Leadership Lab Podcast

About Leadership Lab Podcast

The Leadership Lab podcast equips and encourages pastors, youth leaders, and church volunteers through practical conversations on ministry, leadership, and discipleship. Featuring local church leaders, we address real challenges facing our churches and provide gospel-centered resources to help leaders grow and strengthen their congregations.

Publisher

Union Baptist Association

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Episode 27 | Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Local Church w/AI Claude

   In this episode of the Union Baptist Association Podcast, Eric Cook has a unique conversation with artificial intelligence about one of the most important emerging questions facing the church today: How should Christians faithfully and wisely use AI? The conversation explores the theological implications of artificial intelligence, beginning with humanity’s unique identity as image-bearers of God and the biblical understanding of creativity. Eric asks how AI can serve pastors and churches in areas such as sermon preparation, biblical study, administration, evangelism, discipleship, and global missions without replacing the human relationships and spiritual dependence that are essential to ministry. They also address the ethical challenges surrounding AI, including data privacy, pastoral care, counseling, spiritual formation, worship, and congregational communication. The discussion considers both the opportunities AI provides—particularly for smaller and under-resourced churches—and the dangers of allowing technology to create distance, superficiality, or dependence within the body of Christ. Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question: How can the church embrace useful technology without losing what makes the ministry of the church distinctly human, relational, and gospel-centered? A thought-provoking conversation for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking to think biblically about AI and the future of ministry. The Union Baptist Association exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches as we work together to advance the gospel. Learn more about the Union Baptist Association at http://unionbaptist.com/ (http://unionbaptist.com/) Follow us for future episodes!

2. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Episode 26 | Lessons from 20 Years of Association Leadership with Bob Lowman (Part 2)

   In this episode of the Union Baptist Association Podcast, Eric Cook continues his conversation with Bob Lowman, reflecting on the lessons learned through nearly 20 years of ministry and leadership with the Metrolina Baptist Association. Bob shares about navigating difficult conversations, maintaining spiritual and personal health, and learning from decisions that did not go as planned. Together, they discuss the difference between a good opportunity and a God opportunity, and Bob offers wisdom for leaders who may feel overwhelmed as they begin serving in association ministry. As he looks toward eventually handing the ministry to a successor, Bob also reflects on his hopes for the future of Metrolina Baptist Association and the lasting impact he wants to leave behind. This conversation offers honest and practical encouragement for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking to lead faithfully for the long haul. The Union Baptist Association exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches as we work together to advance the gospel. Learn more about the Union Baptist Association at http://unionbaptist.com/ Follow us for future episodes!

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Episode 25 | 20 Years of Serving Churches: Lessons from Association Ministry with Bob Lowman (Part 1)

   In this episode of the Union Baptist Association Podcast, Eric Cook sits down with Bob Lowman, who has served as the Director of Missions for the Metrolina Baptist Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, for nearly 20 years. Bob reflects on what has kept him in association ministry for so long and the lessons that can only be learned through decades of walking alongside pastors and churches. Together, they discuss how Bob's understanding of the AMS role has changed over the years, what pastors truly need from their association, and the challenges and opportunities of bringing churches together for the sake of the gospel. Bob also shares lessons learned from walking with pastors through seasons of success, crisis, and discouragement, including what he has learned to look for when a church is struggling—and what he has learned to stop doing. This conversation offers valuable perspective for pastors, association leaders, and churches seeking to understand the purpose of cooperative ministry and how associations can come alongside local churches to strengthen and encourage them. The Union Baptist Association exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches as we work together to advance the gospel. Learn more about the Union Baptist Association at Union Baptist Association (https://unionbaptist.com/) Follow us for future episodes!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

1 ratings