MFI Leaders Podcast

The Church can become the center of the arts again—glorying Jesus, and pointing the way. Kyle served as the Creative Pastor of his church before stepping into the role of Lead Pastor in 2020. He wants to see a world where the Church is the center of the arts again—glorifying Jesus through beauty. Kyle is a husband to Kenzie, dad to Story and Scout, and pastor of LIFE CO. in Richmond, VA. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship Interna...

Creating a Biblical structure and system to see the local church thrive. Jonathan has been the Lead Pastor of Hope Point in Richmond, VA for almost 13 years and in ministry for almost 24. He's been married to his wife Ami for almost 24 years and has two kids, Colin (21) and Bella (16). His educational background is in Leadership and Theology. He's helped start a leadership school called River City School of Leadership, loves Jesus, his family and the local church! We hope that this teac...

Are you feeling stretched thin between ministry and motherhood demands? Through vulnerable storytelling and biblical insight, Jessica reveals how the Holy Spirit can take your greatest limitations and make them your greatest assets. Jessica is a Christian author, a podcaster, a special needs mom, and pastor. She has been married for 21 years to Greg Hurlbut and together they lead New Testament Church in Massena, NY. Jessica is the mother of five children; two adopted, two who struggle with a...

In ministry, busy doesn't always mean effective. This app session will help you step back, evaluate with intention, and move forward with clarity. Let's clarify your current season, identify what's working (and what's not), refocus your energy on what matters and start building teams and systems that don't burn you out. Jakob Haymond is a Coach, Consultant, and Creative Director with over a decade of experience in the local church. With a background in both staff and volunteer roles at ...

Change is inevitable—progress isn’t. Discover how to lead transitions at the right pace and guide your team with clarity and confidence. Gareth has spent over 30 years leading in a variety of ministry roles, from campus pastor to executive pastor to his current role as Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Church. He and his wife Jennie have walked their church through a remarkable season of healing and renewal, giving Gareth a front row seat to God’s grace and the challenges of leading change. He is ...

When those in the second chair embrace the unique privilege and power of serving alongside a lead pastor, they help their staff and church fulfill God’s purposes. Arguably, we play the most critical role in creating healthy culture, helping others embrace the lead pastor’s vision and positioning the church to become everything God intends it to be. So, let’s talk about it. Eric Crawford is the Executive Pastor at New City Church in Great Falls, MT, where he has served in full-time minis...

In a day where churches seem to crumble with little to no accountability or come under scrutiny for only having external authority structures, it’s important to reflect the wisdom of the early church and appoint elders in every city. In this session, we will look at the biblical framework for local church eldership. And after that, we’ll share and discover some practical wisdom that will help any team really flourish within that model of leadership. Derrill Corbin is the Senior Pastor of Mann...

The future of the church rests in how we invest in the next generation. But how do you know if someone is truly ready to shepherd students? This session will unpack the key qualities every church should look for in a youth pastor—spiritual maturity, relational capacity, leadership skills, and a heart for students—and encourage those called to youth ministry with insight into how to prepare for this vital role. Bob Grimm and his wife Cara are lead pastors at Life Church in Walla Walla, Washing...