How does knowing who you’ve been created to be as a leader directly impact your effectiveness in discipling others? Pastor and denominational leader, Beth Hackbarth, sits down for a conversation with us to share how her own journey of self-discovery opened up a new level for her in leading others. In this episode, we also talk about what the long game of developing people and leaders in our care looks like, and the impacts of being less loosy-goosy and more strategic in our approach to disciple formation.

We may have also created a spin-off podcast for Brenton & Beth about homesteading. Time will tell–check this one out!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• To connect further with Beth at, the Foursquare Central District, her FB page or at bhackbarth@foursquare.org
• Foursquare “Discover” Resources
• Younique - Personal Calling Training

Guest Bio:

Beth Hackbarth is passionate about trailblazing the capacity of people and organizations by pioneering pathways for optimum impact.

With over two decades of experience in ministry, Beth has worn many hats, including Co-Lead Pastor, Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, Leadership Development Director, Communications and Creative Arts Director, and most recently, as Associate Supervisor for the Central District of Foursquare Churches. In this role, she provides oversight, development, and care to 1,200 pastors across 275 churches in a 17-state region.

Beth holds a bachelor’s degree from Life Pacific University and will be graduating with her master’s degree in Leadership and Culture from George Fox University (Portland Seminary) in May 2025.

For 18 years, Beth has been married to her best friend and ministry partner, Ben. Together, they are raising three children—Analeigh (15), Malachi (13), and Judah (11)—on a homestead in northeastern Colorado. Outside of their busy ministry life, they love fishing, hunting, hiking, backpacking, and spending long summer days at the lake.

Episode Credits:

Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams

Produced by Chad Garrison

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Is it your “ministry”, or your “mission assignment”? Distinguishing this small, yet profound detail has made all the difference for our guest, Pastor Peter Henderson. In this episode, Peter shares how being a survivor of the Columbine thrust him into Pastoral Ministry as a teen–leading him to become a Senior Pastor in his 20’s, the wisdom gained from being a young leader in a healthy transition, and how his passion for being on mission together with Jesus creates a culture of integrated missiology.

Also, Peter doesn’t like to be poked, and many apologies are made. So give it a listen!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Perspectives USA Course
• Emergenetics International
• To connect further with Peter at livingwayfellowship.org

Guest Bio:

Peter Henderson has been the senior pastor at Living Way Fellowship in Highlands Ranch, Colorado since January 2010 and is currently the Foursquare Central District Mission Mobilizer. Peter and his wife, Jill, have been married since 2014 and have two beautiful young daughters, Bonnie and Brigitte.

Peter completed his BA in Biblical Studies and MA in Strategic Leadership at Life Pacific University. He has served as a board member for several mission agencies, including OMF, an organization serving East Asia’s peoples, and GlobalCall, a leadership and community outreach ministry in Ethiopia. He’s passionate about collaborative leadership, disciple-making movements and reaching Unreached People Groups.

Episode Credits:

Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams

Produced by Chad Garrison

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We’re back! And for our first episode of Season Four we’re visited by Pastor and Non-Profit Leader, Jared Ballenger. In this conversation Jared shares why the word “ministry” has always been spelled “w-o-r-k” (and how that’s not a negative thing), finding freedom on the other side of burnout and the incredible work of rescuing children from human trafficking that he gets to be a part of with Destiny Rescue. It’s a chill interview, so sit down with us!

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

• Destiny Rescue Website
• To connect further with Jared: jared.ballenger@destinyrescue.org / Instagram: @jaredballenger / Facebook: www.facebook.com/jarednballenger

Guest Bio:
Jared Ballenger, a devoted husband to Lauren and father to Liam and Rigley, is a passionate advocate for justice from Fort Wayne, IN. As the Director of Church Engagement for Destiny Rescue, he empowers churches to take action against human trafficking by connecting them with opportunities to bring freedom to vulnerable children. During visits to Destiny Rescue’s projects in Africa, Jared witnessed the transformative power of rescue firsthand, participating in operations that brought life-changing freedom to exploited children. Also as a licensed Foursquare pastor, Jared dreams of planting a church with his wife one day, where they can continue to serve people and spread hope.

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by AJ Williams
Produced by Chad Garrison

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