Episode 90: Loving Others, Not Spiritually Managing Others- Gavin Duerson

In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton Smith interviews Gavin Duerson, a simple church disciple-making practitioner from Lexington, Kentucky. Gavin shares his journey from being a mascot at the University of Kentucky to working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and eventually transitioning to leading a network of simple churches. He discusses the impact of his daughter's special needs on his faith and ministry, emphasizing the importance of love, connection, and understanding God's grace. Gavin advocates for a decentralized approach to church, focusing on mentoring and supporting others in their faith journeys, and highlights the significance of living out the Great Commission in everyday life.