The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 703 | Noah Herrin on High Growth Church Planting, Leading with Community over Content, and How a Church With An Average Age of 25 Got Started
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Jan 14, 2025 Noah Herrin, the founding pastor of Way Church in Nashville, shares insights from his journey in high-growth church planting. He emphasizes leading with community over content, explaining how his 14-month-old church attracts a young crowd amid a changing landscape. Herrin discusses innovative strategies to foster genuine relationships, particularly among Gen Z, and the critical role of social media in connecting with younger audiences. He also touches on the importance of resilience and support within church leadership during rapid growth.
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Early Scrappiness
- Noah Herrin's parents were pastors, and he had to become financially independent at 18.
- He bartended and developed a side hustle in social media and photography, which cultivated a "scrappiness."
Bible Study Beginnings
- At 21, Noah Herrin dedicated his life to Christ after hearing a Judah Smith sermon.
- He then started a Bible study that grew to over 200 students, leading him into preaching.
Planting vs. Taking Over
- Noah Herrin prefers church planting over taking over an existing church due to his vision-oriented leadership style.
- He believes changing an established church culture requires more patience than building from scratch.
