Church Plant Chat: Recent Episodes
Paul Pavlou
Hearing & learning from UK based Church Planters & Leaders about their experiences with Church Planting/Leadership; equipping emerging leaders/planters with wisdom from those who have gone before them with lessons they've learnt along the way! Email: churchplantchat@gmail.com We can also be found on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram - simply type in @churchplantchat
Episode 10: Round Up Reflections Episode Summary
In this final episode, we reflect on personal lessons from the planting journey—gathering wisdom from olive trees, prophetic pictures, and Scripture that has shaped the path. A reflective send-off for future leaders.
Key Topics Covered
· The olive tree graft as a metaphor for revitalisation
· Knowing yourself and the challenge ahead
· Prophetic pictures that shaped planting leadership
· Scriptures that anchored the journey: forgiveness and mercy
· Letting go and preparing the way for the next leader
Reflection Questions
· What metaphors or stories have guided your journey?
· Where do you need to graft in rather than start from scratch?
· How well do you know your calling, wiring, and blindspots?
· What Scriptures are anchoring you right now?
· What are you handing over—and how can you do it with peace?
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Episode 9: Pastoral Scaffolding Episode Summary
Church planters and revitalisation leaders need support too. In this episode, we introduce the idea of ‘pastoral scaffolding’—a supportive structure designed to sustain and strengthen leaders on the front lines.
Key Topics Covered
· What pastoral scaffolding looks like in practice
· Why church planters often feel isolated
· The role of spiritual direction, coaching, and peer support
· One-to-one partnerships for encouragement and accountability
· Sustaining health and resilience in long-term ministry
Reflection Questions
· What scaffolding currently holds you up in ministry?
· Where are you lacking support—and who could help?
· How do you process the emotional toll of leadership?
· What kind of relationship brings you clarity and courage?
· Are you building a sustainable pattern of care around your leadership?
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Episode 8: Asking the Hard Questions (Part 2) Episode Summary
Continuing from Part 1, this episode dives deeper into the art and practice of asking hard questions. We reflect on how asking them—of ourselves and our churches—can lead to breakthrough moments.
Key Topics Covered
· When the right question changes everything
· Examples of turning points sparked by difficult questions
· Why honest evaluation beats false encouragement
· Discerning the questions beneath the surface
· How curiosity leads to clarity and courage
Reflection Questions
· What have been the most powerful questions in your leadership journey?
· Where is your church avoiding necessary conversations?
· What are the questions behind the questions in your context?
· How do you create a culture of curiosity and honesty?
· Where might asking the right question unlock the next step?
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Episode 7: Asking the Hard Questions (Part 1) Episode Summary
In this episode, we explore why asking hard, often uncomfortable questions is essential in church planting and revitalisation. The questions you ask can shape the culture you lead.
Key Topics Covered
· The power of curiosity and courageous questioning
· Why not asking hard questions leads to shallow planting
· Real-life examples of tensions that need facing
· How hard questions foster depth, clarity, and resilience
· Practicing grace and truth in leadership conversations
Reflection Questions
· What hard questions are you avoiding right now?
· Are you creating space for others to speak honestly?
· How do you respond to challenge—with defence or curiosity?
· Where do you need to model vulnerability as a leader?
· What difficult conversations might unlock growth in your context?
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Episode 6: Evangelism Episode Summary
Evangelism isn’t just something we do—it’s something we become. This episode looks at distinctive discipleship as the foundation for effective, authentic witness in a hungry world.
Key Topics Covered
· Being the evangelism before doing the evangelism
· How suffering shapes witness and openness
· The cost of being distinctive in a conforming culture
· Encounters that reflect the cross in everyday life
· What the early church teaches us about growing through integrity
Reflection Questions
· What does it look like to become evangelism where you are?
· How does your story of suffering connect with others?
· Where might you be blending in rather than standing out?
· What spiritual hunger are you noticing in those around you?
· How are you embodying the message before you speak it?
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Episode 5: Relational Discipleship Episode Summary
In this episode, we examine the importance of relational discipleship in revitalisation. Rather than just systems or strategies, it’s relationships that provide the bridge from outreach to transformation.
Key Topics Covered
· The difference between relational and transactional discipleship
· Why strategy without relationship falls short
· Lessons from delayed transformation stories
· The power of proximity and patience
· Interruptions as sacred opportunities
Reflection Questions
· Where do relationships sit in your current discipleship strategy?
· Are you prepared for the slow burn of trust-building?
· What sacred interruptions might God be using in your context?
· Who in your church needs new investment in relationship?
· How is your posture modelling the relational way of Jesus?
