Mentorship.
7 conversations on mentorship with pastors, evangelists, and ministry leaders.
Faith29mLegacy of Faith: Honoring Generations and Family Ministry
Pastor David Farina of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania joins Philip Cameron for a deeply personal conversation about the power of generational faith and what it truly means to build a lasting ministry legacy. David, who served alongside his father for all 50 years of his pastoral ministry, shares how honoring the generation before you becomes the foundation for everything that follows: "Honor is the currency of heaven." David opens up about the moment he received the phone call that his father had gone home to be with the Lord — and how, on the very next day, he heard a word in his spirit: "You're going home to acceleration." That acceleration has defined the last two and a half years at Calvary, now in the process of being renamed Victory Christian Church, a bold step of faith reflecting the church's movement from the cross of Calvary to the victory it represents. Philip and David also challenge the American cultural tendency to cut children off from family ministry at 18, making the case that multi-generational ministry — from David's Italian immigrant grandparents through his own nine grandchildren — is not nepotism but faithfulness. If you are a pastor raising your children in the work of the Lord, this episode is for you. Learn more about Calvary Full Gospel Church at calvaryfullgospelchurch.org.
Missions28mWhen Mission Becomes Family: Passing the Baton and Generational Calling
Pastor Scott Ethridge of The Healing Place Church in Shreveport, Louisiana joins Philip Cameron for a conversation about generational calling, the language of the Kingdom, and what happens when a church catches a true mission vision. Scott shares how sending a diverse team — ranging in age from 12 to 72 — transformed individuals in ways no Sunday service could. "Orphans Hands is not just about what you're pouring into them," Scott explains, "but what's being poured back into you." Drawing on the parable of the Good Samaritan and the relay-race imagery of passing the baton, Scott unpacks why finishing well requires intentionally releasing the next generation. He points to King Hezekiah's cautionary example — a man who ran well but didn't finish well because he never passed the baton forward. Scott also reflects on the distinct "language of the Kingdom," noting that the world uses words like compassion but means something entirely different than followers of Christ do. Whether you're a pastor weighing your church's next mission step or a believer asking what legacy looks like, this episode delivers a clear, story-driven challenge: run your lane, pass the baton, and trust God with the next generation.
Pastors40mWaiting on God’s Timing: Lessons from a Small-Town Pastor’s Big Revival
Pastor Greg Huguley of Forward Church in Amory, Mississippi, joins Philip Cameron to share hard-won wisdom on calling, patience, and building a thriving local church in a small town. Greg is the author of Dear Young Preacher, a practical guide for ministers navigating the early years of ministry, and his insights are as timely as ever. At the heart of the conversation is the danger of "birthing an Ishmael" — launching a ministry in the flesh before God's timing is right. Greg shares candidly: "You'll have opportunities to birth a ministry in the flesh, or you can wait on the promise." He recounts how closed doors at one church eventually led him to the right congregation in the same town, where Forward Church has now thrived for 14 years with around 600 regular attendees — remarkable for a community of just 6,500 people. Greg and Philip also dig into the importance of building the right staff team, avoiding the comparison trap, and knowing your place under spiritual authority. Dear Young Preacher is available now on Amazon. Learn more about Forward Church at forwardchurchms.com. If you know a young minister, this episode — and Greg's book — is a gift worth passing on.
Faith33mLegacy of Faith: Bishop Paul Zink on Building the Church and the Next Generation
Bishop Paul Zink, founder of New Life Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida and the acclaimed Providence School, joins Philip Cameron for a timely and faith-stirring conversation about living as citizens of a kingdom that transcends earthly turmoil. As global markets shake and cultural anxiety rises, Bishop Zink anchors the discussion in Jesus' own words from John 18:36 — "My kingdom is not of this world" — reminding believers that Wall Street is not the main street of God's economy and that our invisible means of support are more real than anything the natural eye can see. The conversation moves from kingdom economics to the power of revelation-driven faith. Bishop Zink draws a sharp distinction between reasonable thinking and faith by revelation: "Once we get something revealed, that's when we sink our teeth into it and give everything we've got to it." Philip shares a defining personal moment at age 18 when his father challenged him to sell his brand-new car to fund Scotland's first Spirit-filled Bible school — a moment that unlocked a lifetime of generational giving and vision. Together they explore multi-generational ministry, the danger of excuse-making, and Moses' pivotal decision at the burning bush as a model for stepping from one world into God's. If you are looking for courage to trust God beyond what you can see, this episode delivers it.
Faith36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Andrew Davis
Bishop Paul Zink, apostolic overseer of New Life Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, joins Philip Cameron for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to live by conviction rather than convenience. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry and his role as founder of Providence School — a $23 million, debt-free campus now serving 1,800 students from preschool through high school — Bishop Zink delivers a clarion call to the modern church: "We live by conviction, not convenience." Bishop Zink unpacks why so many believers have settled for a spectator faith, watching from the sidelines while the harvest goes unreached. He challenges the skepticism creeping into congregations today, reminding listeners that "faith is not reasonable — if it's reasonable, it doesn't take faith." The conversation turns to multi-generational ministry, faithful legacy, and the surprising story of a Zulu Nation king who came to Christ simply because Bishop Zink's church kept the light on. Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or a believer wrestling with the cost of commitment, this episode will stir you to deeper devotion. Learn more about New Life Christian Fellowship at newlifechristianfellowship.org.
Mentorship36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Andrew Davis
Youth pastor Andrew Davis of Countryside Christian Church in Clearwater, Florida joins Philip Cameron to deliver a passionate, practical conversation about reaching the next generation for Jesus Christ. Andrew serves alongside his father, the senior pastor, leading a youth ministry that has grown from 50 students to 300–600 every single Wednesday night — and saw 140 young people baptized in a single summer. Andrew is direct about the spiritual battlefield facing today's teenagers: "The enemy is attacking their minds through social media, pornography, all these different things that are in front of them 24/7." He challenges churches to stop burying their heads in the sand and instead meet students where they are — addressing depression, identity, homosexuality, and the transgender movement with both truth and love. "The two biggest things this generation is hungry for is the truth and the supernatural," Andrew says, "and thankfully we can offer both of those things through the power of the Spirit of God." The conversation is a rallying cry for youth leaders at every church size. Andrew reminds smaller ministries that "all you need is a mustard seed" — and that young people are not the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today. To learn more about Countryside Christian Church's youth ministry, visit countrysidecc.com.
Mentorship36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor David Camp
Pastor David Camp of West Cobb Church in Marietta, Georgia joins Philip Cameron for a compelling conversation on why the modern church must move beyond event-driven ministry and embrace intentional, one-on-one discipleship. David opens with a deeply personal testimony — the loss of his wife Angela after 32 years of marriage, and how God answered his family's specific, journaled prayers by bringing Beverly, a widow herself, into his life just months later. The conversation quickly turns to the discipleship crisis facing the church today. David warns that "75 to 80% of our kids that graduated high school and go into college will not return to the church," pointing to entertainment-focused ministry as a root cause. At West Cobb Church, David and his team — including outreach pastor Terry Airwood, who served nine years under Francis Chan — have launched a nine-month radical mentoring program targeting men and women under 40. The program requires full family commitment and is built on the New Testament model of life-on-life discipleship. David challenges pastors and church leaders to stop delegating ministry to professional staff and instead become personal change agents. "We have to get one-on-one in the lives of the families within our body," he says. To learn more or connect with West Cobb Church's mentoring program, visit westcobbchurch.com.