At 10,000 feet in Breckenridge, Colorado, a group of Heritage Christian University alumni gathered for the annual HCU Alumni Retreat to reflect on one question that defines ministry:

👉 “What is the most important trait of a godly leader in the local church?”

In this episode of Ministry Matters That Matter with Dr. Kirk Brothers, ministers and preachers from across the country share raw, real wisdom about humility, selflessness, listening, friendship, and loyalty to Christ — the core traits that sustain ministry in a modern, distracted world.

🎙️ You’ll learn:

Why humility is the foundation of leadership.

How to lead without ego.

Why listening builds stronger congregations.

The importance of mentorship, friendship, and faith in leadership.

Resources that can help every minister grow in wisdom and impact.

📖 Featuring:

Zquan Kemp • Chris Miller • Adam Richardson • Travis Harmon • Jordan Willis • Aaron Johnson • Matthew Morine • Steve Cummings • Joshua Papus • Chris Moran • Cody Harrington

🎓 Filmed at: The Heritage Christian University Alumni Retreat – Breckenridge, Colorado

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction | Breckenridge, Colorado Alumni Retreat

01:04 – Zquan Kemp | Selflessness in Leadership & Logos Bible Software

01:40 – Chris Miller | Servant Leadership & Man of God Book

02:14 – Adam Richardson | Listening Well & Weekly Peer Groups

03:11 – Travis Harmon | Reading Trends & Staying Connected to Peers

04:21 – Jordan Willis | Humility & The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

04:44 – Aaron Johnson | Becoming Like Jesus & The Divine Conspiracy

05:05 – Matthew Morine | Friendship & How the Best Did It

05:29 – Steve Cummings | Humility, Mentors, and Giving God Glory

06:08 – Joshua Papus | Loyalty to Christ & The New Breed

07:01 – Chris Moran | Leading by Example & Learning from Critics

07:32 – Cody Harrington | Relational Leadership & School Partnerships

08:54 – Dr. Kirk Brothers | “Ministry Matters Because the Master Matters”

09:30 – Closing Theme | Ministry Matters That Matter

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