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What does it take to launch a church with 1,000 people—and see 126 people give their lives to Jesus—on hard ground in New England?In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie sits down with Robe Pierre, lead pastor of Freedom City Church in Hartford, Connecticut, to unpack the spiritual conviction, practical church-growth strategies, and leadership systems behind an extraordinary launch.Robe shares how sacrifice, prayer, personal outreach, launch parties, and relentless commitment helped Freedom City overcome limited resources and build a launch team made up almost entirely of new relationships. But launching big was only the beginning. A year and a half later, Freedom City was reaching 1,200–1,500 people on a Sunday while developing new believers into leaders.You'll also discover how Freedom City uses standard operating procedures, a clear leadership pipeline, repeatable systems, and intentionally reinforced core values to create a healthy church culture that can grow without losing its identity.In this conversation, you'll learn:How to set a bold vision for your church launchWhy being under-resourced can become an advantageHow personal outreach and community engagement build momentumWhy church systems and SOPs help volunteers succeedHow to document both the “how” and the “why” of ministryA practical leadership pipeline for developing volunteers into directorsHow to model culture before delegating responsibilityWhy clear expectations make correction easier and healthierHow to turn church values into behaviors your entire congregation can liveHow prayer, sacrifice, strategy, and hard work create space for God to moveWhether you are planting a church, preparing for launch Sunday, building a volunteer team, developing leaders, or creating systems for sustainable church growth, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for turning vision into action.As Robe explains, “Pray like it's all God, and work like it's all you.”Follow Robe Pierre on social media: @robepierreLearn more about Freedom City Church: WeAreFreedomCity.comThe Build the Church Podcast helps pastors gain momentum, grow their churches, and go the distance.Keep leading and believing strong.Support the show
Are You Looking To Grow Your Church? ⛪️Schedule A Discovery Call With Our Team Today! ⬇️https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guestsIn this episode of the Church Candy podcast, Brady welcomes Pastor Roberson Pier from Freedom City Church in Hartford, Connecticut. They discuss Pastor Robe's incredible journey from Boston to Hartford, where he and his wife felt called to plant a church after having recurring dreams and receiving multiple confirmations from God. Despite numerous challenges—including selling their home and moving without a team—they successfully launched Freedom City Church with a massive turnout of a thousand people. Pastor Robe shares insights into the importance of obedience, prayer, hard work, and effective systems, giving valuable advice for church planters. The episode also highlights how Church Candy significantly helped with their launch and ongoing growth, illustrating the power of strategic marketing and personal connections.
James gives feedback & shares what God has laid on his heart from his recent trip to Freedom City Church in Lisbon, Portugal.
James gives feedback & shares what God has laid on his heart from his recent trip to Freedom City Church in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jason Lozano is the Senior Pastor of Freedom City Church, L.A. and was with us for our annual Culture Summit, he joined us in February and brought this great message 'Finding Freedom'. Catch up on his sermon Here.
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Pastor Jason Lozano joined us for the first time from Freedom City Church, California and brought a powerful message on Prayer - Catch up on 'Heal our land' here..
Ps Andrew shares the values of a Disciple with Freedom City Church.
Stuart shares on the beauty of God with Freedom City Church
Molly shares on Christ being Lord, and not only Saviour of our lives, with Freedom City Church.
Aaron has a fascinating conversation with John Alarid (johnalarid.com), a heroin addict who became a missionary, then imprisoned for attempted murder, and now a pastor ministering in Springfield MO at Freedom City Church (freedomcitychurch.org). To hear more of John's story, you can get his ebook (currently free) at myprisonbecameapalace.com.
JOHN ALARID- Pastor of Freedom City Church in Springfield, Missouri. Topics include: overview of John's testimony and work in his community.Free Ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/iq878jn9cmhttps://www.hopehomesoftheozarks.org/https://freedomcitychurch.org/https://www.straightstreetinc.org/https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/Email me: peakcuriousitypod@gmail.com
Lead Pastor John Alarid talks about the vision of Freedom City Church and how it is far from dead as the church's building reopensSupport the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid continues our study in Luke talking about how the story of The Rich Man and Lararus illustrates that this life and its problems are temporary.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid challenges us to live our lives in a way that shows how God has changed us.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how we should respond to the current crisis in our world.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Guest Pastor Alex Bryant shares a message of racial reconciliation for the purpose of reaching the world and bringing souls to salvation! Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares the history and the four year anniversary of Freedom City Church and how the best is yet to come.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Assemblies of God Southern Missouri District Superintendent, Don Miller God shares a message about how God transforms us from the inside out.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how our giving comes from our heart.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how we need to be all in with Jesus and that includes our finances.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Freedom City Church's lead Pastor John Alarid shares a message with Central Assembly of Springfield on Freedom City Church's story.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Pastor David Evans talks about God's vision for you and your vision for God.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares his vision for Freedom City Church and how we are going forward into 2020 without fear, or hesitation—we know what God is calling Freedom City to! Strengthen the stakes, win souls, rebuild the city!Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Pastor Malcolm Burleigh, Director of US Missions for Assemblies of God gives a powerful message on forgiveness. Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Pastor John Alarid, a young man in his 40s, has already experienced many of life's hardships, including drug addiction. He was even in prison a few times, but God gloriously saved him. Listen to this miraculous story and how his ministry, Freedom City Church in Springfield, Missouri, is reaching out to the junkies and addicts.
Pastor Donna Barrett talks about how we can learn to pray during our time of fasting and praying and how we should pray for unity.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Pastor Janeice Hukill helps us to understand the spiritual discipline of "Fasting"Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how Jesus being born in a manger illustrates how God works in unexpected ways. What started in a scandalous and messy manner changed the world.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how Jesus' birth illustrates how He made time for us so the least we can do is to make time for Him in our lives. You will never have time for Jesus unless you make time for Jesus.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares how the birth of Jesus brought light into the darkness of the world.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Guest Pastor Rick Dubose talks about how grace is the unearned favor of God and therefore everything we receive from God is a wonderful gift.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid continues our series in Luke by explaining the parable of the shrewd manager found in Luke 16:1-15Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Pastor Donna Barrett, General Secretary of the Assemblies of God continues our studies in Luke.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Guest Pastor Brian Alarid shares a message on pursuing the presence of God.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
In this episode Dez speaks to Jim Gibson, pastor of Freedom City Church, Cumbernauld.
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares a message on Luke 14:1-24 in our continuing series in the Gospel of Luke.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)
Lead Pastor John Alarid shares a message on Luke 15 in our continuing series in the Gospel of Luke.Support the show (https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/)