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City Lights PodcastHeroes of Faith: MosesIn this episode of City Lights Leadership, we step into the wilderness with Moses to explore one of the most mysterious and powerful moments in all of Scripture: the burning bush. Why did God choose a bush—and why did it burn without burning out?We’ll unpack how God used a simple, unexpected moment to call Moses into a world-changing mission. Along the way, we’ll discover how God still speaks through the ordinary, how He invites us into holy ground moments, and how our calling often starts when we finally slow down enough to notice the fi...2025-07-2143 min
City Lights PodcastHeroes of Faith: NoahThis week on City Lights Leadership, Pastors Gabe and Clay from Headland Methodist Church join forces for an encouraging and timely conversation about Noah, obedience, and what it means to build an ark in today’s world.In this episode, we explore:What it looks like to walk faithfully with God when the culture pulls the other wayHow personal obedience becomes a vessel of hope for the next generationWhy building something in faith—even when it doesn't make sense—still mattersWhether you're leading in ministry, your home, or your community, this conversation will challenge you to...2025-06-2546 min
City Lights PodcastJeffrey Rickman PlainSpokenIn this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Clay Lassiter sits down with Jeffrey Rickman, pastor, theologian, and host of the Plainspoken podcast, for a deep dive into the Global Methodist Church’s emerging identity and its unwavering commitment to holiness. With candor and conviction, Jeffrey shares insights into the current landscape of the GMC, its theological roots, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for a denomination seeking to remain both faithful and fruitful.Together, Clay and Jeffrey explore questions like:What sets the Global Methodist Church apart in today’s ecclesial environment?How can leaders embody and inspire a li...2025-06-0656 min
City Lights PodcastInterview with Jeremy Smith Crosspoint Lead PastorOn Today's Episode: Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, Florida, is deeply committed to cultivating a disciple-making culture within his congregation. His passion aligns closely with the principles of Replicate Ministries, an organization dedicated to equipping churches to make disciples who, in turn, make disciple-makers.Several years ago, a pivotal question—“What kind of disciples are you developing?”—prompted Pastor Smith to reevaluate Crosspoint's ministry focus. Despite leading a thriving multi-site church with over 4,000 attendees, he recognized the need to shift from merely growing attendance to fostering intentional discipleship. Collaborating with Replic...2025-04-3040 min
City Lights PodcastGMC: Hunter BetheaToday's episode is with Hunter Bethea: follower of Jesus, husband to Haley, dad to Edith, and pastor to Mulder Church. He love sports, nature, deep theological (but practical) conversations, and writing. Today, we focus on Holiness, Leadership, and Young Clergy leading the way. You can find more about Hunter and his Church, Mulder Methodist in Wetumpka, Alhttps://hunterbethea.com/about-me/&https://mulderchurch.com/Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2025-04-2434 min
City Lights PodcastLeadership & Baseball with Cal LassiterThis week, my special guest is my 11-year-old son, who came to the office and wanted to talk today about baseball and Jesus. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2025-04-2213 min
City Lights PodcastDric Williford//Hartford Methodist ChurchIn this week's episode, I got to talk about life, holiness, and the way forward for those who now call the Global Methodist Church their home denomination. Dric serves as the pastor of Hartford Methodist Church in Hartford, Alabama. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2025-04-1844 min
City Lights PodcastGMC Elder Dr. Bradley ChambleeIn this insightful episode, Dr. Bradley Chamblee joins us to discuss the transformative journey of church revitalization and the exciting developments within the Global Methodist Church. As a seasoned expert in church renewal, Dr. Chamblee shares practical strategies for revitalizing congregations, focusing on leadership, community engagement, and sustainable growth. He also offers a unique perspective on the Global Methodist Church's current movements and future direction. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or someone passionate about the church's future, this conversation offers valuable wisdom for navigating both local revitalization efforts and broader denominational shifts. We discussed what it means to...2025-04-1635 min
City Lights PodcastSpirit & Truth EpisodeOn this week's Episode, I talk with Matt Reynolds of Spirit & Truth ,a back-to-the-basics ministry born out of a vision and passion to see local churches renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit and mobilized to make disciples of Jesus Christ. After serving for many years as a pastor, Matt experienced a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit which led to him serving with a missionary organization in the United States for a year and the eventual launch of Spirit & Truth. He has served in local church ministry for about 19 years. You can find o...2024-10-2949 min
City Lights PodcastGMC INTERVIEW WITH Dr. Harrison BellInterview today With Dr. Harrison James Bell of St. James. His knowledge and insight into the upcoming conference in Costa Rica is going to help you know exactly what, where, why, and how much it will cost for the GMC to know what kind of Church we are to become. I believe we are returning back to Holy Conferencing and it feels so good.Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-09-1750 min
City Lights PodcastGMC Delegate & Presiding Elder, Dr. Larry Bryars This Week's Episode is with Dr. Larry Bryars and we discuss the upcoming GMC Conference. Listen in as we discuss what to expect coming out. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-09-1628 min
