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This is a special episode from 614 Conference that features a conversation between David Swart and Chris Wienand. We hope you enjoy this and are stirred to ask the Lord how you are meant to GO!+++++Is church planting only for the "spiritual elite," or is it the natural calling of every healthy Jesus community?In this session, David Swart sits down with Chris Wienand (Genesis Collective) to discuss the raw, honest, and surprisingly simple reality of starting new churches. Chris shares his "accidental" journey from the Jesus Movement in South Africa to planting a thriving, millennial-led community in Costa Mesa, California, at age 57.Key highlights in this conversation:The "Table" over the "Stage": Why a dining room table is often more effective than a high-budget school hall.The Call to Multiply: Moving beyond just growing a local church to filling the earth with Jesus communities.Apprenticeship: Why church planting isn't a manual you buy, but a life you share through honest, loving "boot camp" leadership.Radical Faith: A miraculous story of how a small community of baristas and students raised over $100,000 in a single offering to give it all away.Whether you feel a stir to lead something new or simply want to understand God's heart for multiplication, this talk will ruffle your feathers and ignite your faith for the "great global gospel adventure."A Note on the Theology of the "Table"Chris references the early church model found in Acts 2:42-47. This lifestyle of "breaking bread from house to house" is the foundation of what he calls a Jesus Community.Instead of starting with complex programs (children's ministry, worship bands, etc.), Chris advocates for building trust, storytelling, and shared life first. As he notes, "Where there is life, there is growth."CHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction: Chris Wienand and the Genesis Collective1:21 – Why Church Planting Matters for Every Believer3:22 – Increase vs. Multiplication: The Genesis Mandate5:31 – How Do You Know You're Ready to Plant?7:47 – The Apprenticeship Model: Getting "Ready for the World"13:53 – The "Table" Strategy: Launching with Simplicity19:08 – Reaching the "Far Off": Deconstruction and Unreached Nations27:50 – A Lesson in Radical Generosity: Giving it All Away32:42 – 5,000 by Friday: Learning to "Pray Your Money In"34:22 – Moving from Management to Kingdom Mystery35:18 – Overcoming the Fear of the "System"36:05 – Abiding in the Vine: The #1 Secret to Survival38:05 – Self-Awareness vs. Self-Excuse: Facing the Mirror40:09 – Spiritual Push-ups: Building a Financial Faith Story42:21 – Closing: A Call to the Next Generation of Planters

This Week at Genesis | Sent to Multiply This weekend felt a little different for us as a church as we gathered to pray over Tyler and Haylee — part of the core family who helped shape our community from the early days — and sent them out with blessing into what God has next. Through passages in Genesis and Isaiah, we were reminded that God is a Creator, that following Him is an adventure, and that His people are designed to flourish in community, multiply, and be sent into the world carrying the good news of His love. Together we reflected on the mission of every believer: to trust God, step out in faith, and live as people who go wherever He leads.

Chris continued our Hope & Healing series with the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4 — a story that puts the staggering love of Jesus on display. This is love that isn't thin, polite, or distant — it's lavish. It's extravagant, abundant, even offensive in how far it goes. It shows us the height, depth, and width of God's affection for us — a love that seeks, restores, heals, and makes whole. Hope and healing begin with posture — the posture of being seen, known, and loved. — About Genesis Costa Mesa: We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission — a community on mission together. We seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities, living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God's work of renewal in the world.

This Week at Genesis | 24hr Prayer In week three of our Hope & Healing series, Chris reflected on our 24 Hours of Prayer—celebrating the way God encounters us as we intercede for one another and how whole communities can be transformed through simple, faithful obedience. From salt and light in Matthew 5:13 to Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4, we were invited to consider how hope enters the most unlikely places and how healing unfolds when we allow ourselves to be seen and known by Jesus. Scripture & Themes:

