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Are churches allocating their church production budget in the right places?Church Tech Consultant, Jerod Togger, joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's thrifty upbringing shaped his gear buying habits 6:00 Jerrod Togger joins us!10:10 What's the first place to start in church production in AVL20:00 Where should you spend and save money on church production lighting? 32:30 Does anyone watch the church broadcast? 33:30 Should churches only broadcast the message? 36:00 Do you know your church's broadcast purpose? 44:00 Church production disaster story 45: Tech Takeaway: Think about your stage first47:15 Church Tech ConfessionalCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Preorder Toby's book here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
Aaron Smith, Pastor of The Rock Calvary in Port Charlotte, FL, joins your host, Brian Michaels, to discuss the recent Church Planting Conference in Port Charlotte. They address the need for church planting, and re-planting in the case of retiring pastors, and how we can be a support to those given this call from God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Continuing our conversation from last week, Rev. Marshall Clack, the pastor of The Sanctuary of Pentecost church in Acworth (North Atlanta), Georgia, Rev. Brian Williams, and Rev. Kasey Sees discuss a variety of "small church" questions. How to present to potential visitors that this is a quality church? Does a video wall have benefits? As a pastor, how do you balance church responsibilities and family? What are good resources for: teaching new converts? guiding church planters? having quality music?Printed materials mentioned in this episode include:• "Following the Pattern" available at www.ApostolicGraphix.com (scroll down to the section "Apostolic Bible Studies" and use the right arrow to scroll to "Following the Pattern Bible Study"; the Spanish version "Siguiendo el Modelo" is also available)• "Visioneering" by Andy Stanley, an updated version is available at Amazon.com• "Small Church Essentials" by Karl Vaters, available at Amazon.com
How can churches retain church tech talent when the secular world can offer them so much more financial compensation? Todd Elliott joins us to discuss the importance of valuing your church tech, finding your calling as a church tech and the theology of church production. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 — Are church tech directors still treated poorly? 4:45 — Todd Elliott on leadership and church production11:00 — Finding your calling as a church tech18:00 — The theology behind church production24:30 — When church techs feel valued by their pastors36:50 — How churches can retain church tech talent48:40 — Church production disaster story: Portable church gone wrong51:00 — Why every church tech should attend the FILO ConferenceCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.We were so blessed to have Ben Chase teach at Narrate last Sunday the 19th. Ben has a passion for church planting and while he was here he sat down with Adam to talk more about the why and the how he thinks about planting a church.
Sermon Title: Why We Do Soulwinning, Discipleship, and Church Planting?Speaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: September 3, 2023Service: Sunday School LessonIlocano Preaching
In this episode of Space for Life, host Tommy Thompson sits down with Meg Hunt, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, to explore how faith, technology, and community intersect in the mission to make God's Word accessible to every language on Earth.Meg shares Wycliffe's incredible progress toward its Vision 2025 goal—ensuring every language community has a Bible translation project in progress—and explains how AI is transforming translation work while maintaining a deep commitment to faithfulness and human oversight.Their conversation moves from the global mission of Wycliffe to personal reflections on faith, technology, and how communities can navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI together.Key TopicsWycliffe's mission to make God's Word available to every language and communityOver 7,000 languages worldwide, with more than 560 still without ScriptureThe story behind Vision 2025 and its bold goalHow AI supports translation while keeping humans at the centerPartnerships with local churches and communities worldwideBalancing innovation with integrity in faith-based workThe role of community and the church in navigating technologyHow AI can be both a tool for good and a challenge for discernmentPractical and personal reflections on using AI in daily lifeTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode04:30 Meg's Journey to Wycliffe and Church Planting in Orlando12:10 The Mission and History of Wycliffe Bible Translators19:45 Vision 2025: Every Language, Every Community27:15 How AI is Changing Bible Translation36:40 Faithful Translation and the Importance of Human Oversight43:55 AI, Creativity, and Overcoming Global BarriersLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org
Pastor Steve discusses the manifestation gifts.
