About this episode

The episode discusses David Hansen's journey and insights on church leadership and retirement after a decade of service.

Where Dave, Whitney, and soon-to-be-retired executive pastor David Hansen process what it means to finish well after a decade of faithful service. They explore David's journey from AECOM to Woodlands, the gift of equipping saints for service (Ephesians 4), and why he knew it was time to step away—not from discouragement, but from wisdom about energy and calling. The conversation digs into Woodlands' church multiplication vision, emphasizing that it's not just about planting buildings but mobilizing the entire church to be "dots" of Jesus' presence wherever God has placed them. David shares why he's excited to step into retirement while remaining part of the congregation, and they discuss the importance of grace-filled transitions, knowing people's names, and actually listening to their stories.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Whitney

Guest: David Hansen

Topics covered

• church leadership
• retirement
• church multiplication
• equipping saints
• grace-filled transitions
• community engagement

Keywords

• church
• leadership
• retirement
• multiplication
• Ephesians
• community
• service
• transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Woodlands Church, AECOM

Books & works: Ephesians 4

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