The Weight of Leadership: Stewardship Beyond the Pulpit

Most people picture ministry on a stage. But what if real ministry also looks like boardrooms, budgets, and carrying the weight of decisions that affect thousands of lives? In this episode of the RISE Leadership Podcast, Jeremy Dixon and Phil McMichael sit down with Jeff Pearson, Executive Director of Compassion 479 and Strategic Initiatives at Cross Church. Before joining church staff, Jeff spent nearly three decades at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including 15 years as CFO of the organization responsible for raising the majority of its funding. He woke up every day knowing millions of dollars had to be raised — and that children’s lives depended on it. In this honest conversation, Jeff shares: What the “weight of leadership” really feels like How to view your workplace as ministry The difference between platform and stewardship How to discern when God is releasing you from a role Why obedience sometimes means walking away from something you love If you’re leading in business, healthcare, education, ministry, or anywhere in between, this episode will challenge how you think about calling. Ministry isn’t about visibility. It’s about faithfulness with what God has entrusted to you. Send us Fan Mail