Ministry Runway

In this episode, roles get reversed as Ron Kastens' son, Dallas, becomes the special host who interviews Ron. Dallas is a student at Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN.  Dallas turns the tables in this episode and asks Ron for his counsel and insight about ministry!  If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast. Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music 

Our guest today is Austin Gohn. Austin is the lead pastor of Bellevue Christian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Austin spent time leading a young adults ministry and leads a staff of young people at Bellevue. In this episode, Austin unpacks five essential shifts to make for your first five years of ministry. Austin is the author of, "A Restless Age: How Saint Augustine Helps You Make Sense of Your Twenties". This book is for young adults who are navigating work and life.  You can find it on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Restless-Age-Saint-Augustine-Twenties-ebook/dp/B07NGGHCKX If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is Austin Gohn. Austin is the lead pastor of Bellevue Christian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Austin spent time leading a young adults ministry and leads a staff of young people at Bellevue. In this episode, Austin unpacks three essential skills for young ministry staff. Austin is the author of, "A Restless Age: How Saint Augustine Helps You Make Sense of Your Twenties". This book is for young adults who are navigating work and life.  You can find it on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Restless-Age-Saint-Augustine-Twenties-ebook/dp/B07NGGHCKX If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is Josh Little. In this episode, we will talk about the Onboarding stage, how ministry students can transition well into their new role in a church or ministry organization, and what that stage is like.  This episode was recorded last summer (2022). It was announced recently that Josh will be transitioning from his role as Executive Pastor at RiverTree, to become the new Director of the Ministry Leadership Program at Milligan University.  In listening to this episode you'll understand why we at Milligan are excited to have Josh join us later this spring to lead our efforts in preparing women and men for the ministry.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music      

Our guest today is Amon McElrath. Amon is the pastor of student ministry at Hikes Point Christian Church in Louisville, KY. He has been working there for about two and a half years now. Today is the third of three episodes with Amon. In this episode, we will talk about the Onboarding stage and what it's like to step into full-time ministry. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is April Alford. April is the Executive Minister at Ten Mile Christian Church in Idaho. Today is the third of three episodes with April. April has been working at Ten Mile CC for about 15 years now. In this episode, we will talk about the Onboarding stage and what it's like to step into full-time ministry. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is Dr. Josh Little. Josh is the Executive Pastor at RiverTree Christian Church in Ohio. In this episode, we will talk about the Interviewing stage, how the hiring process may look with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like. You can connect with Josh via email at littlej@rivertreechristian.com.This episode was recorded last summer (2022). It was announced recently that Josh will be transitioning from his role as Executive Pastor at RiverTree, to become the new Director of the Ministry Leadership Program at Milligan University.  In listening to this episode you'll understand why we at Milligan are excited to have Josh join us later this spring to lead our efforts in preparing women and men for ministry. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music

Our guest today is Amon McElrath. Amon is the pastor of student ministry at Hikes Point Christian Church in Louisville, KY. He has been working there for about two and a half years now. Today is the second of three episodes with Amon. In this episode, we will talk about the Interviewing stage, how the hiring process may look with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is April Alford. April is the Executive Minister at Ten Mile Christian Church in Idaho. Today is the second of three episodes with April. April has been working at Ten Mile CC for about 15 years now. In this episode, we will talk about the Interviewing stage, how the hiring process may look with churches and ministry organizations.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is Dr. Josh Little. Josh is the Executive Pastor at RiverTree Christian Church in Ohio. In this episode, we will talk about the Connecting stage, how ministry students can make initial connections with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.  You can connect with Josh via email at littlej@rivertreechristian.com. This episode was recorded last summer (2022). It was announced recently that Josh will be transitioning from his role as Executive Pastor at RiverTree, to become the new Director of the Ministry Leadership Program at Milligan University.  In listening to this episode you'll understand why we at Milligan are excited to have Josh join us later this spring to lead our efforts in preparing women and men for ministry.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music      

Our guest today is Amon McElrath. Amon is the pastor of student ministry at Hikes Point Christian Church in Louisville, KY. He has been working there for about two and a half years now.  In this episode, we will talk about the Connecting stage, how ministry students can make initial connections with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.  You can reach out to Amon in the following ways: Email: amon@hikespointchristian.com. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music  

Our guest today is April Alford. April is the Executive Minister at Ten Mile Christian Church in Idaho. She has been working there for about fifteen years. Today is the first of three episodes in which we will talk about the Connecting stage, how ministry students can make initial connections with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.  You can reach out to April via email at April@tenmilecc.com .If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music

