Intentional Churches Podcast

Erin & Doug talk with Jeff Bennett from Stadia about developing future church leaders. They emphasize the importance of looking within the church for potential leaders and investing in their development. They discuss the need for a shift in mindset from hiring specialists to becoming people developers. Their conversation also touches on the current shortage of church leaders and the importance of creating a culture of discipleship and development. Practical advice is given, such as asking questions about who you are developing and investing time in raising up the next generation of leaders.Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast!Intentional Churches: Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurchesX/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurchesStadia:Website: https://stadia.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadiachurchplanting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadiachurchplanting/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stadia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stadiachurchplanting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StadiaChurchPlanting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stadiachurchplanting Chapters:(00:00) Finding Future Church Leaders Within Your Church(07:51) Shifting from Hiring Specialists to Becoming People Developers(13:45) Investing in the Development of Future Leaders for Church Multiplication(27:31) Practical Steps for Developing Future Church Leaders

Kristin Miller, Director of Resident Development at Leadership Pathway, discusses developing the next generation of church leaders. Topics include what young leaders seek, soft skills, and mentorship. Churches should focus on intentional investment, reevaluating youth ministry, and starting with one person for development.

Matthew Robinson, Executive Pastor at First Orlando, joins Erin and Doug to explore the importance of personal alignment to the Great Commission and how it impacts church leadership teams, staff, and volunteers. The guests share their personal journeys and realizations about the need for personal commitment to the Great Commission. They discuss practical steps for church leaders to align themselves personally and create space for alignment in their teams. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lowering the pressure and focusing on planting seeds rather than closing deals. The episode concludes with a reminder that personal alignment starts with church leaders and flows into the congregation. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! Learn more at: https://intentionalchurches.com Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Background (01:40) The Importance of Personal Alignment to the Great Commission (03:32) Recognizing Personal Responsibility for the Great Commission (04:30) The Shift from Institutional to Personal Alignment (06:19) Personal Realizations and Renewed Commitment (09:00) The Journey of Personal Alignment (11:57) Helping Staff and Leaders Align Personally (13:23) Creating Space for Personal Alignment (19:29) Churches Getting Aligned Personally (21:42) Making Space for Alignment in Leadership Teams (23:11) Practical Steps for Personal Alignment (26:31) Practical Steps for Church Leaders (30:17) Summary and Conclusion

This episode focuses on the topic of alignment in church staff and governance boards. Erin and Doug discuss signs of misalignment, practical steps for achieving alignment, and the benefits that come from being aligned. They also share stories of both epic fails and success stories related to alignment. The episode concludes with a discussion on the first steps church leaders can take towards greater alignment, including leading effective meetings. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! Learn more at: https://intentionalchurches.com Chapters: (00:00) Signs of Misalignment (01:12) Alignment in Church Staff and Governance Boards (08:43) Creating a Shared True North (09:29) DNA Statements and Values (11:54) Corporate Discernment (13:45) Benefits of Alignment (19:47) First Steps Towards Alignment (20:41) Leading Great Meetings

Explore the challenges of alignment in church leadership with insights on personal alignment to the Great Commission. Learn about practical tips and tools for moving towards alignment and avoiding institutional thinking. Hear alignment stories and examples, recent wins, and preview future topics and the Intentional Churches Conference.

Drew Moore, lead pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, discusses the transition to a disciple-making church and the challenges and successes they have experienced. They define disciple-making movements and emphasize the importance of empowering individuals to make disciples. The conversation explores the shift from an institutionally focused approach to one that encourages agency and engagement from all members. They discuss the challenges faced during the transition and the positive outcomes they have seen, such as increased baptisms and volunteer engagement. The conversation also touches on the importance of thinking beyond individual discipleship and considering the impact on relational networks. To learn more, please visit https://www.intentionalchurches.com Learn more about Canyon Ridge Christian Church here: https://www.canyonridge.org Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Background (00:55) Defining Disciple Making Movements (03:17) Shifting Perspectives on Disciple Making (05:29) Transitioning to a Disciple-Making Church  (07:51) Unleashing Agency in Disciple Making (09:55) Challenges and Headwinds in the Transition (14:10) Overcoming Resistance and Change  (20:34) Fruit and Challenges in the New Approach (27:24) Challenges and Questions for the Future (31:12) Thinking about Relational Networks

