Cole Huffman Talks Church Startups & Stability

In this powerful conversation, a Nashville pastor shares a hard-won journey of calling, healing, and hope. After leading through the 2019–2020 crucible-personal family strain, ministry stress, and a season where every decision drew critique-he stepped away without a next role and spent a year letting God rebuild his soul. He opens up about that healing year and the surprising door God then opened to The Gospel Church in Nashville.He also reflects on moving a young church from startup to stability-raising elders and deacons, building healthy teams for mission and finance, planning in three-year windows, and handing real ministry to everyday saints. With honesty and humility, he talks about recovering the joy of preaching, praying with classic prayer books, choosing substance over spotlight, and blessing the next generation of leaders.This episode is a testament to God’s faithfulness in hidden seasons and an encouragement to pastors to take the time to heal, do the basics well, and keep showing up for people.Learn More: engagechurchnetwork.com