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 Sunday services and all that goes into making them what they are and we talk about raising up leaders and how we can give them positive feedback to grow in their craft.

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 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.

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 discus how to raise resilient leaders who carry the baggage of being brought up in a broken home.

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!