Raising Up Leaders: Inside Ridgepoint’s Leadership Academy

How do you go beyond just “having interns” to actually developing future leaders for the Church? In this episode, we’re joined by Kyle Goings and Andy Owen, who share the story behind Ridgepoint’s Leadership Academy—a structured, intentional program designed to raise up leaders through hands-on ministry experience, mentorship, and spiritual formation.

Kyle and Andy explain the difference between internships and residencies, how they’ve built a culture of leadership development across departments, and why confirming a person’s calling is just as important as giving them ministry skills. Whether you’re leading a large church or serving in a small congregation, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone passionate about investing in the next generation of leaders.

Ridgepoint Leadership Academy: https://ridgepointwichita.com/academy

Leadership Pipeline: https://leaderpipeline.net/

USMB LEAD Pods Epsisode 126 with host Matt Ehresman and guests Kyle Goings and Andy Owen

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