Global Leadership Collaborative

Dr. Michel Kenmogne was born and raised in a small village in Western Cameroon. From there God called him to serve in leadership roles in Bible translation that have blessed peoples around the world. Listen as Michel shares his unique story and leadership journey, how he first understood the Gospel, and how God called and equipped him for leadership at the highest levels.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Dr. Michel Kenmogne00:29 Principles for God-Honoring Decisions07:28 Family Background in Cameroon09:19 Language and Spiritual Context12:30 Understanding the Gospel and Responding22:56 Calling into Bible Translation Ministry26:28 When the Gospel came to Ghomala'30:31 Serving with CABTAL in Cameroon37:43 Journey into Leadership with CABTAL44:48 Nurturing Your Family's Walk with the Lord46:33 Dealing with the Challenges of Leadership51:11 Serving Across Many Cultures in Bible Translation54:33 Having Fun as Leaders57:55 Advising Future Leaders in Bible Translation59:41 Closing Thoughts and ChallengeCreditsThe Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as the GLC Director at Seed Company and comes to this role with over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc., a global ministry supporting Bible translation.

Pauline Wairimu Irungu is the Africa Area Director for the Wycliffe Global Alliance, a position she has held since 2019. As the first female to take on this role, listen as she shares her leadership journey, observations about effective spiritual leadership, serving as a woman in ministry leadership, and some fun points, too!Chapters:00:00 Introducing Wairimu Irungu03:38 Introducing the Wycliffe Global Alliance05:38 Wairimu's Early Life and Influences08:18 The Call to Ministry and Bible Translation12:43 Family and Ministry15:43 Calling to Leadership19:14 Spiritual Leadership Principles22:48 What Does the Africa Area Director Do?27:33 What Brings You the Greatest Joy?29:03 Facing a Crisis, Seeing God Move35:16 How Do You Sustain Yourself as a Leader?39:44 Having Some Fun!47:13 Characteristics of Effective Leaders50:20 Difficult Behaviors in Leaders53:06 Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders57:29 Closing ThoughtsCredits:The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as the GLC Director at Seed Company and comes to this role with over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc., a global ministry supporting Bible translation. We hope you enjoy this podcast and invite you to consider joining this community of leaders.

The Global Leadership Collaborative (GLC) is rooted in a vision Davis Powell has for leaders in the Bible translation movement around the world. In this this first episode of the podcast, listen as Woody McLendon interviews Davis to learn more about the Bible translation, the GLC, and Davis' own journey as a leader. Enjoy hearing Davis' heart and passion for God, for people, and for leaders!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Global Leadership Collaborative Podcast00:44 Understanding the Seed Company and Bible Translation05:51 The Journey of Leadership Together07:35 Challenges in Leadership within Bible Translation11:40 Davis Powell's Leadership Journey19:24 Transition from Medical Missions to Bible Translation24:22 Family and Ministry Together29:01 Becoming CEO of Seed Company41:01 What Gives You the Greatest Joy in Leadership?44:12 What Burdens Weigh on Your Heart?46:14 Urgency vs Speed48:37 How Has Being CEO Impacted Your Prayer Life?51:02 The Fun Side of Leadership57:00 How would you counsel other leaders?01:03:13 Closing ThanksCredits:The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as the GLC Director at Seed Company and comes to this new role with over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc., a global ministry supporting Bible translation. We hope you will enjoy this podcast and invite you to consider joining this community to grow together.