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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
the e word | 4 | Acts 8:26–40 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Guest Speaker and Sending Pastor, Jay Pathak congratulates and encourges our Church on our 10-year anniversary.
the e word | 3 | John 9:13–34 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Jay Pathak congratulates, encourages, and motivates our congregation on our 10-year anniversary.
The E Word: 1 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
No One is Left Out | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Encountering the Kingdom 3 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Job 2:10-42:7
Where Did They All Go? 10 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Luke 6:13-16 Romans 10:1-4 John 14:22-23
Where Did They All Go? 7 | John | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Where Did They All Go? 4 | Mark, Luke, Matthew, Acts | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Where Did They All Go? 3 | Matthew 20:20–28 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Where Did They All Go? | John | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Where Did They All Go? | Matthew | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Easter Sunday: A New Beginning | John 20 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Lent: Famous Last Words 5 | John 17 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Lent: Famous Last Words | John 14 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Lent: Famous Last Words | John 13 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Modern Day Psalms 5 | Psalm 37 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Modern Day Psalms | Psalm 55 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Sunday Service | January 12th, 2025 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Sunday Service | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
New Years Service | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Advent: A Thrill of Hope 3 | Habakkuk 2:1-20 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Advent: A Thrill of Hope 1 | Habakkuk 1:1-4 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Fruit of the Spirit 6 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
FOTS 2 | Galatians 5:22-24 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
The Eyes We Need - Week 3 by Jay Pathak and Michael Clancey
The Eyes We Need | Philippians 2:14-16 & 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 | Jay Pathak
Family Mess 13 | Genesis 37 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Family Mess 12 | Genesis 29:14-30 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Family Mess 11 | Genesis 28:10-22 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Family Mess 9 | Genesis 23 & 25:1-11 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Family Mess 8 | Genesis 22:1-19 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
Family Mess 6 | Genesis 15:1-21 | Jay Pathak
Family Mess 4 | Genesis 11 | Jay Pathak
Serving In A Church | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
We are living in challenging times, where it is becoming increasingly difficult to lead. Jay Pathak (National Director of Vineyard USA) shares practical and helpful insights on how to deal with conflict and crisis in leadership.
"To be a witness is more than just what we say. It's not the articulation of words, it's how we live our lives." Jay Pathak unpacks what it means to be a witness of Jesus and to bear his name to the world. He reminds us that it's not about perfection, but being on a trajectory of transformation. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.
"To be a witness is more than just what we say. It's not the articulation of words, it's how we live our lives." Jay Pathak unpacks what it means to be a witness of Jesus and to bear his name to the world. He reminds us that it's not about perfection, but being on a trajectory of transformation. Recorded live at the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering 2024 in Nottingham.
Mealtime With Jesus | Enacted Grace | Jay Pathak
Easter Service 2024 | Jay Pathak | Mile High Vineyard
LENT 2024 | John 2 | Jay Pathak
Reset | Living for the Lost | Jay Pathak
You know the moment. You've said "Hello", but don't know what to say next? Yeah, we know that moment too. Which is why we are doing an episode on what to say when you've forgotten someone's name and you really feel like you should know it. Or you run into somebody at the grocery store and don't want to get into the hard details of how life has actually been going. We are all human. We don't always have the perfect response or eloquent conversation starter. This episode won't change that, but it might get you thinking about how to handle the most common moments in your own life when you feel a bit tongue-tied. We are here to think ahead together so that we can be intentional in those slightly awkward moments with people we know and those we don't. How do we operate in the world when we want to be kind, honest, and also curious...and are just at a loss for words? This episode is meant to give some practical suggestions from our podcast hosts Krista and Alex AND is meant to get a conversation started. Comment below on what you say, when you have forgotten somebody's name. A few things mentioned in this episode: Knowing What to Say: Finding the words to fit any situation by American Girl Harvard's blog about The FORD Method The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon Sharon McMahon aka @sharonsaysso on Instagram The Gottman Institute Some questions for reflection -How do you want people to feel as you are having a conversation? -Where do you tend to get stuck in small talk? -How can you be prepared before you go into a situation so that you can avoid some conflict? -What are some scripts you can have ready?
Reset | Kingdom Of God | Jay Pathak