S4 EP32 featuring Donnie Lackey : What I Learned My First Year as Lead Pastor at a New Church

<p>Welcome to the L3 Podcast! We hope this podcast will be helpful to both you and your ministry.</p><p>Today, Pastor Aaron is joined by Pastor Donny Lackey, a ministry veteran with over 30 years of experience who currently serves at Mount Hope Church in Portland, Michigan. In this episode, they discuss the complex process of leading a historic church through a comeback. Pastor Donny shares his firsthand experience of navigating the crucial (and often bumpy) transition into a church that has encountered a downturn in its &quot;life cycle,&quot; emphasizing the absolute necessity of resting, observing, and taking the temperature of the congregation before initiating major changes. They also discuss the importance of moving beyond a &quot;survival mindset,&quot; and how to manage the pace of change without outrunning your congregation. If you are pastoring a revitalization church and feel overwhelmed by the task ahead, this conversation will give you the practical wisdom and encouragement you need to stay the course.</p><p>For more information on the Michigan Ministry Network, please go to our website at mmn.ag.</p>