Irresistible Leader with Sheldon Andrus

What do you do when you feel called but don’t know where to start?In Part 2 of this conversation on Irresistible Leader, Sheldon continues the discussion with Pastor Mark Johnson, Lead Pastor of Mercy Road Church in Anderson, focusing on the practical realities of church planting and the tension many leaders feel when they know something is stirring, but haven’t taken action.This episode is a direct conversation for builders. For leaders carrying something internally, but waiting externally.And the challenge is simple: Stop waiting. Start building.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Pastor Mark Johnson

What if the reason you’re not seeing momentum has nothing to do with how hard you’re working?In this episode of Irresistible Leader, Sheldon sits down with Pastor Mark Johnson, Lead Pastor of Mercy Road Church in Anderson, for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking around leadership and growth.Pastor Mark’s story alone will shift your perspective.A Black church planter from Baltimore, now leading a thriving church in a city most wouldn’t choose and doing it in a way most wouldn’t attempt.No built-in network. No perfect demographic alignment. No “safe” strategy.Just conviction, obedience and a willingness to take steps in the dark. And today, God is using that obedience in a powerful way.But this conversation goes deeper than the story.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Pastor Mark Johnson

What does it really take to lead from the second seat?In this episode of Irresistible Leader, Sheldon sits down with Pastor Khalil Tubbs of Reformation Network for a raw and practical conversation on the reality of being a “number two” leader; where alignment matters more than authority, and execution is everything.This isn’t a surface-level conversation. It’s a deep dive into the emotional, relational, and strategic weight carried by executive pastors and second-seat leaders every day.From navigating tension with senior leadership to building systems that bring vision to life, Khalil unpacks what it means to lead powerfully without needing the spotlight.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Khalil Tubbs on IGLearn more about Reformation Network