Vineyard Northwest Podcast "Is the American Church Model Biblical?" ft. Putty Putman | Already / Not Yet E1
Jul 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Putty Putman, leader of Fuse Church in Arizona, shares his insights on new church planting forms and innovative ministry approaches. He reflects on the outdated American church model and its struggles, emphasizing the need for empowerment and collaboration among members. The conversation highlights the importance of a 'choose your own adventure' engagement style, the significance of personal contributions, and the balance between structured support and spontaneous worship, all aimed at revitalizing community involvement.
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Spiritually Gifted Yet Stuck
- Putty Putman noticed graduates of powerful spiritual training in churches had no clear path to operate their gifts.
- They often ended up doing unrelated tasks, causing frustration and stagnation in spiritual growth.
Stack Hands On 'How' Not 'What'
- Organizing church around a shared "how" enables flexible individual ministry expression.
- Stacking hands on methodology avoids exclusion when God stirs different passions in members.
Empower Equally To Thrive
- Empower participants with equal responsibility and accountability for their ministry roles.
- Let individuals choose their participation level to create a high-trust, high-responsibility environment.