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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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Conversations and Compassion

2026-03-16

In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore how pastors can equip evangelistic leaders to move from prayer into intentional conversations and compassionate action. Drawing from the CLMM strategic framework, they outline practical steps churc

Season 3, Episode 10: Conversations and Compassion Four weeks before Easter is when evangelism becomes relational. In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore how pastors can equip evangelistic leaders to move from prayer into intentional conversations and compassionate action. Drawing from the CLMM strategic framework, they outline practical steps churches can take to prepare the relational ground before inviting people to Easter services. The discussion highlights how meaningful conversations, acts of kindness, and Spirit-led discernment open doors for the gospel long before Easter Sunday arrives. You’ll also hear a powerful real-world example of churches that shifted their evangelistic approach and saw significant spiritual breakthrough.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 29 MB - Duration: 33:57m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)