The Familiar Stranger Podcast The Spirit and the Church with Dave Lomas
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Mar 20, 2025 Dave Lomas, lead pastor at Reality SF, shares his insights on nurturing faith amidst urban indifference. He delves into reviving the gifts of the Holy Spirit, addressing the challenges of integrating these spiritual practices in modern worship. Lomas emphasizes cultivating dependence on the Spirit, particularly in progressive environments. He discusses the necessity of creating space for spiritual movements in church and highlights the importance of genuine transformation through reliance on the Spirit, encouraging leaders to model this in their communities.
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Starting Reality SF with Prayer Walks
- Dave Lomas started Reality SF in 2010 on the same day as multiple other church plants.
- They began by prayer walking the city and praying before engaging with people, leading to surprising growth in a challenging context.
Deep Dependency on the Spirit
- Churches often lack the practice of spiritual gifts due to no deep dependency on the Holy Spirit.
- True spiritual power requires acknowledging that the church cannot function effectively without the Spirit's presence and guidance.
Cultivate Hunger for the Spirit
- Leaders must cultivate deep hunger and dependence on God to invite the Holy Spirit’s movement.
- Admit that church efforts alone are insufficient and invite God’s leading and power actively.
