In this engaging discussion, George Wood, a seasoned minister focused on recovery, and Jon Dengler, founder of a nonprofit for the impoverished, share their insights on maintaining hope in ministry. They delve into the importance of community support, redefining success beyond metrics, and the transformative power of presence during suffering. With personal stories of resilience, they advocate for valuing relationships and embracing challenges as a labor of love, encouraging listeners to navigate the complexities of service with gratitude and authenticity.

Jeremy Stephens and Bill Couchenour, seasoned microchurch leaders, explore the vital theme of accountability in mission work. They discuss how communities can maintain momentum while empowering leaders to follow their calling. The duo emphasizes a servanthood approach to accountability, differentiating it from toxic authority. They highlight the importance of grace-filled relationships, regular community conversations, and innovative supports like peer coaching. Ultimately, they redefine accountability as a catalyst for spiritual growth and mission effectiveness.

Thanks for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! This week we continue in our series of hearing from microchurches all over the world by sitting down with Scott Williams and his experience with microchurches in Southeast Asia. As he navigates through mission in a country that is under immense crisis, you'll hear about the ways that Scott has seen God bring people together in suffering and even open up their hearts to new faith and new models of church.

Welcome back to the podcast! We took a week off last week due to Hurricane Ian that impacted some of our communities locally, but we are back this week and hearing from Noah Cremisino and Greg Hay in New Zealand. In this episode, you'll hear about the formational season their community is in, the ways that their communities and circumstances has informed their deep value of journeying with people through the wilderness, and the fruit that it has produced in their microchurches. Resources mentioned: Reappearing Church by Mark Sayers

Thanks for journeying with us through Microchurch stories from around the world. In this episode, we sit down with Vicki and Reuben in the Dominican Republic - where the typical church model is generally smaller in nature. You'll hear about how they've been called to neighborhood church, pastor care and invesment, ministry to vulnerable women, and more. Learn more about H.O.P.E Dominican Republic!

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast. This week we are continuing in our series by hearing from the Gathering Network in Glasgow, Scotland. Adam and Charlotte Penketh started with intentionality towards those around them and eventually persevered in the slow growth and development of what became the Gathering Network. Listen in on the ways they've seen microchurches become self-sustaining and continued to say yes to new and unique ways that Jesus has called them.  Our Underground Network intensive begins tonight at 7PM EST! Click here for more information and to sign up. And learn more about what Adam and Charlotte are doing in The Gathering Network.

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! We are kicking off Season 3 with hearing from Microchurches from around the world. In this episode, we'll hear from Miranda and Samir doing mission in Paris. We'll discuss the barriers they face in caring for and ministering to refugees they come across, and hear some of the amazing stories they have to tell. Register for the Microchurch Network Intensive starting September 14th!

To wrap up this series of microchurch stories from various networks, we hear from Lucas and Tomy once again as they debrief just some of the lessons and themes that came up in talking to these leaders. You will learn how although microchurch models are often so beautifully adapted to their contexts, there are underlying themes and values that allow them to be the church wherever they are planted. Join us in March of 2022 for the first ever Microchurches Conference. Register now!

This week we are doing a bonus episode with Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse church, who the Underground is partnering with to host the upcoming Microchurch Conference. You will hear about how microchurch DNA is in everything they do, despite having their largest attendance on Sunday mornings. By focusing on making disciples in a way that is organized but organic, the Greenhouse community continues to empower ministry leaders and walk alongside them in their individual callings and journeys. Join us in March of 2022 for the first ever Microchurches Conference. Register now! Resources Mentioned: Different by Brian Sanders and Mike Patz

In this episode of Microchurches, we continue our series with Matt Newman and Jerad Sears of Samaritan Church. While part of their rhythm includes a Sunday service as a traditional church would, they have adapted the microchurch model to empower and release missionaries to live and love like Jesus in their neighborhood - and in turn build bridges to sustainable relationships in the community. Join us in March of 2022 for the first ever Microchurches Conference. Register now!