The Backstage Leadership Podcast

Every great leader is a learner — and in ministry, that means more than mastering gear or building systems. It’s about growing in character, clarity, and compassion.In this solo episode, David shares his Top 10 (plus one bonus) books that have shaped how he leads teams, develops people, and stays healthy in the grind of church production and worship ministry.You’ll hear insights from:📘 Lead Like Jesus — Leadership starts with posture, not position.📖 The Divine Mentor — You can’t pour out what you

n this episode of The Backstage Leadership Podcast, David Jones sits down with his friend and coworker Jeremy Brownlee, author of Make the World More Awesome, to talk about what it means to develop people, not just delegate tasks. Together, they unpack the difference between leading with vision versus leading with to-do lists, the process of building maturity in those you lead, and why investing in relationships always comes before giving feedback.Whether you’re leading a worship team, production

In this episode of The Backstage Leadership Podcast, David Jones sits down with long-time friend and ministry partner David Adams, Media Director at Grace House in Greenwood, Indiana.Together they unpack what true humility in leadership looks like — how great leaders don’t just give direction but know how to follow well.They talk about lessons learned from 25+ years of friendship and ministry together, how charisma can open doors but character keeps you there, and why staying teachable is one of the

Welcome to the very first episode of The Backstage Leadership Podcast, a resource of ChurchAVPro. In this episode, I share the five core habits that every worship and production leader needs if they want to lead with strength, avoid burnout, and stay spiritually and emotionally grounded.These habits aren’t quick fixes—they’re daily practices that will help you last in ministry and thrive as a leader.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why spiritual disciplines are the non-negotiable foundation of