Rev. Marshall Clack, the pastor of The Sanctuary of Pentecost church in Acworth (North Atlanta), Georgia, started his first church over 20 years ago in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Starting with zero members, Rev. Clack discusses the methods and philosophy he used to grow the congregation from meeting in a motel meeting room to outgrowing a church building! Rev. Clack planted his current church in Acworth, Georgia 13 years ago. What does it take to continue to grow a church and not get discouraged? What do you do when the inevitable subtractions occur? Is it all about numbers?This conversation concludes next week in Part 2.
Brandon Langley and Matt Rogers talk about developing a healthy leadership team for a plant from chapters 7 and 8 of "Churches Planting Churches." They discuss why to send a team rather than an individual planter, recruiting from sending churches and partner churches, clear communication and expectations, and more.
Mark Visser continues The Vineyard Person series looking at the arms of Church Planting and Church Development. Who does it, why do we do it and why is it necessary? Mark shares some of his personal journey in church planting and in developing church planters in Grace Vineyard.
Why should and how can adults and young adults be prepared to enter challenging conversations in the public square? The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood (Pastor of Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church in Gold Canyon, AZ, former managing director of Church Planting, Renewal and Support for the LCMS Office of National Mission) and Dr. Lisa Clark (Senior Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) join Andy and Sarah for episode 1 of our "Prepared with a Reason" series to talk about why a curriculum on being prepared for challenging personal and public conversations was important for CPH to create, some scenarios that exemplify the need for education and training in this area, the topics covered in "Prepared with a Reason," how the curriculum prepares us in each of these topics, how this curriculum is different from other apologetics curriculum from CPH, and what readers and listeners can expect to learn. Find the curriculum at cph.org/prepared-with-a-reason-leaders-guide-digital-edition. Other helpful books mentioned by Pastor Wood include: The Universe Next Door: ivpress.com/the-universe-next-door Naming the Elephant: ivpress.com/naming-the-elephant 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.
How can we recruit church tech volunteers beyond a preservice slide?Alexa has recruited a full army of volunteers and joins us this week to discuss how your team can finally recruit the church tech volunteers you need. (And even more importantly, how to train them up!)In this episode you'll hear:1:00 – Challenges of Recruiting Church Tech Volunteers6:30 – Guest Interview: Alexa Paige on Church Volunteer Culture12:00 – How to Recruit and Keep Church Tech Volunteers19:25 – The First Role to Place a New Church Tech Volunteer In25:25 – How to Show Church Volunteers They Matter37:30 – Developing the Skills of Your Church Tech Volunteers49:10 – Church Production Disaster Story1:00:30 – Church Tech ConfessionalCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
Church planting is God's chosen means for fulfilling the Great Commission — not just making individual disciples, but forming gospel-centered communities that display Christ's glory and multiply His mission to the ends of the earth.Preached on October 19th, 2025 by David Cole. Series: Global Impact Sunday. Primary Text: Ephesians 3:7-21. Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Rod Hammonds, a former pastor who transitioned from a successful business career to ministry. Rod shares his journey of faith, the impact of COVID on his life, and his passion for missions and recovery ministry. He discusses the importance of personal healing and the challenges of navigating church dynamics while pursuing a calling to serve the community. Rod emphasizes the need for patience and trust in God's guidance as he embarks on a new ministry journey, leading a house church and focusing on outreach.
