Jimmy Nimon on Building Teams & Planting Healthy Churches

Jimmy Nimon shares what he has learned from leading Gateway House of Prayer and Lifeway Church, the value of having teammates who differ from you, and the power in affirmation, slowing down, and learning to listen to others. Listen as Jimmy and Larry Kreider explain the importance of consistently preaching the gospel, how not to [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 22

Lester Zimmerman on Finding Balance

Lester Zimmerman, the founder and previous senior pastor of Petra Church, reflects on his inner-city ministry days and the vision that led him to plant a church. In this episode of the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast, Lester and Larry Kreider discuss the importance of self-care and recognizing energy zappers in addition to Lester's own experience with leadership [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 21

Larry Kreider & Merle Shenk on the Underground Church

Larry Kreider reflects on his life journey—from chicken farmer to missionary to church planter—and the many leadership lessons he has learned along the way. In today's episode, Larry explains what it means to be a spiritual parent who champions the next generation, the practicalities of discipling new believers, and the difference the baptism of the [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 20

Jose Jimenez on Living Consistently

In this week's episode, Jose Jimenez reflects on the impactful upbringing that resulted in his desire to parent the next generation and dutifully serve the Lord. Listen as he and Larry Kreider discuss what it means to stand in the promises of God, the strength that can be found in silence, and the importance of [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 19

Aaron & Emily House on Warriors of the Word

In today's episode, Aaron and Emily House share about their non-profit theatre ministry, Piercing Word, which uses scripture from the ESV Bible to help people engage with the Word of God. Listen as they describe their leadership journey as individuals and as a couple as well as their tips and tricks for learning and memorizing [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 18

Connie Dienner on Cavod & Following Your Passion

In this week's episode, Connie Dienner reflects on how her passion for the arts began, how her ministry and Cavod Academy of the Arts have grown over the last seventeen years, and the unwavering presence of the Lord throughout her leadership journey. Listen as she and Larry Kreider discuss the importance of being confident in [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 17

Dr. Barry Wissler on How to Grow in Leadership

In today's episode, Barry Wissler, the founder and president of HarvestNet International, shares his leadership journey—from how his interest in theology began to what it was like starting a house church during the charismatic movement. Listen as he and Larry Kreider explore the importance of unity and healthy communication amongst a team, why having a spiritual [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 16

Brian Sauder on Fasting & Hungry for God

In today's episode, Brian Sauder invites you to hear God’s voice more clearly and experience the dramatic breakthroughs that come with posturing yourself in closeness to the Lord through seasons of fasting and prayer. Listen as Brian and Larry Kreider share practical insights and experiences that will raise your level of faith and inspire you [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 15

Wes Dudley on Generational Differences

Navigating the tension between different generational groups can sometimes feel like a minefield. How do we overcome the common frustrations that come with generational differences? In today's episode, Wes Dudley and Larry Kreider break down the distinctions between each generation and discuss the importance of building bridges between each age group with a spirit of [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 14

Kim Zimmerman on Following Your God-Given Vision

Kim Zimmerman, who pastors Shift Church with her husband, Brian, shares her leadership journey⁠—from growing up in the Pentecostal church to being the director and co-founder of CityGate Lancaster. Listen as Kim and Larry Kreider discuss why having the right team is vital, being fluid while following your God-given vision, the need for a servant's [...]

| Season 1 | Episode 13
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