Tim Goodman – Part 1 of 4 – Forging Faithful Leadership

In this episode of the Ralph Moore Podcast, Ralph sits down with Tim Goodman, senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in Westchester, Ohio, for a deeply personal and timely conversation about calling, conviction, and the cost of leadership.

Tim shares his powerful journey from a small, rural church upbringing to walking away from faith, to a life-altering encounter with God following two brain surgeries that brought him to complete surrender. Along the way, you’ll hear how God rebuilt his faith, clarified his calling, and led him into pastoral ministry.

Ralph and Tim also explore the broader upheaval within the Methodist movement, unpacking the theological tensions, leadership challenges, and difficult decisions that have shaped the formation of the Global Methodist Church.

If you’re a pastor, church planter, or leader facing hard decisions, this episode offers both encouragement and clarity. Tim’s story is a reminder that God often does His deepest work through seasons of struggle and that faithful leadership is forged in the tension between grace and truth.