Redeemer Network Podcast

Host: Jordan Elder, Redeemer Network PresidentGuests: Jeremy Buck, Lead Pastor, Redeemer Pampa & Patrick Bowler, Lead Pastor, Valley Life ChurchThe second season will shift focus to sharing stories of God at work within our network. We’ve got a great lineup of pastors/planters/leaders scheduled to come on to share with us real-world examples of God's work through our church planting, replanting, and revitalization efforts in Texas and beyond.Show Notes:Rural Collective: https://practicalshepherding.com/rural Book: Big Gospel Small Places

Host: Jordan Elder, Redeemer Network PresidentGuests: Murray Van Gundy and Steven LewisThe second season will shift focus to sharing stories of God at work within our network. We’ve got a great lineup of pastors/planters/leaders scheduled to come on to share with us real-world examples of God's work through our church planting, replanting, and revitalization efforts in Texas and beyond.

Host: Jordan Elder, Redeemer Network PresidentGuest: David Ritchie, Lead Pastor of Redeemer Christian Church in Amarillo, TXThe second season will shift focus to sharing stories of God at work within our network. We’ve got a great lineup of pastors/planters/leaders scheduled to come on to share with us real-world examples of God's work through our church planting, replanting, and revitalization efforts in Texas and beyond.Show Notes:The book David mentions that God used to turn his heart toward church replanting was “Church Planting is for Wimps” by Mike McKinleyThe research about church planting and church closures Jordan mentions is titled, The Great Opportunity by the PineTops Foundation

Listen in to the third session of our 2024 conference featuring our main speaker, JR Vassar. JR Vassar (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas. From 2005 to 2013, he served as the founding and lead pastor of Apostles Church in New York City. JR and his wife, Ginger, have three children. He is the author of Glory Hunger: God, the Gospel, and Our Quest for Something More.

Listen in to the second session of our 2024 conference featuring our main speaker, JR Vassar. JR Vassar (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas. From 2005 to 2013, he served as the founding and lead pastor of Apostles Church in New York City. JR and his wife, Ginger, have three children. He is the author of Glory Hunger: God, the Gospel, and Our Quest for Something More.

Listen in to the first session of our 2024 conference featuring our main speaker, JR Vassar. JR Vassar (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas. From 2005 to 2013, he served as the founding and lead pastor of Apostles Church in New York City. JR and his wife, Ginger, have three children. He is the author of Glory Hunger: God, the Gospel, and Our Quest for Something More.

In this engaging conversation, guests Jeremy Buck, a Texas pastor and experienced church planter; Justin Smith, a passionate foster-care minister; and Ky Martin, a global missions leader, dive into the vital role of churches in global engagement. They share personal missionary experiences, discuss strategies for choosing global partnerships, and emphasize the importance of mobilizing students for missions. The panelists highlight how deep, meaningful connections with fewer partners can drive impactful long-term support for missionaries worldwide.

Join Dusty Thompson, Lead Pastor of Redeemer Lubbock, David Ritchie, Lead Pastor of Redeemer Christian Church, and Chris Cummings, Church Planter at Doxa Church, as they dive into the importance of church multiplication. They explore biblical foundations for disciple-making and the challenges churches face in this journey. From strategic visioning to practical tactics for raising new leaders, the conversation highlights the joys of creating lasting community impact. Discover how collaboration within the Redeemer Network is fueling this mission.

Jason Hatch, lead pastor and church planter at Redeemer in Midland, Texas, and Dave Bruskas, a seasoned coach for the Redeemer Network, dive into the significance of leader development in healthy churches. They discuss biblical foundations of leadership and the urgency for adaptable leaders in today's shifting culture. The conversation explores practical frameworks for identifying and equipping leaders, as well as the consequences of neglecting leadership development. They share personal reflections and hope for a future filled with effective, thriving church leaders.

In this engaging discussion, Ricky Garzon, the lead pastor at Redeemer Borger, shares insights from his journey in church planting, while Joe Guenther, a pastor at Redeemer Hutto, highlights effective discipleship strategies. They explore the essence of gospel-centered discipleship, emphasizing depth over sheer growth. Topics include the importance of gospel communities, the defining role of scriptural teachings, and practical challenges like busyness and the fear of vulnerability in relationships. Prepare for thought-provoking perspectives on nurturing genuine discipleship!