Pastor Paul Pollock joins host Jesse Amos to share deep insights from 28 years of ministry at Covenant United Methodist Church in Port Orange, FL.
From his corporate beginnings at Sears to seminary life at Asbury and decades of pastoring, Pastor Paul reveals what it truly means to follow God’s call, build disciples, and lead a church as a living body — not a corporate organization.
Guest: Pastor Paul Pollock
Title: Church Isn’t a Company — It’s Alive!
🧩 In This Episode
Answering God’s call and the cost of obedience
Seminary, family, and the seven-year “yes” from his wife
“Headlight Theology” and “Easter-Egg Theology” explained
Why the church is an organism, not an organization
Worship as the lungs — Prayer as the nervous system
Discipleship over membership
Faith and politics through a biblical lens
Pastoral accountability and leadership longevity
The “S.S. Jesus” story of salvation
Philippians 1:6 — God finishes what He starts
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro – Meet Pastor Paul Pollock
02:00 Called or Comfortable?
06:45 Seminary Life and Lessons
10:30 Headlight & Easter-Egg Theology
15:00 Planting Covenant UMC in Port Orange
18:00 Solemn Assembly & Repentance
25:00 Becoming a Worshiper
30:00 The Body Blueprint – “Organism, Not Organization”
44:00 Methodist Journey & Retirement
50:00 Faith and Politics
53:00 Missions in Bosnia
59:00 Pastoral Accountability Groups
1:06:00 The S.S. Jesus Salvation Story
1:09:00 Final Thoughts & Philippians 1:6
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