Welcome to the Next Town Podcast, presented by North American Missions and the United Pentecostal Church International. This podcast is designed to equip, inspire, and support church planters and leaders passionate about church growth. Whether you're planting your first church or seeking fresh vision for your current ministry, Next Town Podcast offers practical insights, powerful testimonies, and biblical strategies to help you reach the next town—and the next soul—with the Gospel.
Bivocational Ministry with Wayne Wyatt & Josh Youngblood
Bivocational ministry is not a lesser calling, and your workplace may be one of your greatest mission fields. In this episode, Wayne Wyatt and Josh Youngblood, share their experiences of planting and pastoring churches while working outside the church. They discuss choosing the right career, caring for family, creating healthy rhythms, preventing burnout, and remaining flexible when life does not follow the schedule. You will also hear how secular employment can provide financial stability, v...
7 Sept 2026
Not a Program, a Ministry: Recovery
Jason and Darlene McLaughlin, who lead recovery ministry efforts for North American Missions, join hosts Scott Armstrong and Darren Sistrunk for an honest conversation about healing from addiction and the "hurts, habits, and hang-ups" that touch every life. They share their own journeys: Jason's rock-bottom moment in a hotel room in Edmonton and Darlene's path through addiction and a childhood confession booth encounter that led her back to God. They will unpack what it takes to build a healt...
14 Aug 2026
Leading with Trust: Empowerment and Scale with Josh Carson
What does it actually look like to empower a team and not just delegate tasks? Hosts Daniel Bernard and Joumeel McLaurine sit down with Pastor Josh Carson of Calvary Tabernacle in Indianapolis for an honest conversation about leading with trust, killing artificial harmony, and building systems that scale. Pastor Carson shares why he leaves the room on big decisions, how his core values were written by his team rather than pulled from a book, and why he plans his preaching calendar a ye...
7 Jul 2026
Rural Church Planting with Mark Brown
For many people in rural America, finding an Apostolic church can mean driving hours to find truth. In this special Next Town Podcast episode, Mark Brown shares his burden to reduce the distance it takes for people to encounter the gospel. Called to South Dakota as a Bible college graduate, Mark recounts the challenges of isolation, bi-vocational ministry, slow growth, and seven years of labor before seeing his first breakthrough. Through perseverance, prayer, and unwavering faith, that first...
2 Jun 2026
Church Planting and Technology
In this episode, host Joumeel McLaurine sits down with experienced church planters Nathaniel Burmeister, Travis Worthington, and Devin Akers for an honest conversation about church planting and technology. From AI and social media to systems, communication, and digital outreach, this discussion explores how modern tools can support the mission of reaching people and planting healthy Apostolic churches. The conversation is practical, thoughtful, and grounded in real ministry experience. The go...
4 May 2026
Key Systems and Culture to Scale Your Church
What actually helps a church grow; and what quietly slows it down? In this episode, Anthony Harper and Jay Jones get real about the systems, structure, and culture behind healthy growth. Not hype. Not guesswork. The kind of things that actually help a church move forward without burning people out or losing its mission. They talk through: The difference between fast growth and healthy growthThe hidden things that quietly stall momentumHow the right systems make ministry smoother, not heavierW...
6 Apr 2026
Intentional Impact as a Church Planter
Rev. Art Wilson is the founding pastor of The International Church of Metro Detroit and a leader with a truly global ministry. In this episode, Pastor Wilson shares his journey of church planting, building a multicultural congregation, and how God opened unexpected doors, leading to ministry at the United Nations. This conversation explores the burden to reach people from every nation and culture, the power of vision, and what becomes possible when the church steps beyond its walls. Thi...
2 Mar 2026
Partnering to Plant (Teams)
Drawing from the Book of Acts and real-life stories from Detroit to Washington, D.C., this episode reframes church planting as the work of the whole church, not just individuals. The panel explores biblical precedent, partnership models, and the dangers of isolation, while addressing common fears around control, recruitment, and trust. Hosts Darron Sistrunk and Joumeel McLaurine sit down with Jerry West (Pastor of Freedom Church and Metro Missionary to Washington, D.C.), Tim Richmond (Metro D...
