Episode Description
In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart sits down with David Reneau, Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia.
With more than 17 years of ministry experience—most in children’s and family ministry—David brings deep, field-tested wisdom and a passion for helping leaders build ministries that last.
He is the author of Next Level Kidmin and shares resources at https://davidreneau.org.
Together, Josh and David unpack five essentials of high-impact lead-team meetings, exploring practical rhythms that turn volunteers into owners and meetings into predictable engines for ministry progress.
If you’ve ever dreaded another meandering meeting, this episode will equip and inspire you with a simple framework you can implement this month.
Key Topics Covered
Meet Regularly – Build a dependable rhythm your team can plan around.
Have an Agenda – Send it early so every voice (including introverts) can contribute.
Start and End on Time – Honor people; protect momentum and trust.
Key Quote
“Success in ministry isn’t what you do—it’s what happens if you never came back.”
Scripture References
Proverbs 15:22 – “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
1 Corinthians 14:40 – “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”
Takeaway
Meetings shape culture. When you meet consistently with a clear agenda, start with wins, and end on time, you build ownership, surface better ideas, and multiply leaders. Don’t cancel—adjust the format, but keep the rhythm.
Call to Action
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