Salty Talk: Inspiring Intentional Community Engagement

About Salty Talk: Inspiring Intentional Community Engagement

Salty Talk is the podcast for local outreach leaders who want real talk, fresh ideas, and gospel-centered encouragement. Hosted by seasoned community ministers, we share honest stories, practical strategies, and soul-stirring encouragement from the front lines of community ministry. Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or a passionate volunteer, you’ll find connection, inspiration, and a growing network of leaders who keep showing up to be the salt and light in this world as Jesus commanded. So get salty with us, because being the Church shouldn't be contained to just the building.

Publisher

Community Minister Network

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Dec 2024

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Building Strong Teams - Part 2

   In this bonus episode of Salty Talk, our hosts are joined by John Heflick, Local Engagement Lead at Crossroads Christian Church in Evansville, Indiana, to discuss how healthy teams are built through relationships, proximity, coaching, and shared ownership. John shares practical strategies for moving people from simply serving to becoming passionate advocates for their communities, while emphasizing the importance of listening first, partnering well, measuring impact over activity, and creating opportunities for spiritual growth along the way.

2. 

   30 May 2026

   Team Building Tips

   In this episode of Salty Talk, Jerome and Becky explore what it takes to build strong, effective teams in community ministry that create a culture of trust, feedback, and appreciation. Drawing from personal ministry experiences and biblical examples, they discuss why effective teams require more than simply gathering willing people. This conversation explores tools like personality assessments, the importance of self-awareness, and how curiosity can help leaders navigate challenging team relationships.

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Salty Talk Special "Beyond the Walls"

   Our Salty Talk host, Becky King, talks with author Kris Eldridge about his great new resource for local outreach leaders: A 2 book series called "Beyond The Walls - Mobilizing Your Church for Community Outreach”

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