Hosts Jeff Medders and Tony Merida dive into one of the most difficult areas of leadership development: conflict resolution. Tune in to discover tools with which to view your disagreements, unmet expectations, and miscommunications as growth opportunities rather than situations to flee. Here’s how you can meet your conflicts head-on, honoring Christ and pursuing peace... The post Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution appeared first on New Churches ....
May 16, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 831
Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham meet with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to discuss the eternal impact of training up the women in our congregations. Tune in to discover how you can help your church plant grow in Great Commission faithfulness from the household and beyond by intentionally investing in women’s theological equipping.... The post Theological Training for Women in the Church appeared first on New Churches ....
May 14, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 830
Host Tony Merida meets with Doug Logan and Jeff Medders to discuss how evangelism and discipleship can converge to establish a soul-winning culture within your church plant. Tune in to discover the mindset and systems shifts you can cultivate in your congregation to reach people for Christ and continue to grow them for the furtherance... The post The Soul-Winning Church appeared first on New Churches ....
May 09, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 829
Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders team up with Troy Nesbitt, the president of the Salt Network, to discuss the roles of mentorship, discipleship, and leadership within our ministry spheres. Tune in to discover how you can reach the next generation’s leaders and the part you’re called to play in helping them live on mission... The post Identifying and Raising Up the Next Generation to Lead Now appeared first on New Churches ....
May 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 828
Host Tony Merida teams back up with longtime friend and mentee Adam Muhtaseb to discuss their own experiences in leading with Christlike humility. Tune in to discover how our Savior has paved the way for us to walk humbly before God and one another as we plant our churches for His glory and not our... The post Humility in Leadership appeared first on New Churches ....
May 02, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 827
Host Ed Stetzer chats with Vice President of Research and Resources Development, Trevin Wax, about the shifts in how church planters relate to denominational affiliations, networks, and institutions as a whole. Tune in to learn more about current church planting trends and their impact on the future of our new churches. In This Episode, You’ll... The post Big Questions Facing the Church about Planting and Denominations appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 30, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 826
Hosts Vance Pitman and Jeff Medders team up with Troy Nesbitt, the president of the Salt Network, a church planting network dedicated to reaching college students with the hope of the gospel. Tune in to discover what sets this student demographic apart and how you can assist in impacting the most reachable, trainable, and sendable... The post The Importance and Opportunity of Church Planting in College Towns appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 25, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 825
Host Tony Merida meets backs up with longtime friend and Baltimore Send City Missionary Adam Muhtaseb to share their experiences with intentionally discipling the members of their church plants. Listen in to discover how you can embrace new pathways of discipleship in the life of your church and demystify the process along the way. In... The post Creating a Discipleship Pathway appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 23, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 824
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.... The post Becoming a Church that Multiplies appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 18, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 823
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... The post Pastoring Through Politics appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 16, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 822
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,... The post The Joy/Tensions in Church Multiplication appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 11, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 821
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... The post Why Every Planter Needs a Network appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 09, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 820
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... The post Why Church Membership Matters appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 04, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 819
Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham meet with Darryl Speers, Send Relief missionary to Los Angeles, California. Tune in to discover how the Lord interrupted this church planter’s plans for the good of the church and the engagement of their community—all for the glory of God alone. Listen to learn why engaging the city is... The post Engage the City to Reach the City appeared first on New Churches ....
Apr 02, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 818
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... The post Innovative Outreach Strategies in Urban Ministry appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 28, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 817
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... The post Overcoming Obstacles that Keep a Church Plant from Praying appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 26, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 816
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... The post How to Make Your Core Team Thrive appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 21, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 815
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.... The post Why the Strongest Strategy is Planting in Plurality appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 19, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 814
Host Tony Merida chats with long-time friend and colleague Dr. Doug Logan, Send Network’s Director of Urban Planter Development, to share the latter’s experiences in urban church planting. Tune in as the author, pastor, and planter shares insight into loving your city well, investing in your mental and emotional health, and reaching your people through... The post The Dynamics of Urban Church Planting appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 14, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 813
Host Ed Stetzer returns with writer, speaker, and professor Kyle Strobel to dive more deeply into the leadership challenges of church planting today. Tune in to discover the profound paradox of leading from weakness as you make much of Christ and abide in His strength. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How our church context impacts... The post Jesus’ Power in Church Planting appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 07, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 811
Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham meet with pastor’s wife, mom, and National Director of Women’s Evangelism, Catherine Renfro, to discuss the significance of women’s evangelism in the life of the church. Tune in to discover how you can mobilize the women of your congregation to join in the activity of God, one gospel conversation... The post Encouraging Women in Evangelism appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 810
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... The post Raising Up Women Leaders appeared first on New Churches ....
Mar 05, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 812
Host Tony Merida teams back up with Matt Carter, Send Network’s Vice President of Mobilization, to discuss the rhythms and patterns that have helped them thrive in ministry, as well as in their personal health and families. Tune in to discover why your earliest days in ministry are so significant and how you can reclaim... The post 3 Practices to Endure in Ministry appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 29, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 809
Host Noah Oldham teams back up with pastor and planter Adam Muhtaseb to discuss their relationships with constructive criticism throughout their journeys as church planters. Tune in as they discuss what Scripture has to say about your life, ministry, and righteousness in Christ and how God intends to form you in His image as you... The post Responding to Criticism appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 27, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 808
Host Ed Stetzer meets with writer, speaker, and professor Kyle Strobel to discuss the impact of spiritual practices—both personally and corporately—in the life of the church planter. Discover what it means to find your strength in the Lord and how to lead your people to do the same. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The stark... The post Spiritual Formation appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 22, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 807
Host Noah Oldham sits down with Adam Muhtaseb, the pastor, planter, and recipient of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Joe B. Brown Preaching Award. Listen in as they discuss the impact of your church’s Sunday morning preaching culture and how you can take strides to engage the assembled nonbelievers as you strengthen your flock from the... The post Preaching to the Lost appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 20, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 806
Episode 805 Host Tony Merida meets with Matt Carter, Send Network’s Vice President of Mobilization, to discuss their journeys through preaching the Word within their respective church-planting contexts. Tune in to discover their wisdom gained and lessons learned throughout their years of preaching and planting. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to contextualize your message... The post What Role Does Preaching Play in Church Planting? appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 805
Episode 804 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham return for another episode with pastor, planter, and leadership expert Dr. Crawford Loritts. Tune in to discover what you can gain through the guidance of those who have gone before you on this church planting journey. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The wisdom to be found in... The post Good Mentoring Relationships appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 13, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 804
Episode 803 Host Ed Stetzer teams back up with colleague Craig Hazen to take a deep dive into John 15:7—Christ’s own words about fearless, expectant prayer. Discover the role of prayer in the life of the church planter as you petition the Lord on behalf of your people and wait to see how He will... The post Leading Your Church in Fearless Prayer appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 08, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 803
Episode 802 Hosts Vance Pitman and Noah Oldham spend some time with pastor, planter, and leadership expert Dr. Crawford Loritts to examine the impact of aligning today’s current events with Scripture’s eternal truth. Here’s how you can honor God from the pulpit as you leverage your platform for the sake of the gospel made known.... The post Preaching and Current Events appeared first on New Churches ....
Feb 06, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 802
