LINC

05/25/2026

Thank you to all who have and are serving our country! May God bless you and your family! We honor you.

05/18/2026

New LINC TALKS Podcast episode is available on all podcast platforms. 
Every community matters. Every town needs hope. And every church has the opportunity to make a lasting impact right where they are.
In this episode of the LINC TALKS podcast, Pastor Tim Hobson joins Pastor Jarod Smith and Pastor Bobby for a conversation about what it looks like to truly shepherd a community.
Not just inside the church walls, but in the everyday rhythms of a town.
Supporting first responders.
Partnering with city leaders.
Coaching local teams.
Showing up consistently in moments that matter.
This conversation is practical, honest, and deeply inspiring for pastors and leaders who want their church to become a trusted presence in their community.
You’ll walk away reminded that meaningful kingdom impact is built through faithful presence, authentic relationships, and loving people well where God has planted you.

05/11/2026

“How do you do ministry well? It is less about the strategy and more about really loving people well.” - Pastor Ben Lepsch

05/08/2026

You are not alone!
LINC UP!

05/04/2026

NEW LINC TALKS Podcast Available On All Podcast Platforms

What if the people you’re called to reach aren’t walking through your doors, but through the hardest seasons of their lives?
Jonathan and Kelley Bergsma join Pastor Jarod Smith to talk about reaching people facing financial strain, addiction, and real life challenges.
This isn’t just strategy, it’s their story. A call to show up, build real relationships, and bring hope in tangible ways.
The takeaway is simple, the Church works best when it meets people where they are.
If you want to lead beyond the four walls, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

05/01/2026

04/29/2026

LINC CONFERENCE 2026! 
New Location! New Schedule! New Opportinity to LINC UP! 
September 15-17th 
City Church, Rockford MI
Early bird and group registration available

04/22/2026

Personal Invite attend the Senior Pastors Couples Retreat from LINC Founder Pastors Duane Vander Klok!
A few rooms still available.
We hope you will join us. Register at link in bio or linc.community or LINC Leadership APP

04/20/2026

What does it really take to build a place where people can meet Jesus?

In Building God’s House, Pastor Bobby Bogard sits down with Jeffrey Parker, Pastor Ross Scheer, and Pastor Jarod Smith for a practical and faith-filled conversation about stewarding church spaces in seasons of growth. Whether your church is renovating, expanding, dreaming, or simply making the most of what you already have, this episode will help you lead with clarity and confidence.

Jeffrey brings architectural insight shaped by years of serving local churches through design and remodeling projects. Pastor Ross shares what it looks like to lead during an expansion season. Pastor Jarod offers perspective from the early stages of building something new. Pastor Bobby adds wisdom from decades of walking with churches through growth transitions.

Together, they remind leaders that buildings are not the goal, they are tools for reaching people.

This episode will encourage you to steward where you are today while preparing faithfully for where God is leading your church tomorrow.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How to steward your current space faithfully while preparing for future growth
How to think strategically about church buildings without losing sight of ministry purpose
Practical wisdom for navigating expansion and construction seasons
Encouragement for pastors leading through renovation, growth, or early vision stages
Why creating welcoming spaces helps people encounter Jesus
Insight from leaders who are actively building, expanding, and dreaming right now
If you are leading a church, planning next steps, or simply asking what growth could look like in your community, this conversation will help you move forward with vision and confidence.