L2L Journey to Thriving - Justin's Story
From Leader2Leader: The Multiplication Factor (Audio) by Christian Leadership Alliance
November 4, 2025 · 10 min
About this episode
Dr. Justin Irving shares insights on leadership, community, and mentoring from his extensive experience in developing ministry leaders.
In this episode of the Leader to Leader Podcast, Dr. Justin Irving, Professor of Leadership at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares insights from more than 25 years of investing in and developing ministry leaders. He reflects on the mentors who shaped his own journey, the spiritual disciplines that sustain him, and the vital importance of community and friendship in leadership. Dr. Irving reminds us that thriving leaders never go it alone—and that effective leadership begins with pouring into others. About ECFA: We thank ECFA for sponsoring the Leader to Leader Podcast. Trust is the cornerstone of impactful ministry, and for over four decades ECFA has held ministries to biblical standards of financial accountability and governance. Today, more than 2,700 organizations display the ECFA seal, demonstrating their commitment to faithful stewardship. Learn more about ECFA and its new Standard for Leader Care at ECFA.org. Key Takeaways: • Leadership thrives in community—don’t go it alone. • Mentoring others is at the heart of effective leadership. • Daily engagement in Scripture, prayer, and worship sustains the soul of a leader. • Every task—no matter how small—can be an…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Justin Irving
Topics covered
- leadership
- mentoring
- community
- spiritual disciplines
- effective leadership
Keywords
- leadership
- mentoring
- community
- spiritual disciplines
- effective leadership
- encouragement
- worship
Sponsors
ECFA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Books & works: Leader to Leader Podcast
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