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New Churches Podcast

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The New Churches podcast offers practical answers to your real ministry questions. We aren’t going to provide lofty pie-in-the-sky theories. Instead, we are going to help you in your real ministry context, with your real thoughts, questions, and issues.
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Episodes

Ronnie Martin on Renewal for Church Planters

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, 202517 minSeason 4Ep. 2

J.T. English on Discipleship That Builds the Church

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, 202517 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Team Vision: Church, Nations, and Practical Leadership for Planting Teams

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, 202540 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Practical Leadership: Leading with Purpose as a Church Planter

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, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 11

The Nations: Engaged in God’s Global Mission

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, 202539 minSeason 3Ep. 10

The Church: Loving and Leading God’s People Well

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, 202539 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Team Essentials: Theology, Mission, and Teaching in Church Planting Teams

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, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Teaching: Be Faithful and Helpful with the Word

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, 202543 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Mission: Evangelism and Discipleship as a Church Planter

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, 202542 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Theology: Grounded and Centered on the Gospel

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, 202543 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Team Vitals: Heart, Calling, and Relationships in Church Planting

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, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Calling: Discerning and Strengthening Your Call to Plant

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, 202542 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Relationships: Thriving in Community as a Church Planter

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, 202545 minSeason 3Ep. 2

The Heart: Cultivating a Strong Walk with Christ as a Church Planter

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, 202543 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Keep on Planting

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, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Handling Conflict in the Church

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, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 11

How to Engage the City

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, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Who the Gospel Reaches

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, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Doctrine and Culture of a Church

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, 202440 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Spiritual Formation of Women

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, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Spiritual Formation of Men

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, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Planters are Preachers

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, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Challenges in the Planting Context

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, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Churches Need Strong Leaders

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, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Planters as Servants of God

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, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Planters Need Mentors

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, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Wise Church Planting

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, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 835

The Past and Future of Church Planting

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, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 834

The Discipleship Opportunity

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, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 833

Small Groups for Women

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, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 832
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