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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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Join church planting leaders and lead pastors Dhati Lewis, Noah Oldham and Heiden Ratner for engaging conversations about all things church planting. We are Send Network — a podcast by church planters on real topics and tough questions — for planters and pastors all across North America.

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We are Send Network: Final Episode 25:31

3 years ago25:31

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In this final episode of the We are Send Network podcast, hosts Noah Oldham, Dhati Lewis and Heiden Ratner share their favorite moments and final thoughts. For more content with practical answers to ministry and church planting questions, check out the New Churches Podcast at NewChurches.com . To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Terminal Cancer and Church Planting 24:07

3 years ago24:07

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After his first cancer diagnosis at 19, Richard Pope still felt God was calling him to plant a church. Years later, and after many obstacles, he planted Canvas Church in Salisbury, Maryland — right after receiving this third cancer diagnosis. But this time was different. The doctors said he had three to five years to live. In this episode, Richard shares his story of redemption, his battle with cancer and his passion to share Christ in what may be his final years. Read More: The hope we carry: pastor with cancer walks 100 miles with the cross To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Resilience in Church Planting 25:07

3 years ago25:07

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Social unrest, world-wide pandemic and political angst. The last two years have forced leaders into a place of humility and endurance as we’ve navigated unpredictable seasons. Rob Wilton, the lead church planter and pastor of Vintage Church in Pittsburgh, shares how he has continued to practice and develop a necessary quality for all church planters: resilience. Read More: Essential Qualities of a Leader: Endurance (Read Time: 4 Minutes) To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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How One Google Sign-Up Sheet Led to 35 Planting Teams 23:20

3 years ago23:20

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God was doing something in the hearts of the people at Gracepoint Church in Berkeley, California—even in the midst of the pandemic. It seemed God was calling them to plant another church. So, when lead pastor Ed Kang sent out a Google forms sheet asking who would be interested in planting another church, he was surprised to see 1,154 people sign up. In this episode, pastor Ed shares about how one Google forms sheet led to 35 planting teams — 400 adults and 90 children — being sent out throughout the U.S. to plant churches. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Preaching the Gospel In (and Beyond) the Pulpit 22:45

3 years ago22:45

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There are many ways to remind your members of the gospel throughout a Sunday service and the week. In this episode, our hosts talk about how they infuse the gospel in all areas of the life of their church, even some unexpected places. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Prioritizing Your Time 23:06

3 years ago23:06

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Everyone is busy, and church planters are no exception. With so many demands for your attention, how do you prioritize your time? What do you say ‘no’ to? In this episode, our hosts discuss where they direct their finite energy, their unique giftings and the way different seasons effect what they give their time to. Read More: 5 Priorities for Managing Time (Read Time: 4 Minutes) To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Church Planting vs. Starting a Church 26:09

3 years ago26:09

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Peyton Jones is the author of Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches . It is a result of asking the question, “What do church planters need to know?” In this episode, Jones explains more about the art and science of church planting, rediscovering the first century style of ministry and the difference between planting a church and starting a new church. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Calling Out the Called of the Next Generation 21:19

3 years ago21:19

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Shane Pruitt is the next gen evangelism director for the North American Mission Board, and this summer, he saw thousands of students profess faith in Christ and hundreds acknowledge their call from God into ministry. In this episode, he talks about the “revival generation,” the difference between the universal call of God to all Christians and a unique call from God, and the significance and necessity of calling out the called. Read More: God Can Use Anyone to Plant a Church (Read Time: 9 Minutes) To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123 (Msg & data rates apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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A Church Planting Movement in an Unlikely City 21:40

4 years ago21:40

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When you think about a metropolis of church planting activity, Omaha, Nebraska may not be top of mind. But through a few faithful men, God has used one church to plant 13 churches and baptize over 1,000 people. In this episode, Ryan Johnston, a Send Network church planting catalyst, talks about how they’ve been part of a movement of multiplying churches throughout Nebraska and what practices and principles planters throughout North America can learn from what God is doing in the Midwest. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Missiology, Heart Surgery and the Church’s Future 23:07

