I Was Wrong About the Holy Spirit (A Pastor’s Confession)

Lead Pastor Chad Moore reveals why most believers miss the Holy Spirit and explains how to build a church culture that thrives in a divided world.In this episode:Pastor Chad Moore, Lead Pastor of Sun Valley Community Church, joins Zach Schumaker to dismantle the misconceptions surrounding mega-churches, leadership, and the Holy Spirit. We explore the "Preach, Teach, Model, Celebrate" framework that allows Sun Valley to maintain a unified culture across multiple campuses. Chad opens up about his transition from a cessationist background to fully embracing the active work of the Holy Spirit, providing a practical "Know, Do, Pray" framework for hearing God's voice.We also dive deep into the tension of politics in the pulpit, why "winning debates" is killing evangelism, and how to navigate the stigma of the modern mega-church. Chad shares his personal testimony of moving from legalism to relationship, the reality of raising a brother with special needs, and why "revival" is the curveball that could save Gen Z.About Pastor Chad Moore:Lead Pastor at: Sun Valley Community Church  @SunValleyCC  Known for: Biblical leadership, cultural architecture, and "Plumline" teaching.Background: Former Cessationist turned Spirit-filled leader.🔗 Connect with Pastor Chad:Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorchadmoore/Latest Series: "In His Presence"⏱️ Chapters: [00:00] Intro: Introducing Pastor Chad Moore[02:26] The Secret to Building Church Culture[07:27] Testimony: From Legalistic Religion to Relationship[13:54] Growing Up Baptist: The Value of Rules vs. Grace[17:35] "Christianity is Not a Religion": Tim Keller’s Influence[20:07] Denominations & Arguing Over "Big Rocks"[24:16] Tribalism, Politics & The "Offensive" Gospel[30:32] The Trap of "Clickbait Christianity" on Social Media[34:00] Drawing the Line: Politics in the Pulpit[41:03] Pastor Chad’s Personal Spiritual Renewal & Repentance[46:51] Embracing Mystery: Why We Don't Know Everything[53:12] Mega Church Money: Financial Accountability & Transparency[56:15] Addressing the "Mega Church" Stigma[01:00:28] Finding God in Suffering: Lessons from a Special Needs Brother[01:04:30] "I Was Wrong": Leaving Cessationism for the Holy Spirit[01:07:07] How to Hear the Voice of God[01:09:53] Why Miracles Happen More in the Persecuted Church[01:14:47] Is Gen Z Bringing Revival?[01:16:08] The Legacy Pastor Chad Wants to Leave📚 Resources Mentioned:Book: Providence by John PiperOrganization: Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out Zach's other shows:The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkAThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowConnect With Zach:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/X: https://x.com/ZachSchumakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumakerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314Hashtags: #ChadMoore #SunValleyCommunityChurch #HolySpirit #ChurchLeadership #ChristianPodcast #PathOfTheCross #Cessationism #Revival #GenZ #faith #POTCP Ep. #20