In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean welcomes Johnson Bowie, lead pastor of Victory Church, to share his leadership journey. From stepping into the lead role during the chaos of 2020 to navigating staff transitions and fostering a culture of humility, Johnson offers candid insights on leadership, church transitions, and the weight of words in executive roles. Whether you’re a pastor in transition or leading a team, this conversation is packed with wisdom on faithfulness, leadership challenges, and staying mission-focused.

Welcome to Episode 129 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

EPISODE LINKS

Spiritual Leadership, by J. Oswald Sanders

A Hero’s Farewell, by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

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https://victoryatl.com/

sean@theascentleader.org

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WHO IS JOHNSON BOWIE?

Johnson Bowie is Senior Pastor of Victory Church, a thriving church with 4 campuses in the metro-Atlanta area and house churches around the globe. Victory Church is known for its diversity as it has grown to over 140 nationalities. Johnson and his wife, Summer, began attending Victory in 1998, came on staff in 2005, planted Victory’s first campus in 2010, and transitioned into the role of senior pastors in August of 2020. Johnson and Summer have two wonderful sons, Jeremiah and Isaac. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Georgia and a master’s degree from Wheaton College. He loves to jog, take walks with his wife, learn more about Jesus, and partake of the occasional Xbox binge!

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