112 - What Happens When God Calls You Outside the Walls? A Conversation with Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Ron Armstrong

What Happens When God Calls You Outside the Walls? | Ron ArmstrongWhat happens when God calls you into a place you never expected to go?In this episode of Pastors Thriving, Kevin Elworth sits down with entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, community leader, and Jacksonville mayoral candidate Ron Armstrong for a conversation that goes far beyond politics.Ron shares why he believes his decision to run for mayor began with a simple act of obedience—and what he is learning about leadership, criticism, community, conviction, and trusting God with an outcome he cannot control.The conversation raises an important question for every pastor:What responsibility does the local church have for what happens outside its walls?Kevin and Ron discuss:Obedience when you can't control the outcomeDiscovering what your community actually needsWhy consistency builds credibilityLeading people who don't share your convictionsChoosing the right people for your inner circleNavigating criticism without letting it define youWhy leaders have to go firstLeadership and accountability in JacksonvilleThe church's responsibility to its communityTHE FIVE-BLOCK QUESTIONRon introduces a simple challenge:What if every church took responsibility for knowing and serving the five blocks surrounding its campus?Before looking across the country—or across the world—what needs, families, businesses, schools, and opportunities are sitting immediately outside our doors?Ministry doesn't only happen inside the walls on Sunday.READY TO BUILD A MORE FULLY ENGAGED CHURCH?If your church is active but you're wrestling with moving people from simply attending to becoming engaged disciples, Fully Engaged Church was built for that challenge.FEC helps pastors create a clear pathway from first contact to meaningful engagement and discipleship.Fall Fully Engaged Church cohorts are coming soon.https://www.pastorsthriving.com/ABOUT RON ARMSTRONGRon Armstrong is an entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, community leader, husband, and father who has spent much of the last 15 years serving and leading in Jacksonville, Florida.He is currently running as an independent candidate for Mayor of Jacksonville in the 2027 election.Learn more: TheRonArmstrong.comABOUT PASTORS THRIVINGPastors Thriving helps pastors lead with greater clarity, health, and intentionality—personally, organizationally, and in the communities God has called them to serve.Subscribe for conversations and practical leadership resources for pastors who want to lead healthy churches without losing themselves in the process.CONNECT WITH KEVINHealthy Church Blueprint: https://bit.ly/4cNU9cfFully Engaged Church: https://www.pastorsthriving.com/Sunday Prayer for Pastors: https://bit.ly/45wQiMQ#PastorsThriving #ChurchLeadership #PastoralLeadership #RonArmstrong #Jacksonville #Leadership #Discipleship #FullyEngagedChurch