The Together Project

Together Project Season 2 - Episode 10: Rethinking Leadership: Tim Lucas on Creating A 50/50 Leadership Culture

Send us a textTim shares his journey from a traditional church upbringing to leading a diverse, gender-inclusive ministry. He discusses the importance of empowering women in leadership, the significance of flexibility in the workplace, and the ongoing challenge of creating a healthy, dynamic church environment. Tim also highlights key principles, such as the screen test, sibling test, and secrets test, to maintain integrity and trust in male-female working relationships. This episode is packed with valuable leadership lessons, practical advice, and inspiring stories from Liquid Church.Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com

Together Project Season 2 - Episode 9: From Tradition to Inclusion: Chris Hansler’s Journey to Empowering Female Leaders in the Church

Send us a textIn this episode of the Together Project, host Kadi Cole sits down with Chris Hansler—her husband, denominational leader, and longtime advocate for women in ministry. Chris shares his personal journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming a champion for women’s leadership in the church. Together, they discuss the cultural and theological shifts that shaped his perspective, the challenges and breakthroughs of advocating for women in leadership roles, and practical steps for creating more inclusive spaces in ministry. Whether you’re a church leader, aspiring female pastor, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of faith communities, this candid conversation offers valuable insights, encouragement, and resources for supporting women’s voices in the church. Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com

Together Project Season 2 - Episode 8: Intentional Inclusion: Jack Warren on Empowering Women in Ministry

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of the Together Project podcast, host Kadi Cole engages in a deep conversation with Jack Warren, an executive pastor, about his journey and experiences in advocating for women in leadership roles within the church. They discuss Jack's upbringing, his professional path, and the biases he has observed and addressed within church culture. This episode sheds light on the intentional steps necessary to create a more inclusive environment, while highlighting the personal and organizational benefits of championing female leaders.Church.tech has been a huge support for our team this year — using AI to simplify ministry work and give leaders more time for what really matters. If you’re looking for the right tools to help your church thrive, check them out at https://church.tech/?ref=kadi Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com

Together Project Season 2 - Episode 7: When the Room Isn’t Ready: Leading Through Change with Chad Moore

Send us a textIn this episode, host Kadi Cole welcomes Chad Moore from Sun Valley Community Church to discuss his journey and experiences with gender roles and leadership in the church. They dive deep into Chad's background, the influence of his wife, Katrina, and the progressive steps his church has taken to empower women in ministry. Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com

Together Project Season 2 - Episode 6: Championing Women in Leadership with Dave Ferguson

Send us a textIn this episode, Kadi interviews Dave Ferguson about his journey and commitment to advocating for women in leadership within the church. They discuss Dave's personal experiences growing up, the influence of his mother, the early days of his church plant, and the theological and strategic reasons behind promoting women in leadership roles. The conversation also covers practical steps and intentional actions Dave has taken to integrate and support women leaders across various platforms and organizations he leads. Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com Learn more at closingtheleadershipgap.com