My Leadership Pathway: Merrick Lefebvre

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Leadership Pathway sits down with Merrick Lefebvre, Middle School Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, to talk about calling, failure, and the realities of next-gen ministry.

Merrick grew up at Skyline (started attending in 7th grade), drifted, ran from a clear call to ministry for several years, worked construction and other jobs, and then took a major pay cut in his early 20s to step into a Leadership Pathway residency. Today he pastors 140+ middle school students each week at Skyline’s main campus.

In this conversation, Merrick shares:

How discouraging feedback almost derailed his ministry calling in college
The story of bailing on a simple devo because of fear—and how he grew from that
The mentors (Zach, Tony, Joe) who kept calling him up and calling him back
What it means to “let excellence suffer” sometimes so people can be developed
The weight of shepherding middle schoolers facing divorce, addiction, and big questions
Why he believes not being in ministry now would be disobeying God’s call on his life
How he’s now intentionally looking for the next “church rat” to raise up

If you’re a senior leader wondering how to spot and develop young staff, a potential resident wrestling with a call, or a youth pastor carrying the weight of students’ stories, this episode will encourage you.