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Episode 4: Ministry of the One Episode Summary
This episode highlights the transformative power of focusing on just one person. Using the example of Ananias and Saul, we’re reminded how faithful, relational ministry to ‘the one’ can unlock catalytic change.
Key Topics Covered
· Learning from Ananias’ brief but powerful role in Acts
· Why relational ministry is worth the risk
· Challenging the obsession with numbers in church growth
· The cost and beauty of walking with ‘the one’
· Examples from Jesus’ ministry prioritising individuals
Reflection Questions
· Who is ‘the one’ God is calling you to notice?
· Are you measuring success by faithfulness or numbers?
· How do you discern divine interruptions?
· What would it mean to slow down and truly see someone?
· Where have you seen one small act of obedience lead to big change?
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Episode 3: Getting Curious About Growth
Episode Summary
In this episode, we explore how curiosity in leadership—especially around Preparation, Posture, Pace, Perception, and Person—can shape and sharpen a leader’s approach to growth and revitalisation.
Key Topics Covered
· Curiosity as a foundational posture in leadership
· The 5 Ps: Preparation, Posture, Pace, Perception, Person
· How slowing down and asking the right questions can lead to better outcomes
· Why perception of success must be aligned with God’s view
· Cultivating compassion and curiosity in daily leadership
Reflection Questions
· How are you cultivating curiosity in your leadership?
· Which of the 5 P’s needs the most attention in your context?
· Where do you need to pause and re-align your pace?
· How are you inviting God’s perception to shape your view of success?
· What does it mean to get curious about the person in front of you?
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Episode 2: First Year, First Priorities
Episode Summary
This episode reflects on the early stages of revitalisation. Drawing on real experiences, the episode lays out key priorities during the first year of planting or leading in a new context.
Key Topics Covered
· Understanding the difference between long-term vision and immediate priorities
· Why it’s okay (and wise) to take things slowly at the start
· Learning to listen before implementing
· Building relational trust before structural change
· Creating room for spiritual discernment
Reflection Questions
· What are your top three priorities in your first year?
· Where are you tempted to rush ahead without listening?
· How will you balance urgency with relational patience?
· What small wins could build trust early on?
· Where do you need to create space to hear God’s leading?
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Episode 1: Am I Ready to Church Plant?
Episode Summary:
In this inaugural episode of the Revitalisation Review series, we dive into the deeply personal and practical question: “Am I ready to church plant?” Sharing from his own four-year journey of leading a revitalisation project, your host reflects on the highs, the heartbreaks, and the holy ground of planting not from scratch—but from the remnant of something that once was.
Key Topics Covered:
· The Call to Plant – How an unexpected seed of calling was sown as a teenager through witnessing his father’s church planting journey.
· Discerning and Disappointment – A candid look at five failed planting attempts—and the spiritual formation that emerged through rejection, patience, and perseverance.
· The Shift to Revitalisation – Embracing the challenge of weaving together the old with the new to form something beautifully renewed.
· The Reality of Readiness – Feeling unprepared despite training—and learning to lead in the unknown.
· A Tent-Pitching Analogy – A humorous but helpful metaphor for church planting—full of trial, error, and readjustment.
· Key Learnings – Don’t confuse revitalisation with a blank-canvas plant. Pace matters. Relationships and trust take time. Measure success by spiritual health and transformation, not flashy numbers. Prioritise relational discipleship over grand strategies.
· Practical Models – From Messy Church to weekly missional rhythms—how a sustainable and relational approach can build trust and community over time.
Reflection Questions:
· What shape of planting best aligns with your strengths and personality?
· What problems in leadership or mission stir your passion—and how do they relate to your planting context?
· What does success look like for you, personally, as a planter?
· Who else in your sphere might be called to plant?
· Is the community you’re called to also preparing for what’s coming?
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Welcome to the Season Teaser of 'Revitalisation Review'!
In this season I will be unpacking a few lessons learnt from the last four years of his Church Plant Revitalisation project. Whilst not an exhaustive list and by no means a complete 360 of Leadership, my hope is that there will be enough encouragement and education throughout to help spur you on in your own Planting journey.
This season will just be me and the mic, up close and personal, sharing some of the learnings that have stood out to me over the last four years. These learnings will be spread over 10 episodes, these being:
- Am I ready to Church Plant?
- First Year - First Priorities
- Getting curious about growth
- Ministry of the 'One'
- Relational Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Asking the hard Questions (Part 1)
- Asking the hard Questions (Part 2)
- Pastoral Scaffold
- Round up - Some final leadership thoughts
I'm aware there are listeners from all over the World, I would love to connect with you and hear about your story and be able to pray and encourage you where possible! If you haven't already, do connect on Instagram: @churchplantchat where you can DM me, or get in touch via email at: churchplantchat@gmail.com
Be on the look out for the first episode of this latest series coming next week!
