Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s episode, Pastor Steve Kelly is joined by Josh Kicker, Executive Pastor of Wave Church for over 20 years, and Mike Murphry of Leaderscape, who has spent more than three decades serving the local church.

Together, they discuss the faith required to launch campuses during financial uncertainty, the unique dynamics of working closely with friends, and the long-term fruit—and challenges—of longevity in ministry.

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast we discus how to raise resilient leaders who carry the baggage of being brought up in a broken home.

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly.

We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s episode, we explore two core values of Wave Church: “Faith is our language” and “Leadership is our culture.” But in a world filled with negativity, how do we consistently speak faith? And what does it take to build a strong, healthy leadership culture—both within yourself and your team?

Wave Church's Core Values | https://wavechurch.com/about-us/

Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!

Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast we talk about how as pastors and leaders we can get knocked down but it's not God's will for us to stay there. We will going through hard and challenging times but we are called to get up and stay up.

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast Steve Kelly sits down with Pastor Paul de Jong and talks about his journey of overcoming cancer and walking in faith with Jesus every step of the way.

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit in your ministry career or spiritual walk with God.

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast Pastor Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins talk through the mission statement of Wave Church and the process the team went through to come up with the new core values we have set for ourselves.

To learn more about the mission and vision of Wave Church check the link below:
https://wavechurch.com/about-us/

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Welcome to Leading Church with Steve Kelly. We aim to create a space to talk through issues that all leaders in ministry face, through authentic & transparent conversation, that helps leaders feel connected and not alone.

In today’s podcast Steve Kelly and Mark Hopkins discuss advancing the kingdom of God and being a soul winning church by setting culture and taking the cringe out of church.

Want more in-depth conversations specifically catered for pastors and leaders? Join us October 1-2 for Wave Conference 2025 - Iron & Embers in Virginia Beach, VA!