The Shepherds Network Podcast

In this episode, Pastor John Carter sits down with Bible scholar, Pastor Keith Trump, of Trump of God Ministries for a timely conversation on why strong biblical theology is essential for healthy, Spirit-filled church...

In this episode recorded live during our Shepherds Network Connect event, Pastors John Carter and Pastor Willie George of Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK explore what it really takes to build momentum in ministry—not...

In the last part of this two-part episode, Pastors John and Lisa Carter continue to unpack Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13:47–48. What does it look like when the Kingdom net brings in “fish of every kind”? How can pastors...

In the first part of this two-part episode, Pastors John and Lisa Carter unpack Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13:47–48 and what it means for pastors leading in today’s diverse and ever-changing culture. This conversation is...

Before the sermon is spoken, something deeper must happen—the heart of the shepherd must be aligned with the heart of God. In this episode, Pastor John Carter and longtime ministry friends, Pastors Kelly and Gina Lynnes...

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. Brandi Ginty dive into what it really means to preach beyond Sunday. Together, they explore how pastors can craft and communicate messages that don’t just inspire in the...

In this episode, Pastor John Carter talks with Pastor Rich Longden of East Coast Believers Church in Lake Nona, FL who successfully built a 2-year Bible college program designed to equip and launch ministry leaders...

In this episode, Pastor Ken Chapman and Mark Haywood of Marvelous Way, Int. take a fresh look at the changing face of global missions. As culture shifts and technology closes the gap between nations, missionaries are...

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Decarto Draper of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church discuss the relationship between pastors serving in the same community. It is important to appreciate both the...

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastors Steve and Rachel Mawston of Soul Church UK explore how to activate and guide the use of spiritual gifts in the church body as pastors.

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Tim Ross, founder of the popular podcast The Basement—a nationally acclaimed podcast with over 350,000 followers—discuss the lessons and challenges with transition in ministry...

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Lee Wilson of Lee Wilson Ministries discuss the interesting and fragile balance of transitioning staff members well into their next season of life and ministry.

In the second part of this two-part episode, Pastor John Carter and his long-time friend, Pastor Gina Lynnes of Lynnes Ministries, discuss how to build a culture of prayer in our churches.

In the first part of this two-part episode, Pastor John Carter and his long-time friend, Pastor Gina Lynnes of Lynnes Ministries, discuss the power of prayer in the shepherds' lives.

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Chris Folwell, founder of Love + Lead, discuss the practical and personal strategies that help shepherds to both choose and become better executive pastors.