In this podcast episode, Kymone Hinds interviews Muta Mwenya, a pastor, entrepreneur, and coach. Muta shares his non-traditional background, journey from the corporate world to ministry, and the skills he acquired along the way. He discusses the importance of communication, marketing, and organizational management in running a successful organization and effectively conveying a message. Muta also reflects on how his background in youth ministry has influenced his work as a pastor and entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, care, and seeing the potential in others. Muta shares his experience with the Engage Conference and offers his expertise in leadership development and improving guest experiences. He also provides resources and information about his church, Relevant Church, and Relevant Leadership College.

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00:00 Intro to Podcast

[00:01:19] The Importance of Rating and Reviewing the Podcast
Kymone encourages listeners to rate and review the podcast on Apple and Spotify to help others find and benefit from the content.

[00:02:00] Introduction of Muta Mwenya
Kymone introduces Muta Mwenya, a pastor, entrepreneur, and coach, and highlights his accomplishments and upcoming book.

[00:05:04] Muta Mwenya's Non-Traditional Background
Muta shares his non-traditional educational journey, from dropping out of high school to climbing the corporate ladder without a college degree, and eventually transitioning into full-time ministry.

[00:10:17] Skills translated to ministry
The guest discusses how his background in communication, marketing, and organizational management translated to ministry.

[00:12:09] Challenges of working with volunteers
The host and guest share their experiences and challenges of working with volunteers in ministry.

[00:15:39] Soft skills in the marketplace
The guest reflects on the importance of soft skills developed in ministry and how they can be valuable in the marketplace.

[00:21:21] Youth Ministry and its Impact
The guest discusses how his background in youth ministry has contributed to his current work and leadership style.

[00:23:55] Marketing and Building an Audience
The guest explains how he took an antiquated and irrelevant concept and made it relevant to youth, emphasizing the importance of marketing and building an audience.

[00:28:25] Skills Acquired in Youth Ministry
The guest reflects on the skills he learned in youth ministry, such as public speaking, networking, curriculum development, and entrepreneurship, which have prepared him for his current endeavors.

[00:31:59] The journey from the corporate world to ministry
Discussion on the transferable skills acquired in the corporate world and how they prepared the speaker for their current role in ministry.

[00:34:31] Monetizing ministry and exploring giftings in the church
The importance of exploring and developing skills within the church community, which can later be monetized, and the benefits of volunteering in church ministries.

[00:36:59] The challenges and bi-vocational method of church planting
The speaker's personal experience of starting a church with limited funds and the challenges faced in church planting, including the need for bi-vocational work to support the ministry.

Engage Conference
[00:43:19] Muta talks about how he got involved with the Engage Conference and the success of his session.

[00:45:39] Coaching and Leadership Development
Muta discusses his work with Engage Conference, teaching master classes on people development, volunteer engagement, and leadership development.

[00:50:46] Sermons Made Easy
Muta shares how he developed a sermon resource that helped him and others, leading to the creation of Sermons Made Easy as a resource and upcoming full course.

[00:53:27] The importance of individuality and monetizing personal skills
Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on monetizing your unique skills and talents.

[00:53:55] Connecting with Muta Mwenya and his work
Learn how to connect with Muta Mwenya and his work at Relevant Church and Relevant Leadership College.

[00:57:16] The impact of Relevant Leadership College
Discover how Relevant Leadership College has transformed lives and helped individuals excel in their careers and ministries.