Next Step Leadership

Next Step Leadership is a podcast dedicated to helping you make your next step your best step. Your next step could very well determine the trajectory or direction of your life. Where we step, how we step, and when we step are all vital considerations for your next step. Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds combine decades of experience in ministry, higher education, writing, music, leading organizations, and developing teams to inspire you to aspire in life one step at a time. We desire to assist you in making your next step your very best step.

Next Step Leadership is a religion podcast hosted by Chris Maxwell & Tracy Reynolds, with 285 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Maxwell & Tracy Reynolds hosts Next Step Leadership, a religion show with 285 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Interview with Douglas Clay, Part 2 - Season 6, Episode 24

  Aug 12, 202625 minS6

  Continuing their conversation, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk with the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Doug Clay, about the realities facing pastors and churches today. Doug discusses key concerns for ministry leaders, cultural shifts affecting the church, and the pressures many pastors experience in today’s environment. At the same time, he shares hopeful trends and signs of renewal that encourage him about the future of the church. Doug concludes with words of wisdom from his books and encourages ministers who are seeking to lead faithfully in a rapidly changing world. https://ag.org/About/Leadership-Team/General-Superintendent Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DougClayAG/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dougclayag/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-clay-89aa3b58/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/dougclay Amazon Author's page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug-Clay/author/B0F3Z6Y66L?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c4578a0e-38e4-4f81-9f22-3e0508757317

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  Episode #23

  Interview with Doug Clay, Part 1 - Season 6, Episode 23

  Aug 5, 202623 minS6

  In this episode, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds welcome Doug Clay, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God. Doug shares his personal story of faith and calling, reflecting on the experiences that shaped his journey in ministry and leadership. From early ministry opportunities to serving in one of the most influential leadership roles in the Assemblies of God, Doug discusses the lessons God has taught him along the way. His reflections offer encouragement and wisdom for leaders seeking to serve with humility, integrity, and faithfulness. https://ag.org/About/Leadership-Team/General-Superintendent Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DougClayAG/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dougclayag/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-clay-89aa3b58/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/dougclay Amazon Author's page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Doug-Clay/author/B0F3Z6Y66L?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c4578a0e-38e4-4f81-9f22-3e0508757317

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  Episode #22

  Interview with Clay Dial, Part 2 - Season 6, Episode 22

  Jul 29, 202626 minS6

  Continuing the conversation, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk with Clay Dial about the realities of life in ministry today. Clay shares honestly about the joys that energize him as a pastor and the challenges that come with serving in the church. The discussion explores trends in the church that concern him, developments that give him hope, and the lessons he has learned early in his ministry journey. Clay concludes by offering encouragement and practical advice to young leaders who are stepping into ministry and seeking to serve faithfully. https://www.cstone.church/leadership/ The Saltbox podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/saltbox-a-cstone-church-podcast--5016338

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  Episode #21

  Interview with Clay Dial, Part 1 - Season 6, Episode 21

  Jul 22, 202623 minS6

  In this episode of Next Step Leadership Podcast, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds welcome Pastor Clay Dial for a conversation about calling, faith, and the journey of a young minister. Clay shares his personal story of coming to love Jesus and sensing God’s call on his life. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his faith, including his time at Emmanuel University, and how those years helped prepare him for ministry. This conversation offers insight into the formation of a new generation of leaders and the passion that continues to guide Clay’s work today. https://www.cstone.church/leadership/ The Saltbox podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/saltbox-a-cstone-church-podcast--5016338

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  Episode #20

  Interview with Peter Greer, Part 2 - Season 6, Episode 20

  Jul 15, 202623 minS6

  Continuing the conversation, Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds talk with Peter Greer about long-term leadership health, accountability, and resilience. This episode focuses on his book How Leaders Lose Their Way: And How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen to You . Greer provides practical ways leaders can remain grounded amid pressure, success, and responsibility. Learn from conversations about pastoral and leadership pressure, and how no one expected to make the poor choices they made. Peter offers wisdom on shared leadership, spiritual and emotional safeguards, and the habits that help leaders stay faithful over the long haul. Listeners will be encouraged to lead with humility, integrity, and a renewed commitment to sustainable, Christ-centered leadership. https://www.peterkgreer.com/ https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/ https://www.hopeinternational.org/

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