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Concluding the Journal of a Church Planter, Paul Pavlou shares the value he has found in journaling, reflecting with Helen Shannon on the importance of prayer for the planter.
To buy the book ‘Journal of a Church Planter’, go here: https://amzn.eu/d/9usfcjZ
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=5https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=6https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=7
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This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
'Sunrises' sees Paul Pavlou share with Helen Shannon some of the uplifting moments of church planting, where the light of God has broken through in small, unexpected ways.
To buy the book ‘Journal of a Church Planter’, go here: https://amzn.eu/d/9usfcjZ
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=5https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=6
Stay in touch over on Instagram: @churchplantchat
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
In 'Shadows', Paul Pavlou opens up on some of the tougher experiences in his church planting journey, and God's consistent faithfulness.
The book 'Journal of a Church Planter' (as mentioned in the introduction) is being released on June 6th on Amazon and on PublishU's website. If you've found this podcast helpful, the book unpacks each of these episodes in greater detail and will hopefully equip and encourage those reading.
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=5
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
In this episode, Helen Shannon and Paul Pavlou reflect on how the process of planting saw Paul himself being shaped by God in ways he didn’t expect.
The book 'Journal of a Church Planter' (as mentioned in the introduction) is being released on June 6th on Amazon and on PublishU's website. If you've found this podcast helpful, the book unpacks each of these episodes in greater detail and will hopefully equip and encourage those reading.
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=4
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
In this episode, Paul Pavlou highlights the balance needed to put structures - or scaffolding - in place for planting, while staying attentive to God’s voice and being sensitive to others in a new context.
The book 'Journal of a Church Planter' (as mentioned in the introduction) is being released on June 6th on Amazon and on PublishU's website. If you've found this podcast helpful, the book unpacks each of these episodes in greater detail and will hopefully equip and encourage those reading.
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=2https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=3
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
In this episode, Paul talks honestly on the challenges and doubts he experienced during his curacy, seeking to follow God’s call to plant.
The book 'Journal of a Church Planter' (as mentioned in the introduction) is being released on June 6th on Amazon and on PublishU's website. If you've found this podcast helpful, the book unpacks each of these episodes in greater detail and will hopefully equip and encourage those reading.
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=2
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
In this episode, Helen Shannon introduces Paul Pavlou, discovering where Paul’s church planting journey began.
The book 'Journal of a Church Planter' (as mentioned in the introduction) is being released on June 6th on Amazon and on PublishU's website. If you've found this podcast helpful, the book unpacks each of these episodes in greater detail and will hopefully equip and encourage those reading.
If you'd like to watch the video interview head to: https://ccx.org.uk/course/journal-church-planter/?session=1
This video series was created with the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication. They help the Church reach new people in new and renewed ways. If you're interested in church growth, planting and multiplication, visit their website at ccx.org.uk
This is the final episode of the Planting with Hayley mini series where we discuss the highs and lows of our planting journey so far.
In this episode we chat about living life as Church Planters with young children. Together we explore some of the positives and challenges of this, working it out as we go along!
In this episode we discuss some of the rhythm's we've created out of stress points we've encountered in Church Planting. We also chat about how as we've changed, our relationships have changed too and we process what that's been like along the way.
In Episode 2 of this mini series ‘Planting with Hayley’, we ‘externally process’ what it’s been and is like to lead together. We are very much working this out as we go and it seems to keep changing with each season we enter. It has proven to be challenging in many ways, and isn’t necessarily looking how we thought it would.
This is Episode 1 of our 'Planting with Hayley' mini series!
In this mini series Paul and Hayley Pavlou unpack what their church planting journey has been like, but with a focus point on Hayley and her perspective as the spouse of a church planter.
In this episode we are looking at the process of 'Discerning the call' to church planting and where to plant, if at all!
Do stay in touch via Instagram/Facebook/Twitter by following @churchplantchat
In this final episode of season 2, David Vincent unpacks the practise of prayer in the life of a planter and the church they are planting.
In this episode Andy Gardner reflects on his time planting with Soul Survivor in years gone by as well as reflecting on what he is learning now in his current Church revitalisation project. He speaks into embracing the traditional with the modern forms of church services; God's view of success; being transformers of culture and much more!
Rachel Turner brings her expertise to the Podcast and shares pure wisdom into the topic of how we parent and disciple our children well as Church Planters/Leaders. We cover things from conversations round the breakfast table to how to structure our Sunday gatherings to enable effective intergenerational worship and community.
