Ep. 18 - Church Planting & Leadership with Nathan Millican

In this conversation, Dr. Nathan Millican joins hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss leadership in the church and church planting through his role with the SEND Network.  They explore the challenges facing modern churches, the importance of leadership, and the role of friendship in ministry. The conversation also delves into spiritual growth during college years, the significance of trust in relationships, and God's loving perspective on individuals. Finally, they touch on transitioning to new ministry opportunities and the beauty of the local church. This is a wide-ranging episode about the church at large. NOTE - There were audio issues in this episode, and we apologize if some sections are difficult to hear. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Icebreakers 02:21 Challenges Facing Modern Churches 05:07 The Importance of Leadership in Churches 10:38 Friendship and Community in Ministry 13:58 The Role of Spiritual Growth in College 18:28 Trust as the Currency of Relationships 22:41 God's Perspective on Us 24:58 Transitioning to New Ministry Opportunities 27:22 Navigating Succession Planning in Leadership 32:05 The SEND Network and Church Planting Strategies 39:29 Challenges in Church Leadership and Pastoral Gaps 44:57 Understanding Co-vocational Leadership and Its Impact 50:39 The Holiness of God and Its Relevance to the Church