The Narrow Path of Formation (Featuring Rich Villodas)

About this episode

Rich Villodas discusses the importance of leading from identity in Christ rather than activity or gifting.

What could change for you if you returned to the first principles of the Gospel? In this episode, join Rich Villodas, Bethany Allen, and Bryan Rouanzoin as they discuss leading from the inside out, and the kind of ministry that can be sustained not by activity or gifting, but only by an identity secured in Christ. This teaching was delivered by Rich Villodas at the Practicing the Way Pastor Conference in Portland, Oregon, in 2024. To find more resources and experiences tailored just for you—the pastor—visit practicingtheway.org/pastor. This podcast and its episodes are free, thanks to the generosity of The Circle and other givers. You can learn more about The Circle or contribute toward future resources like this podcast at practicingtheway.org/give.

People in this episode

Hosts: Practicing the Way, Bethany Allen, Bryan Rouanzoin

Guest: Rich Villodas

Topics covered

• Gospel principles
• identity in Christ
• ministry formation
• leadership
• spirituality

Keywords

• Gospel
• ministry
• identity
• leadership
• spiritual formation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Portland, Oregon

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