Tyler Gorsline, the passionate Pastor of A Seattle Church, discusses the transformative power of relational preaching. He shares his journey of cultivating genuine connections within a community, tackling the challenges of loneliness in Seattle. Tyler emphasizes the importance of adaptability in pastoral leadership while nurturing and empowering emerging leaders. He reflects on creating a safe space for vulnerability and healing, making it clear that authentic relationships are key in fostering spiritual growth and a sense of belonging.
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Relational Preaching in Seattle
Relational preaching counters Seattle's high individualism intensified by the tech boom.
It invites vulnerability and connection first, then faithfully unpacks scripture.
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Interactive Sermons Build Ease
Tyler engages his multinational congregation actively during sermons.
This interaction helps name shared struggles and ease fears about participation.
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Seattle's Unique Spiritual Climate
Seattle's 'freeze' roots in cultural and historical individualism deepen loneliness and anxiety.
Respecting congregants' intelligence fosters meaningful engagement and ministry in this context.
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In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews pastor Tyler Gorsline about his love for preaching and staying put in Seattle.
Tyler shares about what he's learned along the way as he and his incredible team lead A Seattle Church. The leaders they have been able to develop, empower, and release as well as having this missional desire for people to learn and practice the way of Jesus.
BIO
Tyler Gorsline's is living to love God and love people. He helps lead A Seattle Church community and also hosts a podcast.
Tyler is passionate about:
Seattle
Relational Discipleship
Teaching
Serving the Marginalized
Emerging Leaders
Writing
Everyone knowing that Jesus loves them beyond comprehension
For fun, Tyler obsesses about the Portland Trailblazers, explores Seattle, travels when possible, and break-dances ... no seriously, he does!
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