In the final chapter of Nehemiah, Chris closed our series by showing us that the story of renewal doesn't end with perfectly rebuilt walls—but with the honest reality of human hearts. Nehemiah 13 opens with hope, yet ends in heartbreak as the people drift again and Nehemiah returns to find compromise, neglect, and spiritual forgetfulness. But instead of despair, this chapter gives us a sobering and timely reminder: the work God is doing in us is ongoing, sacred, and deeply dependent on His presence. The story calls us to become a people formed by practices that keep our hearts anchored to Him. Chris walked us through six defining cultures of a faithful people: A Culture of Biblical Priority — the people rediscover the Book of Moses (vv. 1–3) A Culture of Radicalism — Nehemiah clears the temple with fierce conviction (vv. 4–9) A Culture of Generosity — refusing to neglect the house of God (vv. 10–14) A Culture of Worship — reclaiming Sabbath as trust, rest, and remembrance (vv. 15–22) A Culture of Community — choosing covenant faithfulness over compromise (vv. 23–29) A Culture of Assignment — every person stepping into the work God gives (v. 30)

This Week at Genesis | Nehemiah 9 This week, we walked through Nehemiah 9 — a moment where Israel remembers their whole story with God. The chapter reveals the pattern many of us know in our own lives: confession, freedom, wilderness, blessing, and rebellion. And yet, through every season, God's mercy and faithfulness never waver. Nehemiah reminds us: We find God in confession — where our hearts are revealed and met with grace. We find God in freedom — remembering the One who delivers and sustains. We find God in the wilderness — even when we forget, resist, or wander. We find God in blessing — receiving provision we did not earn. We find God in rebellion — because He is the God who does not abandon His people. “But in Your great mercy You did not put an end to them or abandon them…” (Nehemiah 9:31) This is our foundation: a God who is mighty, merciful, and committed to dwelling with His people.

This week, Chris taught from Nehemiah 4. In the midst of rebuilding, Nehemiah and his people faced relentless pressure—yet their persistence became a model for how we're called to live: steadfast, courageous, and full of the Spirit. Chris challenged us to imagine what our church might look like if each of us carried the same resilient heart for God's Spirit—pushing through fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome to pursue the sacred assignments before us. True human flourishing isn't found in chasing happiness, success, or security, but in remembering the Lord and trusting that He is leading us toward victory.

This week in Nehemiah 2:11–20, Chris shared how God calls us to rebuild—not just walls, but lives shaped by love for Jesus, one another, worship, prayer, mission, and the Spirit's leading. Nehemiah reminds us that every sacred assignment carries both weight and opposition, yet with God's gracious hand on us, we're invited to build something lasting and beautiful together.

This week we continued our series in Nehemiah as Chris unpacked what it means to step into a sacred assignment. In Nehemiah 2, we see a man facing his greatest fears, carrying the weight of God's calling, and stepping into opposition while holding on to God's strength. From Nehemiah's courage before the king, to the reminder that “the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10), we are invited to see how God's assignments for our lives carry both challenge and purpose.

This Week at Genesis | Nehemiah 1:1–11 Chris W began our new series on Nehemiah by showing us how what feels like an inconvenient placement can actually be God's perfect positioning. Nehemiah was “just” a cupbearer, yet God used that role to prepare him for a much bigger purpose. In the same way, our circumstances—whether comfortable or inconvenient—are often the very spaces where God is working out His greater plan.

This week at Genesis, we're celebrating a new chapter—we're moving! Chris takes us back through our history, highlighting where we've come from so we can better understand where God is leading us next. This move isn't just about a new location, but about carrying forward the heart of Genesis into a new space where God can continue to grow and shape us. We hold onto the promise of Isaiah 54:2: “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” We believe God is calling us to expand and prepare for the future He has in store.

This week at Genesis, Chris teaches on prophecy—what it is, why it matters, and how it reveals a God who speaks to His people. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14 and voices across Scripture, this message explores how prophecy is meant to strengthen, encourage, and comfort the church. Chris also unpacks real examples of how the prophetic has been misused, while reminding us that it remains an invitation to participate in God's ongoing work with His people.

This week at Genesis, we kick off our new series: Summer of Simplicity—a four-week journey through prayer, scripture, worship, and prophecy. In this first episode, Deana and Chris sit down for an honest, interview-style conversation on the heart and practice of prayer.   Week 1: Prayer Subscribe to follow the full Summer of Simplicity series Topics coming up: Scripture, Worship, Prophecy

This week Chris dives into the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. 

