Microchurches 86. Journeys to Significance - Neil Cole - Special Guests, Ep. 2
10 snips
Feb 12, 2025 
Neil Cole, an experienced church planter and influential voice in the organic church movement, shares his insights on calling and community involvement. He discusses a shift from traditional church growth models to a focus on disciple-making, emphasizing humility and purpose. Cole reflects on his experience rewriting 'Journeys to Significance,' highlighting evolution in leadership perspectives. He explores the challenges and growth of microchurches, offering a hopeful vision for an inclusive future church that prioritizes genuine faith over institutionalism.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Church Planting Transformation
- Neil Cole shares a transformative story of moving from costly church plants to organic disciple-making in everyday spaces.
- God shifted his strategy from building attractions to going where people already gather, fostering multiplying house gatherings.
Innovate with Mission Focus
- Maintain a willingness to innovate and scrap what doesn't work.
- Prioritize mission, relationships, and dying to self over gift-based organization for church health.
Courage Over Comfort
- Courage to obey God, even at personal cost, drives innovation and movement growth.
- Clinging to past successes or seeking approval hinders groundbreaking progress and unity.