In this Christmas, episode roles get reversed as Julie Gray becomes the special host who interviews Ron Kastens. Julie is a junior majoring in student ministering at Milligan University. She is in the Ministry Leadership Program there. In this episode, we will talk about Christmas-related questions for this holiday season! This episode is designed to be more entertaining and fun with a mix of encouragement during this winter break.  You can find Julie's podcast on Spotify and Apple @heartisfullpodcast and you can reach out in the following ways:Email: julieag10@hotmail.com. Instagram: Julieag10 and heartisfullpodcastIf you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast. Merry Christmas! Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music 

Our guest today is Rob Kastens. Rob is the Executive Pastor at Christ Church, in Oak Brook, IL. Prior to that he served as executive pastor at Mountain Christian Church and Northeast Christian Church. In this episode Rob talks about church staff culture. What is staff culture? When is it good and when is it bad? What are the things ministry students should look for when applying and interviewing with potential churches. You can reach out to Rob via email at: rkastens@christchurch.usThe book Rob mentions in the episode is, Culture Wins: The Roadmap to an Irresistible Workplace, by William Vanderbloemen.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music      

Our guest today is Zach Leslie. Zach is a student minister at Outlook Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN. He has been working there for a little over a year now. Today is the last of three episodes with Zach. In this episode we will talk about the Onboarding stage and how ministry students can make a smooth landing into their new position and what that stage is like.  You can reach out to Zach in the following ways: Email: zleslie@outlookchurch.org. Instagram and Twitter: thezachleslie. Letterboxd (if you are a fellow movie lover): zachleslie. You can find the portfolio Zach mentions in the podcast at: https://sites.google.com/view/zachleslie/portfolio?authuser=0. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music 

Our guest today is Zach Leslie. Zach is a student minister at Outlook Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN. He has been working there for a little over a year now. Today is the second of three episodes with Zach. In this episode we will talk about the Interviewing stage and how the hiring process may look with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.  You can reach out to Zach in the following ways: Email:  zleslie@outlookchurch.org. Instagram and Twitter: thezachleslie. Letterboxd (if you are a fellow movie lover): zachleslie. You can find the portfolio Zach mentioned in episode 4 of the podcast at: https://sites.google.com/view/zachleslie/portfolio?authuser=0. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music 

Today’s Show: Our guest today is Zach Leslie. Zach is student minister at Outlook Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN. He has been working there for a little over a year now. Today is the first of three episodes with Zach. In this episode we will talk about the Connecting stage and how ministry students can make initial connections with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like.  You can reach out to Zach in the following ways: Email: zleslie@outlookchurch.org. Instagram and Twitter: thezachleslie. Letterboxd (if you are a fellow movie lover): zachleslie. You can find the portfolio Zach mentions in the podcast at: https://sites.google.com/view/zachleslie/portfolio?authuser=0.If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast. Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music     

Today’s Show: Our guest today is Dr. Nikki Hunt. Nikki is the Executive Minister at First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. A ministry veteran, Nikki currently helps provide leadership for the staff and ministries of FCC. You can reach out to her at nhunt@fcc-jc.org. Today is the last of three episodes with Nikki and we’ll talk about the Onboarding stage and what it's like to step into that first full-time ministry. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast. Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com  Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music     

Today’s Show: Our guest today is Dr. Nikki Hunt. Nikki is the Executive Minister at First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. A ministry veteran, Nikki currently helps provide leadership for the staff and ministries of FCC. You can reach out to her at nhunt@fcc-jc.org. This is the second of three episodes with Nikki and we’ll talk about the Interviewing stage and what ministry students can expect in an on-site, in-person interview.  If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and/or review as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.com Art Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music    

Our guest today is Dr. Nikki Hunt. Nikki is the Executive Minister at First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. A ministry veteran, Nikki currently helps provide leadership for the staff and ministries of FCC. You can reach out to her at nhunt@fcc-jc.org. Today is the first of three episodes with Nikki and we’ll talk about the Connecting stage and how ministry students can make initial connections with churches and ministry organizations, and what that stage is like. If you enjoy this episode, I hope you’ll subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any future episodes. Also, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts as this will help more people find us. Finally, if you know any ministry students or people who care about ministry students, please tell them about the Ministry Runway podcast.Ministry RunwayHost - Dr. Ron KastensDirector, Ministry Leadership ProgramMilligan University – www.milligan.eduEmail – rekastens@milligan.eduPersonal website – www.ronkastens.comPersonal email – ron@ronkastens.comArt Design – Ashley RobertsSocial media – @ashleygaildesignsWebsite – ashleygaildesigns.comEmail – -ashleygaildesigns@icloud.com Music – Matthew HaagenSocial media – @matthewhaagenmusicYouTube channel – Matthew Haagen Music