Podcasts about church planter

Episode 24 | The Church Family One Piece of Advice with David Sharp David Sharp, Church Planter and Founding Pastor at The Chapel, Ormond Beach, FL shares his thoughts about the value of a church family. Leadership Lesson with Kyle Curry Kyle Curry, Church Planter and Lead Pastor at The Table Fellowship in Murfreesboro, TN, shares three core values of a church culture: accountability, community and discipleship. One Piece of Advice with John Bonner John Bonner, missionary, church planter, and founder and former Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru, shares about the importance of helping people discover their spiritual gifts.

Send us Fan MailWaiting for people to show up at church can feel polite, safe, and even faithful, but it may be the quickest way to lose real connection. In this episode, Bishop Rob Wright has a conversation with The Rev. Joseph Yoo, an Episcopal priest and creator known for talking about God with rare plainness, to explore what it looks like to take the Great Commission seriously as “come and see” and “go therefore” instead of “wait and welcome.”Joseph shares his journey as a Korean immigrant kid raised in a family where ministry is almost a birthright, and how seminary forced him to sort out what belonged to his parents' expectations versus what belonged to his own call. They get practical: Joseph explains why he started posting on TikTok and Instagram, why he wears a collar out in public to normalize faith, and what mainline churches can learn about speaking to people who are not already insiders. The grounded takeaway is simple and demanding: get local, learn names, show up, and bless someone today by helping them breathe easier, even for a moment. Listen in for the full conversation.Joseph Yoo currently works as a Church Planter and Episcopalian priest at Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland, Texas. He has served as a member of the clergy in multiple states in the US, including Hawaii and California. Born in Korea in 1980, he immigrated to the United States in 1986 and has lived in multiple states throughout his childhood and adult life. He received his BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in 2003 and his M.Div from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2006. He got his priesthood in 2021 from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. He currently lives with his wife and family in Pearland. Learn more about Joseph: https://josephyoo.com/Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

What is our purpose? And how can we live a life on mission? Join us as we hear from Blake Shuecraft, Salt Network Church Planter, as he shares with the congregation about the church he is planting in 2027. Isaiah 6:1-8.

Are you exploring God's call to plant a church? Learn from experienced practitioners representing different models and methods of church multiplication. The panel will discuss what it really takes to establish a new church, including wisdom on what works and what doesn't.

Welcome to episode 439. How do church leaders get so stuck? I think it's because we are all so bound by routines. Routines aren't bad, but they can easily become ruts. So, how do we re-kindle the passion of God's mission? Maybe, by talking to a church planter. Today we talk with Luke Parker on church planting and more.

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On this episode of Day by Day, Dr. Clif emphasizes the excitement and importance of sending out new church planters and missionaries nationally and globally, urging prayer for their preparation, language learning, and ministry as central to the BMA's mission. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org

Today's HeadlinesAmid massacre and displacement, Sudanese church planters press onFinland hate crime ruling echoes in Canada Bill C-9 debateMission Cry braces for repercussions in China from war in Iran

Josh White is a recording artist and lead pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland Oregon. Josh is an avid reader, as you'll see, and is the author of the book Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing & Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus. This interview was recorded in person in Portland Oregon, so if you're listening to this podcast, you might want to pop over to the YouTube version so he can see us hanging out in person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daily Audio Transcript from Day 22 to Day 42 of the 2026 SKSG

Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

Today's HeadlinesWar spreads north in Lebanon as southern villages become targetsThree ways to pray for Canada's religious freedom amid Bill C-9 debatesIn war-torn Sudan, church planters risk everything to share Christ

The Mindset of a Church Planter explores the heart, vision, and spiritual resilience required to start and grow a church. Church planting goes beyond establishing a congregation; it involves a deep burden for souls, unwavering faith, and the willingness to persevere through challenges.This episode highlights the importance of obedience to God's call, spiritual discipline, sacrifice, and a genuine love for people. It reminds listeners that building a thriving church community requires not only strategy and leadership but also a mindset rooted in purpose, humility, and a passion to see lives transformed for the Kingdom of God.