Archdeacon of Charing Cross, Adam Atkinson, unpacks his journey of church planting/revitalisation and how he helped one church embrace different traditions as part of their growing well together. Adam takes us through his learnings as a church planter and also as an Archdeacon and shares what excites him about ministry and what the Spirit of God is doing.
Matt Hooper opens up about his experiences in planting Kingdom Company Church with his wife Clare. Along with reflecting on some of the key leadership differences in planting verses his previous church experience, Matt lets us in to some of the things that challenge him in ministry on a day to day basis as a church planter.
Daniel Sih, Senior leader at Together Church in Hobart (Tasmania) talks about their journey throughout the Covid Pandemic and how after years of toiling and waiting God suddenly opened up a global opportunity to plant churches digitally around the world. In this episode Daniel discusses the pros and cons of technology within church life and discipleship, the multiplication of church, missional communities, the importance of making room for the Holy Spirit to move and his book 'Spacemaker'!
In this episode Clare Hooper (who amongst many other things) has planted Kingdom Company Church with her husband Matt. Their plant, like all church plants, has a unique story and incredible digital beginnings through Instagram!
In this episode Alex Rayment shares with us the journey Penny Lane Church Plant has been on since June 2020 to present day in June 2021! Within the episode Alex covers a range of experiences and shares fantastic stories of God at work in his own life, as well as the life of the church and all the connections from his testimony and passion into the community that is forming in Liverpool. An incredible account of God disrupting plans and encouraging us to "Give it a go!" even when it seems crazy to do so!
In this episode we chat with Bella about 'what is is like to join a Church Plant'!
Bella unpacks:
- the challenges that come with moving out of your comfort zone and going from a large Resource church to a brand new Church Plant
- discipling your kids when there's no kids work set up yet
- the growth spurt in her own discipleship & leadership
- discovering new gifting due to all hands needing to be on deck
- catching the vision
- the importance of building relationship & friendship with the church leaders and more...
This is a great episode for those thinking about joining a church plant or who simply want to know what it's like to do so! Who knows it could be the interview that causes you to join one!
In this episode we chat to Tom Allsop who with his wife Abi have recently left one church plant (Catch the Fire London - which they helped to plant) in order to plant a new church (Catch the Fire 3 Rivers).
Within the episode Tom shares his experiences with the first plant and dives into planting for a second time too!
Here are some of the topics we cover:
- Switching denominations
- Starting a church in a living room of 5 people
- Intentionally making space for God to move
- Ministering within the anointing given to you
- Discipleship responsibilities
- Leadership style & numerical growth
- Importance of people being ‘known’ by you
- Planting & planting again, but differently!
- The importance & power of the local church
- A Planter’s most common prayer
- God’s presence & provision
If you haven't already, follow the Podcast via Instagram @churchplantchat - we'd love to connect with you on there!
In this Special Guest episode we speak to Minister Madge Obaseki. Minister Madge is an ordained minister and CEO of 'Grow the Church now'. She is known as the Healthy Church Growth advocate. Madge works in churches small & medium no matter the denomination in USA & UK, travelling to speak at events on church leadership on her specialism of church retention challenges.
Episode highlights include:
- Church Planting for the wrong reasons
- Foundations needed for church planting
- Accountability in leadership
- Church Planting in UK vs USA
- Differences between Church Plants & Established Churches.
Minister Madge also hosts her own show called 'Healthy Church Growth Show Podcast' - be sure to check it out!
Here’s a link to her podcast where she interviews Paul about life as a Curate & Church Planting: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/healthy-church-growth-show-podcast/id1453862091?i=1000514742828
Connect with Madge on Instagram @madgeobasekiofficial
For more information on Minister Madge and her work, visit her website: https://www.madgeobaseki.com
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In this episode we are chewing over a few questions on leadership, primarily leadership in a Church Planter's world using the following questions:
What leadership lessons have we learnt from Lockdown?
How is Church Planting leadership different?
Who does a Planter need to be?
Has leadership become an idol in the church?
Where does trusting God come in?
Do connect with us on Instagram @churchplantchat, we'd love to hear from you!
The start of Season 2 is here! Join Paul & Malcolm as they tell us a bit about who they are, what's happened since Season 1, the vision for Season 2, and what we can look forward to in upcoming episodes. We also spend a little bit of time hearing about a key distinction between leadership in Church Planting, compared to other forms of Church leadership...
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Would be great to see you there!
Bishop Ric is responsible for the London Diocesan goal of creating 100 New Worshipping Communities by 2020 and also works nationally to support other dioceses to plant new churches. Previously, Bishop Ric was the Bishop of London’s Adviser for Church Planting and the Rector of St Paul’s Shadwell. In this episode Bishop Ric answers questions about planting from past to present and what it might look like post CV19.
