First a Follower Podcast - Resilience in Ministry with Glenn Packiam and Chip Pierce

Cory is joined by Glenn Packiam and Chip Pierce for a conversation centered around resiliency. Glenn Packiam (⁠https://glennpackiam.com⁠) is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA, and a Senior Fellow at Barna Group. He is the author of, “What’s a Christian, Anyway? Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption” (March, 2025), along with eight other books, including two bestsellers—“The Resilient Pastor” and “The Intentional Year” which he co-authored with his wife, Holly. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, England. Chip Pierce works with the Leader Formation team at the YFC USA National Service Center and also worked with Metro Maryland Youth for Christ for over 28 years as a Campus Life Director and Chief Ministry Officer.  He has a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology and went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor for almost 14 years before working with YFC.  Follow us on Instagram: Youth For Christ USA - ⁠⁠@yfcusa⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cory Huffman - ⁠⁠@chuffman57 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Glenn Pakiam - ⁠@gpakiam⁠ Chip Pierce - ⁠⁠@ctpcoach⁠⁠⁠ Youth For Christ/USA , Inc. is a founding charter member of Youth For Christ International, and one of more than 100 member nations in the global Youth For Christ movement. For more information or to get connected with Youth For Christ USA, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://yfc.net/⁠⁠⁠. First a Follower is a podcast created and produced by Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. (“YFC”). It exists to support youth ministry leaders by offering practical guidance, relevant resources, and conversations designed to strengthen the spiritual formation of those discipling the next generation. This podcast is provided for entertainment, educational, and general informational purposes only. It does not offer or constitute legal, medical, mental health, counseling, financial, or theological advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, or referenced third parties are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or doctrinal stances of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc., Youth For Christ International, any local YFC chapter, or any church, denomination, or faith community. YFC does not endorse or certify any products, services, organizations, or external content mentioned during the podcast. The entire contents, branding, and design of this podcast are the property of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc., and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except for personal or non-commercial educational use, no part of this podcast may be reproduced, retransmitted, distributed, or edited without the prior written permission of Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. Permission requests may be directed to: Youth For Christ/USA, Inc. P.O. Box 4478Englewood, CO 80155 https://www.yfc.net