Clayton Hentzel is the Lead Pastor at The Crossing. The Crossing is an independent, non-denominational church headquartered in Quincy, Illinois , associated with the Christian Churches in the Restoration Movement . [1] The church oversees locations in Hannibal, Missouri , Jacksonville, Illinois , Keokuk, Iowa , Kirksville, Missouri , Lima, Illinois , Macomb, Illinois , Monmouth, Illinois , Mount Sterling, Illinois , Pike County, Illinois , and two locations in Quincy, Illinois and maintains an o...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Greg Baker is the Executive Vice President of the Church Ambassador Network. In this discussion, we discuss various topics related to the role church leaders can play in representing the Kingdom of God in government. Greg provides a better way of viewing the impact we can have as church leaders: it's less about politics and more about building bridges with our state leaders and representatives. If you want a fresh approach to how Christians can influence government, listen to this very insightfu...
Jul 02, 2024•52 min
In high school, Matt was a National Merit finalist who enrolled at the University of Iowa as a journalism major. But after hearing God’s call, he transferred to Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Now instead of broadcasting the bad news, he’s proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Matt has served as a youth minister, preaching minister, Bible college professor and is now president of Ozark Christian College. He was the president of the 2013 North American Christian Convention and h...
Feb 13, 2024•49 min
In this episode we have an in depth conversation with David Fincher about Central Christian College of the Bible . We talk about how CCCB is serving the needs of churches in training men and women for ministry. We cover the changes taking place in ministry as well as the growing demand to fill the ministry needs of churchs, as well as some very practical solutions. We hope you find the converstaion to be helpful!
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Travis Roehm is one of the pastors at Adventure Christian Community in Davenport. I got him to hangout and talk about ministry. We are really not experts in anything, just two guys serving Jesus in the local church. We took some time to review what we learned from ministry this last year as well as project where things are headed for leading churches in 2024. We hope you find it helpful!
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Dan is the Lead Pastor at Pathway Church in Johnston, Iowa. In this episode we talk about his connection with Hippo Valley Christian Mission in Zimbabwe, Africa. We cover the Kingdom work that is taking place in this spiriually hungry country and how the mission there has impacted Dan and the church. If you are interested in learning more about the work taking place in Zimbabwe feel free to contact Dan ([email protected]) We also talk about the upcoming, Real Men Iowa event coming up: Ja...
Nov 27, 2023•44 min
Josh has been living in India since 2008 and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the world. He is overseeing the church planting school at Central India Christian Mission (CICM), which prepares church planters to go to unreached areas in India and the surrounding countries. In 2015, he launched a branch of the ministry called Ignite, which has seen over 10,000 churches started in eight years! Josh also serves as the regional director of Central Asia for the NewThing Network...
Oct 16, 2023•51 min
Guy Hammond is the director of Strength in Weakness. This Christian organization helps bridge the gap between the Christian community and the LGBTQ community through awareness, education and support. Guy, a minister for more than 25 years, has taught over 100,000 people in churches, universities, and faith-based groups around the world. He has authored six books, including Gay & Christian? his most recent. Click here to register for Catalyst 2023 Check out Strength in Weakness ministry ....
Sep 06, 2023•54 min
One of the shifts we are making with the ministry of CEM is to help equip church leaders to be disciple makers. The Bonhoeffer Project offers the perfect platform to help accomplish that goal. In this podcast you will listen to Dan Leitz, President & CEO of The Bonhoeffer Project talk about how Bonhoeffer turns leaders into disciple makers. Dan Leitz: Dan is the lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Oceanside, in Oceanside California where he has been serving for over 13 years. He has been married t...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 32
In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast we talk with Renée Sproles about gender and the roles of men and women in the church. Here's the bio from Renew.org about Renée: Renée Webb Sproles is from Murfreesboro, TN, where she directed The School of Christian Thought for five years at North Boulevard Church. She is a 15-year homeschool veteran. She is also a founder and co-director of the Discipleship Tutorial in Murfreesboro, where she has taught government, economics, personal finance,...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr
In this episode we talk about Mike's ([email protected]) story, especially his time ministering in China. We also focus on what the ministery of Renew.org is all about and how you can utilize their wide array of rescources. To learn more check out R enew.org
May 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of the podcast we feature former CEM Director Rod Roberts. You will catch up with what Rod has been doing since leaving CEM up until his recent retirement. There is also a look back into the history of not only CEM but the Restoration Movement in the state of Iowa.
May 15, 2023•56 min
Chad Halbach gives an update on what is happening with CEM from the last year. He also talks about the strategy CEM is working on to develop a church planting, disciplemaking culture in the state of Iowa. Lastly he addresses his 40-20-10 vision for Iowa and what he is working to accompish in the next decade. Make sure and take a few minutes and check out CEMchurchplanting.org .
May 02, 2023•50 min
In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast we listen to five preachers explain what it was like to collaborate on a sermon series together. The preachers include, Derek Olsen (New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk, Iowa), Kirk Evans (Indianola Church of Christ), Paul Steele (Bethlehem Church, Austin, Minnesota), Tony Brand (Central Church of Christ, Griswold, Iowa), and Tom Steele (Iowa City Church). If you would like more information about the Iowa Church Leaders Preaching Cohort sen...
