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Intentional Churches Podcast

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Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach the one.

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Reaching the Nations in Your City, with Juan Carlos Heredia 42:25

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The future of the church in America is increasingly multicultural—compelling leaders to be intentional about fostering environments where diverse cultures can thrive together. Juan Carlos Heredia, Spanish Ministry Pastor at Houston’s Sugar Creek Baptist Church, joins Doug for this eye-opening episode of The Intentional Churches podcast to discuss the evolution of Hispanic ministry, the importance of personal ownership in evangelism, and how churches can strategically integrate different cultural groups without forcing assimilation. During their conversation Juan Carlos shares his personal story of growing up between Ecuador, Mexico, and the U.S., how his calling led him into ministry, and the challenges of leading a Spanish-speaking congregation. He also gets into why Houston is a strategic hub for global missions and how its diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for churches. This timely episode offers practical advice for churches looking to engage Hispanic communities, emphasizing the need for leadership that understands both cultures and the importance of contextualizing ministry without losing the gospel’s core message. The Intentional Churches Community is free-to-join online community platform designed to foster individual growth while nurturing collective wisdom and best practices from church leaders like yourself from across the country. Get started with your free account at intentionalchurches.com/community Don’t forget to reserve your spot for the Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurchesconference.com New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://intentionalchurches.com/radical-alignment Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Importance of Tools in Evangelism 00:17 - Welcome & Introduction to Juan Carlos Heredia 01:42 - Juan Carlos’ Background and Calling to Ministry 04:59 - The Diversity of Houston as a Mission Field 07:14 - Integration vs. Segregation in Houston’s Cultural Landscape 09:09 - Challenges of Hispanic Ministry in America 12:35 - Creating a Culture of Invitation and Evangelism 15:19 - How Sugar Creek Integrates Spanish Ministry 19:10 - The Future of Multicultural Church Partnerships 24:54 - Practical Steps for Assimilation Without Assimilation 30:44 - Personal Ownership of the Great Commission 33:35 - Using Events as Evangelistic Tools 37:22 - The Challenge of Retaining Young Generations in Faith 40:08 - Final Thoughts & Leadership Challenge…

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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Scenes of the Intentional Churches Conference 12:07

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The Intentional Churches Conference is not your typical church leadership event—it's a movement. In this week’s special bonus episode, Erin sits down to interview Doug all about how The Intentional Churches Conference is evolving and what attendees can expect this year. Doug explains that IC is about more than just content—it's a collaborative network where church leaders learn from one another in real-time. Last year’s conference highlights included a hands-on coffee-making experiment, a panel of non-Christians sharing their perspectives, and interactive networking designed to spark innovation. This year, IC is introducing new tools, including a conference-exclusive book—Radical Alignment to Personal Ownership of the Great Commission—and a role-based track system to help church leaders implement practical strategies in their ministries. If you're looking for an event that prioritizes collaboration over consumption, don’t miss this year’s Intentional Churches Conference! Join us April 29-30! Register now at intentionalchurchesconference.com. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://intentionalchurches.com/radical-alignment Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches Chapters: 00:00 The Unconference: A New Kind of Church Leadership Gathering 01:35 What is IC Becoming? A Collaborative Movement 04:00 Highlights from Last Year’s Conference 06:24 What Makes This Conference Different? 08:51 Practical Ways This Year’s Conference Will Help Church Leaders 11:31 Final Invitation: Join Us in April!…

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Cultivating a Missional Mindset, with Sheryl Riggins 43:57

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What does it mean to cultivate a “missional mindset?” In this week’s episode of the Intentional Churches Podcast, Momentum Christian Church’s Sheryl Riggins sits down with Erin and Doug to share her personal journey of moving from a traditional church background to a mission-driven approach to faith. During their conversation, Sheryl opens up about her early years as a preacher’s kid, her career at Coca-Cola, and her unexpected path to leadership at Momentum. She also dives into how Momentum is making shifts to prioritize relational evangelism, from practical preaching series to encouraging personal connections in everyday life. This episode is full of insights for church leaders looking to mobilize their people, as well as for anyone hoping to make their faith more outward-focused. Listen in to hear Sheryl’s inspiring story and learn how you, too, can be more intentional in reaching the ones close to you but far from God. Don’t forget to reserve your spot for the Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurchesconference.com New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://intentionalchurches.com/radical-alignment Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:29 Sheryl’s Background and Journey to Momentum 04:46 Sheryl’s Musical Career and Time in Divine 08:31 Career at Coca-Cola and Ministry Priorities 15:26 Activator Training and a Shift in Mindset 21:46 The Role of Scripture in Mobilizing Believers 32:47 Living with Intentionality for the Ones 37:20 How Momentum is Raising Awareness for the Great Commission 41:30 Final Thoughts and Closing…

