Host Jeff Medders is joined by Ronnie Martin in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the importance of renewal in the life of a church planter. The post Ronnie Martin on Renewal for Church Planters appeared first on New Churches .
Jul 03, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Host Jeff Medders is joined by J.T. English in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the vital link between evangelism and discipleship in church planting. The post J.T. English on Discipleship That Builds the Church appeared first on New Churches .
Jun 26, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Host Jeff Medders is joined by Vance Pitman, Matt Carter, and Jen Oshman for a final discussion on applying key essentials to church planting teams. The post Team Vision: Church, Nations, and Practical Leadership for Planting Teams appeared first on New Churches .
Apr 15, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Host Noah Oldham is joined by Matt Carter, Vance Pitman, and Mark Lee to discuss practical leadership in church planting. The post Practical Leadership: Leading with Purpose as a Church Planter appeared first on New Churches .
Apr 08, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Host Matt Carter is joined by Tony Merida, Vance Pitman, and Trevin Wax to discuss the essential role of global missions in church planting. The post The Nations: Engaged in God’s Global Mission appeared first on New Churches .
Apr 01, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Host Tony Merida is joined by Bryan Loritts and Mark Lee to discuss a church planter’s understanding and love for the Church. The post The Church: Loving and Leading God’s People Well appeared first on New Churches .
Mar 25, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Host Noah Oldham is joined by Jeff Medders, Bryan Loritts, and Jen Oshman to explore how Theology, Mission, and Teaching apply to church planting teams. The post Team Essentials: Theology, Mission, and Teaching in Church Planting Teams appeared first on New Churches .
Mar 18, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Host Tony Merida is joined by Vance Pitman, Bryan Loritts, and Jared C. Wilson to discuss the essential role of preaching and teaching in church planting. The post Teaching: Be Faithful and Helpful with the Word appeared first on New Churches .
Mar 11, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Host Jeff Medders is joined by Shane Pruitt and Trevin Wax to discuss the mission of church planting—focusing on evangelism and disciple-making. The post Mission: Evangelism and Discipleship as a Church Planter appeared first on New Churches .
Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Host Jeff Medders is joined by Trevin Wax and Jared C. Wilson to discuss the essential role of theology in church planting. The post Theology: Grounded and Centered on the Gospel appeared first on New Churches .
Feb 25, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Host Noah Oldham welcomes Vance Pitman, Mark Lee, and Jen Oshman explore how the first three essentials—Heart, Relationships, and Calling—apply to teams. The post Team Vitals: Heart, Calling, and Relationships in Church Planting appeared first on New Churches .
Feb 18, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Host Tony Merida welcomes Jared C. Wilson, Mark Lee, and Shane Pruitt to discuss the planter’s calling. The post Calling: Discerning and Strengthening Your Call to Plant appeared first on New Churches .
Feb 11, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Host Matt Carter welcomes Noah Oldham, Bryan Loritts, and Trevin Wax to discuss the importance of relationships in church planting as part of the nine essentials of a faithful and effective church planter series. The post Relationships: Thriving in Community as a Church Planter appeared first on New Churches .
Feb 04, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Host Jeff Medders welcomes Tony Merida, Jared C. Wilson, and Vance Pitman for a new season of the New Churches podcast to discuss the nine essentials of a faithful and effective church planter! The post The Heart: Cultivating a Strong Walk with Christ as a Church Planter appeared first on New Churches .
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this final episode of the season, host Jeff Medders is joined by fellow laborers Vance Pitman, Tony Merida, and Matt Carter to dive into Paul’s closing words for his protege in Titus 3:12-15. The post Keep on Planting appeared first on New Churches .
Dec 10, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Tune in to discover why Titus 3:10 is so often overlooked and disobeyed within the modern-day church planting context and how you can know how to best address “the attention economy” for the betterment of those you’re called to serve. The post Handling Conflict in the Church appeared first on New Churches .
Dec 03, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Uncover what it means for your church plant to foster a culture of good works so that your community will come to know the Lord and be changed by His gospel message of hope. The post How to Engage the City appeared first on New Churches .
Nov 26, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
See how this “all people” vision for planting the church is essential for every church plant in every context, as well as how verse 14 offers a gospel flavor to speak comfort and correction to you when you need it most. The post Who the Gospel Reaches appeared first on New Churches .
Nov 19, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Uncover why the deity of Christ is so crucial in church planting and preaching today and how your faithful gospel teaching impacts the sanctification of those whom you’re entrusted to shepherd. The post Doctrine and Culture of a Church appeared first on New Churches .
Nov 12, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Discover how you, like Paul, can serve, engage, recruit, and commission the women of your congregation by casting an intentional vision for their growth and development as disciples of the Word. The post Spiritual Formation of Women appeared first on New Churches .
Nov 05, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Uncover the exhortations and encouragements needed for your congregation through the lens of Paul’s care for Titus and his flock. The post Spiritual Formation of Men appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 29, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Learn how preachers are made, what the elements of sound teaching are, and why it is essential to set an example through preaching. The post Planters are Preachers appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 22, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Discover how you can grow as a public theologian and apologist in your community as you discern and address the differences between sound teaching and false teaching, wrong teaching, and different teaching. The post Challenges in the Planting Context appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 15, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Tune in to discover why character is so essential to the health and longevity of your church plant. The post Churches Need Strong Leaders appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 15, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Discover how Paul’s God-centered, Christ-exalting mindset shaped him as a planter and pastor. The post Planters as Servants of God appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Discover why mentor relationships are so vital in the lives of planters and pastors today, as well as what it looks like to equip and deploy planters through the lens of Paul’s and Titus’s examples. The post Planters Need Mentors appeared first on New Churches .
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this bonus summer episode, host Jeff Medders meets with researcher, preacher, and church elder Dan Steel to discuss many of the very real pitfalls experienced by church planters today. Tune in to discover how you can wisely navigate the hurdles and complexities of modern-day church planting while remaining faithful to the Lord and to... The post Wise Church Planting appeared first on New Churches ....
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 835
Host Ed Stetzer meets with Vice President of Research and Resources Trevin Wax to discuss the many shifts and trends that have taken place within the world of church planting in recent years. Discover where the New Churches podcast has been, as well as what you can expect in future seasons! In This Episode, You’ll... The post The Past and Future of Church Planting appeared first on New Churches ....
May 28, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 834
Host Jeff Medders sits down with pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host Daniel Im to discuss how church leaders can impact their congregations and communities with the power of the gospel in this post-pandemic world. Tune in to discover how you can make disciples and engage those who may be spiritually asleep in your... The post The Discipleship Opportunity appeared first on New Churches ....
May 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 833
Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham team back up with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to discuss the impact of discipling women through the small group method. Tune in to discover how you can create intentional, impactful discipleship spaces for the women of your congregation from the earliest days of your church plant. In... The post Small Groups for Women appeared first on New Churches ....
May 21, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 832