Darren Wolfe: How Faith Led a Corporate Executive to Become a Church Pastor

In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, we sit down with Darren Wolfe, the administrative pastor at First Baptist Melbourne. Darren shares his remarkable 17-year journey in the corporate world, transitioning across various global locations, and how his path ultimately led him to pastoral ministry. Join us as we dive into his faith journey, family life, and the divine timing that guided his steps. From early ministry days of serving in youth groups to overseeing major church projects, Darren’s story is a testament to following God’s call with authenticity and dedication.

**Episode Highlights:**

– Darren’s 17-year tenure with Harris and his relocations to New York, Colorado, the UK, and Canada.

– His initial steps towards faith, sparked by attending church with his now-wife, Amy. – Involvement in the local church’s youth department and leading one of the first life groups.

– Transitioning from a corporate career to becoming an administrative pastor at First Baptist Melbourne.

– The significance of authenticity and using relationships to share God’s message.

– Darren’s pivotal moment of declining a huge corporate position to follow God’s calling to ministry.

– Recent completion of a significant church building project and seeing God’s hand in the process.

– Advice for discerning God’s calling: prayer, scripture reading, and taking leaps of faith.

 

**Resources Mentioned:**

– “Is God Calling Me?” by Jeff Iorg

 

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Mission Control. Join us next time as we explore more inspiring stories and dive deeper into the lives of individuals who are living out the mission God has for them.