Episode 191Jan 07, 2026

1 Timothy 1:1–2 | A Church Leader’s Identity & Calling

In this first episode, John McGee and Dave Bruskas reflect on what faithful leadership looks like when it’s rooted in our identity and the grace of God. 
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About the Episode

 

The Church Leadership Podcast is officially on video, and we’re kicking off 2026 with a brand-new series through 1 Timothy. You can now watch on YouTube and Spotify—or listen wherever you stream podcasts—as we step into this next season together. In this first episode, John McGee and Dave Bruskas reflect on what faithful leadership looks like when it’s rooted in our identity and the grace of God. 

In this episode, they talk about: 

  • Knowing who you are and who you’re not as a church leader 

  • Why clarity of calling brings confidence without arrogance 

  • The importance of spiritual fatherhood, friendship, and long-term relationships in ministry 

 

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