Leading with Vision and Clarity: Embracing Your Unique Calling in Church Leadership | Season 8, Episode 7

In this episode, Pastors Banning, Corey Russell, Mark Varughese, and Kris Vallotton explore the balance between bold faith and obedience, living with a “green light” mindset while staying sensitive to God’s red and yellow lights. They discuss the risks of stepping out in faith, the importance of discernment, and how to recognize when something God speaks in the secret place is meant to be shared or kept personal. Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jesusculturepodcastnetwork Follow along on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thebanning Banning Liebscher—Senior Pastor, Jesus Culture https://www.instagram.com/kvministries Kris Vallotton Senior Associate Leader—Bethel Church Redding https://www.instagram.com/markvarughese Mark Varughese—Founder and Senior Leader, Kingdomcity https://www.instagram.com/brotherrussell__ Corey Russell—Teaching Pastor, HOUSE Denver Are you interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter the code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration.

Church planting is a long game. In this episode, we talk about forging ahead with faith and building something that lasts and is rooted not just in vision but in a deep love for the city and the people you’re called to. Pastors Banning Liebscher, Paul Geerling, Zack Curry, and Dianna Nepstad challenge fast-tracked success and digital-driven milestones, calling leaders to build culture over time and allow grit to grow before fruit appears. Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jesusculturepodcastnetwork Follow along on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thebanning Banning Liebscher—Senior Pastor, Jesus Culture https://www.instagram.com/asazcurry Zack Curry—Lead Pastor, Jesus Culture San Diego https://www.instagram.com/paulgeerling Paul Geerling—Senior Pastor, iSEE CHURCH https://www.instagram.com/diannanepstad Dianna Nepstad—Lead Pastor, Fellowship Church Are you interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter the code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration.

Raising the next generation of leaders takes vision, intentionality, and faith. In this episode Pastors Becky Johnson, Gabe Valenzuela, SeaJay Liebscher, and Brandon Cormier break down the process of leadership development all while trusting God to mold both the leader and the mentor. This journey isn’t perfect and sometimes painful, but the kingdom return on investment is eternal.

Sometimes God’s call isn’t just for a season but a lifetime commitment. In this episode, Pastors Banning Liebscher, Jo Geerling, Phil Manginelli, Brenden Brown explore what it means to receive a word from the Lord, embrace risk, and stay planted when God keeps saying the same thing. We talk about holding to the vision, pioneering where you are, and trusting that even if the risk feels like failure, God will provide. Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jesusculturepodcastnetwork Follow along on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thebanning Banning Liebscher—Senior Pastor, Jesus Culture https://www.instagram.com/pmanginelli Phil Manginelli—Lead Pastor, The Square Church https://www.instagram.com/jogeerling Jo Geerling—Senior Pastor, iSEE CHURCH https://www.instagram.com/brendenbrown Brenden Brown—Lead Pastor, Heirs Church

In this episode, Pastors Banning Liebscher, Becky Johnson, Brandon Cormier, Mark Varughese talk about building and sustaining a culture that burns hot, starting with leadership and staff. This conversation challenges the idea of calling church staff “family,” confronts lukewarm leadership, and reminds us that impact goes further with fewer people who are truly on fire.