Church Planter Podcast

Do you ever wonder if there's a better strategy (or any other strategy than the one you're using!) to reach lost people in your life in a way that feels authentic, kind, and not-cringy? For today's episode of CPP, Mat and Robert dig into this topic. They address cultural barriers to evangelism within the church, and shared personal experiences with engaging in spiritual dialogue with others, emphasizing non-confrontational, inclusive approaches. They also discuss strategies for evangelism specifically for church plants, focusing on creating a welcoming environment for sharing spiritual journeys, transitioning from casual to meaningful conversations, and building long term relationships. If that's not enough, there will be more! This is most likely part one of a longer series, so come back next week for more thoughts on evangelism.  Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, twitter @cPlanterPodcast, and YouTube at Church Planter Podcast. Church planting Church plant Church startup New church Planting a church Christian community Faith community Church growth Church development Christian ministry Church outreach Spiritual community Church planting network Church planting resources Church planting strategies Church planting organization Church planting conference Church planting movement Church planting missions Church planting training Church planting assessment Church planting consultant Church planting support Church planting coach Church planting blogMentioned in this episode:This episode was brought to you by ChurchWebBuilder. If you've been meaning to scrap your terrible Wordpress church website, or you just need to actually sit down and make your church plants' website, let this be a sign to you. With CWB's library of church specific templates and integrations, and the included all-in-one marketing and communication platform, a beautiful new website is literally sitting there, waiting for you to take it. Go to www.churchwebbuilder.io and use the code PLANTER at checkout. You'll get 50% off your entire first year.

Praying may seem like Christianity 101, but our approach often needs to change to accommodate our lifestyle and personal growth. Instead of continuously being in relationship with God, we end up in self-reliance throughout most of our days. Peyton and Pete talk about how to reorient your life around prayer in this episode.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of Church Planter Podcast where Robert is joined by Jonny Morrison, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News. They dive into the concepts of rest, sabbath, atonement, the kingship of Jesus, the problem of sin, what the gospel is, and what it means for us today. Listen in!  Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, twitter @cPlanterPodcast, and YouTube at Church Planter Podcast. Church planting Church plant Church startup New church Planting a church Christian community Faith community Church growth Church development Christian ministry Church outreach Spiritual community Church planting network Church planting resources Church planting strategies Church planting organization Church planting conference Church planting movement Church planting missions Church planting training Church planting assessment Church planting consultant Church planting support Church planting coach Church planting blog

Many pastors struggle with sin, depression, suicide, and other darkness alone, afriad to seek help. Mike Chong Perkinson has been there, experienced that, and come out on the other side with a wealth of advice and hope for to those with similar journeys. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Radically Living, Quietly Dying by Mike Chong PerkinsonReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Everyone has an opinion in a church plant and there's nothing wrong with simply voicing it. However, some people will try to manipulate you into doing what they want, and you can't allow that sort of behavior to take hold and become the norm in a new church. In this episode, Peyton and Pete talk about the ways people may try to manipulate you and how to handle those kinds of interactions.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

In your church planting journey, what does discipleship look like for you? Today's mini-episode includes a quick update on all things Wednesday CPP (an upcoming interview with Johnny Morrison, and helpful talks on starting your church plant, from gathering people to financing the thing), and a short talk on the two most important questions you should be asking as a church planter. Listen in!  Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, twitter @cPlanterPodcast, and YouTube at Church Planter Podcast. Church planting Church plant Church startup New church Planting a church Christian community Faith community Church growth Church development Christian ministry Church outreach Spiritual community Church planting network Church planting resources Church planting strategies Church planting organization Church planting conference Church planting movement Church planting missions Church planting training Church planting assessment Church planting consultant Church planting support Church planting coach Church planting blog

Churches have been focusing on two categories of people for decades: Christians and non-Christians. But what if that's too simplistic? Daniel Im believes we need to add one dimension to this mindset if we want to understand and reach the people in our communities.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Pre-order the Discipleship OpportunityReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

As you're getting ready to plant your church (or in these early stages of church planting), what do you consider success? Sticking with ministry until the end? Establishing yourself as a reliable voice in your community? Having an impact on your neighborhood? Changing the culture? Today, Robert and Mat dive into these questions, exploring the concept of ministry for the long haul" in church planting, the challenges and benefits of church growth, and the reasons for planting churches in new areas. They talk through the attractional model versus a mission-focused model in church leadership, the importance of long-term community engagement, and the pros and cons of the 'launch large model' for church plant networks. Listen in! Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, twitter @cPlanterPodcast, and YouTube at Church Planter Podcast.

Fundraising is without a doubt one of the most difficult parts of planting a church. To provide some tips and tools on how to raise support, Peyton and Pete are joined by Demeko Bivens of Reliant. Demeko explains how he got into church planting, why raising support is a critical part of his mission, and how you can be more effective in this area.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Do you ever wonder what's the most important thing to pay attention to when you're church planting? What does it look like to church plant as a missionary? For today's episode, Robert has Steve Hyatt on to talk about the challenges and strategies of church planting, with a focus on Steve's efforts in Northeast Ohio through the Orchard Neo program. They discuss the importance of a missionary mindset and understanding the spiritual needs of the region in which you're planting. Learn more about Steve and his work at ccchapel.com.  Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, twitter @cPlanterPodcast, and YouTube at Church Planter Podcast.