In this episode of How He’s Building This, host Stan Parker sits down with Bryan Clark as he reflects on more than four decades of ministry and his upcoming retirement after 33 years as senior pastor of Lincoln Berean Church. Bryan shares the story of his calling—from seminary in California to a small, divided church in Broken Bow, Nebraska, and eventually to leading a large, multi-staff organization. Along the way, he unpacks how those early years shaped his understanding of humility, servant leadership, and the inseparable connection between preaching, pastoring, and leading. Bryan also explains why this season feels like the right time to step away—choosing to leave while he can still serve well, make space for the next generation, and allow new leaders to flourish without his shadow.

Bryan speaks candidly about the realities that have shaped his leadership, including serious health challenges, the weight of long-term ministry, and the lessons learned through risk-filled decisions around finances, staffing, and vision. He reflects on learning to lead through team-based decision-making, dependence on mentors, obedience to the Holy Spirit, and a deep commitment to integrity and time in God’s Word. From leading a church through debt-free milestones to navigating regret, faith-driven risk, and the urgency of stewarding each day well, this conversation offers a thoughtful, grounded look at what it means to lead with humility, finish well, and trust God through every season of building.

What happens when a group of ordinary believers asks God to use them in extraordinary ways? Pastor Austin Edwards traces the journey of Citylight Church from a simple desire to make disciples to a multiplying network of congregations impacting the city and stretching to other states. With humility and transparency, he shares how their culture was shaped, what they’ve learned through both opportunities and obstacles, and why staying rooted in relationships has been essential.

Austin offers honest insight into the challenges of leadership, the necessity of prayerful surrender, and the joy of watching God move in ways no strategy could manufacture. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply passionate about disciple-making, this episode will encourage you to trust God with what He’s building — and to step faithfully into your part of the mission.

In this episode of How He’s Building This, we sit down with Pastor Rick Lorimer, lead pastor of Christ Place Church in Lincoln, for a candid and deeply personal conversation about leadership that lasts. From his early days as a bold high school believer to his decades of ministry experience, Rick shares how God has shaped his understanding of spiritual leadership—not through ambition or success, but through character, humility, and seasons of brokenness.

Rick opens up about painful turning points, burnout, and moments of recalibration that taught him to value presence with God over performance for God. Along the way, he offers hard-won wisdom on staying grounded, building accountability, and leading from a place of authenticity. Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or someone who simply wants to grow in your walk with Christ, this conversation will remind you that God does His best building work—inside before outside.