Welcome to the Leading Well podcast, presented by Elim Christian Centre.
Hosted by Senior Pastor, Steve Green, Leading Well is focused around Christian leadership, Church leadership, ministry, and life. It's less like let me teach you about leadership, but rather lets have conversations with people we can learn from, to help you in your calling and in your walk with The Lord.
Living Your Calling in Sport and Life with Christian de Vaal and Zoe Doughty
How do you stay grounded, resilient, and faithful when your identity, performance, and future are on the line in competitive sports?
In this episode of Leading Well, Steve sits down with two exceptional young athletes: Christian De Vaal (New Zealand record-holding track/cross-country runner at the University of Wisconsin) and Zoe Doughty (Former U.S. Div 1 goalkeeper currently playing semi-professional football for Fencibles United). Together, they share their personal stories of navigating the high-pressure world of collegiate and semi-professional athletics while keeping Jesus at the centre of their lives.
Christian and Zoe speak candidly about the harsh realities of competitive sports - from dealing with injuries and unexpected benchings to managing the friction of non-Christian locker rooms and overcoming the natural temptation toward envy when teammates succeed. Through every setback and unexpected door, they offer a powerful look at how to lead with humility, maintain Christian community away from home, and view your everyday sport or career as a primary space to serve God.
Whether you are a young athlete, a student, a professional, or someone navigating an unexpected valley in your calling, Christian and Zoe’s refreshing honesty and faith offer invaluable wisdom for living well.
2 Aug 2026
Women in Church Leadership? with Hayley Lafaele
When you give your life to Jesus, how do you learn to lead without letting ambition, performance, or position get in the way?
In this episode of Leading Well, host Steve Green sits down with Hayley Lafaele for a raw, funny, and deeply insightful chat about the highs and lows of ministry. Hayley shares her incredible story of coming to faith at 18 through a Brooke Fraser song, and how that moment set off a journey into leadership, theology, and deep discipleship.
Together, Steve and Hayley dive straight into the hard questions: How do we properly interpret Scripture regarding women in leadership? What is the difference between having a spiritual gift and actually building Godly character? And how do we resist the trap of trying to force or manufacture our own success?
Whether you are navigating your own calling, grappling with theological questions around leadership, or seeking encouragement to remain faithful in the background, Hayley’s deep wisdom and humour offer a powerful roadmap for every disciple.
5 Jul 2026
The Power of Spiritual Fatherhood & Christian Mentorship with Paul Webber
What does it look like to step into the role of a spiritual father, and why is one-on-one mentorship so critical for the health of our leaders and churches?
In this episode of Leading Well, host Steve Green sits down with his very dear friend, Paul Webber, recording directly from a brand-new studio space, Paul’s own home. Reflecting on a deep friendship spanning nearly two decades, Steve and Paul pull back the curtain on their journey together, tracking how a relationship that began in youth ministry evolved into a vital, life-giving partnership of mentorship and spiritual fatherhood.
Paul shares his personal journey of faith, from making his first stand for Christ at age 12 while listening to the 1969 Billy Graham crusade over a telephone landline, to a powerful recommitment after hearing the testimony of Apollo 15 astronaut James Irwin. He also unpacks his career transition into accounting and business after a distinct calling from God, sharing his heart for using business as a tool to resource and empower the wider Kingdom.
"There are many leaders, but there are not many fathers. The wealth of experience and wisdom from a generation ahead is a massive resource just waiting to be shared."
Whether you are a young leader looking for a voice of wisdom, or a seasoned believer wondering how you can use your home, business, or life experience to build up the next generation, this conversation is an inspiring call to step into the power of spiritual fatherhood.
31 May 2026
From Gangs to Gospel with Tammie Parker
In this powerful episode, Steve Green sits down with Tammie Parker to walk through a story of radical transformation that proves no one is ever 'too far gone.'
After moving to Australia at a young age, Tammie eventually found himself spiralling into the world of organised crime. He shares openly about his descent into a life defined by gangs, drugs, and extortion, a path that ultimately led to time behind bars and his deportation to New Zealand. Tammie discusses the raw reality of being stripped of everything he knew, only to find the one thing he truly needed: a relationship with Jesus.
