The Christian Leadership Podcast

This episode's guests are Bill and Sharon Richardson. Bill and Sharon came all the way from Aberdeen, Scotland to take the pastorate at the Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse. We talk with them about that journey as well as the importance of prayer in their ministry. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

In this episode we are with Rodger Boothman. Rodger is the director of Community Christian Ministries—an evangelical ministry that works with local churches to reach university students with the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this interview, we talk to Rodger about his life, his faith, and his work on the Washington State University campus. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

This week's guest is Ian Downs. Ian is the director of the local chapter of International Students, Inc—an evangelical ministry that trains Americans on how to share Christ's love with international students. In this interview, Ian shares with us some of the key strategies for reaching international students who live, work, and study in the United States. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

In this episode we talk with Ed Van Nuland. Ed has worked as a development director for over twenty years—first for Logos School and then for Palouse Care Network. We talk with Ed about living as a Christian dad, husband, fundraiser, amateur historian, children's author, and about what it means to be an example in Christ. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Pastor Phil Vance came to the Palouse in the late 70s to play football and study engineering at the University of Idaho. God changed the direction of his life and for the past 38 years he has served as the pastor of the same church where he came to know the Lord. Listen in as Phil tells us what consistent leadership looks like. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

In this episode, we interview Dr. Mark Weislogel, the leading authority today in microgravity fluid mechanics—or as he likes to call it: wacky fluids in space. As a student at Washington State University Mark was called by God to "design for me." He has worked his entire career designing and innovating for space travel. He recently won the Design of the Year award by the London Museum of Design and is being used by God to revolutionize the space industry. He currently lives with his wife in Oregon and is a professor at Portland State University. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

In today's episode, we talk with Pastors Kip and Pam Jacob. In 1985 they were called to a struggling church in the Portland, Oregon area and through the grace of God saw that congregation become one of the fastest growing in the Northwest. Today, they talk about how God led their church out of its comfort zone and into a hurting community. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

After thirty years in the work force, Bruce and Laurie Heimbigner decided not to spend their retirement on a golf course but to travel the world as missionaries. They are veterans of numerous short-term mission trips and believe God has called them to encourage missionaries, church leaders, and Christians wherever they go. In today's interview we hear how that call came about. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Tony and Becca Zanders have been business owners in the Boise area for twenty years. They whole-heartedly practice marketplace ministry, weaving active faith into everything they do. Listen and hear how the Zanders have made a major impact in their community and their industry by simply asking God every day, "what do you want to do here?" Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Blossom Johnston has been involved in the Idaho state political arena for much of her adult life. She talks with us about the challenges of working in the public sector without eroding one's faith. She currently lives in the Boise area with her husband, a retired state trooper. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Glenn Johnson is a man of many roles. He has been a college instructor, a radio personality, and is probably best known as voice of the Cougars with Washington State University. He has also been active in community service; serving on the Pullman Hospital Board, on the professional reserve of the local police department, and currently is in his fourth term as Mayor of Pullman, Washington. In today's interview Glenn talks to us about overcoming intense suffering in our lives. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Pat Owsley is a former professor, entrepreneur, and business owner who now works with Christians all over the world as a business as ministry consultant. In this episode we catch Pat between trips and talk with him about how he works with Christians worldwide. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Michelle Ellinwood serves a dual role as the director of Palouse Care Network and as a pastor of Intersect Community Church. She talks with us about doing church outside the box. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Terry Morin is a Christian leader who, with his wife Linda, has worked in multiple ministries throughout the years as leaders and disciple-makers. He holds a PhD in chemical engineering and is currently running his own business in Moscow, Idaho. He talks with us today about the importance of disciple-making in the Church. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Bill Reynolds comes to us from Catalyst Church in Colfax, Washington. Bill is a pastor and church planter used by God to bring change into the lives of believers and ministries across Washington state. Today, Bill talks to us about bringing rebirth to the local church. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Jim Wilson is a long-serving leader in the Kingdom of God whose ministry and evangelism have spanned an astounding seventy years. Beginning his ministry while still in the US Naval Academy, his work has reached around the globe. He is an author and the founder of Community Christian Ministries, an evangelical outreach primarily to the universities of the Palouse. In this interview we explore the early days of Jim's faith and ministry. Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Matt Meyer is a mining engineer by trade who has been used by God to work with pastors and leaders all over the world. While working in his career, and staying actively involved in ministry, he and his wife have found time to raise nine kids. He is currently co-leading a church planting project in Moscow, Idaho. Producer's Note: This was the first podcast we recorded and the audio is a little rough around the edges. The interview with Matt was so great and had so many useful insights that we decided to go ahead and release it anyways though. We hope you enjoy it. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Doug Busby—the dean of pastors on the Palouse—is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also the coauthor of a Reader's Hebrew-English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Doug is in his 42nd year at the Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse and he's also the longest serving pastor in the area. He is husband of one wife, father of four daughters, and grandfather to fifteen grandchildren. In part two we're going to look more deeply into Doug's thoughts on what it is to be a leader over the long-term. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Doug Busby—the dean of pastors on the Palouse—is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also the coauthor of a Reader's Hebrew-English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Doug is in his 42nd year at the Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse and he's also the longest serving pastor in the area. He is husband of one wife, father of four daughters, and grandfather to fifteen grandchildren. In part one we see how God brought the grandson of a bootlegger into the kingdom and out to the Great Northwest. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

DeDe McReynolds is a graduate of the Multnomah School of the Bible and currently serves as the Director of Services for Hope Center. Hope Center is a non-profit Christian ministry for people wanting to make positive changes in their lives. In this podcast DeDe shows us how to be a compassionate helper to those who are hurting without burning out. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Tom Ledford began his road to Christian leader as an inmate in the King County Jail. His incredible journey has lead him to where he is today by the grace and mercy of God. Tom lives with his wife and kids in Moscow, Idaho and is currently leading Revival Lifestyle Ministry where he actively raises up leaders for the kingdom of God. He talks with us about what it takes to be a fruitful leader in Christ. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Ross Lanphere is a veteran pastor who has been involved in Christian leadership for over forty years. He has recently rediscovered the value of identity in Christ and describes his experience as feeling like he has been born again, again. Ross currently lives in the Cour d'Alene area, with his wife Peggy, where he is the pastor of Family Life Center. He is also currently working on a book on our identity in Christ. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

KO Spangler is the Client Services Manager for Palouse Care Network, a crisis pregnancy center. She and her husband are also actively involved in their local church. KO talks to us about the importance of compassion in leadership and about her book Blueprint for Permanent Transformation. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Steve Reames has been involved in active ministry leadership since college. He has worked as an associate pastor, a church planter, and as the director of a medical missions organization. He currently serves as the director of Ada Country Medical Society and is a leading elder in his local church. Steve joins us from Boise, Idaho where he lives with his wife Tamara and his four kids. He's talks with us about what it's like to be a Christian leader in a secular organization. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com

Jim is a Renaissance man of Christian leadership. He has filled many roles in the body of Christ including—but not limited to—church planter, small church pastor, large church staff member, Bible School instructor, missionary to many countries, and author of many books. He is now retired and living in the Inland Northwest with his wife, Laurie. He talks with us about what it means to be a sacrificial leader. Music Credits Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Roadtrip http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Rocking Riff http://www.hooksounds.com