with Gus Hernandez, Jr.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gus Hernandez Jr., executive pastor at Reality Church Miami, as he shares how his church is developing leaders and multiplying ministries within a vibrant, multi-ethnic context. From internships to church planting residencies, Gus reveals practical strategies for leadership development that fuels church growth.
In this episode:
Gus’s journey from the first believer in his family to church planter and leader developer
How Reality Church Miami started and scaled within four years
The church’s intentional leadership pipeline: summer internships, apprenticeships, and a church planting residency
Curriculum insights: spiritual formation, gospel fluency, cultural diversity, and leadership skills
The importance of proximity and relational investment in leadership development
How leadership growth directly correlates with church growth and outreach
Practical tips for starting and scaling residency programs in other churches
Lessons learned about fostering humility, hunger, and emotional intelligence in future leaders
Creative funding strategies and raising up leaders from within your congregation
Future plans: church planting residency and supporting autonomous church launches