Steve and Tammie dive deep into the "ins and outs" of starting over. They discuss why walking away from this lifestyle is impossible in our own strength and how true, lasting change only comes through the power of God. Today, Tammie is a man on a mission, and he shares about his heart for outreach and street ministry, his experiences hearing God’s voice, and his passion for reaching those who are currently where he used to be.
10 May 2026
Leading Well in a Multi-Site Model with Adam Frost and Don Lafaele
In this episode, Steve Green is joined by Adam Frost and Don Lafaele, two Lead Pastors from our Elim Christian Centre team. We begin by diving into their personal faith journeys, exploring the pivotal moments and "God-encounters" that led them to Christ and eventually into full-time ministry leadership.
The conversation then shifts to the practicalities of the multisite church model. Adam and Don share honest insights into what it’s like to lead a specific campus under a wider vision, discussing the benefits, the challenges, and the leadership dynamics required to make it all work.
Whether you’re leading a team or simply curious about how our church operates across multiple locations, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the heart and strategy of our movement.
30 Nov 2025
Knowing God's Purpose Keeps You From Giving Up with Shane Huang
In this powerful episode, Pastor Shane Huang sits down with Steve to share his extraordinary journey: from growing up under China’s One-Child Policy and witnessing Christian persecution, to now leading the Elim Christian Centre City Campus in New Zealand.
Shane opens up about moving to NZ in pursuit of freedom, his intense search for life's purpose, and how he distracted himself from the big questions he was asking. Hear the moving story of how a prayer led him directly to Elim, his first encounter with God during his first church service, and the moment he declared, "I have found hope."
Shane and Steve dive deep into the meaning of purpose-driven leadership and serving wholeheartedly. They discuss how understanding your calling acts as an anchor in the storm, ensuring you don't give up when difficulties arise.
Discover how God redeemed Shane's childhood passion for public speaking into a powerful tool for the church, and why Shane believes "finding the right leaders to follow is more important than finding the right job."
This is an essential conversation for anyone seeking clarity, hope, and unshakeable purpose.
9 Nov 2025
What Will God Do With Your Yes? with TJ Grant
What happens when you keep saying 'yes' to God? On this episode, Steve is joined by TJ Grant, National Director of World Vision NZ, for a powerful conversation about surrender and purpose.
Hear how giving God your yes can unlock an unimaginable path, opening doors and leading you on an incredible journey. Steve and TJ also dive into the vital importance of humility in leadership, recognising that their positions have been entrusted to them for a time and a purpose greater than themselves.
19 Oct 2025
Where Does God Have You Today? with Joel Milgate
In this episode of Leading Well, we sit down with special guest Joel Milgate to unpack his journey in leadership and ministry.
Steve and Joel discuss a powerful truth, that vision and ambition belong to the Lord, and our primary focus should be on faithfulness today. He challenges us to stop trying to take tomorrow into our own hands.
Plus, we delve into the reality of discouragement and hear a remarkably honest look at Joel’s top 5 leadership failings—and the vital lessons he learned from each one.
21 Sept 2025
Where Did It All Start? Steve and Becs Green | PART TWO
Continuing on sharing their journey as leaders, in this second episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Steve and Becs Green delve more into the past 5 years of their leadership life.
They give us insight into what their life looks like in their marriage, raising children and building a family while in high leadership positions.
This episode leans into topics such as walking in our God-given authority, allowing God to establish our steps, taking time to steward our personal lives well in order to be healthy leaders, and digging deep wells in the trials of life.
6 Sept 2025
Where Did It All Start? Steve and Becs Green
On this first episode of the Leading Well Podcast, our Senior Pastors Steve and Becs Green share how their leadership journey all began. From Becs growing up in the church, and Steve being saved at 18, to now, leading a multi-campus church and school network, and everything in between, they discuss many pivotal moments from along the way.
3 Sept 2025
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Welcome to the Leading Well podcast, presented by Elim Christian Centre.Hosted by Senior Pastor, Steve Green, Leading Well is focused around Christian leadership, Church leadership, ministry, and life. It's less like let me teach you about leadership, but rather lets have conversations with people we can learn from, to help you in your calling and in your walk with The Lord.
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