HCN Podcast
HCN | HOW to Raise Church Leaders
Feb 11, 2026
Season 2
Episode 14
AoG GB
This month’s Healthy Church Network (HCN) podcast tackles one of the most important questions every church leader faces: How do you actually raise leaders, not just recruit helpers? Healthy churches do not grow by accident. They grow when intentional leaders develop other leaders. But spotting potential, building confidence, handing over responsibility, and creating a culture where people truly step up can feel harder than ever. In this honest and practical conversation, Roy Todd, Derek Smith, and Stephen Matthew draw on decades of real world leadership experience. They share what has worked, what has not, and the simple shifts that have helped them build strong teams, release people into responsibility, and create sustainable leadership pipelines. This is not theory. It is lived experience and immediately usable insight for pastors and church teams who want to stop carrying everything themselves. If you want a healthier church and a stronger future, this episode will help.