Microchurches

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! We're excited to continue in our series of hearing from networks around the country doing small expressions of the church in their own context. In this episode, you will hear from Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective in Iola, Kansas. Shaunna and her community are empowering local missionaries in a rural context. She'll share about how it got started, the ways they've partnered with a local more traditional church in their area, and some stories of brave leaders in their network who help their network grow and thrive. Resources mentioned: The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter To learn more about the Watershed Collective, visit https://www.watershedcollective.org/ New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this week's episode, we're continuing in our series by hearing from Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. Having officially began in 1969, their community and church structure has looked different over the years, and they have a lot of lessons and wisdom to share about how they've continued to grow through house churches and how they've adapted to their context in different seasons. To learn more about Dwell, visit https://dwellcc.org/ New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Microchurches! Today we will hear from Dori Yuen in the San Francisco. Dori is the executive director of the Channel Network, a discipleship focused family of missionaries in the Bay Area. Listen in to hear about the lessons they are learning as missionaries and as a network, and some tools and rhythms they have utilized to reach the least and the lost in their communities. You can learn more about the Channel Network at www.channelnetwork.org. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches, where we'll hear from Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground. They'll share some interesting insights into how they've contextualized their network to their communities, how their missionaries have helped shape their culture and how they serve, and of course some inspiring stories of microchurch leaders in Kansas City. Resources mentioned: KC Underground's website, The Starfish and the Spirit by Lance Ford, Rob Wegner, and Alan Hirsch, and Microchurches by Brian Sanders New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week kicks off a new series hearing from networks around the country who are pursuing these smaller expressions of church in their own contexts. In this episode, we'll sit down with Daniel Yang of the Prodigal Network in Chicago, IL. You'll hear about the ways that things like history and upbringing, ethnic identity, and experiences with different church structures have played a role in how he now leads communities and initiatives in their missional endeavors. Resources mentioned: Inalienable by Daniel Yang, Eric Costanzo, and Matthew Soerens We will be taking a break next week, but be sure to tune in on Wednesday, July 12th for a new episode! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠.

Explore the role of Microchurches in kingdom ecosystems, uncover the interconnectedness and distribution within the church, prioritize embodying values in Christian spaces over propaganda, bring peace and harmony to the city, discuss community initiatives and building relationships, and use examples and songs to understand and apply concepts.

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches. To continue in our series of Reimagining Microchurch, in this episode you will be able to tune-in to a conversation with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. They will share their experiences with learning the needs of their contexts and being the church through building within their cities, and how they have seen great transformation in the cultivation of these Kingdom ecosystems. Resources mentioned: Brave Cities book (coming soon!) New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by The Underground Network, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, click here to give.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series by hearing from Mark Scandrette, founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life.In this episode, we'll discuss the value of not only studying the life of Jesus and His ministry as we consider our missional communities, but also letting Him teach us how to model our very lives after His way. One way this can be done is through experiments and practices that challenge the ways of the world and lead us into deeper connection with Jesus and those around us. Resources mentioned: Practicing the Way of Jesus, Soul Graffiti, Free, Belonging and Becoming, and The Ninefold Path of Jesus by Mark Scandrette

Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders discuss the future of the church, emphasizing values of humility, openness, and embodying Jesus. They explore collaboration as key to church growth and the potential for micro-churches to address social issues. The metaphor of the seed is used to highlight growth and collaboration, while emphasizing the need for deeper partnership and unity among churches.

Thanks for listening in to this week's episode. We're continuing in our series this week by hearing from Alan Hirsch once again as we dive into what the missional conversation has consisted of thus far. You will hear about the way this conversation has shifted over the years and where it might be headed, as well as some challenges that movements and church entities have faced in staying faithful to the kind of mission God calls us to. Resources mentioned: The Forgotten Ways and Metanoia by Alan Hirsch