That Spot in the Middle - Pastor Ricky Jenkins & Dr. Bryan Loritts | Masterclass Episode 2

In this second episode of Voices from the Masterclass, recorded live at the Preaching Masterclass 2025, Rev. Adam Durso sits down with Dr. Bryan Loritts and Pastor Ricky Jenkins to unpack the soul of leadership, where spiritual calling and personal health converge with God-honoring vision.

Dr. Loritts challenges pastors to wrestle with a pivotal question: Is this a job, or is this a calling? He explores how abiding in Christ must be the foundation of any fruitful ministry. Pastor Ricky brings his own hard-won wisdom to the table, illustrating how both Spirit-led sensitivity and organizational structure are vital for sustainable, transformative leadership.

Together with Pastor Adam, these influential leaders explore the need for intentional pruning to pursue God’s mission over busyness and the importance of investing in emerging leaders, all while navigating the challenges of nurturing their personal emotional, physical, and spiritual health in the interest of fuelling long-term ministry.

(00:01) Leadership and Ministry Dynamics
(09:32) Leading Change and Pruning for Growth
(17:48) Crafting Authentic Transcendent Preaching Experiences
(27:32) Leadership Health and Community Building
(34:31) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly

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