Ep. 167 - Leading with Grace: A Metro District Superintendent's Journey with Rev. David Hockett

In this episode, Rev. David Hockett shares his journey into ministry, his return to the role of Metro District Superintendent, and insights on leadership, change, and faith in challenging times. 00:00 Introduction to David Hockett and the Metro District Superintendent role 01:36 David's call to ministry and early formation in the church 05:02 Returning to district superintendent a second time 09:06 Leaving Davidson and moving into a new season 13:21 What a district superintendent actually does 16:05 Making space for clergy and laity to try new things 18:37 When DS leadership should be mostly invisible 20:44 The spiritual responsibility of serving on the cabinet 25:37 The human side of appointment making 32:16 Learning from failure and moving too slowly 39:23 What David is listening for in this season of church change 48:38 The church's calling to embody Christ in the world 51:04 The same call for laity and clergy alike 52:02 Two ways to support the work: prayer and presence