How does production bring souls to Christ?Bryan Bailey joins us from Prestonwood Baptist Church to tell us how excellence in production brings people closer to the Kingdom. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Did ChatGPT Write Toby's Church Production Book?4:00 The Most Overlooked Element of a Successful Church Production7:25 Creative Church Outreach Idea: Build a Fence for Your Community15:45 How to Cast Vision That Inspires Your Church Production Team24:00 Maintaining Excellence with a Large Volunteer Production Team52:00 Counting the Cost: Balancing Budget and the Gospel in Production56:00 Tech Takeaway: Learn from Other Churches, Don't Copy Them1:01:40 Church Tech Confessional Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
Mike Gunn (Antioch Initiative) joins us to talk about why mission beats brand, how American churches can learn from the global church, and why Christian Nationalism is a distraction from the gospel. He shares a simple Acts 14 pattern for church planting and a call to recover an Acts 13 sending culture.Chapters00:00 - Intro & Mike's background (Acts 29, Antioch Initiative)00:54 - Should every pastor address “the Charlie Kirk assassination” from the pulpit?02:09 - How the global church views America (prosperity export, worship & prayer)06:44 - Christian Nationalism: why it's attractive—and why it's anti-gospel10:50 - Tips for planters a year out (mission > brand, contextualization, Acts 14 pattern)17:35 - “The church doesn't have a missions program—the church is God's mission”20:24 - Evangelism bell curve & mission drift22:24 - Acts 13 sending: be willing to send your best27:17 - The Antioch DNA: train and release27:40 - Mike's plug: prayer, persecution, connecting with pastors overseas30:59 - Palestinian Christians, Gaza, and praying wisely33:20 - PP Facebook Group invite & closeFollow Antioch InitiativeWebsite: antioch-initiative.com Instagram: instagtram.com/theantiochinitiative Links from the show:
Everyone loves the idea of starting a church… until the calling gets complicated.
What if making disciples isn't about running programs… but sharing your life? And what if mission doesn't start with strategy… but with resilient disciples formed through ordinary rhythms of church life? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Rick Hill unpacks: ✅ How Jesus formed disciples through stages of invitation (“come and see” → “follow me” → “go and make”) ✅ Why life-on-life formation is more powerful than programs ✅ How to build spiritual habits that create self-feeding, resilient believers ✅ Why mission is the natural overflow of discipleship ✅ How Ireland's spiritual story reveals both the dangers of cultural Christianity and the hope of renewal ✅ What the global church can learn about humility, dependence, and crossing boundaries for the gospel If you care about discipleship, mission, or the future of the church, this episode is for you.
We sit down with Jwanel to hear her inspiring journey of faith, career, and community. From navigating the challenges of university and corporate life to finding her place at Soul Revival Church, Jwanel shares candid insights on personal growth, courage in faith, and the importance of authentic Christian community.We also explore the power of mentorship, the impact of church culture, and the lessons she wishes she could tell her younger Christian self. This episode is a celebration of honesty, encouragement, and the joy of being rooted in God's Word while living life authentically.
Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this engaging conversation, T.S. Wright interviews Phill Tague, a pastor and church planter, who shares his transformative journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of surrender, grace, and stewardship in the Christian life. Phill recounts pivotal moments that shaped his ministry and personal beliefs, highlighting the need for a relational approach to faith rather than a legalistic one. He discusses his experiences in church planting, the challenges faced, and the significance of understanding God's grace and our role as stewards of His gifts. Phill also introduces his book, which focuses on covenant faith and the importance of living a life surrendered to God.TakeawaysPhill Tague has been pastoring for over 20 years.He co-pastored Ransom Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Phil's journey includes a significant moment of surrender to God.He emphasizes the importance of grace in the Christian faith.Living a life of stewardship is crucial for believers.Faith should be relational, not legalistic.Phill's ministry focuses on training church planters.He believes in setting captives free through ministry.Understanding God's ownership of our lives is essential.Phill's book discusses choosing covenant faith over legalism.Phill's Links:Home | Philltague
What does church planting look like here in North America? In this episode, Alex and Scott talk with Dr. Clare Jewell, national representative of the GARBC and Executive Director with ABWE's EveryEthne, about the state of church planting in North America. Clare shares his journey from pastoral ministry to missions leadership, explaining his passion for helping churches reproduce and make disciples. While the U.S. is filled with churches, it remains the world's third-largest mission field. New church plants, Clare explains, are far more effective in reaching the lost than established congregations, and the focus must shift from programs to relationships. Jewell also addresses how churches can reach people “not like them”, to get beyond people that share the same demographics, moral code, or even religion. He highlights the growing hunger among younger generations for mentorship and authentic discipleship, seeing signs of renewed spiritual interest. Key Topics The need for disciple-making and church reproduction in North America Effectiveness of new church plants versus established churches Relational evangelism over program-driven ministry Engaging culture without compromising biblical truth Revitalizing the GARBC toward mission and interdependence Is God calling you to missions? ABWE can help you find the opportunities and support you need to bring the gospel to the nations, plant churches, and disciple believers. Start the conversation with us today at abwe.org/sendme. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
Jwanel shares her powerful story of how God brought her from a season of anxiety, burnout, and deep depression to a life filled with joy and peace.She opens up about what it was like to lose her sense of purpose and struggle with negative thoughts — and how, in one transforming moment of prayer, she experienced freedom from the weight she'd been carrying.As she reflects on her journey, Jwanel talks about learning to rest, let go of perfectionism, and trust God's timing in every part of her life — including singleness, purpose, and identity. Her story is an honest and encouraging reminder that even in our darkest moments, God is near, and He can bring lasting hope and renewal.
