Ep. 167 - Leading with Grace: A Metro District Superintendent's Journey with Rev. David Hockett

In this episode, Rev. David Hockett shares his journey into ministry, his return to the role of Metro District Superintendent, and insights on leadership, change, and faith in challenging times.

00:00 Introduction to David Hockett and the Metro District Superintendent role

01:36 David's call to ministry and early formation in the church

05:02 Returning to district superintendent a second time

09:06 Leaving Davidson and moving into a new season

13:21 What a district superintendent actually does

16:05 Making space for clergy and laity to try new things

18:37 When DS leadership should be mostly invisible

20:44 The spiritual responsibility of serving on the cabinet

25:37 The human side of appointment making

32:16 Learning from failure and moving too slowly

39:23 What David is listening for in this season of church change