The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 729 | Church Growth Unleashed: Adam Mesa on Millennial Pastoring and Viral Podcasting
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May 20, 2025 Adam Mesa, Lead Pastor at Patria Church, shares his vibrant journey of transforming his church from 1,100 to over 7,500 members through viral podcasting. He discusses the unique challenges of leading as a millennial with ADHD, including the emotional complexities of taking over from his father and navigating leadership transitions during the pandemic. Adam emphasizes the importance of community engagement and innovative strategies to revitalize church attendance, while also addressing the needs of new believers through accessible faith conversations.
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Teen Entrepreneur Rented Freezer
- At 16, Adam Mesa rented a teacher's freezer and sold Otter Pops, making $500 a month.
- This early entrepreneurial venture taught him business skills and problem-solving.
ADHD Medication Reduced Creativity
- Adam Mesa tried Adderall for ADHD but found it dampened his creativity and entrepreneurial edge.
- He chose to stop medication and adapt his lifestyle instead to preserve uniqueness.
Tech Tools Aid ADHD Leadership
- Use Slack and shared calendars to manage communication in bite-sized pieces.
- This tech helps leverage ADHD strengths and avoid overwhelm in leadership tasks.