4 years ago23:07

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Daniel Yang is the director of Send Institute and a well-known missiologist. On May 4, he unexpectedly suffered a heart attack and immediately underwent a quadruple bypass surgery — an event that would undoubtedly change anyone’s life. In this episode, he talks about what the Lord spoke to him during his hospital stay, his spiritual mentors, listening and obeying the call of God and the future of the church. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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The Danger of Sending Out Planters Too Quickly 22:16

4 years ago22:16

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Where will your next church planter come from? A seminary? Another church? Or is he sitting in your pew, right now, waiting to be challenged and trained? In this episode, Aaron Cavin, lead pastor of Life Community Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, describes their pipeline process that has allowed them to reproduce healthy church planters from within their congregation. He also talks about the importance of a slow, sustainable pipeline that adequately prepares future planters. Read More: Getting Multiplication in Your Church’s DNA (6 Minute Read) To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* SEND NETWORK to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Church Planting and Mental Health with D.A. Horton 27:04

4 years ago27:04

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Mental health isn’t widely talked about among pastors and church planters, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less of a harmful reality. D.A. Horton is a professor at California Baptist University, and in this episode, he vulnerably shares the ups and downs of his church planting journey and mental health and healing for pastors. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* “Send Network” to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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William Branch on Church Planting, Hip-Hop and Contextualization 23:33

4 years ago23:33

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William “Duce” Branch serves as the assistant professor of Preaching and Bible at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He’s also a rapper, a preacher and was part of a church planting team. At the time, church planting wasn’t on his radar, but he was encouraged by a friend to consider planting a church that was welcoming to hip-hop — something he hadn’t experienced yet. In this episode, he talks about the difference between church planting then and now, contextualization, fame and engaging with social media. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* “Send Network” to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Multiplication, Leadership Models and Covocational Planting with Jimmy Scroggins 24:17

4 years ago24:17

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Jimmy Scroggins brings a wealth of experience to the table about church multiplication. He’s the lead pastor of Family Church in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he describes the church culture as “baptisty” when he first got there. This barrier — among other things — prevented them from reaching the unchurched in their community. As intentional and strategic changes have been made, the Lord has used the Family Church community to multiply and spread the gospel throughout South Florida. In this episode, Jimmy talks about their church multiplication strategy, the financial cost of church planting, convocational planting and more. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* “Send Network” to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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Preaching, Sermon Prep and the Power of Pastoral Prayer 22:02

4 years ago22:02

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Church planters are busy. Each week a stream of tasks, people and obligations yell for his attention. It’s easy to get to Friday afternoon only to realize you have a whole sermon to write. In this episode, we talk with H.B. Charles, the pastor-teacher at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, about the significance of the preached Word of God, shaping your congregation’s worldview and addressing the felt and real needs of your congregation. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text* “Send Network” to 888-123, or visit us online at SendNetwork.com . *Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & privacy: slkt.io/1goE.…

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The spiritual warfare planters face 23:05

4 years ago23:05

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In this week’s episode, Noah and Heiden interview Josh Carter, who recently joined the Send Las Vegas team. Josh recently came out of an amazing but challenging church planting adventure in Portland, Oregon, and shares about the spiritual warfare he faced, how he’s processing it and how he paced his church’s planting process. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Questions for church planters, round 3 23:58

4 years ago23:58

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In another shot-clock-style episode, Heiden asks Noah questions on topics from Bible translations to multiplying church plants, along with where the name August Gate Church came from. A couple of surprises make it in there too, like home-run wars and missional beard oil. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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The ongoing challenges of church planting 22:42

4 years ago22:42

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From time management to team management, Noah Oldham and Heiden Ratner talk about the most challenging things about starting a church plant and what is still a struggle for them today. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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What’s the best evangelism tool? 28:57