In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle sits down with Jay Pathak, National Director of Vineyard USA and co-author of The Art of Neighboring. Jay shares his unexpected journey into church planting, from studying philosophy at Ohio State to planting Mile High Vineyard in Denver after 9/11. Key themes include: The power of a clear calling—and why clarity often means higher cost. The challenges of starting with little money, odd jobs, and slow growth. Why multiplying leaders is the foundation for multiplying churches. Lessons from The E-Myth on building for replication. Evangelism as the heartbeat of church planting, no matter the model or denomination. Jay encourages listeners to pray for God's heart for the marginalized and to stay focused on the essentials: leading people to Christ, making disciples, and training leaders. Podcast Contents 00:00–02:00 | Intro: Greg welcomes Jay Pathak, National Director of Vineyard USA 02:00–05:30 | Jay's Ohio State background & early call to ministry 05:30–09:00 | Planting Mile High Vineyard after 9/11: obstacles & slow growth 09:00–12:00 | The importance of a clear call—and its high cost 12:00–15:30 | Lessons from Carol Wimber: “Because it's going to be hard” 15:30–18:30 | Multiplication begins with multiplying leaders 18:30–21:30 | Insights from The E-Myth for church planting systems 21:30–23:30 | Evangelism as the heart of church planting 23:30–25:30 | Why unity across denominations matters for mission 25:30–26:30 | Final encouragement: focus on people, discipleship, and reproducing leaders
New Churches Q&A Podcast with Daniel Im, Ed Stetzer, and Todd Adkins
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, Noah Oldham is joined by Bryan Loritts, Patrick Schreiner, and Trevin Wax to explore the theme of gospel boldness through the Book of Acts. The post Gospel Boldness in Church Planting appeared first on New Churches.
Did church production only start in the past few decades during the worship wars? Or did church production start centuries ago instead of decades? Kent Morris of Sweetwater joins us this week to school us in the history of church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby's new church production book release6:20 – History of church production and how it evolved26:00 – Theology behind church production and worship tech29:20 – Why church production is essential ministry35:00 – Future trends in church production and AVL ministry44:00 – Church tech takeaways for production teams48:25 – Church Tech Confessional: real stories from the boothPreorder the book "Sacred Spaces. Modern Production" here! Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
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Send us a textIn this episode, the hosts explore Chapter 4 of Aychi B.R.'s book 'Living Fire', discussing the significant shift in vision and strategy for reaching unreached people groups. They delve into the challenges faced, the need for a new approach, and the principles of disciple-making movements that can lead to exponential growth in church planting. The conversation highlights the importance of humility, adaptability, and the willingness to embrace radical changes in strategy to achieve a greater impact.TakeawaysThe initial success can become a limitation.The vision expanded from one tribe to all unreached people groups.New methods are needed for larger scale outreach.Cultural and spiritual barriers exist within established churches.Healthy dissatisfaction can drive change and growth.DMM principles focus on multiplication over addition.Finding a 'person of peace' is crucial for outreach.Radical obedience is necessary for immediate action.Deculturizing the gospel allows for authentic expression.The shift to indigenous, self-sustaining churches is revolutionary. Support the show
Think starting a church is just a sermon and some folding chairs? Think again. In Episode 155 – Church Planting: DIY or Die Trying, Nate and Pastor Joseph go all in on the holy hustle of church planting—the wild world of building a brand-new church from the ground up. We're talking vision boards, volunteer burnout, and maybe a few trauma responses along the way. Whether you're an aspiring church planter, recovering from one, or just curious how churches even start, this episode breaks it all down with humor, honesty, and enough sarcasm to keep it biblical.
