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Church Planting. Pitfalls - Going Alone

As we continue the series on church planting this is one episode we can't afford to skip.  Lessons taken directly from the Gospels on how Jesus launched ministry and leaders are broken down into application for any church planter.  We hope this episode blesses you! 

Church Planting: Pitfalls of Zealous Haste and Going Alone

In this session, Anthony & Jamie begin a series of episodes elaborating on several potential pitfalls of church planting.  We've made plenty of mistakes, so learn from ours so you can minimize yours.  This series will be packed with practical tips, transparency and a bit of candor.  Enjoy.  

Church Planting: Gifts for the Gaps

This week we dive into how some gaps in our community can be filled by the unknown or underutilized gifts from those inside our church plant.  The role of a leader is to not only identify the gaps within their context, but to help others find and sharpen their gifts for the purpose of filling those gaps.  Blessings!

Church Planting: The Importance of Proximity

Jamie & Anthony dive into a detail conversation on the importance of proximity in church planting.  Offering some practical tips and examples on how to put boots on the ground in meaningful ways.  

Church Planting: Before Plowing Ground

Continuing our discussion on church planting.  In this episode we discuss how to approach the ground we are planting in.  How to set expectations and prepare spiritually and emotionally for the church planting journey ahead.  

Church Planting: Reaching the Unreached in Your Community

Church planting is a launch into the jungle of the unreached, de-churched, un-churched people in a given community.  We discuss why transferring butts in seats, merely moving people from steeple to steeple isn't true church growth.  We'll share how to identify the unreached gaps in your community and share some tips on how to begin to infiltrate those gaps to serve and build relationships which lead to trust which lead to conversion and discipleship.  
Resource mentioned in this podcast.  www.thearda.com

Reflecting on a Day in the Field

Anthony & Jamie reflect on a weekend of outreach and celebrating recovery.  A morning with Somerset Sober Living and an awareness event in a park with the Journey Community Church plant.  Tune in as we share gold nuggets for life and leadership gleaned from the day.  

Lessons Learned from Falling Off a Treadmill

Jamie & Anthony both share similar stories of being thrown from a treadmill and then translate that into lessons for life.  Learning from scripture how that Christian living isn't that much different than running a race.  Amidst the distractions surrounding us each day, we must remain focused.  Enjoy!

When God Says No

Anthony & Jamie dive into a difficult topic of how to deal when God says no. As believers, we often thank God for unanswered prayers.  However, that is usually long after we see the reasons why.  We will explore some practical and biblical ways to navigate the difficult seasons of life that don't make sense.  In Colossians 4:3, Paul was writing to the church while he was in prison.  He wrote them asking for prayer.  The prayer request most would have had was "get me out of here".  That wasn't his prayer.  He prayed for a "door of utterance" to share the Gospel amidst his struggle.  That mindset is counter culture to consumer focused Christianity.  Enjoy! 

Living Positive in a Negative World

Anthony & Jamie dive into practical tips from scripture and life on living a Positive life in a Negative world.  Learn how to not hide from negativity and merely avoid it, but how to face it head on and overcome with a positive outlook.  You'll leave with some practices to start right away.  Enjoy!