The Pastorate Podcast Matt Tapley on When Ambition Becomes a Problem, Loyalty in Secondary Roles, and How to Know When to Jump Ship
Jason interviews Matt Tapley in a powerful conversation full of leadership insight and practical wisdom. Aimed at young and emerging leaders, this episode explores what it means to lead well when you’re not the one casting the vision or making the final call.
Matt brings clarity, conviction, and humour as he unpacks lessons from Scripture, Canadian revival history, and his own leadership journey.
Key Takeaways:
Matt Tapley on leading from the second chair
Why buy-in matters more than brilliant ideas
Leadership lessons from the life of David
Raising up the next generation with courage and humility
A bold, insightful episode for leaders learning to lead with influence before authority.
Biography
Matt Tapley has been a part of the Senior Leadership at Lakemount Worship Centre since 2003, and the Lead Pastor since 2008. He serves the Church by developing leaders in a culture of dependence on the Spirit with full devotion to the unchanging Word of God. Matt is an insightful preacher, gifted worship leader and a valuable contributor to various leadership environments. Matt’s commitment to the Manifest Presence of God and the healing gifts of the Holy Spirit are a catalyst for stirring renewed hunger for God.
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