#161: Change is Inevitable

In this episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Pastor Brandon is joined by Pastor Kehlani and Pastor Christian for a behind-the-scenes conversation about big updates at Venture.They talk about VBS, Kailani’s new role as Family Pastor, the upcoming Saturday night service, Christian’s transition to Dean of the College of Ministry at Northwest University, and how God is leading Venture into the next season.Timestamps0:00 – Pastors Unfiltered Intro0:28 – Pastor Brandon Opens the Episode0:53 – Previewing Next Week’s Megachurch Report Conversation2:09 – Upcoming Episode with Dick Brogden3:01 – Dallas, Pastors Huddle, and the Mariners Game4:08 – The Craziest Mariners Game Ever4:34 – Morgan Starts the Wave5:14 – Junior High Boys Left at the Game5:39 – Guys Trying to Get on the Big Screen6:34 – Watching the World Cup During the Mariners Game7:21 – The Vomit Cleanup Situation8:10 – Mariners Win and Funko Pop Disappointment9:19 – Why Summer Matters at Church9:53 – How Venture Shares Change11:06 – Strategic Leaking and Inside Information11:38 – Introducing Kehlani12:00 – VBS Recap12:22 – Celebrating Venture Volunteers12:43 – Stories from VBS13:32 – Why VBS Helps Kids Build Friendships14:00 – Staff Serving at VBS14:38 – Dallas and the VBS Photos15:34 – Allen the Kids Ministry Mascot16:46 – What Should Allen’s Voice Sound Like?17:37 – Using Technology for Allen18:16 – Turtle Talk with Crush Comparison18:52 – Allen on Pastors Unfiltered?19:21 – Kehlani’s New Role19:40 – Kehlani Becomes Family Pastor20:07 – The Dream of Having a Full-Time Family Pastor20:36 – What the Family Pastor Role Will Oversee21:00 – Supporting Parents, Families, and Growth Groups21:25 – Kehlani’s Second New Role21:50 – Launching a Saturday Night Service22:21 – Why Venture Has Considered an Alternative Service23:12 – Worship and Teaching for Saturday Nights23:37 – Vision for the Saturday Night Service24:10 – How to Get Involved24:34 – When Saturday Night Services Begin25:05 – Kehlani Reflects on Her New Season26:00 – The Future of Venture Youth27:23 – Adjusting to Washington After One Year28:30 – Seattle Weather and Mountain Views29:11 – Dick’s Burgers vs. In-N-Out29:50 – Becoming a Seattle Sports Fan30:31 – Introducing Christian31:27 – Christian’s New Role at Northwest University31:58 – Why This Was a Big Decision32:44 – A New Day at Northwest University33:11 – Bringing Church and Academic Ministry Together33:59 – Training the Next Generation of Ministers34:27 – Pastor Brandon’s Support Through the Process35:06 – Christian’s Excitement for the Role35:27 – Christian Staying Connected to Venture36:16 – The Fast Timeline of the Process37:32 – How God Was Already Orchestrating the Transition38:20 – The Right Fit at the Right Time39:10 – Venture’s Future and God’s Faithfulness40:12 – Processing Change and Trusting Jesus41:14 – What About Junior High and Kingdom Builders?41:44 – Identifying, Recruiting, and Training Talent42:41 – God’s Timing in Staff Transitions43:25 – Who Will Step Into the Open Roles?44:19 – Preparing for Change Before It Happens44:51 – More People to Love45:15 – The Information Is Officially Leaked46:03 – Closing Thoughts and Future Excitement46:49 – Share the Podcast47:07 – Parent Meeting and Junior High Transition Details47:54 – Encouragement for People Who Don’t Like Change48:22 – Leave a Review and Share the Show48:44 – Make Jesus Famous