In a culture that rewards ambiguity, how does a Christian leader say clearly what he believes and hold the line? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis talks with Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, about leading with doctrinal clarity, forming biblical identity in students, and refusing to trade conviction for applause.…
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Are You a Slave to Your Schedule? Don Lough on Rest, Rhythm, and Avoiding Burnout
Are you a slave to your schedule? Chronically burned out but convinced you’re too essential to rest? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis and ABWE Director of Communications Alex Kocman sit down with Don Lough Jr., president and CEO of Word of Life Fellowship, to talk honestly about the rhythms high-functioning leaders need and the boundaries they have to enforce to keep running hard for the long haul.…
How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in Your Church with Derek Parker
Where will the next generation of pastors and ministry leaders come from? In this episode of Leader to Leader, Paul Davis talks with Pastor Derek Parker of Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, Florida, about practical ways the local church can spot emerging leaders, invest in them intentionally, and build a leadership pipeline that doesn’t depend on the seminary alone.…
Season 2 Finale: Into the Heart of the Jungle: Bob Wright
In this final episode of Cloud of Witnesses season two, we dive into the extraordinary missionary journey of Bob Wright, who served with his wife, Rita, in the jungles of Brazil. Called to reach unreached tribes, Bob shares the adventures and challenges of bringing the gospel to remote areas, including stories of divine providence and moments of risk.…
Committed to the Call to Serve: Johnny and Susan Bolin (Part 2)
In this second part of Johnny and Susan Bolin’s story on Cloud of Witnesses, we follow their continued journey of faith and perseverance as missionaries in Colombia. After being advised to abandon their aviation ministry due to rebel activity, the Bolins pivoted to church planting and outreach in Villavicencio.…
Committed to the Call to Serve: Johnny and Susan Bolin (Part 1)
In this first part of a two-part series on Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the compelling story of Johnny and Susan Bolin, ABWE missionaries who served as church planters in Colombia, South America. Johnny shares his journey of coming to faith in Jesus, while Susan reflects on her foundational Christian upbringing that shaped her passion for missions.…