LINC Talks

Small Town Church

In this episode, Pastor Tim Hobson joins Pastor Jarod Smith and Pastor Bobby for a conversation that challenges the way leaders think about influence, impact, and what it really means to shepherd a city. What if the size of your town isn’t the limit of your impact? Pastor Tim shares how their church made a defining decision, to stop measuring success by numbers and start measuring it by presence. Not just on Sundays, but in the everyday rhythms of their community. Coaching local teams. Feeding and supporting first responders. Partnering with city officials. Showing up in real moments of need. This isn’t theory. It’s a lived strategy. At the core is a simple but powerful mindset, the church exists to leave a visible imprint of the love of Jesus across every corner of their town. Not as spectators, but as participants in people’s lives. You’ll hear how this shift: * Moves a church from gathering crowds to building trust * Positions the church as a first call in times of crisis * Creates natural pathways for the gospel to be seen, not just heard If you’re leading in a smaller town, or wondering how to create real traction in your community, this episode offers a clear and compelling picture of what’s possible. Because kingdom impact isn’t limited by population size, it’s measured in lives touched.

Reaching Your Community with Lasting Impact

What if the people you’re called to reach aren’t walking through your doors, but walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives? Jonathan and Kelley Bergsma sit down with Pastor Jarod Smith for a conversation that gets right to the tension many leaders feel: How do we truly reach people navigating financial strain, addiction, and overwhelming life circumstances? They don’t just talk strategy, they share their story. The moments that shaped their calling. The experiences that pulled their hearts toward people often overlooked, and the conviction that the Church is meant to meet people in real life, not just invite them into a building. Their message is clear and actionable: The Church can be a conduit of hope. When we lead people to engage relationally, show up consistently, and serve in tangible ways, we reflect the hope of Jesus in a way that people can actually receive. You’ll hear how their passion for evangelism has evolved into something deeply practical, equipping others to share their faith through authentic relationships, not programs or pressure. This conversation is honest, grounded, and quietly challenging. It will help you reframe what outreach can look like in your context and inspire you to lead your people beyond the four walls, into the everyday places where hope is needed most.

Building God’s House

What does it really take to build a place where people can meet Jesus? In Building God’s House, Pastor Bobby Bogard sits down with Jeffrey Parker, Pastor Ross Scheer, and Pastor Jarod Smith for a practical and faith-filled conversation about stewarding church spaces in seasons of growth. Whether your church is renovating, expanding, dreaming, or simply making the most of what you already have, this episode will help you lead with clarity and confidence. Jeffrey brings architectural insight shaped by years of serving local churches through design and remodeling projects. Pastor Ross shares what it looks like to lead during an expansion season. Pastor Jarod offers perspective from the early stages of building something new. Pastor Bobby adds wisdom from decades of walking with churches through growth transitions. Together, they remind leaders that buildings are not the goal, they are tools for reaching people.  This episode will encourage you to steward where you are today while preparing faithfully for where God is leading your church tomorrow. In this episode you’ll hear: * How to steward your current space faithfully while preparing for future growth * How to think strategically about church buildings without losing sight of ministry purpose * Practical wisdom for navigating expansion and construction seasons * Encouragement for pastors leading through renovation, growth, or early vision stages * Why creating welcoming spaces helps people encounter Jesus * Insight from leaders who are actively building, expanding, and dreaming right now If you are leading a church, planning next steps, or simply asking what growth could look like in your community, this conversation will help you move forward with vision and confidence.

Surviving the Storms That Come

Leadership can look strong on the outside while storms quietly build underneath. In this honest conversation, Pastor Ross Scheer sits down with Pastors Ben and Jessica Lehew to talk about what it really takes to stay steady when ministry, marriage, pressure collide This episode is for pastors and ministry leaders who are carrying more than most people can see, and who want to lead well without losing themselves or their families in the process.  In this episode, you will hear: * How storms in ministry often begin where no one else is looking * Why protecting your marriage strengthens your leadership * The hidden pressures pastors carry, and how to navigate them wisely * Practical encouragement for staying grounded when expectations rise * A reminder that strong leaders do not have to walk through storms alone  * Hope-filled perspective for leading with resilience and clarity through hard sea

Health Matters, Part 2 - Marriage and Family

With Host Pastor Bobby Bogard, Ross Scheer, and Guest Pastor Robert Trice from Relevant Church You can lead a growing church and still lose ground at home. In Part 2 of Health Matters, the conversation turns to marriage and family. Because your first ministry is not your platform, it is your home. Pastor Bobby, Ross, and Pastor Robert speak directly to pastoral leaders about protecting what matters most. Health at home does not happen by accident. It requires intention, communication, boundaries, and consistent investment. They discuss: * Guarding your marriage in the pressures of ministry * Creating rhythms that protect family time * Modeling relational health for your church * Leading from wholeness, not exhaustion Strong families strengthen strong churches. If you want to lead with integrity and longevity, it starts at home.