Podcasts about Church planting

Brandon Langley talks with Liam Garvie about his chapter of Churches Planting Churches on how associations can foster collaborative church planting, including the biblical precedent and value of associations, formalizing associations, teaching congregations about partnership and more. 

In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, host Greg Nettle, President of Stadia Church Planting, welcomes long-time friend Andy Sikora, planter and lead pastor of Renew Communities in Cleveland. Fresh off a two-week Patagonia trek, Andy reflects on 15 years of church planting and the lessons learned along the way. Andy shares how he and his wife moved to Cleveland after serving in young adult ministry, eventually launching Renew in 2011. He discusses the critical role of perseverance, the importance of planting with people rather than alone, and the conviction that God must truly call you to the work. He illustrates these principles with stories of sending out new planters—like CrossFields Church and Burning River Church—and highlights the collaborative work of the Kingdom Collective, a Cleveland-based partnership that funds and supports multiplication. Greg and Andy also explore sustaining a healthy marriage while leading a church, the power of curiosity for ongoing growth, and why planters should focus less on "sexy" locations and more on God's call to specific people, not just places. Podcast Contents: 00:00 – 02:00 Introduction to Andy Sikora, his role in Cleveland, and Greg & Andy's recent Patagonia trip. 02:00 – 06:00 How Andy moved to Cleveland, planted Renew Communities, and what early ministry looked like. 06:00 – 10:00 The biggest lessons from 15 years of church planting: perseverance, calling, and doing ministry with others. 10:00 – 14:00 Creating a multiplying culture: residents, church planting pipelines, and the Kingdom Collective partnership. 14:00 – 18:00 How small churches can still send planters: collaborative funding, shared residencies, and unexpected outreach approaches. 18:00 – 23:00 Marriage and ministry: supporting your spouse's identity, staying healthy, and loving the unique calling God gives your family. 23:00 – 27:00 Calling to a people rather than a place, and why Cleveland has become home for the Sikora family. Closing thoughts.

How important is it to have fellow church tech friends? Justin Firesheets joins us to discuss how production friends can help improve your church's production, your morale and keep you sane! In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 – Intro: Why church techs need church production friends and community1:00 – How many friends do you actually need in church production?5:36 – How Toby's church tech connections saved the day7:00 – Justin Firesheets on building relationships in the church tech world22:00 – Why connecting with other church production leaders is up to you27:00 – Practical ways to reach out and network with other church techs42:25 – Church tech disaster story: awkward guest speaker walk-out music47:20 – Tech Takeaway: Why everything in church production is harder when you're alone50:30 – Church Tech Confessional: Real talk from the production boothCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Preorder Toby's new book, "Sacred Spaces. Modern Production." 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!

This week on Church In Action, we're talking with Andy Needham about the 5 2 1 Collaborative, which is working across New England to support and encourage church multiplication. We'll be talking about church planting, church revitalization, and new campuses.Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionnewenglandFacebook: https://facebook.com/visionnewenglandWebsite: https://www.visionnewengland.org

Church Planting by Meadowview Baptist Church

“...the Bible is from God, and God exists outside of time. When we enter into the Bible, we are entering into the life of God, and this enables us to make the past and future of the Bible our present, to read ourselves into its stories and see our life through its pages…” - Michael Niebauer, Four MountainsThis is one of my favourite kinds of conversations; a chat about the Bible with a wise & gifted person who has spent intentional time viewing it from an angle I'm unfamiliar with. Michael was generous with his time & perspective, and we're the better for it. We discuss his book, Four Mountains: Encountering God In The Bible From Eden To Zion, which provides a framework for understanding the whole of scripture in a way that shows us Christ on the opening pages of the book. This conversation is just the briefest snapshot of the book, so if you find you've enjoyed the chat, I'd highly encourage you to check it out.Chapters:03:03 - Journey to the Anglican Faith05:27 - Church Planting and Ministry Focus08:36 - Theological Education and Writing Journey11:35 - Understanding Mountains in the Bible14:30 - Figural Readings and Early Christian Interpretation17:35 - Mountains as Spiritual Encounters20:38 - The Significance of Eden as a Mountain23:28 - Exploring Mount Sinai and Its Importance26:37 - Cultural Context of Mountains in Religion29:17 - Understanding Zion: A Complex Concept34:51 - The Tabernacle: Climbing the Mountain of Worship39:23 - Hierarchy in Worship: Individual vs. Corporate Experience48:17 - Mount Tabor: The Transfiguration of Jesus56:01 - Interpreting Scripture: Balancing Tradition and ExplorationKeywords:Jolly Thoughts Podcast, Michael Niebauer, Four Mountains, Biblical Theology, Church Planting, Anglican Ministry, Encountering God, Systematic Theology, Spiritual Growth, Worship Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe

