New Churches Podcast | Season 7 | Episode 7

Wisdom and Humility

Noah Oldham, Jon Kelly & J.A. Medders

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Noah Oldham is joined by Jon Kelly and Jeff Medders to discuss having humility as a leader. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for leading wisely and humbly at the same time.

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Published on October 20, 2026

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Meet the Authors

Noah Oldham

Executive Director Send Network

Noah Oldham is the Executive Director of Send Network. He served as the founding and lead pastor of August Gate Church for 15 years and the Send City Missionary to St. Louis for almost 10. In both these roles, he led his church and dozens of others to plant churches throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. He holds master’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. He writes, speaks, and trains in the areas of two of his greatest passions: the local church and physical fitness. Noah and Heather have been married since 2005 and have 5 children.

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Jon Kelly

Send Network

Jon Kelly was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute, MA in Biblical Studies at Wheaton College, and a Doctorate in Global Missions from Southern Seminary. As someone formerly incarcerated, Jon has a heart for serving families that have been affected by incarceration and who often are forgotten. He and his wife, Danielle, have been married for 14 years and have three sons.

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J.A. Medders

General Editor New Churches

J. A. Medders (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of theology and content for Send Network, and the general editor for New Churches. He is the author of Gospel Formed, Humble Calvinism, and co-author of The Soul-Winning Church. You can follow Jeff on X, Instagram, and his newsletter.

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