Chris Green, an evangelist turned pastor, discusses his family's ministry journey and the importance of holiness convictions. He shares a touching story of overcoming grief after losing his daughter. Chapters include humorous mishaps, embracing family spirituality, and launching Harvest in Motion ministry.
Transitioning from evangelist to pastor, focus on spiritual infrastructure at United Church.
Rediscovering inward holiness, emphasizing genuineness as foundation for spiritual connection with God.
Overcoming loss through unwavering faith, surrendering to God's plan, and embracing bittersweet lessons.
Deep dives
Transitioning from Evangelist to Pastor and Apostolic Work
The podcast episode features Chris Green discussing his transition from being an evangelist to a pastor at United Church in Dripping Springs, Texas. Chris shares how God led him to pastor a daughter work church, emphasizing the importance of elders and spiritual infrastructure in the church. Despite initial doubts and challenges, Chris embraced his role as an apostolic figure, focusing on setting up spiritual government for the church to thrive.
Impact of Outward Holiness Distinctions and Spiritual Atmosphere
Chris Green reflects on the significance of outward holiness distinctions and the power of creating a spiritual atmosphere. He shares a personal journey of rediscovering holiness after his family's departure from it, emphasizing that true holiness begins internally before manifesting externally. By drawing parallels with biblical examples like Caleb's commitment, Chris highlights the importance of genuine holiness as the foundation for spiritual connection with God.
Family, Loss, and Lessons Learned
The episode delves into the profound impact of family, loss, and faith in Chris Green's life. He recounts the emotional account of his daughter Sansi's premature birth and eventual passing, underscoring the unwavering hope and trust in God throughout the challenging ordeal. Despite the heartbreak, Chris and his wife found strength in surrendering to God's plan and acknowledging His sovereignty in both life and loss. The narrative showcases a journey of resilience, reliance on faith, and embracing the bittersweet lessons learned from profound loss.
Power of Overcoming Fear
The speaker shares a powerful personal experience where he encountered a demonic spirit of fear for a significant period, which haunted him both day and night with threatening voices. Despite the torment, he learned that by embracing intimacy with this fear, he gained the ability to recognize and overcome it, ultimately leading to a profound revelation about handling fear in spiritual encounters.
Embracing Outreach and Training
The narrative shifts towards the importance of reaching out beyond the confines of traditional church spaces and engaging with the lost. Through the concept of Harvest in Motion, the speaker emphasizes impactful strategies like offering treats and engaging in Bible studies in unexpected places, such as skate parks, to connect with individuals seeking spiritual guidance. This approach underscores the significance of practical outreach, training, and discipleship as key elements in fostering a true relationship with God while reaching out to those in need.
Today we are thrilled to be sitting down for an episode of the Conversation with Chris Green.
Chris is husband to Danielle, and dad to Levi, Jaxon and Cannon. He has spent much time travelling around the Apostolic movement, going around the world ministering the Gospel as an evangelist for roughly the past decade. In this current season, he and his family have been pastoring a church in Dripping Springs, Texas called United Church.
In the episode today, Chris talks about his family’s current season of Ministry, planting and pastoring United Church in the Austin Texas area, he shares about the importance of inward and outward holiness convictions and how God developed a love for that in his life, he talks about how his family navigated a season of loss with the passing of their daughter and shares a story of how God has used it for good, and much more.
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