How do you identify a future church planter before they even know they're one? In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we walk through 8 early indicators to look for in high school and college students — from entrepreneurial drive and dynamic communication to physical discipline and commitment to the local church. We also make the case for why parent planting (raising planters from within your own church) leads to deeper multiplication than partner planting, even though it takes significantly more time and intentionality.Website: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

Sunday February 15, 2026. "Like a Good Neighbor," a sermon on Luke 10:25-37 from Rev. Andrew Lupton. Church Planter, Oslo, Norway (Mission to the World)

"Take a census of all the congregation of the people of Israel." Before Israel can march toward the Promised Land, God commands Moses to count every man twenty years old and upward, able to go to war. This is no mere administrative task; it is preparation for holy battle. Each tribe is numbered, each family accounted for, because the LORD fights for His people and knows them by name. Yet this military registry also points forward to a greater census: the Lamb's book of life, where every believer is numbered among those for whom Christ has won the victory.  The Rev. Ross Shaver, Church Planter and Theological Educator LCMS OIM, Santiago, DR, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Numbers 1. The Book of Numbers is far more than an ancient census report. It is the story of a people learning to trust God in the wilderness, and failing, and finding grace anyway.  In this series, host Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors walk through the Old Testament book of Numbers chapter by chapter. We follow Israel from Sinai toward the Promised Land, through grumbling and rebellion, fiery serpents and a talking donkey, faithless spies and faithful priests. The journey is hard, the failures are many, and God remains faithful to a faithless people.  These ancient accounts point us to Christ. The bronze serpent lifted on a pole points to the cross. The rock struck for water points to the one struck for us. The high priest whose death frees the manslayer points to the Great High Priest whose death sets us free forever. Join us as we discover that the wilderness has more to teach us than we ever expected.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview entrepreneur, success coach, author and keynote speaker, Saahil Mehta, Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy Marketing and mortgage expert Tom Wragg. Mountaineer and executive coach Saahil Mehta challenges the hustle-at-all-costs mindset and explains why money, fame, and nonstop ambition often lead to burnout, regret, and broken relationships. Through his powerful “Seven Summits” framework, Sahil shows entrepreneurs how to redefine success on their own terms, protect what truly matters, and make smarter decisions without sacrificing health, family, or sanity. Read more at: https://www.saahilmehta.com/ Brady Sticker is an entrepreneur, marketing expert, podcaster, and the founder of ChurchCandy Marketing, a marketing agency specializing in getting churches new church guests and helping Pastors grow their ministries. He's also the bestselling author of Launch Big: The Complete Digital Marketing Guide for Church Planters. Read more at: https://bradysticker.com/ and at https://churchcandy.com/ Mortgage expert, Tom Wragg from loanDepot is a passionate mortgage originator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Tom specializes in Jumbo loans and non-QM lending for self-employed clients, and he takes pride in presenting a full suite of mortgage options, including Conforming, FHA, VA, Reverse Mortgages, and Renovation Lending. Read more at: https://www.loandepot.com/loan-officers/twragg Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Podcast Review(00:00:48) - Passage to Profit(00:02:19) - What are the Common Mistakes First Time Entrepreneurs Make?(00:03:46) - STILL BUSY: The mistakes of entrepreneurs(00:05:05) - 3 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Avoid(00:07:44) - Sahil Mehta: Success(00:11:15) - 7 Summits to Success(00:13:06) - 7 Summits of Life(00:16:24) - 7 Summits of Important Things in Your Life(00:18:33) - 7 Summits(00:22:19) - Car Shield(00:23:29) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:24:29) - Clutter in Your Head(00:29:34) - In the Elevator With Rich People(00:30:23) - In the Elevator With Coaches: Accountability(00:32:58) - AI In Business(00:35:40) - ChatGPT and the Future of Legal Research(00:38:17) - Divorce and Credit Card Debt Relief(00:41:08) - Disney, OpenAI: Intellectual Property News(00:44:53) - Church Candy(00:47:37) - How to Get People to Attend Your Church(00:49:27) - How to start a new church with digital marketing(00:51:40) - How to Reach Out to People Through Social Media(00:53:16) - Marketing for Your Business(00:55:05) - How to Build a Facebook Ad With AI(00:57:21) - Church Plants: Behind the Scenes(00:59:02) - What Does a Mortgage Originator Do?(01:00:47) - Holding Yourself Accountable(01:02:45) - Mortgage market: Interest rates and availability of funds(01:04:51) - Homebuyers and Affordability(01:06:13) - Mortgage Underwriting: Building Trust With Prospects(01:08:45) - How to Help a Self-Employed Person Buy a Home(01:14:21) - Mortgage Depot(01:16:43) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:17:58) - How to Get Stuck in Your Business(01:19:09) - Tom Rag(01:21:40) - Passage to Profit

