Kevin Kazemi visits Larry Kreider once again to share about the mustard seed principle, the many tests leaders face, and the fear of the Lord. Listen as they talk about dealing with insecurities, the value of training, and itinerate ministry. Quotable Quotes: "Start somewhere. Do something." "God doesn't want us to work for Him, but with Him." [...]
Larry Kreider and Merle Shenk share insights from disciple-making movements that are experiencing rapid growth around the world as they focus on simple, reproducible methods. Today’s discussion will address what these movements look like, how to avoid the comparison trap, and how to release others as we are all called to serve as spiritual mothers [...]
Pastor Sam Smucker joins Larry Kreider to share about his Amish upbringing, how Worship Center was founded, and what he's learned from his previous leadership experiences. Together, he and Larry explain the significance of creating expectations, staying focused as a leader, and being appreciative. Sam Smucker is the founder of Worship Center and currently serves as the [...]
Steve Shank returns to the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast to share his experiences as a missionary and what he learned during his time with the Garifuna people of Belize. In this week's episode, Steve and Larry Kreider explore the importance of vulnerability as a leader, what it means to be a Kingdom builder and thinker, and how [...]
Doug Lehman joins us in the studio to share his leadership journey and the valuable mistakes he's learned along the way. Listen as Doug and Larry Kreider talk about what it means to establish a culture of honor, how to juggle strengths and weaknesses, and why you should avoid passive-aggressive communication. Doug Lehman is the [...]
Hesbone Odindo, the founder of Victory Christian School, joins us from Kisumu, Kenya to talk about his leadership journey. Listen as he and Larry Kreider discuss what it was like growing up in Kadawa Village, his eventual call to full-time ministry, and what it means to lead cross-culturally. Hesbone and his wife, Violet, serve on [...]
Dr. Peter Bunton returns to share the latest DOVE Mission International release, Preparing to Go, as well as advice for short-term missionaries and team leaders. Listen as Peter and Larry Kreider discuss the criticalness of prayer in leadership, what being self-aware means, and the blueprint for team building. Quotable Quotes: "Be honest. Be real. Express [...]
Steve Prokopchak and Larry Kreider discuss the importance of healthy leadership practices, why the balance between worship, work, rest, and play is necessary, and how leaders can avoid burnout. Four Practices of a Sabbatical: Rest and decompression Evaluation Concentrated time with the Lord Receiving revelation Highlights: Maintain a spirit of humility. Have a servant's heart. [...]
Born in Iran and into a Muslim family, Kevin Kazemi joins Larry Kreider to share about his family's escape to Stockholm, Sweden, the awe-inspiring faith of his mother, and how he became a Christian. Listen as Kevin describes miracle encounters with Jesus, his call to the missions field, and what it means to be transformed [...]
Ibrahim and Diane Omondi, the apostolic leaders of DOVE Africa, join us from Nairobi, Kenya, to share about their journeys as church planters, missionaries, and leaders. The Omondis and Larry Kreider discuss the importance of forming connections, the East African Revival movement, and Springs of Africa, their non-profit. Ibrahim and Diane Omondi serve as DOVE International [...]