We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to extend the love of Jesus as we generously worship, pray, and reach the lost. We are cultivating a community of transformed people who follow the way of Jesus.
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Sean Morgan invites you into intimate, “living room” conversations with high-caliber leaders that few others have access to. When you gather in a living room, you have the opportunity to hear deeper glimpses into someone’s life. Join Sean and leaders such as Carey Nieuwhof, Andy Stanley, Pat Gelsinger, Dharius Daniels, Derwin Gray, Ken Costa, and Glenn Packiam as they discuss how to aim for health during the various transitions leadership inevitably brings.
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LILR 131 | Bert Crabbe on Leadership, Margin, and Preaching Growth
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47:55In this powerful episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean sits down with Bert Crabbe, lead pastor of True North Community Church on Long Island. Bert opens up about two decades of ministry, the challenges of pastoring through personal hardship, and the importance of leading with humility and authenticity. He shares his unique approach to preaching …
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LILR 130 | Warren Bird on Pastor Health and How The Mighty Fall
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50:48In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan welcomes back researcher and church leadership expert Warren Bird for a candid conversation on what makes ministry leaders resilient over the long haul. Drawing from decades of experience and groundbreaking research, Warren unpacks the transformative impact of intentional peer groups, the dang…
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LILR 129 | Succession and Change with Johnson Bowie
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1:12:33In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean welcomes Johnson Bowie, lead pastor of Victory Church, to share his leadership journey. From stepping into the lead role during the chaos of 2020 to navigating staff transitions and fostering a culture of humility, Johnson offers candid insights on leadership, church transitions, and the weight of wo…
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Theology Forum: Women in Leadership
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1:21:21In this mid-week Theology Forum, Glenn Packiam walks through the heart behind Rockharbor’s discernment process and unpacks the scriptural foundations for women in church leadership. Whether you’re exploring this topic for the first time or leaning in with deeper questions, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at what shaped our journey and wh…
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LILR 128 | Jason Mitchell and Leadership Succession at LCBC
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1:04:39In this episode, Sean sits down with Jason Mitchell, lead pastor of LCBC Church, to discuss his leadership journey, the challenges of succession, and the evolving role of the church in today's culture. Jason shares his personal faith story, the intentional process behind his transition to lead pastor, and the importance of emotionally mature leader…
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LILR 127 | Adam & Diego Mesa on the Patria Church Succession
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1:15:08Church leadership transitions are complex and require intentionality, humility, and a clear vision. For Adam and Diego Mesa, their transition was shaped by a long preparation period, a willingness to embrace change, and a commitment to mission over methods. They address leadership shifts that must be handled with care, clarity in roles and expectat…
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Why are Christians so weird about sex and sexuality?
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44:11By Glenn Packiam, Brooke Hoehne
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LILR 126 | Jim Sheppard on Why Church Attendance is Up But Giving is Not & Other Generosity Myth-Busting
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1:02:57In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Jim Sheppard joins Sean to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing churches today: attendance is up, but giving is not. Jim shares insights from decades of experience helping churches develop a culture of generosity. They dive into why giving must be seen as a discipleship issue rather than a financi…
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By Glenn Packiam, Gavin Lamming
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How can you say there is only one true faith?
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LILR 125 | Alpha and Holy Trinity Brompton Icon Sandy Millar on Burnout and Leading Change
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58:55Today, Sean welcomes Sandy Millar, a renowned figure in the Holy Trinity Brompton movement and the Alpha course. Sandy shares his remarkable journey from law to ministry, driven by transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. He reflects on the foundation of the Alpha course, the rise of charismatic renewal within the Anglican Church, and the s…
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LILR 124 | Glenn Packiam and the Rockharbor Transition
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48:57"The beauty of leadership is knowing when to embrace both change and continuity, molding the future while honoring the past." Meet Glenn Packiam, lead pastor at Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa. In this episode, Glenn shares his journey as a lead pastor, his transition to Rockharbor, and his philosophy on leadership and vision casting. He reflects o…
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LILR 123 | A Must-Listen: Jesse DeYoung on Navigating Organizational Doubt
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45:36"When you’re not clear on your vision, your culture, or your strategy, and things get out of alignment, bringing it back into alignment will come with a lot of pain. But once you get there, you’ll wonder how you ever existed without that alignment.” Meet Jesse DeYoung, Executive Lead Pastor of Flatirons Church. Today’s discussion is all about the c…
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LILR 122 | Need a Sabbatical? You’re doing it wrong.
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28:40“The moment you allow your margin to be given away is the precise moment your church will ask more from you, and you won’t have anything left to give them.” If you’re just hanging on until your next sabbatical, you might be missing the point. True rest isn’t something you find on vacation—it’s something you build into your daily, weekly, and yearly…
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LILR 121 | Filipe Santos’ Insights on the Echo Church Transition
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48:59“Sometimes we go way beyond what God wants us to do. And that's what leads to burnout…It's working beyond where God wants you to work, where now it's human effort, not His effort in you.” Meet Filipe Santos, Lead Pastor of Echo.Church. In today’s episode, Filipe opens up about the initial fear of taking on leadership, the spiritual and emotional ch…
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LILR 120 | Changing Culture in Leadership Transitions with Tara Beth Leach
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51:04In this interview, Tara Beth Leach shares her journey as a senior pastor, her calling to ministry, and the unique challenges she encountered. After an 11-year tenure at other churches, she returned to Good Shepherd, where she implemented a significant cultural shift to address unhealthy staff dynamics. Leach emphasizes the importance of casting a h…
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LILR 119 | Identity and Transitions Strategy with Bryan Wilkerson from Boston's Grace Chapel
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48:27"Do I love being a pastor, or do I need to be a pastor? Once I figured out what I wanted to do and what I could let go of, that helped free me up." Meet Bryan Wilkerson, Pastor Emeritus at Grace Chapel. Today, Bryan reflects on his 40-year ministry career, including his 24 years as lead pastor of Grace Chapel in the Boston area. He discusses the le…
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LILR 118 | David Platt and Mike Kelsey on Pioneering Shared Leadership
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51:08In this episode, Sean engages with David and Mike, co-lead pastors at McLean Bible Church, as they share their experiences of transitioning into a unique shared leadership model. David reflects on how Mike’s leadership was essential to the church’s growth, prompting him to take a step back to focus more on global missions. Mike, in turn, reflects o…
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LILR 117 | Lance Witt on the Essentials of Health AND High Performance
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52:51“High trust makes high performance possible. It’s a soft skill, but it's foundational to building healthy teams, especially in ministry where trust is an even higher currency.” Meet Lance Witt, founder of REPLENISH ministries. In today’s episode, Lance shares insights on balancing health and high performance within ministry leadership. He also expl…
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In the final message of our 'Life at the Table' series, Glenn unpacks Jesus' encounter with some disciples on the road to Emmaus, revealing how we are called to welcome Him into every moment and live as people 'given' for the life of the world.By Glenn Packiam
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