A Letter From Phil: Looking Forward (English and Spanish)
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today’…â (Hebrews 3:13a). Friends, I have never met a fellow pastor who said, âI receive too much encouragement.â If we have a problem with anything as pastors, itâs that we donât receive enough encouragement to keep our hearts fueled and burning along the way! […]
Creating a Team of Mentors to Stay in the Game
Church planting is not for the faint of heart and weâre not meant to bear the burden alone. Every church planter needs safe people in their life to stay in the game. Who are those safe people around you? Have you ever wondered how to build the team of mentors you need in order to […]
Church Planting in College Towns
Do you love college students? Are you drawn to people in these increasingly non-religious cities and towns? If so, youâll love this conversation with Matt Croasmun, Director of Research and Publication at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and planting co-pastor of the Elm City Vineyard in New Haven, CT. Our Guest Matt Croasmun I Director […]
Fostering Creativity and Doing Ministry Like A Jazz Musician
Planting and leading a church is an exercise in improvisation. On top of that pastoring your creative community is an additional challenge. Are you looking to cultivate greater creativity within your team? Are you looking for practical tools to lead your worship community? Â If so, youâll love this wide ranging conversation with Casey Corum, longtime […]
Turning Up The Temperature To Become A Church That Plants Other Churches
Clouds and dirt. This is a great episode exploring church planting from both the 30,000-foot level as well as looking at the practical, in-the-trenches daily life of the local church. If you are currently planting a church or leading a church that wants to plant other churches youâll love this conversation with Daniel Yang, church […]
Good Theology Sets People Free
Do you love theology? Especially the kind that is rooted in and for the local church? Theological reflection that can bring life and freedom to the people you are gathering? If so, youâll love this conversation with Luke Geraty, Co-Senior Pastor of the Red Bluff Vineyard in Northern California. Our Host Luke Geraty | Redbluff […]
Learning to Gather: An Essential Church Planting Skill
Are you wondering what it actually takes to plant a church? Are you asking if you have the skills to do this thing? Listen to this conversation with Mike Turrigiano about the essential competencies for church planters to thrive and be healthy. Our Guest Mike Turrigiano | The Main and The Plain Mike Turrigiano has […]
Holding the Tensions of the Contemplative and the Spirit
Are you trying to balance work, life, ministry, and rest? In this episode, we hear from church planters John and Kara Kim on how they are holding the tensions of living in New York City, planting a church, parenting, and still doing meaningful work outside of the church. In this conversation, you will hear about […]
Theological Educationâs Role In Church Planting
Do you need a seminary or graduate degree to plant a church? Are you trying to figure out how your learning and development connects to discerning your calling? Listen to our conversation with pastors Caleb Maskell and Josh Williams on how theological education can both empower and, unfortunately at times, hinder church planting. Our Guests […]
How to Plant a Church in the Age of Outrage
Are you wondering how to carry out the Great Commission in our current culture? Of course, you are! Thatâs what the people of God have been doing since the beginning. Listen to this conversation with one of the leading voices in church planting, Ed Stetzer. He and Michael unpack how we stay committed to the […]
