Chris Mendez: The Trials of Transition, Leading Hillsong South America & more – Rich Wilkerson–Ep 37

On ep 37, Rich welcomes Chris Mendez for a conversation on leadership, adjusting to big life transitions, following your calling and more. Searching for a way out of addiction, Chris turned to Jesus and experienced a radical transformation overnight. By age 20, he joined Hillsong College in Sydney as an intern and, today, he leads their locations in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico. In this conversation, they dive into his leap across continents, the highs and lows of ministry, staying rooted through crises, and the reality of leading his family amidst it all.

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00:00 - Intro
12:00 - Turning To Jesus After An Overdose
17:40 - About Chris And His Wife Lucy
20:15 - I’m Not A Critic, I’m A Celebrator
26:15 - Why Would You Limit Yourself To A Nation When God Has Called You To A Continent
33:00 - The Power Of A Word
38:15 - Landing In South America For A New Chapter
44:15 - Overwhelming Emotions
58:40 - The Only Criticism You Listen To Is The One That Is Full Of Truth
1:08:05 - Ministry Isn’t Getting Easier, But I Am Getting Stronger
1:13:40 - Daddy Daughter Dance
1:25:15 - What’s An Area You Need To Mature In?