Phil Cooke Podcast

Why Pastors Fail: Christian Leadership & Accountability with Larry Stockstill, Pastors University

May 6, 2026Β·42 min
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What should Christian leadership and accountability look like in today's church? Join Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com for this insightful conversation with Larry Stockstill, founder of Pastors University, as he shares hard-earned wisdom from over 50 years in ministry. This conversation dives deep into leadership accountability, crisis communication, pastoral integrity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. If you're a pastor or ministry leader, this episode will equip you to lead with integrity and build sustainable leadership structures that last. Larry Stockstill is the founder of Pastors University and former pastor of Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His global ministry has helped plant thousands of churches and train leaders worldwide through mentoring and multiplication strategies. πŸ”‘ In This Episode: Why accountability in leadership is essential to prevent failure Crisis communication essentials for churches The importance of mentorship in Christian leadership How to restore leaders after failure (and when it's appropriate) Why every pastor needs trusted overseers who can ask hard questions πŸ”— Resources & Links: πŸ‘‰ Learn more about Pastors University: https://pastorsuniversity.org πŸ‘‰ Larry Stockstill Ministries: https://larrystockstill.com πŸ‘‰ Get the book Honor: The Secret of All Relationships: https://amzn.to/4eZUeLN Phil Cooke, Ph.D. β€” Strategic Advisor | Cultural Influence & Crisis Leadership Phil Cooke, Ph.D., is a strategic advisor to church, nonprofit, and media leaders navigating crisis, credibility, and cultural influence in a rapidly changing digital world. Founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and Nashville, he works with senior leadership teams globally to strengthen reputation and clarify mission. Author of "Church on Trial" and several other books on leadership and creativity, he has produced award winning media projects seen worldwide.Β  πŸ‘‰ Get weekly strategy and creative input: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ ⚑️Join the conversation with Phil Cooke: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/

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