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GraceLed ConversationsThe Work of RevitalizationChurch Revitalization is a challenging but incredibly rewarding (and needed) work. We sat down with Byron Brown, Pastor at Redemption Church in Lacombe, LA to talk through what he's learned from his own experience in revitalization as well as the role of mentoring in the life of the pastor. One of the results of this ministry has been the formation of the Remind Conference, an annual event serving pastors in the region with the encouragement from John 21 to "Feed the sheep, Shepherd the sheep, and Follow Him."For more information on the Remind Conference or to sign up...2025-07-2343 minGraceLed ConversationsBuilding a Culture of Developing New LeadersLeading a church by yourself isn’t sustainable. Not only does it get increasingly difficult as your church grows, you also set your church up for failure if you become unable to lead. Healthy, responsible church leadership means investing in your church’s future by raising up tomorrow’s leaders. In the latest episode of GraceLed Conversations, we sit down with Ken Schroeder, a pastor with a wealth of experience in church leadership. After decades spent leading his church, Ken was put in the unique position of feeling called to plant a new church in his 60s. He shares some of...2025-07-0738 minGraceLed ConversationsRethinking Your Church’s New Guest ExperienceWe all want to see our churches grow, but how do you actually use digital tools to get more people through the doors, and what do you do once they’re there? From running Plan a Visit ads on Facebook to rethinking how staff and volunteers connect with first-time guests, Christine Aparicio and Colby Rimes from First Baptist Church Covington share their insights on what it means for a church to be a welcoming place for guests. Christine Aparicio is the Communications Director at FBC Covington, helping coordinate logistics and messaging for ministries across the church. Colby Rim...2025-06-0237 minGraceLed ConversationsMeet Them Where They Are: A New Book From GraceLedOn this special episode of GraceLed Conversations, we sat down with Jay Sigl, the founder of GraceLed, to discuss our new book: Meet Them Where They Are.Jay has been serving churches both as a church member and through his digital marketing business for over 20 years.In our book, we dive into every aspect of a church's online presence and offer a practical, step by step guide for digital outreach.Whether your ministry uses GraceLed's services or not, we want this to be a resource to you and your team, which is why w...2025-05-0533 minGraceLed ConversationsGetting Your Church Google Verified and More Visible in Your CommunityWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X8ux0FqAzfcTwo of the most helpful tools your church can use to be more visible with your surrounding community are the Google Business Profile and Apple Maps. Getting listed and verified on these services isn't always straightforward, unfortunately, which is why we filmed this episode! We sat down with Andrew Hollingsworth, a church planter in Mandeville, LA, to walk through the practical steps he took to get his church listed and begin optimizing their profiles with Google and Apple to make their new church more easy to d...2025-03-3147 minGraceLed ConversationsHow to Get Involved with Church Planting through Send Network LouisianaWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5SS5f5aHN84How can you and your church take the next step in supporting church planting across Louisiana? Join Lane Corley, Director of Send Network Louisiana, as we discuss why church planting is essential and how every church—no matter the size or resources—can participate in the mission. With years of experience as a church planter and pastor, Lane shares inspiring stories, practical steps, and biblical principles for collaborating in church planting. Whether your congregation is ready to send a new church plant, offer support, or help through prayer, this...2025-03-1037 minGraceLed ConversationsBuilding Relationships with Other Pastors in Your CityA common sentiment is that pastoral ministry can be a lonely calling, but this doesn't have to be the case. There are other leaders shepherding congregations throughout your city that can be great sources of both friendship and partnership as you look to share the gospel and make disciples, even across church traditions. In this episode, we sat down with Jason Wood to discuss building relationships across denominational lines, navigating the challenges that come with ecumenical ministry, and the potential the collaborative work has for citywide gospel movements.During our conversation, Jason mentions an organization that helps...2025-02-1749 minGraceLed ConversationsDeveloping a Small Group Ministry that Makes DisciplesWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j8wAW_DJols
Whether it's Sunday school, home groups, or another model, most churches and church planters are looking for ways to gather people outside of their main worship services in order to build relationships, study Scripture, serve together, and encourage on another as they live for Jesus.
In this episode, we sat down with Bill Boren for a discussion on all things small groups—from choosing between sermon based discussion guides or full curriculum to creating a pipeline for leaders with an approach to "shared leadership".
...2025-01-2044 minGraceLed ConversationsChurch Planting on the MarginsWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-fFz2TEMUOc
Every church planter has their own stories of God's calling and their journey to serve their community, live on mission, and share the love of Jesus. For Jacob Crawford, the past two decades of ministry has often led him to serving in marginalized communities. In this episode, we sat down with Jacob to hear what God has taught him about calling, missions, and faithfulness over the years.
Jacob Crawford works with the Louisiana Baptist Convention as a Church Planting Strategist as well as with Send N...2024-12-3043 minGraceLed ConversationsPastoral Pain and Building Healthy RhythmsWatch this episode on YouTube:: https://youtu.be/aur-jKlm8xU
Whether it's unbiblical expectations, relational tension, or secondhand trauma, pastors are regularly exposed to various areas of what we call "pastoral pain." In this episode, we sit down with Don Pucik to discuss how pastors can navigate the various struggles associated with ministry, the importance of resting in the Lord in the midst of our busyness, and why every pastor needs to be pastored.
Don Pucik is the Missions Strategist for the Northshore Baptist Association, a network of 96 Southern Baptist Churches in southeast Louisiana. Prior t...2024-12-1649 minGraceLed ConversationsNavigating Bivocational MinistryWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ebnr80yRBhE
Pastors can wear many "hats" in ministry. Increasingly, though, those hats include work being done outside their local church as more and more leaders adopt a bivocational approach. In this episode, we sat down with pastor and professor Dr. Derek Kitterlin to discuss everything from organizational strategies when working multiple jobs to the role of theology in the life of the pastor.
Dr. Derek Kitterlin is the pastor of New Life Community Church, an 8-year old replant in Covington, Louisiana. In addition to serving his l...2024-11-2555 minGraceLed ConversationsThe Importance of CollaborationWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fQoetIhMvFA
Introducing GraceLed Conversations: a podcast focused on ministry insights for connecting your community to Christ and his church. In this premiere episode, our two hosts—Rob Russell from GraceLed Communications and Lane Corley from Send Network Louisiana—share a little about themselves and what led their two organizations to partner together in launching this new podcast for pastors and church planters. The discussion then shifts toward the importance of collaboration between churches and leaders in kingdom ministry with practical next steps for cultivating relationships and partnering opportunities with othe...2024-11-0851 min
GrassFed & Grace LedWhy Grassfed?The first introduction episode discussing the reason behind the name of Grassfed & Graceled Podcast! Not only should we be desiring quality sourced food, but as Christians, we should be feeding on the Word of God, listen to hear more!Grassfed & Graceled is coming from a Particular Baptist background and seeks to be in step with the core Christian faith, and in particular the 1689 London Baptist Confession. (Read here https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/)The book I mention: "How to Eat Your Bible" by Nate PickowiczHow to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach...2022-05-1228 min