20. Chad Ragsdale ~ Does What We Believe Really Matter?
Release Date: 12/15/2021
42. Rowlie Hutton ~ Renew University And The Future of the Restoration Movement.
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Episode Summary In this episode, Tom sits down with longtime preacher and ministry leader Rowlie Hutton. Rowlie has spent more than 35 years serving churches across the Dakotas, Montana, and Nebraska, and brings a seasoned, pastoral perspective to the conversation. A graduate of Dakota Bible College and Montana State University–Northern, Rowlie has also served a term in the Montana State Senate, where he focused on Sanctity of Life legislation. Rowlie shares stories from his life and ministry, what he’s learning in this season, and how he continues investing in younger leaders—usually...
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41. Tony Brandt ~ Pastor of Central Church of Christ & CEM Board Member
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast, Tom chats with one of the CEM Board Members and Pastor of Central Church of Christ in Griswold, Iowa. Together, they reflect on his years of ministry in Iowa and talk about the exciting direction CEM is heading—developing a more clearly defined Iowa Restoration Movement Church Network. You’ll hear how this renewed vision is striving to help churches across our state connect, raise up new leaders, encourage current pastors, and care well for ministry families serving in Iowa.
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40. Clayton Hentzel ~ Lead Pastor of The Crossing
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Clayton Hentzel is the Lead Pastor at The Crossing. The Crossing is an independent, non-denominational church headquartered in , associated with the in the . The church oversees locations in , , , , , , , , , and two locations in and maintains an online presence.
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39. Greg Baker ~ Church Ambassador Network
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Greg Baker is the Executive Vice President of the Church Ambassador Network. In this discussion, we discuss various topics related to the role church leaders can play in representing the Kingdom of God in government. Greg provides a better way of viewing the impact we can have as church leaders: it's less about politics and more about building bridges with our state leaders and representatives. If you want a fresh approach to how Christians can influence government, listen to this very insightful conversation.
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38. Matt Proctor ~ President of Ozark Christian College
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
In high school, Matt was a National Merit finalist who enrolled at the University of Iowa as a journalism major. But after hearing God’s call, he transferred to Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Now instead of broadcasting the bad news, he’s proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Matt has served as a youth minister, preaching minister, Bible college professor and is now president of Ozark Christian College. He was the president of the 2013 North American Christian Convention and he serves as a contributing editor for Christian Standard magazine. His writing...
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37. David Fincher ~ President of Central Christian College of the Bible
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
In this episode we have an in depth conversation with David Fincher about . We talk about how CCCB is serving the needs of churches in training men and women for ministry. We cover the changes taking place in ministry as well as the growing demand to fill the ministry needs of churchs, as well as some very practical solutions. We hope you find the converstaion to be helpful!
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36. Travis Roehm ~ What Did We Learn From 2023 & What To Prepare For in 2024
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Travis Roehm is one of the pastors at Adventure Christian Community in Davenport. I got him to hangout and talk about ministry. We are really not experts in anything, just two guys serving Jesus in the local church. We took some time to review what we learned from ministry this last year as well as project where things are headed for leading churches in 2024. We hope you find it helpful!
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35. Dan Hudson ~ The Kingdom Work Taking Place in Zimbabwe & Real Men Iowa Conference 2024
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Dan is the Lead Pastor at Pathway Church in Johnston, Iowa. In this episode we talk about his connection with Hippo Valley Christian Mission in Zimbabwe, Africa. We cover the Kingdom work that is taking place in this spiriually hungry country and how the mission there has impacted Dan and the church. If you are interested in learning more about the work taking place in Zimbabwe feel free to contact Dan (dhudson@thepathonline.org) We also talk about the upcoming, event coming up: January 19-20, 2024 at Pathway Church 6523 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA
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34. Josh Howard ~ Central India Christian Mission & Disciple Making Movements
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Josh has been living in India since 2008 and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the world. He is overseeing the church planting school at Central India Christian Mission (CICM), which prepares church planters to go to unreached areas in India and the surrounding countries. In 2015, he launched a branch of the ministry called Ignite, which has seen over 10,000 churches started in eight years! Josh also serves as the regional director of Central Asia for the NewThing Network. He has a Master of Arts in Missional Church Movements from Wheaton College and is the co-author of...
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33. Guy Hammond ~ How To Lead Your Church In An LGBTQ Culture.
Iowa Church Leaders Podcast
Guy Hammond is the director of Strength in Weakness. This Christian organization helps bridge the gap between the Christian community and the LGBTQ community through awareness, education and support. Guy, a minister for more than 25 years, has taught over 100,000 people in churches, universities, and faith-based groups around the world. He has authored six books, including Gay & Christian? his most recent. Click for Catalyst 2023 Check out .
info_outlineChad Ragsdale joined the faculty at Ozark Christian College in 2005. He teaches primarily in the areas of Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. In 2020, Chad was named the new Academic Dean of the institution. Chad has been married to his wife Tara since 2001 and has three kids, Logan, Adeline, and Ryane. He has a BA in preaching and an M.Div in contemporary theology both from Lincoln Christian University. He has a D.Min in engaging mind and culture from Talbot School of Theology.
Book Recommendations from the podcast:
Christian Convictions ~ Chad Ragsdale
https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Convictions-Discerning-Essential-Important/dp/1949921514/ref=sr_1_2?crid=UA0NTBJRWIUR&keywords=christian+convictions+chad+ragsdale&qid=1639610514&sprefix=Christian+Convictions%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2
The Coddling of the American Mind ~ Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
https://www.thecoddling.com/