Stories from the Frontier: Insights from adventurous disciple makers, pioneers, planters and sending church leaders

This episode takes a deep dive into the journey of Branden and Jenn Petersen and the planting of Resurrection Life Church NYC. This is a terrific episode if you are planting a church, becoming a sending church, or just wanting to be an emotionally healthy human while starting a new church. Check out the church here: Check out the church planting network hereIf you want to connect with Branden, you can e-mail him here: bpetersen@reslifenyc.comIf you want to connect with Jenn, you can e-mail her here: jpetersen@reslifenyc.com

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the sending/multiplication culture at Celebrate Church (Sioux Falls, SD). Dr. Keith Loy shares his multiplication story with us and provides leaders with several powerful principles that can help any church become a church planting church!  You can learn more about Celebrate by going here: www.celebrate.church. 

In this episode, Dwight and Ed interview Jervie Windom, who is leading an incredible pioneering work in the greater Houston area. After the destruction caused by hurricane Harvey in Aug. 2017, Jervie launched a new ministry of prayer and compassion called Resonate Church, which has become a connection of missional communities. We will explore how to discern a specific ministry calling, what do do when the calling changes because of the context, and what it looks like to plant a network of churches in a region. Enjoy! 

In this episode, Dwight and I interview Laura Williams who pioneered a new kingdom work called Jericho Outreach Ministries. JOM exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with women in the adult entertainment industry. Laura's story is an incredible example of a pioneering leader being obedient to God's call on their life. You can find out more about Laura's ministry at www.Jerichooutreachministry.org.

In this episode, we are joined with pastor Mike Weller, who is leading a new multiplying church in Anderson, IN called Restoration Church. Restoration is a dinner church with a uniques emphasis on reaching individuals who struggle with any form of addiction and mental health challenges. 

In this episode, we are privileged to interact with pastor Mick Veach, who is currently leading Kentwood Community Church in Kentwood, MI. KCC has a fantastic history of supporting church planting, but God is up to something new. As Mick explains, being a multiplying/sending church isn't really about having the best strategy or the most money, but it's about following the Holy Spirit and calling people to be faithful to the mission of Jesus. This episode is loaded with godly wisdom for leaders looking to be a part of the "greater things" that Jesus called his disciples into. 

In this episode, we talk to Jenn and Rick Legacy, who recently planted Bridge Church in Indian Head, MD. As Jenn and Rick approached their city they knew it would take a lot of love and relationship. The Legacy's are truly leaving a legacy everywhere they go! 

In this episode, we talk with Brandon Shupp,  who recently planted Story Church in Colorado Springs, CO. The unique dynamic for Brandon as he planted in Colorado Springs was that it was his hometown. This episode if filled with incredible insights, spiritual depth, and practical guidance for church planters. Jump in and learn about the story behind The Story! 

In this episode, we talk with Steve McVey,  who through the Dirt roads Network is working to transform rural America by planting and revitalizing life-giving churches in small towns and communities all across the nation.Checkout Steve McVeys website at: Dirtroadsnetwork.com

In this episode, we talk with Paige Johnson, who is an incredible example of a pioneering leader. Paige shares about her remarkable ministry which is centered around the racetrack and people who love racing. If you long to see people in your church actively engage their circle of influence through creative ways, then this episode will rev your engine!Check out Paige Johnson's website at: https://www.paigespitstop.org

In this episode, we talk with Karen Baker, part of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Fishers Indiana. Today we will explore what disciple making looks like in the 21st century,

In this episode, we talk with Nestor Guidino from La Roca Church in North Carolina. Nestor shares his multiplication secrets with us and insightfully offers a compelling case for reaching younger generations for Christ. 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Delamater, who is leading Oceanwater Church and Network.  The Oceanwater team is not only attempting to solve a global water crisis, but they are also making disciple-makers and planting churches.  https://ocnwtr.com. 

In this episode, Dwight Nash and Ed Love unpack the reason they started this podcast and how it will be a benefit to your multiplicative leadership. About the Podcasters: Dr. Dwight Nash has over 32 years of pastoral experience in places such as Oklahoma, Chicago, New Orleans and Dallas. He has been bi-vocational as well as full-time as he served in his many roles of youth pastor, small groups pastor, lead pastor, church planting pastor and District Superintendent. His doctorate and dissertation in church planting included the creation of a virtual residency that has been implemented and used in many venues over the last eight years. Dwight has spent the last 15 years helping church planters to fulfill their God-given dream of planting a church. With over 50 church planters helped so far, his “well-done” in life is to play a part in starting 1000 Churches over the next 10 years nationally and internationally. www.1000churches.net Dr. Ed Love has planted two multiplying churches, daughtered multiple church plants, and has provided coaching, training, and resources for church planters. Currently, Ed is the Director of Church Multiplication for The Wesleyan Church and is the architect of the Church Multiplication Collective. Ed also designed and teaches the church planting certificate courses for Wesley Seminary. Ed received his M.DIV. from Asbury Theological Seminary and obtained his D.MIN. from George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Ed is the author of Fear Not, Reclaiming Hope, Turn, and many other church multiplication resources. Ed and his wife Emily reside in Muncie, IN with their three spunky kids, Jennah, Josiah, and Micah. www.CMC.org