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What is the tradition of the house blessing? The Rev. Dr. Ross Shaver (serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic as Church Planter and Theological Educator) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what a house blessing is, why it's traditional in Latin America, the scriptural foundation for house blessing, why someone would request a blessing from their pastor, what happens during a house blessing, what these blessings are and are not, and Pastor Shaver's recommendations for preparing for the season of Epiphany. Learn more about Dr. Shaver's work in the Dominican Republic at lcms.org/shaver. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

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Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

In this episode of The TC Cook Show, TC sits down with Matt Patrick—lead pastor of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado, church planter, communicator, and business coach. This conversation explores pastoral leadership, discipleship, cultural engagement, and how Christians can faithfully lead in both ministry and the marketplace.Matt brings a unique combination of theological clarity, pastoral experience, and practical leadership insights drawn from years of church planting, coaching leaders, and engaging culture with biblical conviction.About Matt PatrickLead Pastor, The Well Church (Boulder, CO)Matt serves as the primary teaching and vision pastor for The Well, a gospel-centered congregation committed to biblical teaching, community, and cultural engagement.Church Planter and Ministry LeaderBefore planting The Well, Matt participated in a mountain-town church replant and has spent years developing leaders, structuring ministry systems, and equipping believers to live faithfully in a challenging cultural landscape.Communicator, Christian Thinker, and Content CreatorMatt produces teaching, cultural commentary, and theological content across multiple platforms, including The Connectionalist.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeMatt's journey into pastoral ministry and church planting in Boulder.Why biblical literacy and cultural engagement must go hand-in-hand.How Christians can maintain clarity and conviction in a confused culture.What leadership principles Matt teaches in both ministry and business settings.Practical steps for integrating Scripture into everyday decisions.Connect with Matt PatrickThe Well Church: https://boulderwell.orgX/Twitter: https://x.com/mattpat1The Connectionalist content and additional teaching available through his social platforms.Sponsored ByDominion Wealth Strategistshttps://www.dominionwealthstrategists.com/Raber Storagehttps://www.raberstoragebarns.com/Zax Creameryhttps://www.zaxcreamery.com/Why WatchIf you are a pastor, leader, business owner, or someone seeking to understand how to apply Scripture faithfully in every area of life, this conversation will equip you with practical, grounded, biblically anchored insight from one of today's most thoughtful church leaders.

Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

In this episode, Pete and Peyton dive into one of the most explosive topics resurfacing online today: End Times theology. With Revelation videos going viral on TikTok and Instagram, people—especially younger generations—are asking fresh questions about the last days, the Antichrist, and whether current events signal something bigger. Peyton unpacks how church planters can step into that conversation with clarity instead of confusion.Together, they explore the difference between dispensationalism, covenant theology, and historicist readings of Scripture, why many popular End Times interpretations miss the point, and how Jesus' words in Matthew 24–25 fit into the larger storyline of redemptive history. Peyton highlights key resources that help ground leaders in sanity, not sensationalism—and explains why getting Revelation right matters for mission, evangelism, and discipleship.Whether you love talking prophecy or avoid it at all costs, this episode will equip you to lead your people wisely, pastor skeptics compassionately, and keep the gospel at the center of the cultural conversation swirling around the End Times.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

North Metro Church has the incredible blessing and privilege of supporting amazing church plants both locally and globally. Our Church Planter series allows us a moment to hear from and be encouraged by the leadership of two amazing church plants. In week 1 of this series, we welcomed Joseph Anderson, lead pastor of Kingdom City Church in Atlanta, GA.

