Jon Ferguson is co-founding pastor of Community Christian Church, which has reached thousands of new people in Chicagoland. When it comes to multiplying God’s kingdom, Jon says you don’t need a megachurch. One extra leader will do.
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Podcast: New Life pastor talks about maintaining the vision
New Life Church is a multisite church based in Chicago — and if you’re familiar with the concept, chances are you’ve heard about its successes. Twenty-some locations; forty-some worship services. How does the team make that work?
New Life Lead Pastor Mark Jobe talks with Reach Resources about the church’s reach and vision.
Podcast: Navigating difficult conversations
LGBTQ rights. Pandemics. Racism. Churches are knee-deep in discord today. So how do you navigate murky waters? Listen in to Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, authors of “I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening).”
#digitalworshipcoach Ep 1
Get the word out about your digital worship service. Plus, engage people during the first half of the service. With Sycamore Creek Church.
Podcast: Bishop Willimon on why theology matters
Podcast guest Bishop William H. Willimon talks about theology and why it matters on the ground in our churches.
Podcast: The practical side of dinner church
Creating a new dinner church may be easier than you think. Sit down with Matt Kreh, pastor of Gunnisonville and Bath UMC just outside of Lansing. Hear about how God is working to change culture and open minds, one pizza slice at a time.
#churchdifferent: Episode 1
What happens when the world changes overnight? How do we do church different? Hear from: Jorge Acevedo, Grace Church/Fla.; Kim Griffith, consultant, church planter; and Mark Aupperlee, Sycamore Creek/Potterville.
Podcast: Lia McIntosh and church for 22nd Century
Lia McIntosh serves as the Associate Director of Congregational Excellence for the Missouri Annual Conference. In this role, McIntosh collaborates with and coaches pastors and laity to launch new congregations and revitalize existing ones.
Podcast: Organizing for Racial Reconciliation
God did not intend for us to be divided along racial lines. Listen in as Victoria Gibbs and Janice McWhertor of CORR, Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation, explain how we can begin to move together.
Podcast: Olu Brown on leadership lessons
Olu Brown of Impact Church (one of the fastest growing churches in America) talks about leadership lessons through the eyes of Moses.