The Propel Podcast

In this presentation, Dustin Serns shares his insights on community engagement and leadership within the church. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, building relationships, and empowering young leaders to create impactful outreach initiatives. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he illustrates how faith, prayer, and a commitment to serving others can lead to significant growth and transformation in both individuals and communities. 

Creators and Guests

Host
Larry Witzel
Respected innovator at intersection of technology and ministry. Marketing nerd. Computer geek. Founder of SermonView. Servant of God and friend to humankind.
Guest
Dustin Serns
Dustin Serns has witnessed God’s power in revitalizing an aging church, planting a new church for unchurched young professionals, and launching an Adventist Nature School. While leading LifeBridge Church (50–80 members) over four years, he and his team served thousands, provided over $1 million in free health care, celebrated numerous baptisms, and sent out leaders to plant new churches. He holds a Doctor of Ministry (ABG) in ‘Growing and Multiplying Churches’ and is passionate about helping leaders maximize their impact in Jesus’ mission. His greatest joy is his wife, Caitlin, and their children, Quinn and Joel.

What is The Propel Podcast?

Welcome to the Propel Podcast, inspiration and innovation to grow your church, hosted by Larry Witzel. This podcast offers every presentation from the annual Propel Conference on church growth.

Our goal is to offer practical training for effective evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry context, but we know the principles we talk about here are applicable in many other churches, as well. So, wherever you’re doing ministry, welcome to the Propel Podcast!

The 2026 Propel Conference will be in Silver Spring, MD, April 12–15, 2026!