Hosted by John McGee, Senior Director of Watermark Resources, the Church Leadership Podcast discusses relevant topics for church leaders to encourage and equip them for ministry at their own churches.
Episode: 207Aug 19, 2026
Is the UK Becoming Pre-Christian? | Stephen Foster
About this Episode What if the next generation is more open to Jesus than we think? In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee shares an extended interview with Stephen Foster, leader of of St. Aldates Church in Oxford, England. Stephen talks about the shift he’s seeing in the UK, why churches should intentionally invest in younger leaders, how an invitational culture can change a church, and what it looks like to trust the Holy Spirit as people explore Christianity. Watch the full film on YouTube here: Awakening in the UK
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Evangelism & Missions
Church Culture
Episode: 200Jun 24, 2026
The Spiritual Awakening in the UK | Sarah Jackson on Reaching the Next Generation
About this Episode Checkout the Awakening in the UK documentary our team put together and hear church leaders in the UK speak on how God is on the move especially with the younger generations in miraculous ways. In this mainstage interview from the Church Leaders Conference (CLC) 2026, Sarah Jackson along with John McGee speak on the Awakening in the UK, miraculous God stories in the younger generation, church planting, and encouragement for church leaders. Sarah Jackson is the CEO of Revitalise Trust an organization with a vision of evangelizing to the nations, the revitalisation of the Church and the transformation of society. Church Leaders Conference 2027 - We would love to see you in the room at CLC27!
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Evangelism & Missions
Episode: 174Jun 11, 2025
How to Invest in Young Leaders
In this follow-up episode to "7 Ways to Develop Young Leaders,” John McGee sits down with Emma Dotter, Director of Join The Journey, and Kylen Perry, Executive Director of The Porch, to unpack practical ways to develop young leaders. In this conversation, Emma and Kylen reflect on pivotal moments from their own leadership journeys and offer wisdom for both young adults navigating their calling and for veteran leaders looking to invest well into the next generation.
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Next Generation
Episode: 173May 28, 2025
7 Ways to Develop Young Leaders
We keep asking why the next generation is leaving the Church, but Grant Skeldon thinks we’re asking the wrong question. Instead, we should be asking, how are we discipling the next generation? In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 Church Leaders Conference, Grant calls us to stop handwringing over what is wrong and to start identifying what is working. He explores key discipleship moments for raising up the next generation leaders and what you can do to help develop more young leaders in the church.
Discipleship
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Next Generation
Episode: 169Apr 2, 2025
Working with Gen Z Leaders
In this episode, John McGee sits down with Emma Dotter (Join the Journey Director) to unpack why Gen Z works differently, how we (often unknowingly) contributed to that shift, and what you can do to build trust, call them up, and help them thrive. Whether you’re leading a team, mentoring young leaders, or just trying to understand the next generation in your church, this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical steps forward.
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Next Generation
Episode: 98Feb 16, 2022
How to Stand Out by Showing You’re All In (For Emerging Leaders and Those Who Lead Them)
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John and Adam discuss what success looks like for young leaders. Listen in to find out how to stand out by showing you are all in.
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Episode: 92Oct 27, 2021
Training the Next Generation of Leaders
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined in the studio by Blake Holmes and John Cox to discuss the Watermark Institute and explain why training the next generation is so vital. Are you or someone you know feeling called to vocational ministry? The Watermark Institute may be your next step. Find out more at https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/institute
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Episode: 84Jun 2, 2021
What Older Leaders Want You To Know
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, Adam and John are in the studio to discuss the 8 things they wish they knew when they were younger and what they younger leaders to keep in mind.
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Episode: 83May 19, 2021
What Young Leaders Want You To Know
On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined in the studio by three young leaders: Emma Dotter, JD Rodgers, and Gabrielle Odom. Together, they discuss what younger leaders want older leaders in the church to know.
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Episode: 57Dec 9, 2019
Leading Teenagers
David Penuel (Associate Pastor and long-standing Watermark Student Ministry leader) and Rebe Long (formerly staff on Watermark's Student Ministries team) join John and Adam in the studio today to talk about leading teenagers. They provide 3 practical principles for success in youth ministry.
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Next Generation
Episode: 49Aug 19, 2019
The Importance of Your 20s and 30s
Todd Wagner joins Adam and John in the studio to discuss the importance of leading well in your 20s and 30s. These are some of the most formative years in a leader's life and getting them right will be a blessing to both yourself and others. Listen in as Todd shares how to practically make the most of your 20s and 30s.
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Next Generation
Episode: 18May 8, 2018
Mistakes Young Leaders Make
Blake Holmes shares five common mistakes young leaders make.
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