Hi Reader,
What if the very thing you’re praying for—revival, growth, momentum—would actually crush your church if it happened tomorrow?
That’s where today’s conversation with my long-time friend, church planter, and thoughtful leader Domenic Ruso takes us.
Dom pastors in one of the hardest, most secular contexts in North America, Montreal. He’s leading a vibrant, growing church in a place where most people don’t even have a category for Christianity, let alone a curiosity about it.
Dom and I dive deep into the new secularism emerging across North America, why evangelism looks radically different than it used to, and what leaders often get wrong about preparing for spiritual renewal.
We also explore the leadership crisis quietly forming beneath the surface—why so many churches simply aren’t ready for the very growth they’re praying for.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re leading in tough soil, this conversation will strengthen your resolve, stretch your imagination, and give you a hopeful, practical path forward.
I think you’re going to find Dom’s insights both sobering and incredibly encouraging.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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