Ongoing conversations about ministry with leading pastors in the United States and around the world. As we explore new worlds of ministry one pastor at a time, we’ll learn more together about emerging methods and practices of pastoral ministry, gain new insights from authors, and reflect on longevity and persistence in ministry. Hosted by Dr. Josh Ziefle, Dean of the College of Ministry at Northwest University (Kirkland, WA).
In our ninth episode, I'm joined by Rev. Doug Clay, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God (USA).
For more information: https://ag.org/About/Leadership-Team/General-Superintendent (https://ag.org/About/Leadership-Team/General-Superintendent)
20 Mar 2026
Episode VIII: Verlon Fosner
In our eighth episode, I'm joined by Dr, Verlon Fosner, Director of the Dinner Church Collective (https://www.freshexpressions.com/dinner-church (https://www.freshexpressions.com/dinner-church)).In our conversation, we discuss a model of church based around meal and table. Join us as we explore this innovative effort as being gospel people in our time! For more information: https://www.communitydinners.com/ (https://www.communitydinners.com/)
6 Feb 2026
Episode VII: Tyler Sollie
In our seventh episode, I'm joined by Pastor Tyler Sollie, Lead Pastor of Life Center in Tacoma, Washington (https://www.lifecenter.com/ (https://www.lifecenter.com/)).Tyler is on Instagram at @tylersollie (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4Kvz2_C9OaepiEyzbG47EA) and Facebook as Tyler Sollie. He also blogs from time to time at tylersollie.com (tylersollie.com).
27 Oct 2025
Episode VI: Wes Davis
In our sixth episode, I'm joined by Pastor Wes Davis, Lead Pastor of New Life Church on the Kitsap Peninsula near Seattle, Washington (https://www.newlife.tv/ (https://www.newlife.tv/)).
Wes is the author of two books: Jesus Apprentice and People Becoming the Church. The church's YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyyU1EqEK1PEMNGoAAJYPA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyyU1EqEK1PEMNGoAAJYPA)
24 Jul 2025
Special Episode with Dr. Jeremy Johnson
Join us for a special joint episode of "Christianity Now" and "Live Long and Pastor" as I talk with Dr. Jeremy Johnson, the newly elected next President of Northwest University.
Dr. Johnson is currently the pastor of North Point Church in Missouri, and steps into his new role here at Northwest on August 18th.
3 Jul 2025
Episode V: Shawn & Sonny Hennessy
In our fifth episode, I'm joined by Pastors Shawn and Sonny Hennessy of Life Church Green Bay. They will be planting a church in Kirkland, Washington this Fall. Sonny and Shawn have hosted the "Rise after the Fall" podcast, and operate The Exchange Collaborative (https://www.theexchangecollaborative.com/), an organization for pastors and others in need of emotional healing and spiritual wholeness.
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WODhpxK079xIArY0nGhLh?si=11315693fd5a4bed
Shawn's Website: https://shawnhennessy.com/
Sonny's Website: https://www.sonnyhennessy.com/
13 Jun 2025
Episode IV: Brandon Beals
In our fourth episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brandon Beals, lead pastor at Venture Church in Washington. Brandon also has a podcast of his own, "Pastors Unfiltered" (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zzsw1HRSye2FD6Wj3zGXa?si=b93757a409d34079 (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zzsw1HRSye2FD6Wj3zGXa?si=b93757a409d34079))
Brandon's Instagram: @fightpastor
14 Feb 2025
Episode III: Shaddye Melu
In our third episode, I'm joined by Shaddye Melu, lead campus pastor at Northwest University. Prior to his time here at Northwest, Shaddye was a pastor at Churchome.
For more on Shaddye: https://www.northwestu.edu/blog/meet-nus-new-campus-pastor-shaddye-melu
Instagram: @shaddyemelu
19 Oct 2024
Episode II: Kevin Geer
In our second episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kevin Geer, the lead pastor of Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT (https://canvas.church/). Join me for this conversation with a special leader!
3 Sept 2024
Episode I: Jeffery Portmann
In the first episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jeffery Portmann, the new lead pastor of Gateway Fellowship in Poulsbo, WA. Jeffery recently served as head of the Church Multiplication Network, and previously pastored and served as Network Youth Director in the Northwest Ministry Network.
Join in this new podcast as we talked about a new beginning for Jeffery in pastoral ministry!
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