Podcast Network – All Episodes

  • Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel, Ministry in Germany, and a Message to American Christians With Pastor Dave Schnitter
    on April 25, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    In this episode of "Transforming the Church" podcast, Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his friend Dave Schnitter, the lead pastor of Mosaik Berlin, delve into the dangers of the prosperity gospel, talk about ministry in Germany, and offer a message to American Christians.

  • Friday Night Lights, Forgiveness, and Future Glory: The Vision Casting Episode
    on April 12, 2024 at 8:47 pm

    On this episode of "Transforming the Church," Dr. Derwin L. Gray unpacks the power of effective vision casting for life transformation within the church. Drawing from the words of Jesus, Gray shares personal stories of forgiveness and reconciliation, highlighting the need for unity in a world plagued by division and racism.

  • Episode 8: Pleasant Surprises
    on March 19, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    In this final episode, Eric Geiger and Kenton Beshore discuss the pleasant surprises of leadership succession, what has been meaningful to them and the church, and offer some final thoughts for those who engage in a succession process.

  • 4 Keys to Becoming a Missional Church That Blesses Its Community
    on March 14, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    Do you desire to see your church make a lasting impact on the community? In this episode of "Transforming the Church," Dr. Derwin Gray will be sharing the key to creating a Jesus-centered church that transforms its influence on the local area.

  • Episode 7: Challenges
    on March 12, 2024 at 3:43 pm

    This week, Eric Geiger and Kenton Beshore discuss leadership challenges faced by the successor (and predecessor), including honoring the past while creating the desire for new direction and loving the people while also charting a future course.

  • Episode 6: The Relationship With Predecessor and Successor
    on March 5, 2024 at 5:43 pm

    In this episode discussing the predecessor and successor, Eric Geiger and Kenton Beshore discuss their relationship, how they have fostered a healthy relationship, rhythms for meeting, and agreements they hold.

  • Episode 5: The First 90 Days
    on February 27, 2024 at 4:43 pm

    How should a leader approach the first three to six months of the new role? The answer depends on the context. In this episode, Pastor Eric Geiger shares insight he learned leading during his first year at Mariners Church. 

  • Episode 4: The Announcement
    on February 20, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    In this episode, Eric and Kenton discuss the major moments of announcing a new leader, share the goals of each of those initial meetings with staff and with the church, and offer suggestions for leaders to think through the moment of the announcement.