114 - 10 Things Every Pastor Can Learn From Church of Eleven22

Fresh off the Church Leaders Summit at Church of Eleven22, Kevin shares 10 observations that challenged, encouraged, and sharpened his thinking about ministry.

This isn’t about copying a megachurch model.

It’s about asking a better question:

What can pastors serving churches of every size learn from what God is doing somewhere else?

In this episode, Kevin unpacks lessons around asking for help, pursuing clarity, putting prayer first, strengthening belief, building a culture of celebration, embracing AI as a ministry tool, generosity, communication, leadership environments, and intentional church culture.

One lesson stood above many of the others: pastors don’t have to make ministry harder by trying to carry everything alone.

Kevin also shares why he walked into the summit tired and worn down—and walked away with renewed belief about what God can still do.

In this episode:

Why asking for help is a strength, not a weaknessWhy clarity matters more than we often realizeWhat happens when prayer becomes foundational againThe importance of strengthening your own beliefBuilding a culture that celebrates what God is doingHow AI can enhance ministry rather than threaten itMaking generosity part of discipleshipWhy most churches need a stronger communication strategyCreating environments where leaders feel valuedWhy church culture must be developed intentionallyThis episode is also the beginning of several conversations Kevin will unpack more deeply in upcoming episodes of Pastors Thriving.