role in ministry, including a role as a director of discipleship, and is now pioneering a simple movement. The conversation […]
Episode 64: Multiplying Disciples in New York- Mark Goering
In this episode, Mark Goering shares his transformative journey from a traditional pastoral role to embracing a simple church model focused on disciple-making. He reflects on his struggles with faith, identity, and mental health, and how a group of believers helped him find authentic faith. Mark discusses the challenges he faced while trying to implement […]
Episode 63: Pastor to (Financial) Planner- Chris & Sara Greenwood
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Chris and Sarah Greenwood, who share their journey from traditional pastoral roles to exploring new forms of ministry. They discuss their early life experiences, the challenges of pastoral expectations, and the importance of discipleship. The conversation highlights their realizations about the limitations of traditional […]
Episode 62: Understanding Authority in Prayer and Ministry-Joe Schimmels
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Joe Schimmels from NOVO shares his transformative journey from a non-religious background to becoming a passionate disciple-maker. He discusses the importance of inner healing, identity in Christ, and the loneliness often felt in pastoral roles. Joe emphasizes the distinction between apostolic and pastoral epistles, advocating for […]
Episode 61: Sheep Swapping vs Organic Growth-Brent Hofen
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer Podcast, Britton interviews Brent Hoffman, a former worship pastor and church planter. Brent shares his journey from being a worship leader to leading multi-site churches, discussing the challenges of church growth, leadership sustainability, and the shift towards discipleship and simplicity in ministry. In this conversation, Brent Hofen […]
Episode 60: Translating Church Experience into Marketable Skills- Todd Linder
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer Podcast, host Britton interviews Todd Linder from Launch Point, which works with people transitioning from ministry to the marketplace. Todd discusses his background, the challenges faced by pastors transitioning out of ministry, and the importance of aligning personal values with organizational culture. Todd emphasizes the significance of […]
Episode 59: The Great Commission Reset: Getting Back to Jesus’ Plan-Mike Wiggin
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, host Britton talks with Mike Wiggin, who shares his journey through pastoral ministry, church planting, and the evolution of his approach to disciple making. Mike discusses the challenges he faced in his early ministry, the dynamics of raising a family with young marriages, and the importance […]
Measuring Success in Your Ministry
Steven Lee shares his journey from being a pastor in a traditional church to starting a house church. He talks about the challenges he faced and the questions he had to wrestle with, including his identity and the role of preaching. Steven emphasizes the importance of personal transformation and authenticity in ministry, rather than just […]
Discerning and Aligning Spiritual Gifts
Cody Mahaffy shares his journey from a life of partying and spiritual bondage to encountering the Holy Spirit and surrendering his life to Jesus. He discusses his discernment process and the year of discernment he and his wife embarked on, which led them to leave their full-time ministry positions and pursue a new calling. He […]
Everyone Has a Role in Micro Church
In this episode, Britton interviews Karl House, the leader of the Way Micro Churches in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Karl shares his journey from being a pastor to pioneering the micro church movement. They discuss the importance of relationships with Jesus, the Bible, community, and the world in micro churches. Karl emphasizes the freedom and flexibility […]
