On the Rock

Jeff Krist (Gateway Church): Impact, Pastoring, and Charlie Kirk

Episode Summary

In this powerful conversation, host Angelo Fleece sits down with Jeff Krist, a seasoned leader and strategic mind, to unpack what it takes to scale vision, structure ministry, and lead with intentionality. This episode is for anyone building something meaningful — whether you’re a church leader, entrepreneur, or creative team director.

Episode Notes

In this powerful conversation, host Angelo Fleece sits down with Jeff Krist, a seasoned leader and strategic mind, to unpack what it takes to scale vision, structure ministry, and lead with intentionality. This episode is for anyone building something meaningful — whether you’re a church leader, entrepreneur, or creative team director. 

You’ll walk away with: 

✅ Insights on turning ideas into repeatable frameworks 

✅ How to scale leadership without burning out 

✅ What spiritual clarity looks like in practical structure 

✅ Systems thinking applied to growth and discipleship 

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⏱️ Chapters: 

0:00 – Introduction

1:30 – Jeff Krist’s Journey 

4:15 – Vision That Sticks: Leading with Clarity 

6:40 – Systems ≠ Stagnation: How Structure Unlocks Growth 

9:20 – Balancing Spirit and Strategy in Church Culture 

12:00 – Building High-Trust Leadership Teams 

14:10 – Ministry Multiplication vs Ministry Burnout 

16:30 – Tools, Templates & Tactics Jeff Uses 

19:45 – Final Encouragement & Takeaways 

21:00 – Closing Remarks from Pastor Angelo