PRODEO: Military Gospel Communities: Recent Episodes
Jake Snodgrass
Welcome to the Pro DEO Podcast, where we explore the renewal revitalization of military congregations and their importance for our community.Throughout this podcast, we'll be speaking with experts in church leadership, theology, and community development to discover the challenges and opportunities involved in revitalizing chapels. We'll explore their historical significance, their role in shaping communities, and the ways in which they can adapt to meet the needs of today's world.Join us as we delve into the world of church revitalization and learn about the strategies and best practices for restoring and reimagining these important institutions. From innovative programming to creative fundraising, we'll explore the many ways in which churches can be revitalized to become vibrant centers of community life and spiritual growth.
Not the traditional interview format, simply outline, description, and basis for Missional Communities in a military context. Through interviews, you have heard the needs in our setting so listen to how an MC targets those needs.
We were able to connect and take a phone call from leaders at Crossroads Fort Campbell. Hear some of the basics and fundamentals of Crossroads and get some wisdom for CH Murphy!
Listen to CH Ball discuss pastoral identity and pay careful attention to how he differentiates the historic role of the chaplaincy and other institutional chaplaincies
Scott Thomas powerfully addresses the need for coaching in revitalization and church planting efforts. Scott served as the US Director for C2C Network, as President of Acts 29 Network for many years and served as pastor in the local church for 33 years. Scott is the co-author of Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God (Zondervan, 2012). He regularly trains leaders in the Gospel Coach Training and Certification system. His other publications, designed to develop Christian leaders, include the Gospel Coach Workbook (C2C Network, 2014), Redeeming Grace (2016), Twenty Great Truths (Zondervan, 2010) and Discerning God’s Call (2017). Scott and Jeannie have been married for 35 years and enjoy their two married sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law and two grandchildren all happily living in Nashville.
This was a quick training and discussion we recorded. I was not running a marathon... We want to make the gospel clear and build community around mission. Cosmetic revitalization has a role (particularly for military congregations) and we talk it very very briefly.
In this episode, I seek to clarify what is truly needed in area of military congregational revitalization. We are naturally drawn to cosmetic revitalization but long term renewal will come from structural change and reform.
In this episode we talk more about the distinctive of a reproducible model of the church. Go to prodeochapel.com to connect with social media platforms and continue the conversation.
This episode we look at building community in battalions, training leaders, and talk building strategy
Joe is headed back to the states and gives his thoughts on the importance of military chapels, his time with Agape and what he will take with him back to the states.