The Grey Pages with Brave Cities S2 E6 Church Planting as an Ecosystem | w/ Exponential
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Dec 27, 2024 Carrie Williams, Director of Exponential Next, teams up with Bill Kochener to delve into the evolving landscape of church planting. They discuss reimagining churches as community ecosystems that prioritize relationships over structures. Key insights include the creation of community hubs in overlooked areas, the importance of adaptive leadership, and the value of genuine connections in discipleship. Their conversation challenges listeners to embrace a dynamic, collaborative approach in fostering vibrant faith communities.
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Alton Story
- Hugh Halter and his wife moved to Alton, Illinois, to support their son.
- They bought properties and renovated them, including a historic post office turned community space.
Ecosystem as Church
- The speakers believe the ecosystem itself constitutes the church, not just a Sunday service.
- They argue traditional church models have become exclusive fourth spaces, hindering authentic movement.
Family Analogy
- Taylor McCall uses the analogy of a multi-generational family to explain the concept of an ecosystem.
- A family isn't confined to one house; similarly, the church exists throughout the community.