Episode Description
In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart talks with Kathy Story—Family Ministry Pastor, seminary student, and 30-year ministry veteran. Kathy shares how tailored coaching empowered her to navigate a megachurch staff role, transition to a tiny church replant, and launch an innovative grand-parenting ministry.
If you’ve ever faced a major ministry pivot, this conversation will equip you with a proven framework to exit well and enter your next assignment with confidence.
Key Topics Covered
Leaving a Bless, Not a Mess – Practical steps to hand off your ministry with honor and clarity
Coaching for Every Context – How guidance looks different in a 300-kid ministry vs. a 40-member replant
Grandparenting Vision – Mobilizing older saints for legacy impact
Key Quote
“You are either going to leave a mess or leave a bless.”
Scripture References
Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
2 Timothy 2:2 – “Entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.”
Takeaway
Coaching gives leaders objective insight, helping them exit with integrity, enter new assignments confidently, and multiply kingdom impact.
Call to Action
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