Simple Faith with Rusty George

In episode two of "Finding the Super Natural in the Natural," Rusty sits down with Ed Newton of Community Bible Church in San Antonio. Newton shares his background—from Orlando and a Bible college basketball player to 13 years as a traveling youth evangelist after a pivotal call to preach—then describes how he was invited to San Antonio and became CBC’s pastor in 2016 after years of speaking at their men’s conference. He discusses cultivating a presence-driven, altar-centered, word-and-spirit church with prayer, expectancy, and anointing oil, and explains his sermon rhythm and “scrub in/scrub out” discipline. Newton also recounts major leadership challenges, COVID-era ministry, rapid baptisms and growth, intense family hardship, mental health struggles, and how his church’s support and authenticity shaped CBC as a refuge for the distressed.

Creators and Guests

Host
Rusty George
Follower of Jesus, husband of lorrie, father of lindsey and sidney, pastor of Crossroads Christian Church

What is Simple Faith with Rusty George?

Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Church360 in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Church360 aspires to flourish as a vibrant community committed to guiding individuals in their journey to discover and follow the path of Jesus.

Beyond leading Church360, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing on making real life simple. Rusty has also written several books and can be heard weekly on his podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty George.

Aside from being a loyal Chiefs, Royals, and Lakers fan, Rusty is first and foremost committed to his family. Rusty has been married to his wife, Lorrie, for over twenty-five years, and they have two daughters, Lindsey and Sidney. As a family, they enjoy walking the dogs, playing board games together, and watching HGTV while Rusty watches ESPN on his iPad.