Welcome to The Advantage Podcast, a monthly unscripted conversation with host David Ashcraft and top leaders impacting our world. Created by pastors for pastors to expand our knowledge and influence. The Advantage is a ministry of LCBC Church - one church in multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania.
In this episode of The Advantage Podcast, David Ashcraft sits down with Chip Ingram—pastor, author, and founder of Living on the Edge—for a conversation every pastor needs to hear.
Chip shares insights on:
Leading through a broken congregation—and what redevelopment really looks like.
Building a culture of multiplication where laypeople are the heroes.
Engaging marketplace leaders by helping them find their calling, not filling your needs.
Primemovers—a proven process for developing high-capacity leaders, now available for churches.
The four-part calli
12 Aug 2026
A Conversation with Donna Nicholson-Stief and Leo Sabo
In this episode you'll hear a refreshing conversation that reframes stewardship—not as a fundraising strategy, but as a core discipleship issue every pastor needs to address.
- Why stewardship and generosity are two different things—and why that distinction changes everything.
- How to teach your congregation about money without it feeling like an ask.
- The spiritual battle behind financial decisions and the spirit of Mammon (Matthew 6:24)
- Practical first steps for launching or strengthening a stewardship ministry in your church.
Whether you're just starting the conversation or looking to go deeper, this episode is packed with perspective and practical guidance.
8 Jul 2026
A conversation with Pearl Parks & Javy Diaz
In this episode of The Advantage Podcast, David Ashcraft sits down with Pearl Parks (LCBC's Global & Local Impact Director) and Javy Diaz (World Vision Church Engagement Director) for a candid, practical conversation about rethinking how your church engages global missions.
They cover:
- Why LCBC moved away from the traditional missions model — and what replaced it.
- The power of focused partnerships and why doing less often accomplishes more.
- Common mistakes churches make in global outreach, from quick fixes to spreading too thin.
- How child sponsorship became a gateway for thousands of people to engage globally.
- Why generosity begets generosity — and what the data actually shows.
- What it looks like to help communities become truly self-sustaining.
Whether you're starting from scratch or rethinking what you're already doing, this episode will give you a clear framework for leading your church into meaningful global impact.
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