This episode comes from one of RENEW.org's National Gatherings. Interested in joining one of our events? Check out upcoming events here: https://renew.org/resources/events/  Get early access to all of the 2025 RENEW Gathering Breakout Tracks: https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology: https://renew.org/  The Power of 'Why': Renewing Our Focus on Discipleship and Church Planting In this episode, we explore the crucial questions of 'What, How, and Why' for organizational effectiveness, drawing insights from Simon Sinek's 'Start with Why'. The episode delves into historical examples like Samuel Pierpont Langley and the Wright Brothers to illustrate the importance of having a clear ‘why'. The central message emphasizes that churches should focus on disciple-making, following Jesus' Great Commission. It discusses the importance of unity, momentum, and maintaining the core mission of making disciples who make disciples, ultimately leading to church planting movements. It underlines the importance of aligning with biblical teachings and values while stressing the urgency of reaching the lost, reflecting the heart of God. Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction: The Three Essential Questions 00:32 Simon Sinek's 'Why': A Tale of Two Teams 04:05 The Core Mission: Disciple Making and Church Planting 07:06 The Importance of Obedience and Unity 09:51 Momentum and Alignment in Church Growth 12:15 Guardrails and the Heart of God 17:18 Urgency in Disciple Making 22:37 Conclusion: Embracing God's Heart

We chat with Jairus just days after he finishes his HSC. Apart from discussing the post-exam haze and the pressure surrounding university admissions, they discuss Jairus' faith journey, his baptism and the role of faith in overcoming challenges.Jairus shares how his faith has been tested by his grandmother's illness and how running and a supportive community helped him through difficult times. The conversation also delves into the impact of COVID lockdowns on teenagers, particularly the challenges of isolation and identity formation and the importance of his faith-based community and the unique relationships he has formed at Soul Revival.

Send us a textThis conversation explores the unconventional emergence of leadership through the story of Ruth, a marginalized figure who transforms her life through healing and support from a church planter. It highlights how leadership can arise from unexpected places and the importance of community in facilitating change.TakeawaysThe story of Ruth illustrates how leadership emerges in movements.Ruth's background challenges traditional views of leadership.Marginalized individuals can become powerful leaders.Healing and support can lead to transformative journeys.Community plays a crucial role in individual transformation.Leadership is not always top-down; it can be grassroots.Ruth's experience shows the power of faith and prayer.Disqualification by societal standards does not determine potential.The narrative of Ruth is a testament to resilience.Transformation often begins with a single act of kindness. Support the show

How do you produce the largest Gospel presentation in history with less than 10 days?Brad McCraw joins us to discuss how his team produced the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service with no time and the highest of stakes. In this episode:1:00 — Moments When Time Stood Still in American History5:45 — How Brad McCraw Became the Production Lead for Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service11:00 — How Secret Service Affected the Production and AVL Setup12:00 — How Mosaic  Pulled Off the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Record Time23:00 — Balancing Production Excellence While Grieving a Loss26:00 — The Technical Workload Behind Producing the Charlie Kirk Memorial on Short Notice27:30 — Behind the Scenes: Production Days Leading Up to the Memorial Service34:45 — What Gear, Lighting, and Audio Equipment Were Used for the Memorial Service38:45 — How Secret Service Protocols effect on the AVL and Broadcast Production46:25 — When the Emotional Weight of the Event Finally Hit1:05:00 — Finding Purpose: How Every Church Tech Role Can Serve the GospelCheckout 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!