This week at Genesis, Chris dives deeper into the life of Daniel as a prophetic model for today. This message challenges us to grow in our character with God, embrace the cost of obedience, and tune our hearts to God's voice as we step into the future He's preparing.

This sermon explores what it means to be a prophetic people—those who listen to God, speak truth, and live out an alternative future shaped by faith and obedience in Christ.

In this talk, Chris Wienand delves into the profound journey of discovering one's unique, divine purpose beyond conventional expectations. He contrasts the universal initial call to follow Jesus with the deeply personal second call that God places on each individual, urging believers to embrace a life of eternal significance and adventure. Through compelling stories and biblical insights, Chris inspires listeners to move beyond a settled faith and pursue the extraordinary assignments God has uniquely designed for them. If you're local to North County San Diego, we'd love to have you join us on a Sunday. You can find service times, directions, and more at commonwealthsd.org. Follow us on Instagram (@commonwealth_sd) for updates, encouragement, and ways to get involved.

In this standalone Sunday Conversation, Chris takes some time to talk about the Genesis Collective—what we call an apostolic household. At its core, it's a group of churches that: 1) puts Jesus first, and 2) is deeply connected through relationships."

In our last day of our Grace of Giving series, our day of Celebrate Generosity, Chris leads us in an overview of what we have talked about this past month. At the end of this gathering, we were able to annouced that our community has given over $100,000 for our 1st ever Celebrate Generosity. We are so astonished and beyond proud of our community. A group of mostly college students and early 20-30 year olds rallying together to bless others. Every dollar of that money will be sent out from us to non-profits and church plants around the World. Below is a list of where the money will be going specifically going for Celebrate Generosity. LOCAL: Love Costa Mesa NorthEast of the Well (Costa Mesa) Wilson St. Learning Center (Costa Mesa) Jesse's House (Orange) GLOBAL: Voices of Hope Zoe International Rainbow Orphanage (Sri Lanka) Hansen Family (Middle East) CHURCH PLANT Vivified Church (Kenneth & Chisom in Nigeria)

In this Sunday conversaion Chris speaks more into the idea of Generosity and brings the people / orginzations to the community that we will be giving to next sunday on Cellebrate generosity.    To safeguard the confidentiality of individuals in vulnerable regions, we have omitted this section of the message. Below is a list with general locations of the people we will partner with.   LOCAL: -Love Costa Mesa -NorthEast of the Well (Costa Mesa) -Wilson St. Learning Center (Costa Mesa) -Jesse's House (Orange)   GLOBAL: -Voices of Hope  -Zoe International -Rainbow Orphanage (Sri Lanka) -Hansen Family (Middle East)   CHURCH PLANT -Vivified Church (Kenneth & Chisom in Nigeria)

For the month of February we will be talking about what it means to be a community that practices Generosity.  On the first Sunday of March we will have what we are calling Celebrate Generosity, where every donation given will go out of our community.  In this Sunday conversation Chris gives us an overview of 2nd Cor 9:5-15

In this Sunday conversation Chris leads us through the passage in 1st Timothy around Eldership and Leadership in the church.

Happy New Year everyone!!! Welcome to 2025! This was our first sunday back from Christmas break. In this sunday conversation Christ leads us through a few key highlights of God working in our community this last year while also looking forward to areas of growth in 2025.

Chris Wienand joins us this Sunday and continues our exploration of Preparing for the Abundant Life.

In this conversation Chris gives us an overview of chapter 3 and showcases how Paul is telling Timothy that we need a NEW type of leader; someone who is different from the rest of the world. 

In this Sunday conversation we go through 1st Timothy 2:1-8 where Chris talks about the second calling.

In this Sunday conversation Chris leads us through 1st Timothy 1:12-17 and how Jesus invites us into freedom. From our past to our future.

In this conversation Chris leads through 1st Timothy 1:3-11 and talks about challenges that Paul tells Timothy to watch out for: 1) False Doctrines 2) Breaking the Law.

This past Sunday we started our new Sunday Conversation series: "Letters from a Father" where we will be journing through the book of 1st Timothy. In this first conversation Chris walks us through an overview of the book and how, at the core of this letter, Paul urges Timothy that its all about Jesus.

