Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders reunite with Aaron Cavin, the pastor, planter, and Send Network city missionary to Boston, Massachusetts. Tune in as they discuss the intricacies of developing a sending church culture and how you can help your people live sent as they think multiplication from the earliest days of your church plant. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The core characteristics of a multiplying church in today’s ministry contexts How to view your ministry role in light of your mission to multiply disciples Ways to navigate the hurdles and complexities of sending your best peop ..read more

Host Tony Merida teams back up with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss how you and your team can best navigate the pressures and polarization of politics amidst another election year. Tune in to discover your pastoral responsibility as a preacher within your church planting context and how you and your congregation can be people of peace in chaotic times. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Lessons learned from pastoring in 2020 The importance of positioning the gospel first in all things Why we must be discipled by the Word of God rather than by the world God created Postures and ..read more

Host Ed Stetzer teams back up with pastor and planter Dean Fulks to discuss the relational highs and lows of sending out your best people to plant new churches. Discover the impact of grace-fueled, vision-driven leadership on your congregation as you multiply your church’s DNA for the purpose of the Great Commission. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to count the cost of sending out core teams from among your own people The joys of leading God’s people to follow His plans for His church Ways to address the cultural, social, and theological issues that arise with church multiplication in t ..read more

Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders meet up with Aaron Cavin, the pastor, planter, and Send Network city missionary to Boston. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences in being part of a church planting network, as well as what drew them into serving at Send Network. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: A church planting network’s role in the greater, global, and eternal redemptive mission of God Why money is not the be-all and end-all for church planters’ needs How you can maximize your ministry efforts locally by refusing to plant your church alone The nonnegotiables of an effective chu ..read more

Host Tony Merida chats with rural pastor and planter Will Basham to discuss the advantages of church membership, not only for the church but for its people, too. Tune in to discover how you can take discipleship to the next level by engaging your congregation through the process of church membership. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How church membership finds its place in today’s cultural and religious landscape Ways to champion this element of church life from the pulpit and platform The scriptural basis for church membership and commitment How to choose the right membership process for yo ..read more

Host Tony Merida returns with his long-time friend and colleague Dr. Doug Logan to discuss the latter’s joys, challenges, and success stories of ministry within the urban context. Tune in to discover the creative ways in which you can engage your urban community with the hope of Christ’s gospel. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The most effective means of gathering data for your neighborhood Ways to leverage your digital platform for community engagement and awareness Proactive methods of engaging crisis within your congregation and context The impact of gathering in a fragmented community c ..read more

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham discuss their shared experiences of engaging the powerhouse of their church planting endeavors: prayer. Tune in to learn more about these prayer-fueled opportunities disguised as challenges from the first days of your church plant and beyond. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why desperation for the Father is a key marker of Jesus’ church How to cultivate the hard ground of your mission field through communing with God How intercession impacts your congregation’s ongoing gatherings Ways to implement prayer into every aspect of your Sunday and Wednesday servi ..read more

Host Ed Stetzer chats with lead pastor Dean Fulks to share his experiences from serving as a church planter to later pastoring a sending church. Tune in to discover the key characteristics to look for in your core team members, as well as the ways to set your people up for success through the twists and turns of starting your new church well. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to pursue a culture of multiplication from the start of your church plant What the DNA of your church says about you Ways to navigate the emotional tolls of sending out your best people The qualifications of a thrivi ..read more

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham spend time discussing their shared experiences of church planting in the context of a team. Listen as they share the wisdom they’ve gained through the lessons they’ve learned on the field and why sticking together and building out your team is one of your greatest assets as a planter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The biblical precedent of planting in community to reach your community The spiritual and emotional effects of isolation The challenges of building out your team and how you can get ahead of the curve The seven C’s of establishing your core tea ..read more

Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team back up with pastor’s wife, mom, and National Director of Women’s Evangelism, Catherine Renfro, to dive into the impact of investing in the ladies of your congregation. Tune in to discover why God is calling each and every member of your church to live on mission—and why it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Three focus areas of women’s leadership engagement The unique challenges women face inside and outside the church How you can equip the ladies of your church with hands-on training and education What God can d ..read more