EP 057 | Ray Hudson on Exec to Lead Pastor, Mission California & Church Planting

Ray Hudson will tell you the biggest shock of going from executive pastor to lead planter isn’t the work. It’s the weight. Ray is lead pastor of City Center Church in Berkeley, California, a city where he says nine in ten people want nothing to do with Jesus. In this conversation with David Hibiske, he opens up about what he didn’t see coming, from carrying the finances to learning how little he knew about the operational side of the church. He also shares why he planted with a multiplication mindset from day one, how he’s helping pastors across denominations pool their resources through Mission California, and what funders actually look for in a planter. Ray offers a mix of practical advice and honest encouragement. Welcome to Episode 057 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with David Hibiske.