6 Feb 2026
Season 2 Episode 4 Metro Missions
Join the conversation as Scott Sistrunk and Jerry West unpack the mission, vision, and impact of the Metro Missions program, clearing up misconceptions and sharing firsthand stories of transformation. From the earlier days of Metro missionaries in Detroit, to a more recent church plant in Washington, D.C.; this conversation highlights how missionaries can be sent and supported to metro areas by the whole church. Scott Armstrong and Darron Sistrunk host this inspiring discussion on the needs, ...
5 Jan 2026
Stewarding Your Life as a Bi-Vocational Pastor
Join hosts Kenneth Stewart and Devin Akers as they explore the realities of bi-vocational ministry with guests Nathaniel Burmeister and Travis Worthington. Hear inspiring stories of church planting, practical tips for balancing ministry, work, and family, and strategies to avoid burnout. Discover how boundaries, energy management, and passion can help pastors thrive while serving in multiple roles.
8 Dec 2025
Season 2 Episode 2 Going from a Crowd to a Church
How do you turn interest into identity? Momentum into maturity? Crowds into a church? In this episode, Scott Armstrong and Kenneth Stewart sit down with Tim Richmond, Devin Akers, and Joumeel McLaurine for a powerful conversation on the process of transforming a gathering of guests into a thriving, discipled church. If you’re a church planter, pastor, or leader who wants to move beyond attendance spikes and build a solid church family, this episode will give you the language, strategy, ...
7 Nov 2025
Reaching the Inner City
Joe and Jessica Giunta share their journey into inner city ministry; from pastoring a great church in Florida, to a thrift store moment, to the heart of Detroit. They unpack the misconceptions of inner city ministry, the power of prayer, and simply loving people. From burn barrels with the homeless to raising kids in the city, this episode is a compelling look at what happens when the church shows up, stays, and partners for real change.
6 Oct 2025
Episode 5 - A Discipleship Lab with Ken and Kris Dillingham
Join us as we talk Redemption, Coaching, Church Planting, Healthy Rhythms, Functional Discipleship and more.
3 Sept 2025
Episode 4 - Building Faith and Family in Los Angeles, with David McGovern
In this episode, Rev. David McGovern the unique challenges and opportunities in Los Angeles, the impact of recent wildfires, and how the church stepped up to serve their community in a time of crisis. He also reflects on raising four daughters and the joy of involving his family in ministry. This is a heartfelt conversation filled with vision, sacrifice, and hope. Whether you’re planting, pastoring, or preparing for your own next town, you’ll be inspired by the passion and perspective Rev. Mc...
4 Aug 2025
Episode 3 - Serving, Preaching with Intention, and Teaching Spiritual Maturity with Rev. Jimmy Toney
In this episode, we interview Rev. Jimmy Toney, visionary pastor, seasoned church planter, and passionate preacher. Rev. Toney shares powerful lessons on the benefits of serving, preaching with intention, and teaching spiritual maturity in a church plant context. Whether you're preparing to plant, already in the trenches, or looking for fresh fire to reach the Next Town, this episode is full of wisdom, humor, and Apostolic clarity.
7 Jul 2025
Episode 2 - Planting, Growth, Family and Transition with Rev. Tim Gaddy
In this episode of The Next Town Podcast, we sit down with Rev. Tim Gaddy—pastor, leader, and visionary—to explore the heart of church planting, the habits of effective leadership, and the keys to sustainable ministry growth. With decades of experience, Rev. Gaddy shares practical insights, timeless principles, and personal stories that will challenge and inspire every church planter and ministry leader. Don’t miss this rich conversation full of wisdom, laughter, and encouragement for the jou...
31 May 2025
Episode 1 - Meet the Hosts
Pastors Scott Armstrong, Devin Akers, Joumeel McLaurine, and Darren Sistrunk share unfiltered stories of launching churches, building communities, and witnessing life transformations.
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