North Metro Church has the incredible blessing and privilege of supporting amazing church plants both locally and globally. Our Church Planter series allows us a moment to hear from and be encouraged by the leadership of two amazing church plants. In week 2 of this series, we welcomed Todd Elliott, lead pastor of Thrive Church in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Humble beginnings are the birthing place for divine purpose to enter and be revealed.This is the story of Bishop Kevin Foreman.He was raised in Memphis, Tennessee, in an area called Orange Mound, which is riddled with the plight that accompanies the inner city. Bishop Foreman, from a young age, knew he had a calling on his life. He shares, “I was born with a Bible and a briefcase in my hands!” In our episode, he shares about the personal transitions in his life that he knows were instrumental in shaping him for his purpose today.Through God's amazing grace, he has risen from humble beginnings to become an influential pastor, church planter, bishop, success coach, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.He is also the Founder and Chancellor of Harvest Bible College and the creator of #FitHarvest, a movement promoting healthy living.Known as "The People's Bishop", Bishop Foreman loves to connect with people. Outside of “meet & greets” on campus & chats during live streams, social media is one of the best ways to connect with Bishop Foreman.CONNECT WITH BISHOP KEVIN FOREMAN:Website - BishopForeman.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman?igsh=MW93ZjJhdnp2Mm5keA%3D%3DFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bishopforeman?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=gOJeiig3POY6zGW4&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AifGvBKaw%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopforeman?_t=ZT-8yNfZo6Z7eZ&_r=1YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HarvestChurch , https://www.youtube.com/@bishopforemanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bishopforeman1/ Interviews - YouTube Playlist of InterviewsBooks by Bishop Kevin ForemanSins of the Fathers: Breaking Generational CursesMaking Money Moves: The Art of Getting Your Finances in OrderEvolutionaries: Unlocking the New YouGetting Your Finances in Order: Your Guide to Good SuccessCONNECT WITH DEBIDo you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change, but are unsure where to start or how to move forward? Schedule a clarity call!Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-callWebsite – https://www.debironca.comInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.com Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

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Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

Vic Carpenter interviews Nigussie Yadete about his journey to faith in Christ, good ecclesiology, the path to planting a church in Ethiopia, and more. Nigussie is a member of our network and the Lead Pastor of Christ Community Baptist Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Vic is also a member of our network and the Teaching Pastor of Redeemer Bible Church in Spotsylvania, VA. 

Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

Emilee Nelson speaks about her grandfather, Ed Nelson, an evangelist and church planter in Colorado, and the subject of the book A Sinner Saved By Grace

In this episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand is joined by Rev. Ryan Hebel, ordained deacon and longtime pastor at The Gathering in St. Louis. With over 13 years of ministry experience ranging from Worship Pastor to Executive Director of Beyond A Network Ryan now serves as Church Planter and Site Pastor for The Gathering's new West County campus launching in 2026. Known for calling himself “hopelessly hopeful,” Ryan brings a contagious vision for reimagining evangelism. Together, we explore how evangelism can move from being an afterthought to becoming a grace filled lifestyle for the church. You'll hear practical insights on how ordinary people can weave evangelism into everyday life, and why collaboration across churches, communities, and civic spaces is essential for embodying God's redeeming power. This conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and challenge for anyone ready to reclaim evangelism as a way of life rooted in love, grounded in hope, and open to transformation.

