Matthew Price on Learning to Love the Suburbs, Leading Post-Burnout, and Church Revitalization

In this episode, we welcome Matthew Price, Lead Pastor of North Langley Community Church, for a deeply personal conversation about pastoral ministry.

Matthew opens up about his unexpected journey into preaching, the powerful influence of mentors like Darrell Johnson, and how a vision from God reshaped his love for suburban ministry.

Matthew and Jason explore:
• The complexities and beauty of multi-site church leadership, including revitalizing declining churches
• Matthew’s experience of burnout—the physical and emotional toll, and practices that led to healing
• Wrestling with theological questions and pastoral identity in public ministry
• Leading differently now: embracing limitation, trusting his team, and cultivating a slower, more sustainable pace

Matthew’s story is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness in the midst of suffering—and an invitation for pastors to slow down, be honest about their limitations, and rediscover their identity as beloved children of God.

This is a conversation about learning to lead from a place of rest, receiving God’s love afresh, and finding joy in the ordinary work of pastoring.

Show Notes:
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