Leading Second Podcast Season One Ep. 005 // Larry Brey (Elevation Church) on The Armorbearer and Second Chair Leadership
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Jun 7, 2018 Larry Brey, a campus pastor and founding member of Elevation Church, shares his inspiring journey from sports medicine to ministry alongside Pastor Steven Furtick. He discusses the early days of Elevation and the daily grit behind its growth. Brey unpacks the significance of being an armorbearer, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and trust in leadership. He warns against the pitfalls of leaving too soon and encourages second-chair leaders to multiply their gifts. Lastly, he highlights the joy of being poured out in ministry rather than burned out.
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Early Days Of Elevation
- Larry recounts meeting Steven Furtick as a young worship leader and keeping the Excel attendance sheet from Elevation's first services.
- He describes launching with eight families and 121 people and tracking names until the church grew beyond 700 attendees.
Vocation In The Second Seat
- Larry explains 1 Samuel 14:7 gave language to his calling to serve behind the scenes.
- He values being comfortable going unnamed while advancing a larger mission with his leader.
Choose The Next Step
- When pace and faith-requests are high, focus on the next step rather than a complete roadmap.
- Protect your motivation by remembering why you started so you can be a firm foothold for your leader.