Emilee Nelson speaks about her grandfather, Ed Nelson, an evangelist and church planter in Colorado, and the subject of the book A Sinner Saved By Grace

Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

In this month's Fully-Funded Church Planter episode, brought to you in partnership with Reliant, Chestly Lunday and Jon Crawford put church planter Logan Mabe in the fundraising “hot seat.” Logan shares the vision behind his new church in Chula Vista, San Diego, and the real challenges of balancing co-vocational ministry, family life, and raising the funds needed to launch strong.Together, Jon and Chestly coach him through practical next steps—clarifying vision, maximizing return on investment for his time, building healthy donor relationships, and even stretching faith to make bold asks. Along the way, they highlight how funding isn't neutral: it shapes mission, ministry, and the speed of the church's momentum.If you've ever wrestled with the tension of fundraising while planting, this episode will give you both encouragement and tangible strategies to help you take your next step toward becoming a fully-funded church planter.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Reliant at partner@reliant.orgReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

A new church is coming to the far Southwest VA area! We were privileged to have Pastor Wade Jackson of the newly planted Grace Bible Church join us for a fantastic conversation. We discuss the process of their recent church plant and what to expect for those who'll get the opportunity to attend. If you're currently planting a church or plan to in the future, you don't want to miss this insightful and encouraging episode! As always, be sure to subscribe, like, and leave a comment!

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Kyle Worley in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the surprising path that led Kyle to plant Mosaic Church in Richardson, Texas. The post Kyle Worley on Union with Christ for the Church Planter's Soul appeared first on New Churches.

In this episode of the Fully-Funded Church Planter, Chestly Lunday sits down with Demeko Bivens to talk about the unique dynamics of planting churches in urban environments.Demeko shares what he's learned about entering a city with humility, listening before leading, and building a church that reflects the diversity and complexity of the people it serves. From the dangers of rushing vision to the importance of spiritual authority in underserved contexts, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone planting in or around the urban core.Whether you're planting in the city or simply want to understand what urban ministry requires, this episode offers a grounded, Spirit-led look at what it means to serve faithfully in complex places.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Reliant at partner@reliant.orgReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Sean Cronin shares a message about Church Planting today at New Life Life. See how awe are all Church Planters and ambassadors for Christ. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Last week Brian and Louise Hogan, trainers to church planters and former missionaries to Mongolia, shared about their efforts to plant a church in Mongolia—and the high cost they paid for serving there when their infant son died. This week, listen as they unwrap some of the principles they learned in that process, lessons they are now teaching to pastors and church leaders around the world, including hostile areas and restricted nations where VOM works. Brian, the author of There's a Sheep in My Bathtub and An A-Z of Near-Death Adventures, says that many in Western churches want to “buy a box” and follow a checklist for church planting, skipping the difficult process of seeking the Holy Spirit's wisdom and guidance. He challenges church planters to empty themselves of their own culture and learn the people and culture of where they are church planting, while always keeping in step with the New Testament. “If we don't see it in the New Testament,” Brian says, “then we're not going to institute it on the nations.” Brian and Louise also share how generous and missions-minded the church in Mongolia is. They ask, “What can we do to obey Jesus?” As Brian & Louise train Mongolian missionaries to go out to the nations, these radical church planters know that the core of missions is the church. They are not willing that anyone should be unreached. A nation that once sent out violent conquerors is now sending missionaries committed to conquering hearts with the Prince of Peace. Please pray for Mongolian Christians, and for church planters throughout the world as they work and sacrifice to bring every tribe, tongue, and nation into fellowship with Christ. Listen also for a special testimony from a former prisoner for Christ in Uzbekistan, Dmitry “David” Shestakov. Hear the difference it made when Christians around the world wrote letters to him in prison, then go and write letters to Christians in prison right now at PrisonerAlert.com. You can also hear Shestakov share his story in this episode of VOM Radio. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Ronnie Martin in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the importance of renewal in the life of a church planter. The post Ronnie Martin on Renewal for Church Planters appeared first on New Churches.

