Stacy Gaskins, a contributor to missionary journeys, and Jeremy Stephens, an expert on liminal moments, dive into the dynamics of faith and growth. They discuss how micro churches can create supportive spaces for spiritual breakthroughs. Key themes include the tension between worldly influences and faith, the necessity of listening during spiritual awakening, and the importance of humility in leadership. They also explore the role of Jesus's lordship in personal struggles and the value of embracing discomfort for authentic connections.

Stacy Gaskins, an advocate for microchurch leaders, and Jeremy Stephens, an insightful missionary strategist, explore the transformative Missionary Journey. They dive into how the initiative began as a study of perseverance among microchurch leaders. The duo discusses the essential role of microchurches in nurturing personal growth and the importance of creating supportive environments for spiritual encounters. Listeners also gain insight into the emotional challenges missionaries face and the resilience required to navigate their journeys.

In this episode of Microchurches, we continue in our conversation with Jeremy Stephens about the foundations of what a microchurch is. To conclude this series, you will learn about suffering within the missionary journey, and the ways that it brings us into intimacy with Jesus while simultaneously reminding us to surround ourselves with other missionary peers to journey with us. Resources mentioned: Underground’s Missionary Toolkit

In this episode of Microchurches, we continue in our conversation with Jeremy Stephens about the basics and foundations of microchurches. You will learn how discipleship must be tailored to microchurches and shaped around those they are discipling. And yet, a basic discipleship plan that includes spiritual formation, missional engagement, and accountable life is the place to start, with the goal to simply guide people to be learners and listeners of Jesus. Resources mentioned: Underground's Missionary Toolkit

Jeremy Stephens, an expert on the foundations of microchurches, dives into the essential elements of microchurch life. He explores the distinction between modalic and sodalic spaces, emphasizing how worship, community, and mission thrive in these different environments. Listeners learn about integrating spiritual practices into daily routines and the importance of balancing intentionality with organic growth. Jeremy also discusses strategies for engaging missional Christians, highlighting the significance of tailored programs to foster participation and community.

In this episode of Microchurches, we continue in this series where we discuss the very minimum that defines what the church of Jesus must be. We call this the Ecclesial Minimum, which is the beginning of how we would define a microchurch - and not a box in which it is limited to. In this particular episode we dive into the value of Mission with Jeremy Stephens. You will hear the ways that mission is more than just evangelism and loving others, but an imitation of God carrying out His divine mission and being invited into that, and the kind of pursuit and discernment that is necessary as we are sent out. Resources mentioned: Underground's Missionary Toolkit and the Hitting the Reset Button webinar

In this episode of Microchurches, we continue in this series in which we discuss the very minimum that defines what the church of Jesus must be. We call this the Ecclesial Minimum, which is the beginning of how we would define a microchurch - and not a box in which it is limited to. In this particular episode we dive into the value of Community with Jeremy Stephens, and the ways that while forms of community include sharing meals and having fun, the essence of community is less about what we do and more about what we are and the family that is built around it. Resources mentioned: Underground's Missionary Toolkit and the Ecclesial Minimum Resource and Assessment

In this episode of Microchurches, we begin a new series in which we discuss the very minimum that defines what the church of Jesus must be. We call this the Ecclesial Minimum, which is the beginning of how we would define a microchurch - and not a box in which it is limited to. In this particular episode we dive into the value of Worship with Jeremy Stephens, and the ways that it is embodied not just by singing and praising, but by a posture of the Lordship of Jesus and a love of obedience to Him.  Resources mentioned: Ecclesial Minimum Resource and Assessment

In this engaging podcast, Lucas Pulley and Tomy Wilkerson discuss key themes like finding calling through pain, conducting kingdom work in unconventional settings, embracing struggle in ministry, fostering diversity in leadership, and offering resources for starting a micro church.

As we continue in this series of hearing from microchurch leaders and the stories they have to tell, we are joined in this episode by Stacy Hester of Solo Moms. Her microchurch seeks to love and reach single mothers, often struggling with more than just navigating motherhood alone. You will hear how her calling was made clear from a lot of her own story with a God who continued to prove faithful and present throughout her life. Resources mentioned: Underground's Training Resources for missionaries and Microchurches by Brian Sanders.