Redeemer Network Podcast

Join JR Cochran, lead pastor at The Well in Abilene, Paden Behrens, pastor at Redeemer Brady, and Sarah McLean, director of We Love Abilene, as they dive into the transformative concept of city-reaching. They discuss the importance of churches engaging holistically with their communities to meet various needs. Paden shares insights on mobilizing volunteers for practical outreach, while Sarah highlights successful community partnerships. The conversation emphasizes blending mercy ministry with evangelism and tailoring approaches to local contexts for genuine impact.

This discussion features Robert Livingston, a church planter and lead pastor at Redeemer Georgetown, and J. R. Favela, also a church planter and lead pastor at CityLight Amarillo, with a rich Hispanic Pentecostal background. They explore the essential role of the Holy Spirit in church health, emphasizing Spirit-dependence in ministry. Topics include defining Spirit-empowered ministry and practical steps for increasing spiritual reliance, such as scheduled prayer retreats. They also tackle common misunderstandings about Spirit-led experiences, grounding their insights in scripture.

In this engaging conversation, Jordan Elder, a church leader and Redeemer Network Director, teams up with Cody McMurray, the lead pastor and church planter. They delve into the critical role of deacons in shaping church culture and supporting elders. Highlighting biblical foundations, they emphasize how deacons, qualified servant leaders, empower churches by allowing elders to focus on ministry. They also discuss practical strategies for identifying and developing deacons and the importance of aligning their roles with the church’s mission.

Paden Behrens, lead pastor at Redeemer Church in Texas, Austin Lawrence and JR Cochran, both from The Well in Abilene, come together to explore the vital role of elders in church health. They share gripping stories of their own church planting journeys and tackle the biblical foundations of eldership. The trio delves into the essential qualities that make good elders, emphasizes the importance of healthy team dynamics, and provides practical steps for churches to cultivate a strong elder leadership. Plus, they recommend valuable resources for further exploration!

In this insightful discussion, Jordan Elder, pastor and Redeemer Network Director, and Jeremy Buck, lead pastor of Redeemer Pampa, delve into missional-ecclesiology. They share inspiring stories from their churches' beginnings, highlighting community-focused planting. The conversation emphasizes aligning church structures with God’s mission, the importance of personal formation for mission, and practical ministry strategies. They advocate for creating flexible environments for witnessing and celebrate life as mission, encouraging listeners to engage deeply in their communities.

Dusty Thompson, Lead Pastor at Redeemer Church in Lubbock, Texas, and David Ritchie, Lead Pastor at Redeemer Christian Church in Amarillo, Texas, share insights on Gospel Centrality. They emphasize how gospel-driven principles shape healthy church dynamics. Dusty recounts his journey in church planting, while David discusses replanting efforts. Both warn against the dangers of moralism and prosperity teachings that overshadow the gospel. The conversation also touches on gospel-centered discipleship and personal reliance on the gospel in daily life.

Listen in on the panel discussion on conflict and conflict management at the 2023 Redeemer Network Conference featuring Dusty Thompson, David Miller, Brandon Barker, and Leanne Lagasse. Leanne Lagasse is an HR and Business consultant specializing in organizational health and leadership. Learn more at www.leannelagasse.comDusty Thompson is the Lead Pastor and Elder at Redeemer Church in Lubbock and serves as chairman of the board of the Redeemer Network.David Miller co-founded the Catalyst network and serves on the board of the Redeemer Network. Brandon Barker is the executive director of the Redeemer Network. 

Listen in to the final session of our 2023 conference from our main speaker. Ross Lester is a campus pastor and elder at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas. Previously, he served as the lead pastor of Bryanston Bible Church and as the network director of Acts 29 Southern Africa. He is married to Sue, and they have two children. Occasionally, he blogs at www.theresidentaliens.com

Listen in to the second session of our 2023 conference from our main speaker. Ross Lester is a campus pastor and elder at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas. Previously, he served as the lead pastor of Bryanston Bible Church and as the network director of Acts 29 Southern Africa. He is married to Sue, and they have two children. Occasionally, he blogs at www.theresidentaliens.com

Listen in to the first session of our 2023 conference from our main speaker. Ross Lester is a campus pastor and elder at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas. Previously, he served as the lead pastor of Bryanston Bible Church and as the network director of Acts 29 Southern Africa. He is married to Sue, and they have two children. Occasionally, he blogs at www.theresidentaliens.com