Conversation with Jim Kennon (Classic)

A seventh grader shows up at a church revival alone, terrified of what surrender might cost, and walks out with a peace he cannot explain. Then his sister follows. Then his parents. That kind of chain reaction is rare, and it sets the tone for a conversation that keeps circling back to one question: what happens when you say yes to God even when you feel wildly unqualified? We sit down with pastor and church planter Jim Kennan to trace the road from basketball-first childhood to an unexpected call to ministry that arrived while he was counting road signs on the back roads of Ohio. Jim talks candidly about the pressure of leading tough, dysfunctional turnaround churches, the toll that long-haul stress can take, and the moment he stepped out of pastoral leadership because he was empty. If you care about sustainable ministry, church leadership health, and honest stories behind the platform, this one goes there. If you want practical church planting insight, fresh thinking on ministry to baby boomers, and leadership advice that actually holds up under pressure, press play. Subscribe, share this with a pastor or church planter, and leave a review with the lesson you’re taking into your week. Originally Posted February 1, 2024 Send us Fan Mail We want to help you find your next steps in ministry. Connect here with EXCEL .