Series: Why Church Planting?Overview: We will be covering the topic of church planting and our call to the great commission (Matt. 28:19-20). To access our message notes, click here.Passage: Matthew 28:19-20Speaker: Kyler Koch (10/05/25)
Send us a text In this Healing the City episode, Pastors Susan and Eric sit down with Rod Hugen to remember the early days of planting The Village Church in Tucson. Episode six of The Chronicles of Rod returns to the Seneca house and the backyard Shed, our makeshift office for years. Stories tumble out: laughter, small risks, quiet prayers, and the ordinary work that shaped a community. It's warm, honest, and wonderfully human. Support the show"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a deep commitment to positive change. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will be inspired to become active participants in healing the city and creating a brighter, healthier future for all. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comThe Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751
In this episode, Ralph Moore sits down with Josh Burnett, founder of Church.Tech, to explore the journey from church planting to pioneering technology that helps pastors reclaim their time. Josh shares his early story of coming to faith, his call to ministry at a young age, and the church-planting work that shaped his vision for holistic community transformation. Out of those experiences, he stepped into the tech world—developing tools that leverage AI to free up pastors for what matters most: people and discipleship.If you've ever wondered how technology could multiply your ministry impact, this conversation will open your eyes.Check out the video version at: https://youtu.be/CYUhwwbiXpY?si=lKtoeHdv0mbvakuJ
Selene is part of a Spanish speaking church planting team, worship leader, and incredible leader. On this podcast, we sit down to discuss issues related to church planting, cultural challenges, worship, women in leadership, and much more. ❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️ "Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV) "Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd) "Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC) "Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf) "The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg) ❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️ "John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ) "Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM) "Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w) "Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP) "John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC) || FOLLOW US || Website: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com Luke IG: https://instagram.com/lukegeraty Luke Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukegeraty Wes IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmac5 Wes Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesmac5 SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING AND CONSIDERING BECOMING A PAID SUBSCRIBER!
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton hosts Brad Pickens and Eric Green, who share their transformative journey from being church elders in a mega church to establishing a network of micro churches focused on discipleship and community. They discuss their personal faith journeys, the challenges of transitioning from traditional church models, and the importance of fostering intimate relationships within their new church context. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in discipleship dynamics, emphasizing the role of families and the community in spiritual growth.
