Conviction, Camp, and Portable Church | The Other Pastors Podcast w/ Eduardo Rivera

🎙️ Hosts:

Jonathan Brem & Colt Straub

See full video at https://youtu.be/1IF99UNXc70

🎤 Guest:

Eduardo RiveraCentral Production Director, People’s Church (OKC)

📝 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Other Pastors Podcast, we sit down with Eduardo Rivera, a young but seasoned church leader serving as the Central Production Director for People’s Church across six campuses. Eduardo shares the powerful story of how a single conversation at summer camp shifted his entire life trajectory—from a Coast Guard-bound high schooler in Connecticut to a passionate ministry leader in Oklahoma.

From portable church chaos to building synergy across multisite teams, Eduardo unpacks the deep convictions that fuel his leadership. Whether you're leading AVL, pastoring behind the scenes, or building a ministry team from scratch, this conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and a few hilarious moments (including a bleeding lip during a worship set 😅).

🧭 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Eduardo’s testimony and how one camp moment redirected his life

• The value of obedience in ministry and making divine deposits in others

• What it means to create spaces for God encounters through AVL and worship

• Navigating production for six campuses and leading through synergy

• The power and challenges of portable church, including a generator rescue story

• How personal health (cycling!) helps fuel spiritual and leadership growth

• Practical ways to fulfill your pastor’s vision without losing your creativity

• 8 ministry convictions Eduardo has learned in 8 years of leadership

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• 🌐 People’s Church

• 🎥 Resi – Live Streaming Platform

• 📖 Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast