The Circuit Leadership Podcast

The conversation explores the challenges and importance of continuous education and personal growth for pastors and leaders. It emphasizes the value of networking, relationship-building, and the practical preparation provided by Equip Week. The discussion also highlights the significance of spiritual health and the dangers of leading without a strong theological foundation.TakeawaysContinuous education is essential for pastors and leadersNetworking and building relationships are crucial for pastoral growthChapters00:00 Introduction to Circuit Leadership Podcast05:22 The Value of Classroom Development10:22 The Need for Personal Growth and Development19:19 The Role of Equipping Craftsmen25:04 The Importance of Relationship and Community32:29 Encouraging Continuous Education

Multiplying Disciples and Churches: Insights from Ed LoveIn this episode, Ed Love, the executive director of church multiplication and discipleship for the Wesleyan Church, shares valuable insights on how healthy discipleship leads to church multiplication, the importance of trusting the Holy Spirit, and practical steps for pastors to embrace a multiplying mindset. Whether you're a pastor, leader, or disciple-maker, Ed provides actionable wisdom rooted in his years of experience in church planting and leadership development.Key Topics:The relationship between discipleship and church multiplicationWhy healthy things naturally reproduceThe biblical foundation: Matthew 28 and the Great CommissionPractical first steps for pastors to start discipleship effortsOvercoming common fears about releasing leadersThe power of prayer and dependence on the Holy SpiritOrganic church planting through passions and callingThe importance of trusting and empowering emerging leadersEmbracing failure as part of growth in ministryStrategies for intentional disciple-making in American churchesResources & Links:Wesleyan Church Church Multiplication ResourcesEquip Week 2026 - Indiana South Wesleyan DistrictThe Great Commission - Matthew 28Connect with Ed Love:FacebookWesleyan Church - Church MultiplicationThis episode offers strategic and spiritual insights to foster a culture of multiplication rooted in discipleship, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Dive in to discover how you can begin or accelerate the multiplying movement in your church or ministry.

The conversation delves into the power and significance of prayer in various aspects of church leadership and growth. It explores the personal and communal impact of prayer, the challenges and guilt associated with inadequate prayer, and the importance of shifting prayers from 'me' to 'we'. TakeawaysPrayer as a guiding forceThe importance of a multiplication mindset

In this episode, District Superintendent Doug Preston shares insights on church health, revitalization, and the importance of prayer in ministry. He emphasizes the need for pastors to focus on spiritual health, community impact, and the power of prayer to sustain effective leadership.