Faith, Leadership, and Growth: An Interview with Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches
Aug 17, 2023
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Kenny Dyches, pastoral resident at New City with a passion for bridging cultural differences, opens up about his faith journey and the process of his ordination. He shares his vision of inclusivity and contextualizing faith while respecting diverse backgrounds. Kenny discusses reaching out to the growing Hispanic population in Orlando and his excitement for serving the communities and building relationships. Don't miss this heartwarming and inspiring episode!
Kenny Dyches aims to bridge cultural differences and promote inclusivity within the Hispanic community at NewCity.
Kenny's residency at NewCity is intended to equip him to plant a church and serve the rapidly growing Hispanic and Latino populace in Orlando.
Deep dives
Working on Communities and Circles
During the podcast episode, Kinney Dykes discusses his work on communities and circles at New City. He explains that he and Ryan have been focusing on understanding the patterns in New City over the past year and before, and have been working with Ben and Jason to plan the next steps for the fall. Their main goal is to empower community leaders and prepare for the launch in September.
Background and Ministry at Destino
Kinney shares a bit about his history with New City and his involvement in leading Destino, a branch of Crew that functions with a Hispanic and Latino value set. He explains that Destino aimed to empower students caught between their majority culture in the United States and their minority culture at home, helping them navigate issues of identity and faith. Kinney and his wife joined New City in 2017, and they have felt called to church planting in Orlando given the city's diverse and de-churched population.
The Church Planting Residency
Kinney discusses his decision to pursue a residency rather than immediately jump into church planting. He explains that he desired to be formed and sent out from a place of community and under the care of a congregation. He appreciated the opportunity to be mentored by Damien, Ben, and the pastoral team at New City, gaining hands-on pastoral experience and church ministry exposure. Kinney hopes that his residency will equip him to wisely plant a church and bridge the gap for the Hispanic and Latino population in Orlando.
Ever wondered how a church operates behind the scenes and prepares for its future growth? Then buckle up for our riveting chat with Kenny Dyches, the new pastoral resident at New City. Kenny, known for his leadership of the college ministry, Destino, opens up about his faith journey and the process of his ordination in the PCA. He shares his passion for bridging cultural differences, particularly within the Hispanic community, reflecting NewCity's vision of inclusivity. We get into the intricacies of contextualizing faith while respecting diverse backgrounds, a delicate yet significant aspect of his mission.
The conversation takes an exciting turn as we delve deeper into Kenny's experiences in seminary and Destino, uncovering how they've molded his current role. Kenny underlines the potential of reaching out to the rapidly growing Hispanic and Latino populace in Orlando, and his vision of reigniting gospel in a 'de-churched' city. As Kenny unfolds his aspirations, you can't help but feel his excitement for the communities he is set to serve, the relationships he is about to build, and the potential to take New City's mission beyond the church walls. If you're up for some heartwarming insights and inspiration to fuel your faith, this episode is not to be missed!
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