Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How Paul's transformational journey from religious dominance to cruciform humility offers a radical blueprint for reimagining ministry leadership in today's churches. This episode dives deep into the themes of power and weakness, drawing from Dr. Tim Gombis's book, Power in Weakness: Paul's Transformed Vision for Ministry. Join Mike Erre, Tim Stafford, and Dr. Gombis for a wide-ranging and raw conversation about toxic leadership, authentic community, and how the New Testament calls us to something far more disruptive—and liberating—than a leadership pipeline or performance metrics could offer. Key Takeaways: • Paul's Transformation of Leadership – How Paul reoriented his entire vision of ministry from coercive power and prestige to self-giving service shaped by the cross. • Cruciform Ministry in Today's Church – A practical vision for church structures and leadership that resist American cultural idols of success and image maintenance. • Confronting Pastoral Ego and Cynicism – Honest reflection on the temptat