City Lights PodcastGMC Presding Elder Dunford ColeOn This week's episode we hear from Dunford Cole, presiding elder of 6 rivers region and hear his thoughts on the up coming GMCGC. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-09-1038 minCity Lights PodcastGMC Delegate and Author Dr. Matt O'ReillyToday's episode is with Dr. Matt O'Reilly from the North Alabama Conference. He is the author of Free to Be Holy & Study on Thessalonians, both available at SeedBed.Com and he has started a scholarship fund to help pastors in North Alabama reach educational goals and reduce their debt coming out of seminary. Listen in as we here Matt talk about the GMC conference coming up and what is at stake and his passion for scriptural holiness. You will be blessed. Light up the World with love of Christ. https://www.gmfna.org/Gab...2024-09-0437 minCity Lights PodcastGMC Presiding Elder Allen NewtonThis week I talked with Pastor Allen Newton of Destin Methodist Church. He shared about the upcoming GMC General Conference, delegation, and the movement that has started in the Global Methodist Church.Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-08-2934 min
City Lights PodcastInterview with Janet Krantz, presiding elderOn this week's episode, I get to talk with Janet Krantz a presiding elder here in the Alabama Emerald Coast Conference. We talk about ministry life in the role of a presiding elder and the upcoming Global Methodist Conference in Costa Rica. We believe great things are ahead for the people called Methodists!Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-08-2033 min
City Lights PodcastGMC President Pro Tem: Jay Therell, Florida ConferenceOn Today's episode, I interviewed President Pro Tem of the Florida Conference, Jay Therell. Jay talked about the passion for saving souls, awakening, and the upcoming convening conference of the Global Methodist Church. My favorite piece was clarity about the legislation concerning Bishops and the future of deployments for clergy.You can find more information on the Florida Conference here: https://floridagmc.org/annual-conference/Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-06-2549 min
City Lights PodcastGMC President Pro Tem: Dr. Lester SpencerOn today's episode, I talked with Dr. Lester Spencer, President Pro Tem of the Alabama Emerald Coast Conference of the Global Methodist Church.-We discussed the hopes and dreams of a young conference!-Leading people to make disciples.-Next Generation Ministry.-Upcoming events in the life of the Global Methodist Movement. You can find more information about the Alabama Emerald Coast Conference by clicking here : https://aecgmc.org/ Moving Forward the Wesley Way!Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-06-1840 minCity Lights PodcastLeaving the UMC: Rob CouchOn this week's episode, I talked with Rob Couch of Christ United Church in Mobile, Alabama. Rob's church left the United Methodist Church in November of 2023 and he talked with me about their process at CU and how different things are now that they are out of the United Methodist Church. Our next series is going to be about joining the Global Methodist Church and the pastors who essentially left the United Methodist Church and joined to lead a church after disaffiliation.You can find out more about Rob's Church:https://christunited.com/Ga...2024-06-1152 minCity Lights PodcastLeaving the UMC: Matt Jordan First Methodist EnterpriseOn this week's episode, I sat with Matt Jordan of First Methodist Enterprise and talked about the process of him leaving the UMC from a church that did not choose to disaffiliate and into a church that did. Stay tuned for the next episode as I get to interview another friend, Dr. Rob Couch of Christ United in Mobile, Al. You can find more about Matt's amazing church at https://www.fmce.church/ As always... Shine the Light of Christ!Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-06-0557 minCity Lights PodcastLeaving from THE UMC: Matt Mobley I met with Matt Mobley of Cornerstone Church in Auburn, Alabama, and we unpacked what it meant for him and the church to leave the UMC. Listen in as we share the ups and downs of the journey and what excites him about the GMC and the possibility of joining our movement. You can find his church online at https://www.cornerstonebuzz.org/Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-05-3039 minCity Lights PodcastBuilding TrustIn this week's episode, building trust is the most underrated trait. Do you have that as your top 3 leadership tools?2024-04-1627 minCity Lights PodcastInterview With Kyle Gatlin, Randy Green, & Dric WilifordIn this week's episode, I got to interview 3 Global Methodist Elders and talk about leadership, theology, and how the church needs leaders to take the next step. Let's Light the Way! Kyle is the lead pastor from Covenant, Randy from Abbeville, and Dric from Hartford . Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-04-1343 min
City Lights PodcastInterview With Reid Guy of 128 ProjectThis episode features Reid Guy, director of the 128 project in Mobile, Alabama. For more information, visit http://www.128project.org/. They provide food for the Gulf Coast and advocate for justice on both social and spiritual levels. Dr. Reid Guy says, " At The 128 Project, our mission is to bring a smile to people's faces by providing food, services, and education to those in need in the Gulf Coast region. We bring positive change to people's lives by providing them with resources that bring freedom and hope."Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-03-1534 minCity Lights PodcastIntentional & Relational LeadershipKyle Gatlin was our guest on the podcast this week. We talked about leadership that is intentional and relational. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2024-02-2746 minCity Lights PodcastChurch Planter InterviewSam is the campus pastor of Crosspoint Church. Today we talked about adaptive leadership, leading with humility, and redefining success. Below is his information if you want to know more about Crosspoint or church planting.Website: crosspoint.churchFacebook: facebook.com/crosspointfreeportfacebook.com/sambrown28Instagram:@sam.gray.brown@welcometocrosspoint@crosspoint_fpGabe May & Clay Lassiter2023-02-0933 minCity Lights PodcastBuilding Trust:Trust needs to become the highest priority for any leader. It is what will make your organization rise or fall. Let's shine and dive in. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2023-02-0919 minCity Lights PodcastEmotional IntelligenceOne of the most underutilized topics among leaders today is the discussion about emotional intelligence (EQ). We might miss out because the simple fact is... emotional intelligence is another way of saying character development. Tune in and find out whether this skill set can help or hurt your team, church, and leadership. Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2023-01-1820 minCity Lights PodcastWhat is leadership?Welcome to the first episode of City Lights Leadership.This first episode is one step in the journey. We are looking forward to recording many episodes to come. We dive into what is your why?Gabe May & Clay Lassiter2023-01-1224 min