4 years ago28:57

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It’s a little bit of a trick question, but Noah Oldham and Heiden Ratner talk through it with Shane Pruitt in part two of their conversation on evangelism. Plus, they share their three personal favorite ways to share the gospel. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Giving an effective gospel invitation 23:40

4 years ago23:40

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Has COVID killed the altar call? What’s the difference between an altar call and a gospel invitation, and how do you make them effective? Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Evangelism Director for the North American Mission Board, joins Noah Oldham and Heiden Ratner for the first of a two-part conversation on evangelism. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Top questions for church planters, round 2 23:06

4 years ago23:06

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What does it mean for a church planter to create a bonfire rather than a light post? What’s the best way to multiply small groups, and how much vacation time should a church planter take? In another shot clock style episode, Noah gives Dhati 30 seconds to answer questions on topics relevant to church planters—and topics like his favorite workout and current playlist. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Gentrification and Church Planting 23:11

4 years ago23:11

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This week on We are Send Network, Dhati and Noah talk about the dynamics of planting a church in a gentrifying neighborhood. From navigating cultural preferences and unexpected changes, to making people feel welcome no matter their background, the guys talk about finding common ground and gospel effectiveness amid these tensions. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg & data rates apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Practically Preparing Mission Teams To Serve Your Church Plant 22:25

4 years ago22:25

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Take a moment and dream of all the projects and mission opportunities you would take on if you had more people and a little bit more money. “Heart and resources often follow vision. I love bringing mission teams in to enable them to do what my people haven’t been able to do,” said cohost Noah Oldham. In this episode, Noah and Heiden Ratner talk about the advantages and potential drawbacks of having mission teams serve your church plant and how planters can practically help prepare them. Heiden also shares three clear goals he communicates to every mission team. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Top questions every church planter wonders about 21:57

4 years ago21:57

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What translation of the Bible should we use? What’s the perfect size of a small group? How long should my sermon be? In this shot clock style episode, Noah Oldham gives Heiden Ratner 30 seconds to answer common questions church planters often wonder about—along with some fun preferences, like Jordan or Kobe. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg & data rates apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Stewarding the seasons of church planting 23:02

4 years ago23:02

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Church plants inevitably go through an ebb and flow of seasons. There’s the prelaunch and postlaunch seasons, and some seasons are full of success while others seem to pile up with obstacles. In this episode, our cohosts describe how they have stewarded the various seasons of church planting and how they have had to fight coveting the seasons others are in and their own past seasons of success. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg&Data rates may apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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Are church planting team members church planters? 24:57

4 years ago24:57

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In this episode, the guys respond to listener feedback! They engage with the question of whether church planting team members can themselves be considered church planters. They talk about the role of the lead church planter, his team members and the togetherness and diversity of skills necessary for planting a church. To find out more about church planting with Send Network, text “Send Network” to 888-123 (Msg & data rates apply), or visit us online at SendNetwork.com .…

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9 Reasons we chose Send Network 18:34

4 years ago18:34

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Why should a pastor or church planter consider being part of Send Network? In this episode, our cohosts share their top three reasons why they chose Send Network and love being part of a network that’s working to plant churches everywhere for everyone.

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Developing a church planting team 23:26

4 years ago23:26

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Church planters are never called to the mission alone. In this episode, cohosts Dhati Lewis, Heiden Ratner and Noah Oldham talk about how to develop a church planting team and the different roles people played on their planting teams as they were planting their churches.

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6 Practical ways to prepare for Easter 17:57

4 years ago17:57

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For most pastors and church planters, Easter is a big day. And it’s a big evangelistic day as newcomers are more likely to be sitting in the pews. In this episode, Heiden Ratner and Noah Oldham get very practical about how pastors and planters can begin preparing for Easter this year.

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Celebrating kingdom contributions 28:53

4 years ago28:53