Brian and Louise Hogan, missionaries and church planters in Mongolia, responded to God's call with obedience. They arrived in the city of Erdenet in the early 1990s; there were no churches in the city. After the conversion of 14 teenage girls, they witnessed the birth and growth of a church community. However, as Scripture reminds us, forward motion in God's kingdom often awakens spiritual resistance. As Brian noted, "Throughout history, whenever the Kingdom has advanced, someone has had to pay a terrible price." For the Hogans, that terrible price was the sudden death of their newborn son, who passed away on Christmas Eve due to sudden infant death syndrome. In the depths of grief and isolation, Brian and Louise felt God's closeness. They were aware that Christians around the world were praying for them. Louise found strength through a question inspired by Elisabeth Elliot: “Was I called? Was I chosen? And did I obey?” She says it should not matter what God does with our obedience; we are simply called to obey. Despite their loss, the Hogans chose to remain in Mongolia, grieving alongside their Mongolian Christian family. Their suffering became a powerful testimony of hope and resurrection in a culture unfamiliar with such concepts. In their loss, they were able to share unshakable Christian hope: “We are going to see our son again.” Brian is the author of There's a Sheep in my Bathtub and An A to Z of Near-Death Adventures. Listen also as VOM Radio host Todd Nettleton shares information about how you can send VOM Action Packs to persecuted Christians around the world.

Mark 2:13-17 | Ryan MacDonaldIn this sermon from Mark 2:13–17, Ryan MacDonald—our future Church Planter in Residence—unpacks the radical grace of Jesus, who came not for the righteous, but for sinners. As Jesus dines with tax collectors and outcasts, we see the heart of the gospel on full display: Christ is the Great Physician, and He seeks out the spiritually sick with compassion and authority. Ryan invites us to examine our own hearts, reminding us that true healing begins not with self-righteousness, but with repentance and a deep need for Jesus.

Today on the show Lisa interviews Craig Whitney and Jeff Bennett of Multiply Project. With a combined 50 years of experience in church planting, Craig and Jeff have loads of knowledge to share. Today they describe their heart for finding and equipping the next church planters, helping todays leaders put boots to the ground on their desires to be a multiplying church. https://multiplyproject.org/

Nik Ripken and his wife, Ruth, spent decades sitting down with hundreds of persecuted Christians in restricted nations and hostile areas around the world. They didn't go to instruct these bold believers. They went to learn from them. The lessons they learned were published in The Insanity of God, Nik's book, and now he and Ruth have created a video series called Insanity Unleashed. In this series, they share lessons from believers in persecution to help Christians everywhere know how to live as sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16). The lessons come from more than 650 interviews with persecuted Christians in more than 70 countries. Listen this week to hear stories from Nik and Ruth about their travels and what they've learned from persecuted Christians. They'll share how meeting believers in other countries gave them a better understanding of the Biblical truth that we are all part of one global Body of Christ. Nik and Ruth have been humbled by the fervent prayers of brothers and sisters around the world as they pray for Christians in free nations. Nik will explain how this video series has the aim of raising up evangelists and church planters who will go to the unreached, rather than only pastors and teachers who are trained to minister to those who've already heard the gospel. “[Many American seminaries and Bible colleges] train you up to be sheep among sheep,” Nik says. “We are teaching [Christians] how to be sheep among wolves.” Ruth and Nik also share advice on succeeding in the marathon of ministry, including the importance of daily time in God's Word and memorizing scripture—just as our persecuted family does as they prepare for persecution. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as providing free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

"Yo, let's keep it real—Culture's loud right now. Everybody's got something to say, something to sell, some vibe to push. Culture is one of the most powerful discipleship tools in the world. Music, media, education, fashion, politics, and art are forming worldviews every day...But where are the Kingdom voices? Where are the believers who ain't just watching the world spin—but out here flipping the script?This episode is for the faith-fueled game changers ready to stop blending in and start standing out.We're talkin': Why Christians need to lead the wave, not ride it How to stay bold, creative, and uncompromising The trap of staying quiet while the world shapes minds How to bring heat to music, media, business, fashion & more Why influence is your assignment, not just a vibeIf you've felt that nudge to do more than sit on the sidelines, this one's for you. Join us as we have a tipping point conversation with Church Planter, Pastor and Influencer Lyle Phillips.Blacksmiths Leadership Lab: https://seanandchristasmith.com/blacksmiths/Website: www.seanandchristasmith.comFacebook: @seanandchristasmithministriesInstagram: @revseansmith @mrschristasmithX: @revseansmithYouTube: @seanandchristasmithministries