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Reaching the “Fat Fringe” through Relational Evangelism, with Mark Ashton 44:29

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How can churches move beyond an internal focus to reach their cities with the Gospel? Mark Ashton—lead minister at Christ Community Church in Omaha, NE—joins Erin and Doug on this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, sharing how his church—and a network of 60 churches in Omaha—is making relational evangelism a top priority. During their conversation, Mark introduces the concept of the "fat fringe"—individuals who self-identify as Christians but lack a genuine faith in Jesus. He explains how to train leaders to engage these individuals in relational evangelism. Mark also walks us through how the Within Reach network was formed, bringing churches together to share best practices, plant churches, and support citywide Gospel efforts. Throughout the episode, Mark offers practical strategies for church leaders, including how to instill a culture of evangelism within staff and congregations, ways to leverage local networks for greater Gospel impact, and how to overcome competition between churches. With powerful stories of the church working together and innovative outreach methods—like counseling centers that integrate faith and psychology—this conversation will challenge and inspire pastors and church leaders to rethink the way they see evangelism! Learn more about Mark and Christ Community Church on their website: https://www.cccomaha.org/. Don’t forget to reserve your spot for The Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Conference Announcement 01:10 Meet Mark Ashton: His Ministry & Evangelism Journey 04:25 The "Fat Fringe" & Evangelism in Omaha 09:01 The Within Reach Network: A Collaboration for the Gospel 16:15 Success Stories from Church Collaboration 20:37 Mark’s Personal Conviction for Evangelism 25:59 Creating a Culture of Evangelism in Church Staff 31:33 How Within Reach Stirs Evangelism Across Churches 34:50 Practical Evangelism Tactics for Church Leaders 40:08 Lessons from Willow Creek’s Evangelism Model 43:30 The Future of Evangelism & Final Takeaways…

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The Power of Sharing Authentic Stories, with Lou Pizzichillo 39:21

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We’re back this week with another powerful conversation, this time with pastor and church planter Lou Pizzichillo of Long Island, NY! Lou and his wife planted Community Church in Long Island back in January of 2020 (ideal timing, as any church leader would know!), and he’s sharing with us the many lessons he’s learned in the five years since. Together Erin and Doug invite Lou to share his unique story of growing up Catholic in Long Island and how he eventually came to plant an evangelical church in his hometown. Along the way Lou learned the power sharing authentic stories can hold, how to navigate being a church for those who don’t go to church, and the challenges (and opportunities!) of having a lot of 1’s without as many 99’s. Towards the end of their conversation, Lou shares his best advice for continuing to disciple those 1’s in a fast-growing church environment, without expecting them to be “perfect” Christians right out of the gate. Especially if you find yourself in a similar context to Lou where going to church is the norm, but not everyone knows what an authentic relationship with Jesus truly looks like, you’re not going to want to miss this episode! Don’t forget to reserve your spot for The Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating Church Planting Challenges 03:01 Cultural Context of Long Island Ministry 06:09 The Birth of Community Church 09:04 Relational Evangelism and Church Growth 11:57 Building a Culture of Authenticity 14:55 Harnessing Technology for Community Engagement 18:11 The Power of Storytelling in Ministry 21:05 Discipleship Challenges in a Growing Church 23:58 Strategies for Effective Discipleship 26:45 Navigating Growth and Cultural Dynamics 30:07 Embracing the Journey of Faith 33:05 Conclusion and Future Outlook…

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Doing More than “Ordinary” Church, with Jim Sheldon 43:45