Chris Russell speaks to us on the importance of equipping the church to be faithful witnesses, the learning that can be done between the established church & church plants and how the local church has the power to bring transformation to their communities.
Phil Kingham discusses: how we need to lead with God's ideas rather than our own; working with the people God has given; leading our of our comfort zone; the importance of a diverse team and the pros and cons of leading a multi-cultural church.
In this episode, recently retired Executive Pastor Andrew Harris, from C3 Church Cambridge, shares his experience and journey to church planting and some of his time at C3. He unpacks the weight of ones calling into ministry and how that has the power to release us into the life God has purposed us with.
In this episode we get personal! Jon March opens up about his experience and trials faced in waiting to plant a church, the battles that went with it and learning to lead now in a different season of leadership. But in the midst of it all, having the ability to lead himself through each leadership change has kept him running the race.
In this episode Rich Johnson discusses what its like to lead a Resource Church and how the church (as a whole) during this CV-19 season is going through an accelerated period of reviewing its structures and the exciting renewal & reach that can potentially come out of it!
Malcolm Gray, a church planting missionary in Thailand - now National leader of WEC-UK in Coventry, shares wisdom on leadership topics such as: success vs failure, impact vs production, planting as a catalyst, quality vs quantity in discipleship and the importance of knowing the culture & context of the mission field you're in.
Stuart Plumb shares his leadership experience in revitalising a church in London. Hear about his experiences, lessons learnt, ups & downs as he traverses through his leadership journey of enabling change in this church graft project!
Helen talks about church planting on a North London Estate relationally with core values that empower people to be discipled right from the start. She also discusses what to look for in Core Team members and the importance of Character over gifting.
John Coles talks about his own experience of renewal through an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and how that shaped his leadership and ministry over the years.
David McDougall reflects on years of church planting in London and how he has taken lessons from there to lead a church now that is planting churches across the City of Milton Keynes.
Mike Pavlou tells us about the journey from street trader to church planter. He talks to us about the power of God's call and working with the resources God has given us, even if we don't feel equipped for the task ahead. A truly remarkable story of the Holy Spirit bringing growth even when we don't anticipate it on a human level.
Matt Beer hones in on the importance of being part of something bigger when it comes to church and the work of the Holy Spirit. As he embarks, six months into his church planting journey, he shares the experience so far and what it looks like planting a Resource church from scratch. PS - apologies for the audio delay about 2/3rds if the way in, not sure what happened there...
Paul Harcourt - National leader of New Wine and leader of All Saints Woodford Wells dives into the importance of following our own unique call and how that carries us through the battle of comparison.
Matt Hogg encourages us with the reminder that God uses the local church to transform lives, and planting is essential to create the catalyst for this empowerment!
Henry discusses the journey to becoming a church that plants churches and that plants people across the globe. A key ingredient to this being RISK and trusting the Holy Spirit.
Simon Kirby walks us through his leadership experience from a pioneering fresh expressions church plant he led years ago, through to how God has called him to create a church now that seeks to send out pioneers to plant more churches around the UK and abroad.
James Treasure discusses what its like planting a Resource church that bucks the trend and doesn't fit the mould. Hear about how he and his team have contextualised the DNA of church planting and resourcing to an area that faces deprivation in order to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Richard Wightman lays out what is needed in a person to be a church planter. As he talks about the 'requirements' for the role he also unpacks what is required from the church sending the planter and their team out into the mission field and the necessity for the relationship between the two to be maintained throughout.
Tony McGinley shares the incredible events of the Holy Spirit leading him and his family to live on a new housing estate which ended being the foundation for where they would plant a church. A story filled with God's fingerprints from start to finish.
Cris Rogers talks about how knowing your context prior to planting is an absolute must. In order to reach people we need to understand them, their history and the culture of the area they live in.
Jonny Dade gets real about what it's like taking a church plant team into an existing church in order to bring change and revitalisation. Hear about the trials, cultural differences and the encouragement and the fruit of coming together as a team.
Rich Atkinson encourages us to pray as we go out to fulfil our calling and church plant. In this episode he reminds us of how essential and powerful prayer is, especially when it comes to planting a church.
Ben Thorpe opens up the essential requirement of Obedience when church planting. Threaded throughout this theme he unpacks the journey he and his family have been on in setting up a church on a new housing estate in Milton Keynes.
Greg Willson vulnerably shares his story of suffering, out of which God led him to plant a church here in the UK. A wonderful story of God bringing good out of bad and calling His people to places they wouldn't have expected.