Strong movements start with strong leaders. In this episode, Chris Gough sits down with Kevin Palau and Eric Swanson to unpack how genuine relationships, encouragement, and trust help leaders raise the temperature for evangelism in their cities. Discover how to nudge leaders toward mission without guilt trips—and why every lane matters.

Kevin and Eric answer:

How do you help leaders consider their plan to raise the temperature in their organization?
How does the work of an e-team provide “gentle accountability” for gospel clarity in your city?
How do you build genuine relationships with leaders that naturally leads to change, rather than leading with change they may resist?
How would you encourage an e-team to see the value in serving the leaders in their city and encouraging them towards evangelism?
What about Jesus’ model can inform us as we work with leaders?
What is your “secret sauce” when it comes to lasting relationships and fruit over time?

Eric’s Bio:

Eric has a passion for engaging churches worldwide in the needs and dreams of their communities toward the end of spiritual and societal transformation. After serving with Cru for 25 years he had a 20-year career with Leadership Network where he led change initiatives for over 300 leading churches in the U.S. and Canada. Eric is co-author of five books including To Transform a City and is a co-founder of City Leaders Collective and actively serves on the boards of Christians for Social Action and US Rugby Foundation.

To learn more about Evangelism Teams, the Adaptable Playbook, or what God is doing through collaborative evangelism efforts across North America, visit citygospelmovements.org.