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Welcome to a new year and a brand new season of The Intentional Churches podcast! We’re switching things up in 2025—shifting from a weekly release schedule to releasing longer, more in-depth conversations with leaders from around the country every other week. We’re so glad to have you along for the ride in Season 7! To kick things off, Erin and Doug are joined by Jim Sheldon, the Executive Pastor of Mission Church in Ventura, CA. Jim helped plant Mission in 2011 along with a team of other ministry leaders, and in that time he’s learned what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in Ventura’s unique community. Together Erin and Doug invite Jim to share his ministry story, plus dive in to what he means by doing more than “ordinary” church, aka activating your people to lead and disciple rather than just preaching more head knowledge from stage. The three also hit on how Jim personally pursues the ones in his life, his advice for putting together teams that can be the hands and feet of Jesus as soon as there’s a need, and what it looks like to lead through the unexpected. We’re excited to kick off this new season, and new format, of Intentional Churches with you! Thanks for tuning in this week! Don’t forget to reserve your spot for The Intentional Churches Conference in April here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Understanding the Desire for Depth in Faith 10:30 Creating a Culture of Activation 20:09 Relational Evangelism: The Power of Personal Connection 29:53 Navigating Crisis with Authentic Vulnerability…

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Creating an Irresistible Staff Culture, with Tracy Bowen | S6E5 27:33

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For this final episode of 2024, Erin and Doug sit down with First Orlando’s Tracy Bowen to talk staff culture and how to create an irresistible cultural environment based on pursuing The Great Commission. Tracy holds a unique title at First Orlando—managing director of staff engagement and culture—and she’s used the position to help align the church’s staff towards reaching the ones far from Jesus and the church. Throughout today's conversation Erin and Doug invite Tracy to share her story—from how she finds new hires that align with the church’s culture to helping build that faithful and fruitful culture from the ground up. Together the three talk about why a healthy culture is so important on a staff team (big or small), how a pursuit of The Great Commission has changed that staff culture, and Tracy’s practical tips for building what she calls an “irresistible” place to work and serve. As we approach the end of the year, this is a conversation you and your staff team are not going to want to miss! Thanks for another great year of The Intentional Churches podcast! We’ll see you back here in 2025! Register for The Intentional Churches Conference 2025 here: www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Churches Podcast 03:07 Tracy Bowen's Role and Background 06:02 The Importance of Church Culture 08:46 Building Relationships and Community 12:05 Aligning Staff with the Great Commission 15:00 Practical Steps for Cultural Improvement 17:59 Staff Engagement and Development 20:53 Communication Strategies for Teams 24:11 Conclusion and Future Insights…

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Pursuing Greater Alignment on Staff Teams, with Larry Kelley | S6E4 27:39

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Larry Kelley has been with New Hope Church in Houston Texas for 16 years now, and in that time he’s seen the church go from a small group gathered in a YMCA auditorium to a large multi-site church. How have Larry and the staff stayed aligned to New Hope’s greater mission amidst all that growth and change? Today’s Intentional Churches episode is all about Larry’s answer to that question. For this super practical conversation on pursuing greater alignment on your staff team, Erin and Doug invite Larry to share his experience at New Hope—beginning as a video editor up to serving on their executive team today. Together the three discuss how New Hope’s implementation of the IC operating system allowed their staff to come together in reaching their ones, some of the challenges that still exist as the church strives to fulfill The Great Commission, and Larry’s practical advice for churches—and church staffs—of all sizes. No matter how big or small your team is, the language you use and the mission you follow is so important to the pursuit of alignment. Don’t miss this episode! Register for The Intentional Churches Conference 2025 here: www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 The Power of Personal Evangelism 03:08 New Hope Church: A Journey of Growth 05:52 Implementing the Operating System 08:53 Relational Evangelism and Community Impact 11:55 Baptisms and Personal Stories of Faith 14:48 Challenges in Alignment and Communication 18:08 Practical Advice for Church Leaders…

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Relational Evangelism in the Digital Church, with Mark Lutz | S6E3 34:39