How do you pull off a massive event like the Passion Conference? Makenzie Collins has worked on the Passion Conference multiple years and joins us this week for the principles it takes to execute a big event well. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 – How Toby and Blake landed their wives (Church Meet Cutes) 5:45 – Interview with Makenzie Collins (church tech & AVL insights)10:00 – What AVL gear and production does it take to run Passion Conference?15:15 – Principles for pulling off massive church AVL events19:45 – Why your church AVL production team needs women24:30 – “Baffle Blake” segment sponsored by HouseRight30:45 – Transitioning from church tech to full-time mom (Makenzie's story)38:00 – Church tech disaster story (when things go wrong)42:00 – Church production disaster story: The Giant Hand47:00 – Tech Takeaway (practical AVL tips for churches)50:00 – ChurchTech Confessional (behind-the-scenes stories)Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
Kyle Stanton September 28, 2025 Trinity Anglican Church Littleton, CO Trinitylittleton.com
Rev. Jorge Aleman Matthew 9:35-38 A sermon of Rocky Mountain Community Church, PCA in Billings, MT (9/28/2025)
What role do historic confessions play in the life of the Church today—and why should we care? In this episode we welcome Dr. D. Blair Smith, President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of Reformed Confessionalism (P&R Publishing). We explore the theological, pastoral, and spiritual value of the Reformed confessions—not as artifacts of a bygone era, but as living instruments for the Church's health and faithfulness. From the Church Fathers to the Westminster Assembly, Dr. Smith draws out the continuity and vitality of confessional Christianity, highlighting how confessions serve as tools for Christian formation, doctrinal clarity, and ecclesial identity. Topics include: Why every church is a “confessing church”—whether it admits it or not The relationship between Scripture and subordinate standards How confessions function pastorally and devotionally The dangers of doctrinal minimalism in the modern church How Reformed confessions express catholicity, not sectarianism Encouragement for pastors and churches seeking to recover confessional depth Whether you're a church leader, seminarian, or thoughtful layperson, this episode offers a compelling case for embracing confessionalism as a rich, living tradition that grounds the Church in biblical truth and historic continuity. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 05:21 Writing This Book 08:06 The Confessing Church 13:32 Promoting Unity 19:59 The Relationship between Confessions and Systematic Theologies 26:19 Challenges Facing Confessional Churches Today 31:50 For the Entire Church 36:02 Examples of How the Confessions Guide the Church 42:40 The Usefulness of Confessions for Church Planting and Revitalization 49:26 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 926 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc926)
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner discusses the essential elements of church planting, emphasizing the importance of gathering a core team and shaping a launch community. He dispels the myth that only extroverted personalities can successfully plant churches, highlighting that success is measured by faithfulness rather than numbers or personality. The cross is presented as the central theme, serving as the foundation for identity, community, mission, and future hope in church planting.TakeawaysThe measure of success in church planting is faithfulness.Church planting is not limited to extroverted personalities.The cross must be the center of any church plant.A core team is essential for shaping the church's DNA.The launch team supports the church's initial growth.Community in church planting is forged through grace.The mission of the church is anchored in sacrificial love.The future of the church is gathered around the cross.Church planting embodies the future kingdom in the present.The cross shapes our identity as sons and daughters of the King.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/echoes-through-eternity-with-dr-jeffery-skinner--5523198/support.Echoes Through Eternity Guiding church planters and pastors to plant seeds of prayer, holiness, and courage that outlast a lifetime. contact drjefferydskinner@protonmail.com
How much should you prioritize live streaming? Resi's Steve Kaminsky joins us to discuss live streaming, multisite streaming and the pro/cons of 4k. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's “friendly gesture” gone wrong 7:15 Steve's journey into church production10:30 Does church need to be in person vs. livestream church services?22:00 Should a new church livestream at launch?26:45 How Resi helps churches stream to multisite campuses29:30 What's new and upcoming with Resi church streaming37:00 Should my church stream in 4K? Pros & cons42:40 Church production disaster story45:40 Tech Takeaway for church production teams50:15 ChurchTech Confessional: Stealing the church vanCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
Send us a textWelcome to God-sized Stories!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dodge—a passionate church leader, author, and missionary whose own journey to faith began as a university student right here in the Midwest. Together, we touch on his remarkable story of coming to Christ, his calling to reach students on campuses across the world, and the meaningful church planting work he's been a part of, both here in the US and in the rural villages of Zambia.We also dive deep into his brand new book, “Gospel 201,” the much-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling “Gospel 101.” Dr. Dodge shares powerful insights on why a true understanding of the Gospel begins with grasping the heart of God's story from Genesis onward. We explore Jesus' parable of the sower and the seed—how it challenges us not just to hear, but to really listen and allow God's Word to take root in our lives in a way that bears fruit. We talk about the hurdles of a self-focused culture, the distractions in our day-to-day lives, and why approaching God with humility and a trembling heart is so important if we want to truly walk in our purpose.And here's something I'm excited to share with you: Dr. Dodge is giving away a free copy of “Gospel 201” to one of our listeners! If today's conversation stirred your heart and you're ready to take the next step in your faith journey—or you want a great resource for your Bible study group—make sure to enter for your chance to win. Just follow the link below and fill out the quick form to get your name in the drawing.Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/1xq9l5m/gospel-201growing-and-thriving-with-jesus-by-dr-jeff-dodge-book-giveawaySo, grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive into this episode—you won't want to miss the wisdom and encouragement Dr. Dodge brings.Thank you for listening to God-sized Stories!#FaithJourney #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #CollegeMinistry #Missions #ChurchPlanting #GlobalMissions #SharingTheGospel #NextGenerationFaith #GodStories #ChristianLife #ZambiaMissions #NewBookRelease #UniversityOutreach #LivingOnMissionSupport the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
When we have something important happen in our lives, we can't help but share it. In the same way, we are called to be witnesses to the most important part of our lives - JESUS. Learn about this important call on our lives both locally and around the world.
