Lead Bold or Get Left Behind: Whitney George on Risk, Relevance, and Revival

On this powerful episode of the GEB America Podcast, co-hosts David Groves and Stephen Gunn sit down with Whitney George, Lead Pastor of Church on the Move, for a raw and revealing conversation about leadership, legacy, and finding your voice.

Whitney opens up about stepping into his father Willie George’s shoes and the emotional, spiritual, and relational dynamics of leading a church with deep roots. From the complexities of family in ministry to navigating cultural shifts in church engagement, he shares hard-earned wisdom on staying grounded while leading through change.

🎙️ Topics include:

• Honoring the past while building the future

• Discovering your unique preaching voice

• The rising demand for authenticity among the next generation

• Fatherhood lessons that shape leadership

• Balancing personal identity and public ministry

If you're a leader, pastor, or simply someone hungry for real talk on faith and calling—this episode is for you. Don’t miss it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:50 Transitioning Leadership: A Personal Journey
05:47 Navigating Family Dynamics in Leadership
08:36 Honoring Legacy While Embracing Change
11:22 Lessons Learned from Leadership Transitions
14:18 Finding My Voice as a Preacher
17:14 Shifts in Church Engagement and Discipleship
22:10 The Rise of Spiritual Curiosity
26:25 Authenticity and the Hunger for Truth
31:06 Generational Shifts in Church Engagement
36:52 Building Trust in a Skeptical Culture
39:51 Generational Shifts in Church Leadership
42:23 Balancing Family and Ministry
46:09 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership
49:41 Finding Joy in Ministry
52:34 Letting the Gospel Speak for Itself

https://churchonthemove.com/

Pastor Whit on Socials:

IG - @WhitneyGeorge

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