Apr 18, 2023•49 min
Jason is currently the associate teaching pastor at Antioch Christian Church in Marion, Iowa. He is transitioning into the postion of Lead Pastor. Jason was called to ministry at 12 and is doing exactly what he loves to do the most. He and his wife Brittney were married in 2006 and have 4 children. He graduated from St. Louis Christian College with a B.A. in Preaching and later from Lincoln Christian University with an M.A. in Church History/Historical Theology. If there’s anything you should kn...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
Jim will be our main presenter at the upcoming Catalyst Iowa Conference on October 15. In this episode we talk about the changes taking place with Lincoln Christian University & Seminary and the roll the Institue will play going forward. We focus most of the time on the role of elders and elder development, as well as highlighting some of the topics Jim will be addressing at Catalyst. James Riley Estep, Jr., Ph.D. Dean, Lincoln Christian Institute Lincoln Christian University (Illinois) Pr...
Aug 16, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Check out this conversation with Mike Murphy, the Camp Director for Central Iowa Bible Camp. We cover a wide variety of topics about ministry, the importance of church camp, and the impact camp can have on this generation. Take a few minutes and check it out! https://www.centraliowabiblecamp.org/
Mar 31, 2022•50 min
In this episode we talk with Jesse Barnett and learn about his coaching platform, Digital Disciplehsip. Jesse helps teach pastors and church leaders on how the can maximize the content they prepare for Sunday, and utilize it on social media all week. Take a few minutes and check out what he has to say, it's very helpful! To learn more, check out https://digitaldiscipleshipcoaching.com/ or send him an email: [email protected]...
Mar 22, 2022•53 min
In this podcast you get a chance to meet Chad Halbach, the new director for CEM. You will hear about Chad's story, why Iowa is special to him, and the vision he has for CEM going forward. Take a few minutes and check it out, we know that you will find it helpful!
Mar 15, 2022•52 min
Guy Hammond is the Executive Director of Strength In Weakness Ministry. Guy started this ministry in '06 my goal of helping 30 Christians who, like him, were same-sex attracted. Since those humble beginnings SIW has helped thousands in 58 countries. Guy has taught over 100,000 people in churches, universities, and faith-based groups globally, have written six books and have had a documentary movie made about his life and ministry called FINDING GUY . https://www.strengthinweakness.org/ Guy's boo...
Mar 10, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Chad Ragsdale joined the faculty at Ozark Christian College in 2005. He teaches primarily in the areas of Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. In 2020, Chad was named the new Academic Dean of the institution. Chad has been married to his wife Tara since 2001 and has three kids, Logan, Adeline, and Ryane. He has a BA in preaching and an M.Div in contemporary theology both from Lincoln Christian University. He has a D.Min in engaging mind and culture from Talbot School o...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 20
Bobby is the point-leader of Renew.org and Discipleship.org, both collaborative, disciple-making organizations. He is the founding and lead pastor of Harpeth Christian Church (by the Harpeth River, just outside of Nashville, TN). He has an M.A.R. and an M.Div. from Harding School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than 10 books on discipleship, including Discipleshift (with Jim Putman and Robert Coleman), The Disci...
Aug 25, 2021•48 min
Dale Sellers will be leading our 2021 Catalyst Conference this year, on October 16th. Here is your opportunity to get to know him and the passion and expertise he has for the local church. In this podcast Dale shares what he is hearing from pastors in this new post pandemic season, as well as what churches need to be focused on moving forward. Dale's Bio: Dale Sellers has been in ministry for almost 40 years. He launched Dale Sellers Leadership, Inc. in March 2014 to assist organizations in the ...
Jun 08, 2021•52 min
In this episode we talk with Daniel McCoy about 10 lessons he learned while writing and editing the book, The Popular Handbook of World Religions. It's a fascinating and insightful conversation that you will want to check out. Currently, Daniel lives in Marion, Iowa with his family and is the editorial director for Renew.org. Here are links to books and websites mentioned in the podcast: Renew.org The Popular Handbook of World Religions The Atheist's Fatal Flaw Mirage A Grand Illusion...
May 03, 2021•59 min
Christ's Church of the Valley Teaching Pastor & Author of Core 52, Mark Moore joins us for this episode of the podcast. He talks about how he came up with Core 52, how it is so helpful for reaching men...and some exciting future books set to release. He also shares some encouraging words for pastors trying to lead in a divisive culture. It's really good...so check it out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076O2VMI/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_...
Apr 20, 2021•34 min
Church planter Jared Nassiff talks about the upcoming launch of Direction Church in Des Moines. Check them out at DirectionChurch.com or send an email to [email protected]
Mar 23, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 15
It's been one year since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. In that year, many church leaders have had to deal with how to handle meeting, learning to stream online services, to dealing with a tumultuous political season...not to mention the emotions of the people within the church. So, how are you doing? In this episode we talk with counselor Matt Johnson and unpack some things church leaders should be considering about their own mental and emotional health as well as the people they pastor. Take a few...
Feb 10, 2021•47 min
The reality is, most of church leaders are leading a small church...and that's alright! What matters is not the size of your church, but the healthy of your church. Do you want to learn more? Give a listen to this podcast as Karl Vaters (small church pastor and author of books like, Small Church Essentials) talks about the crucial role of the small church. For more information make sure and check out KarlVaters.com .
Oct 05, 2020•44 min
Drew Hanson, Lead Pastor at Rally Point Church in Sioux City talks about leading a church plant in the middle of a pandemic. He also has some very interesting lessons he's learned about reaching unchurched people. Take a few minutes and give a listen, we hope you find it helpful! Here’s a short list of resources for Digital media - Visualmediachurch.com - sundaysocial.tv - creativemarket.com - youworkforthem.com - ezracohen.tv - churchmotiongraphics.com - Ministrypass.com - https://drewamberhans...
Aug 24, 2020•43 min
CEM Executive Director, Dave Fremstad, talks about what he is seeing with the churches in Iowa during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also gives an update as to some of the events, CEM has planned for this fall...including news about the newest church plant launching in West Des Moines. Check it out!
Aug 05, 2020•29 min