When we have something important happen in our lives, we can't help but share it. In the same way, we are called to be witnesses to the most important part of our lives - JESUS. Learn about this important call on our lives both locally and around the world.
In this episode, Jay Owen and Adam sit down to talk about AI: what it is, what it can be used for in church planting, when to steer clear of it, and AI tools for church planters. Adam and Jay talk about AI in relation to the creation mandate, how AI cannot discern God's will, and how people's longing for community in the digital age is a real opportunity for church planters.
In this episode of the Pastor of Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Paul O'Brien, a former pastor turned hospice chaplain. Paul shares his journey of faith, the challenges he faced in traditional pastoral roles, and his transition to a microchurch model. He discusses the importance of community, the role of shepherding in various contexts, and the freedom he has found in his new ministry approach. Paul emphasizes the need for authentic relationships and the impact of hospitality in reaching others for Christ.
What were the key takeaways for the XP and Church Tech relationship series? We give our top 10 takeaways for the series here!In this episode you'll hear:1:00 Toby's Hot Water Moment on a Podcast9:15 Takeaway #1: Building Trust in Church Production12:50 Takeaway #2: Shorter Presentations for Pastors16:15 Takeaway #3: Avoiding “No” in Tech Conversations18:30 Takeaway #4: Why 90% Is Enough in Church Production22:00 Takeaway #5: Presenting Options to Leadership25:30 Takeaway #6: Why New Gear Won't Fix Production Problems28:20 Takeaway #7: No Surprises 33:15 Takeaway #8: Predictable Emotional Responses in Worship34:35 Takeaway #9: Filling the Gap37:45 Takeaway #10: Bringing It All Together for Church TechsCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
If you are a child of God, you have been called and gifted by God to build His church and advance His Kingdom!
New Churches Q&A Podcast with Daniel Im, Ed Stetzer, and Todd Adkins
In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Tony Merida is joined by Patrick Schreiner, Jeff Medders, and Jon Kelly to talk about the power of the Holy Spirit in church planting. The post The Holy Spirit in Church Planting appeared first on New Churches.
How do you get your executive pastor to give a "yes" to all your requests?We're joined by our Southeast Church friends today to continue our Executive Pastor and Tech podcast series. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake's hilarious church tech mic moment4:55 Southeast Christian Church team joins the podcast6:50 Five Truths and a Lie: church production edition16:00 What an executive pastor really does in church leadership18:30 How church techs can build trust with their executive pastor23:15 How to get a “yes” from your executive pastor as a church tech33:15 The right way to ask your executive pastor for resources or budget41:30 When church gear fails (and you warned it would)45:45 System failure stories in church production52:00 Why the church tech–integrator relationship matters1:01:00 Handling tension with your executive pastor as a church production leader1:07:10 Why church techs should talk about non-work things with pastorsCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!