Ep. 18 - Church Planting & Leadership with Nathan Millican

In this conversation, Dr. Nathan Millican joins hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss leadership in the church and church planting through his role with the SEND Network.  They explore the challenges facing modern churches, the importance of leadership, and the role of friendship in ministry. The conversation also delves into spiritual growth during college years, the significance of trust in relationships, and God's loving perspective on individuals. Finally, they touch on transitioning to new ministry opportunities and the beauty of the local church. This is a wide-ranging episode about the church at large.

NOTE - There were audio issues in this episode, and we apologize if some sections are difficult to hear.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Icebreakers
02:21 Challenges Facing Modern Churches
05:07 The Importance of Leadership in Churches
10:38 Friendship and Community in Ministry
13:58 The Role of Spiritual Growth in College
18:28 Trust as the Currency of Relationships
22:41 God's Perspective on Us
24:58 Transitioning to New Ministry Opportunities
27:22 Navigating Succession Planning in Leadership
32:05 The SEND Network and Church Planting Strategies
39:29 Challenges in Church Leadership and Pastoral Gaps
44:57 Understanding Co-vocational Leadership and Its Impact
50:39 The Holiness of God and Its Relevance to the Church