What does it look like to plant and renew churches in one of the most atheistic regions of the world? And how can relational mission bring new life to the church in Europe? In this episode, Jason Watson sits down with Oliver Ahlfeld, head of Church Planting and Revitalization for the Gnadauer Verband, Germany's largest evangelical movement. Together, they explore how the gospel is taking root in secular spaces, what's working in church planting across Europe, and how a relational lifestyle of faith is essential for revitalizing the church today. Oliver shares personal stories of transformation, practical lessons from revitalized congregations, and a hopeful vision for awakening in Germany and beyond.

Church Planting Sunday 2025 Matthew 16:13-19 Jeremiah Morris

This sermon was preached by Derek Overstreet on November 9th, 2025.

In this heartfelt final episode of Pause, host Devin Calhoun sits down with Pastor Mark to reflect on just about two years of ministry, growth, and faith at Neighborhood Church. Devin shares his story—from stepping out in faith after college, to leading ministries, learning about church planting, and finding love and purpose. As he transitions to a new role in Illinois and prepares for marriage, this conversation is full of gratitude, laughter, and encouragement to trust God's direction in every season of life.#FaithJourney, #NeighborhoodChurch, #ChurchPlanting, #ChristianPodcast, #MinistryLife, #TrustGod, #SpiritualGrowth, #NewBeginnings, #ChristianLeadership, #GodsPlan

Why does God allow pain and suffering? It's one of the most frequently asked questions about God and one that keeps many from choosing to follow Him. Unfortunately, the Bible doesn't offer clear and concise answers to every question we have about suffering. Suffering is unpredictable, messy, and deeply personal. The good news is that Scripture offers us stories of real people who live through suffering and still draw near to God despite not having all their questions answered. Acts 27 is one of those stories. After years of trials and suffering , Paul finds himself in the middle of a violent storm as he sails to Rome. Through Paul's experience and example, we uncover some profound truths that will help us to live well in the midst of suffering in our own lives.

How do we know that things exist? 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) joins Andy and Sarah for Episode 3 of our “Prepared with a Reason” series to talk about how we know that things exist, what we do with the supernatural, when our cultural perceptions or understandings of the relationship between the natural and supernatural change, what makes existence purposeful and meaningful, and how to respond to worldly assumptions about existence. Find the “Prepared with a Reason” curriculum at cph.org/prepared-with-a-reason-leaders-guide-digital-edition. 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.

In this episode of 'When Women Preach', Pastor Alex Choi shares hard-won wisdom from planting churches in Los Angeles and serving in Portland, revealing how authentic storytelling and deep listening transformed his ministry. He offers practical guidance on leadership transitions and opens up about leaving behind white-centric theological frameworks and the evangelical "posture-position gap" that hurt people on the back end rather than the front. --Co-Hosts: Cris Otonari & Young Lee HertigSound Producer: Joana Choi Music: Paul Choi ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.org Disclaimer: The views, actions, and affiliations of guests invited to this podcast do not always reflect ISAAC'S official stances; they belong to the guests. This podcast is a platform for voices to be shared and perspectives to be discussed.

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!

November 2nd was Church Planting Sunday—a special opportunity to celebrate the incredible work God is doing through church planting around the world!As a part of the Acts 29 Network, Mission Church is a church plant that seeks plant more and better churches through out Burke County and beyond. We had the joy and privilege of hearing from Dr. Josh Rice, a missionary in Japan. Josh shared the need, some of the vision, and different ways we can partner with the global mission of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Emily gets real with Joel and Brayden about faith, identity, and the struggle of trying to be “perfect” when you know you're not.From growing up in a Christian school to teaching medical ethics at uni, Emily shares how her faith guides her through big questions about life, morality, and influence — without making her feel like she has to have it all figured out.They chat about: 

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. 

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.  

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.

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

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!

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

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)

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!

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