The Familiar Stranger Podcast
The Spirit and the Church with Dave Lomas
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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- The significance of deep dependence on the Holy Spirit is emphasized to combat complacency in church leadership and growth.
- Creating an environment for the movement of the Holy Spirit involves adjusting service formats to promote spiritual engagement and community connection.
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The Journey of Reality San Francisco
Reality San Francisco was founded in 2010 amidst skepticism about its viability in a city known for its spiritual disinterest towards Christianity. The church began in the Castro District, initially seen as a challenging location. The founders engaged the community through dedicated prayer tours, focusing on connecting with the city spiritually before attempting evangelism. This grassroots approach fostered growth, allowing the church to launch its Sunday gatherings after establishing a prayer-centric foundation.
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