Within our Contend Conversation (what does it mean as followers of Jesus to fight for our faith) Chris highlights the practice of fasting. This serves a dual function, to better understand fasting, for a Genesis whole community water fast Oct 4th - 6th.

In this conversation, continuing off of last week's topic of how the enemy lies to us, Chris leads us through the idea of how the enemy uses shame to discredit us.

After a beautiful month of focusing on worship for our Sundays in August we are coming back to the text to focus on the word in Jude 1:3... CONTEND. In this Sunday conversation Chris starts off the series with the context that we are a people at war.

As we finish our Origins series, Chris lands the series with two main ideas: 1) Beauty 2) Radiancy.

We take a interesting turn in Acts 9, where we have been following the story of Saul, to an abrupt switch to a section of stories involving Peter. In this conversation Chris walks us through these stories.

Picking up from last week where Hannah left off, Chris continues through the early moments of Paul's story.

In this conversation Chris leads us through the majority of Acts Chapter 8; telling the story of the Apostle Philip. 

This passage perfectly lined up with introducing our new Elders this past Sunday. In this passage Chris leads us through Acts 6:1-8 where the apostles pick 7 leaders. 

In this conversation Chris brings us through the remainder of Acts chapter 5 and takes some time highlighting the backstory of Luke.

We are back into our conversation through the book of Acts! In this message Chris leads us through Acts 5:10 - 16.

As a final word on our Holy Spirit series Chris gives an exhortation, setting us up for an extended time of worship, that someone needs your gift. As a reminder, after Easter, we will be picking back up in our Origins Series, going chapter by chapter, through the book of Acts.

In this Sunday conversation, continuing our series about the Holy Spirit, Chris highlights two main points that scripture warns us not to do: Quench and Grieve the Holy Spirit.

We did things differently this past Sunday. Chris took us through some scriptures and then we had a beautiful extend time of prayer & worship.

In this Sunday's conversation Chris leads us through another piece of the Holy Spirit: "...He will convict the world of sin..." JOHN 16:8

This week, Chris Wienand teaches.

Chris Wienand describes something of the texture of the early day of Glenridge and then preaches from Philippians about building an ecosystem for the “one thing.”

Last week, we heard a story of miraculous, physical healing through prayer and fasting. But how does fasting heal communities? Generations? Systems? What is the effect of fasting outside of individuals? In this episode, our roundtable is joined by South African church planter Chris Wienand. Chris shares his experience in fasting and praying during Apartheid rule in South Africa, the opportunity for miracles through communities who fast, and the generational responsibilities belonging to followers of Jesus. This podcast accompanies the Fasting Practice, developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, all Practices are free. To learn more about The Circle or to run a Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit www.practicingtheway.org.

This week, our friend Chris Wienand was asked to teach about how elders function, how they impact the church, and how that contributes to the mission of God. We also get to hear his wife Meryl share about what brings her hope, before Chris jumps into the message for this week.

This week, our friend Chris Wienand was asked to teach about how elders function, how they impact the church, and how that contributes to the mission of God. We also get to hear his wife Meryl share about what brings her hope, before Chris jumps into the message for this week.

Chris Wienand spends a moment to wind down the year and vision cast into next year as we seek to be a people who worship God with our whole lives.

Chris Wienand, founder of Glenridge church challenges us on the beauty of knowing Jesus and never letting our curiosity of Him wane. It's time for passionate, radical, love of Jesus Christ and who he is to us

Chris Wienand - a conversation through some of the guiding principles of discipleship to Jesus.

Chris Wienand - a conversation through some of the guiding principles of discipleship to Jesus.       

Chris Wienand - a conversation through some of the guiding principles of discipleship to Jesus.   

Chris Wienand - a conversation through some of the guiding principles of discipleship to Jesus.   

Chris Wienand - a conversation through some of the guiding principles of discipleship to Jesus.    

From our Finding Freedom in the Wilderness series. Chris Wienand reminds us, via Romans 9:14-18, that God is in control of every moment of history and that He raises up His people, in and through difficult wilderness seasons, for the sake of bringing grace, mercy, power, and hope to the world.For more information, visit canopy.church.

