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The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 10 - Wounded But Still Walking: A Conversation with Bishop Timothy J. ClarkeWhat happens when your life is consecrated to ministry before you’re even born? In this powerful episode, Bishop Timothy J. Clarke shares the story of a calling shaped by spiritual legacy, personal loss, and unwavering faithfulness.From growing up in Brooklyn—slipping into funerals just to hear great preaching—to becoming one of the most respected voices in the Church of God, Bishop Clarke reflects on the mentors who formed him, the theology that grounds him, and the pain that changed him. Now in his 43rd year pastoring First Church of God in Columbus, OH, he offers...
2025-09-171h 15
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 09 - Leadership At Scale: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. William H. CurtisWhat does it take to lead faithfully at scale? Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis, Senior Pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, joins The Ministry Exchange to reflect on nearly three decades of leadership, preaching, and community impact.In this candid conversation, Dr. Curtis shares:How mentors like Bishop Walter S. Thomas shaped his pastoral instinctsWhy preaching requires discipline, preparation, and integrityThe vision behind Mount Ararat’s groundbreaking “community tithe” programLessons learned from navigating public scrutiny and leading under pressureInsights on innovation, digital ministry, and co-founding The Church OnlineThis episode offers pastors and leader...
2025-09-031h 13
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 08 - Built to Imagine, Called to Lead: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Kevin R. JohnsonFrom two rejection letters to the pulpit of Abyssinian.In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson unpacks a journey marked by resilience, prophetic courage, and legacy leadership. Now the 21st Senior Pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, Dr. Johnson reflects on what it means to lead with conviction—even when it costs you.We talk about:Getting into Morehouse after being denied—twiceFounding Dare to Imagine Church from his living roomSpeaking out against President Obama—and the fallout that followedBalancing ministry and family before it was too la...
2025-08-201h 01
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 07 - Ministry In Every Key: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Alyn E. WallerIn this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Dr. Alyn E. Waller returns to explore the sacred intersection of music and ministry—and why, for him, both have always been essential.Raised in a parsonage where his mother played piano and family harmonies sounded like Sam Cooke and James Brown, Dr. Waller found his voice early and never stopped using it—for worship, for witness, and for the world. Now, as Senior Pastor of Philadelphia’s 15,000-member Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and founder of Enon Music Group, he continues shaping the sound of the Black church.This...
2025-08-0653 min
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 06 - Leadership That Builds People: A Conversation with Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr.In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. shares the powerful leadership principles that have sustained his 43-year pastorate at Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia.With wisdom forged through decades of ministry, Bishop Reed recounts a pivotal shift in his leadership: choosing not to be a “one-man band,” but an orchestra conductor who empowers others to flourish. Drawing from Scripture and seasoned mentors like Dr. Willie Richardson and Dr. E.K. Bailey, he explains how staffing for his weaknesses—and trusting capable people—brought strength and longevity to his ministry.This conversa...
2025-07-231h 05
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 05 - Fruit That Remains: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr.What does it mean to lead with vision, grace, and grit—while staying rooted in both tradition and innovation? In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr. joins Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. for a rich conversation about legacy leadership, spiritual discernment, and building ministry that lasts.From growing up in South Jersey and playing piano in church at age nine, to leading Community Baptist Church of Englewood for over 30 years, Dr. Taylor’s story is marked by discipline, clarity, and Spirit-led conviction. He shares how a pivotal moment in his calling led...
2025-07-091h 09
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 04 - Built For This: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Danielle L. BrownWhat does it look like to lead with clarity, courage, and consistency—across pulpits, classrooms, and communities? In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown joins Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. for a powerful conversation about calling, character, and the kind of leadership the Church needs today.From receiving her call to preach at age 13 to becoming the first woman to lead the historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, NJ, Dr. Brown’s journey is one marked by intentional preparation, trusted mentorship, and spiritual resilience. She opens up about her years at Cathedral Inte...
2025-06-251h 03
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 03 - The Call, The Cost and The Closure: A Conversation with Bishop Walter Thomas Sr.What does it take to finish well—and set others up to begin?In this powerful episode of The Ministry Exchange, Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. sits down with his lifelong friend and ministry brother, Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr., Pastor Emeritus of New Psalmist Baptist Church. After 50 years of leading one of the nation’s most influential congregations, Bishop Thomas offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the private decisions, personal sacrifices, and prophetic clarity required to lead well—and let go well.If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like:
2025-06-111h 35
The Ministry Exchange with Dr. MapsonEp 02 - Legacy, Ego and the Gospel: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Alyn E. WallerWhat happens when ministry becomes performance—and pastors become personalities?In this episode of The Ministry Exchange, Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. sits down with longtime friend and ministry peer Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Together, they confront one of the most urgent questions facing the Black Church today: Have we traded the shepherd’s heart for the spotlight?Dr. Waller, a fourth-generation preacher raised in a home where legends like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Gardner Taylor once gathered, shares how...
2025-05-2842 min
Stern ChatsCannabusiness, Part I: Chris Mapson on Working in the Cannabis IndustryLet’s talk cannabusiness – that is, the cannabis business. We’re partnering with the Cannabusiness Club at Stern for a two-episode look at what it’s like to work in the industry. Our guest this week is Chris Mapson, the VP of Marketing at Livwell Enlightened Health, a leading dispensary chain located in Colorado and Michigan. Listen as hosts Matt Givner and Charlotte Kassimir chat with Chris about the benefits and challenges of his role, as well as what MBA students should know if they are interested in the cannabis industry.
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2022-01-1239 min
Stern ChatsCannabusiness, Part I: Chris Mapson on Working in the Cannabis IndustryLet’s talk cannabusiness – that is, the cannabis business. We’re partnering with the Cannabusiness Club at Stern for a two-episode look at what it’s like to work in the industry. Our guest this week is Chris Mapson, the VP of Marketing at Livwell Enlightened Health, a leading dispensary chain located in Colorado and Michigan. Listen as hosts Matt Givner and Charlotte Kassimir chat with Chris about the benefits and challenges of his role, as well as what MBA students should know if they are interested in the cannabis industry. -Hosts: Matt Givner & Charlotte...
2022-01-1239 min
The Pastor's OfficeJanuary 31, 2021: Rev Dr. Jesse Wendell Mapson, Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-02-181h 01