This conversation explores the lost art of developing authentic friendships, particularly among the younger generation. The discussion highlights the impact of social media and technology on social connection and the rise of the loneliness epidemic. The importance of deep listening and powerful questions is emphasized as a means to address loneliness and foster meaningful relationships. The conversation also delves into the implementation of these practices in church leadership and preaching. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a culture that values and cultivates authentic friendships. To learn more, please visit: intentionalchurches.com   Chapters: (00:00) The Lost Art of Developing Authentic Friendships  (03:00) The Loneliness Epidemic  (05:44) Addressing Loneliness in Church  (08:37) The Power of Deep Listening and Powerful Questions  (11:19) Improving Questioning Skills (14:28) Implementing Deep Listening and Powerful Questions (17:46) The Impact on Preaching (20:41) Practicing Deep Listening and Curiosity  (22:23) Hope for Developing Authentic Friendships

In this conversation, Erin Johnston and Doug Parks discuss the influx of new people in churches and the need for intentional engagement. They explore the spiritual awakening happening in America and the importance of repentance and charting a new course for church leadership. They emphasize the need to start with the end in mind, focusing on the Great Commission as a personal mission statement. Practical steps for engaging new people include thinking like a church planter, building relationships, and tapping into the motivations and values of new attendees. They also highlight the significance of host moments and caution against antiquated thinking and strategies. To learn more, please visit: intentionalchurches.com   Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:40) The Influx of New People (03:01) The Spiritual Awakening in America (06:21) Repenting and Returning to Scriptural Basics (10:36) Taking the First Step in the Direction of the Great Commission (13:07) Engaging Faces and Places (17:48) The Importance of Host Moments (23:23) What Every Church Should Be Doing (26:13) Guarding Against Antiquated Thinking (27:40) Conclusion

Doug Parks and Erin Johnston explore how churches can foster relationships in the modern era on this episode of Intentional Churches. They reference Truett Cathy and suggest creating space for people to engage with each other. They also discuss the example of Adamsville Road Church of God, which has seen an increase in attendance and baptisms due to its focus on relationships. Finally, they emphasize that personal relationships are the way forward for the church. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! To learn more, please visit intentionalchurches.com.    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Context (01:08) Defining Engagement in Today's Church (03:00) Flipping the Way We Lead (05:22) Relational Engagement and Loneliness (09:08) Creating Space for Connection (10:23) Discouragement and Exhaustion in Church Leaders (12:14) Learning from Chick-fil-A's Relational Approach (15:34) Experimenting with Non-Service Events (17:43) The Hunger for Authentic Relationships (20:33) Getting Back to the Basics (23:53) Church Experiences that Impact Daily Life (26:14) The Power of Personal Engagement

This episode of the Intentional Churches Podcast explores the concept of building a multiplication mindset in church leaders. The conversation highlights the difference between institutional multiplication and personal multiplication, emphasizing the importance of individual disciple-making. The hosts share their experiences at Canyon Ridge Christian Church and discuss the need for multiplication fluency and the M.A.W.L. process. They also discuss the Acts 1-8 model and the potential of multiplication in a church. The episode concludes with practical tools for developing a multiplication mindset.  Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! To learn more, please visit intentionalchurches.com.  **The ChurchOS Conference is now the Intentional Churches Conference! Learn more and register you and your team at https://intentionalchurchesconference.com Chapters: (00:00) The Journey with Jesus and Transformation (03:00) Understanding Institutional Multiplication (06:00) The Transformation at Canyon Ridge Christian Church (09:00) Multiplication Fluency and Personal Disciple Making (12:00) Shifting Mindset to Personal Multiplication (16:00) Awareness and Engagement with People Far from God (18:00) Generational Multiplication and the Gospel (20:00) Simple Tools for Multiplication (24:00) Multiplication Mindset in Staff and Elders (28:00) The Potential of Multiplication in a Church (30:00) Practical Tools for Developing a Multiplication Mindset