In this first ever After Party episode, the regulars comment and reflect on their conversation with Chris Wienand regarding how church should look in our modern era in order to be most effective.

In this episode Ben and the regulars have an honest discussion about, as the title suggests, how we should be doing church in our modern era. They talk with church planter and pastor Chris Wienand on how we can become more effective at doing church by focusing on key elements in community living.

Guest Speaker Chris Wienand brings a special message.

Chris Wienand is like the master Yoda of church planting. From planting churches in South Africa to Los Angeles, to mentoring dozens of leaders around the globe, Chris has gained much wisdom about church and the gospel over the years. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be the church and the role that meals and organic gatherings should have in the life of the community. Chris believes that the table should be the heartbeat of our churches.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

A daily meditation on scripture, a quote, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and his peace.

Our friend Chris Wienand joins us today, sharing on the God who beckons us by name, setting us apart and assigning us to callings in the nations. For more information, see commonwealthsd.org

Chris Wienand and Tyler Cockrum // The Bride of Christ is a beautiful gift to the world. We are called to love her, care for her, and raise her to mature health...How can we do that together, on mission? 

Chris Wienand // a brief merging of series including "Lessons in Transformation" and "Prayer" - The Church As:

Chris Wienand // a brief merging of series including "Lessons in Transformation" and Prayer 

Chris Wienand // a brief merging of series including "Lessons in Transformation" and "Prayer" 

Message by Chris Wienand at The Red Door Community Church.

Speaker: Chris Wienand Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Description: In the book of Ephesians Paul calls the church to another way of life that is counter culture to everything around them. What does that look like for us today?

For Father's Day we had our friend Pastor Chris Weinand speak on the role of a father in a child's life. Children experience the truth of the Lord's Prayer and the picture of the Father in heaven by the reality experienced by a father's parenting. This is also a call for us to reshape and acknowledge the false realities we may have experience from the parenting that we have received. As we pray the Lord's Prayer, let us reshape our view of the Father, and reshape our parenting as mothers and fathers.

For Father's Day we had our friend Pastor Chris Weinand speak on the role of a father in a child's life. Children experience the truth of the Lord's Prayer and the picture of the Father in heaven by the reality experienced by a father's parenting. This is also a call for us to reshape and acknowledge the false realities we may have experience from the parenting that we have received. As we pray the Lord's Prayer, let us reshape our view of the Father, and reshape our parenting as mothers and fathers.

Guest teacher Chris Wienand explores Matthew 4 with a specific focus on the tactics of satan. Understanding the way our enemy operates can help us to press further in to the protection of our community and our Savior, Jesus. 

How do we remain faithful followers of Jesus in the midst of a culture that has blinded us? Guest speaker, Chris Weinand, took us through Ephesians 4:1-16 to answer that questions. We can go against the culture around us and into the culture that Jesus lays out by Celebrating our Captivity and Embracing our Togetherness. First, we are captive to God and his will for the church. Second, we are to be fully immersed in the community known as the body of Christ.

How do we remain faithful followers of Jesus in the midst of a culture that has blinded us? Guest speaker, Chris Weinand, took us through Ephesians 4:1-16 to answer that questions. We can go against the culture around us and into the culture that Jesus lays out by Celebrating our Captivity and Embracing our Togetherness. First, we are captive to God and his will for the church. Second, we are to be fully immersed in the community known as the body of Christ.

Chris Wienand talks to the church on what it looks like to be a Multiplying people.

10-03-2016  by CHRIS WIENAND

Chris Wienand looks at the the lessons we learn from the life of Philip.

Our friend Chris Wienand continued our series in Ephesians by addressing a theology of suffering, the beauty of the church, and God's forgiveness

Our friend Chris Wienand continued our series in Ephesians by addressing a theology of suffering, the beauty of the church, and God's forgiveness

A look at the practice of hospitality through storytelling

A look at the practice of hospitality through storytelling

Message by Ryan Matthews, Nigel Day-Lewis, Chris Wienand & Rory Dyer

Talk by Chris Wienand