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the way we view online church, but where most churches have gone back to physical services, some decided to go all-in on the digital space. Enter Mark Lutz and his fully-online church, Lux. Mark served as the pastor of a traditional physical church for more than a decade before he felt God calling him into full-time online ministry. Lux launched in 2021, and the lessons Mark’s learned about relational evangelism in this fully online space serve as the foundation for today’s Intentional Churches conversation. Together Erin and Doug invite Mark to share the story behind starting Lux, his strategies for building actual engagement (not just “likes” or comments) in an online church space, and why relational evangelism and pursuing the one is so important—maybe even more important—online than it is in a traditional church setting. During their conversation Doug digs into IC’s Great Commission Engine, and Mark expands on how Lux implements these tools and others to reach those far from God. The episode ends with Mark sharing stories of usernames turning into actual, life-giving relationships, plus his advice for churches wanting to make their online services more fruitful. Register for The Intentional Churches Conference 2025 here: www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 The Relevance of Digital Ministry 04:24 Launching a Digital Church: The Lux Experience 08:11 The Impact of COVID-19 on Church Dynamics 11:34 Navigating the Challenges of Digital Engagement 15:43 Understanding Ecclesiology in the Digital Age 18:31 The Great Commission Engine: Strategies for Engagement 23:52 Relational Evangelism in the Digital Space 28:55 Success Stories: Transformative Relationships Online…

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Making Mission the Main Thing, with Travis Kaiser | S6E2 32:46

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Most, if not all, churches have a mission that drives what they do, but how often are we making radical alignment to that mission the main thing? Today on The Intentional Churches podcast Erin and Doug sit down with Travis Kaiser, lead pastor of Florence Baptist Church in Florence, Kentucky. Travis is passionate about fostering a Great Commission-driven mission in every aspect of his church’s culture. How does he do it? Erin and Doug ask him exactly that. Given Florence Baptist’s historical roots (the church was originally founded in 1855!), Erin and Doug invite Travis to share a bit of the context and history behind the church before jumping into their conversation on mission. Travis then walks us through how the church went from an organization of siloed teams to a culture of mission-focused disciples bent on reaching their ones. Travis also talks about some of the challenges behind aligning to a shared mission, stories of pursuing his ones, and the practical steps any church leader can take today to make a mission based on The Great Commission the main thing for their people and church. Register for The Intentional Churches Conference 2025 here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Churches Podcast 03:05 Travis Kaiser: Background and Church Context 05:53 Radical Alignment and Leadership Challenges 08:51 Building Trust and Relationships in Ministry 12:07 Living the Great Commission: Personal Stories 17:46 Creating a Culture of Mission 21:07 Aligning Staff and Leadership with Mission 26:02 Practical Steps for Greater Alignment 32:04 Conclusion and Conference Invitation…

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Inviting the Ones, with Mark Weigt | S06.E01 27:38

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Welcome to season 6 of The Intentional Churches podcast! For this season of the podcast, we’re talking all about inviting and preparing for that next big event on your church’s calendar in light of The Great Commission. With Christmas right around the corner, this is the perfect time to talk about the invite potential of an event that will ultimately draw people closer to Jesus. On today’s episode Erin and Doug are joined by Doug’s good friend (and fellow Steelers fan!), Mark Weigt. Mark is the founder and lead pastor of The Ridge Community Church in Milwaukee, WI. For this conversation, Erin and Doug focus in on how we invite our ones well—those far from God and the church. Given the large unchurched population in Milwaukee, Mark is the perfect person to tackle this topic. Together the three dive into some of the context of Milwaukee’s church population and how that’s affected Mark’s strategies as a church leader—taking a look at how Mark and his team gear up for a big invite potential season like Christmas and the ways leaders can approach inviting their ones. Plus Mark and Doug even share some personal stories of how their relationships with ones led to further connection. We’re excited for all the conversations to come in season 6! Don’t forget to register for The 2025 Intentional Churches Conference at a discounted rate here: https://www.intentionalchurchesconference.com/. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 The Heart of Ministry and Personal Connection 02:03 Understanding the Unique Context of Milwaukee 06:13 Vision and Mission of Ridge Community Church 10:12 Strategies for Big Invite Opportunities 14:00 Engaging Ones: Personal Stories and Community Impact 20:01 Aligning Leadership with the Great Commission 23:46 Practical Insights for Effective Church Growth…

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Intentional versus Unintentional Churches, with Bart Rendel | S05.E10 30:19

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On the final episode of season 5, Erin and Doug invite Intentional Churches’ president and co-founder, Bart Rendel, to the show to outline the differences between intentional and unintentional churches. Bart has a heart for helping church leaders take personal ownership of The Great Commission, and that passion bleeds through every part of this conversation. Since Bart is Doug’s partner in crime at Intentional Churches, Erin invites Doug to share his expertise too, and together the two outline exactly what an intentional versus unintentional church looks like, the steps every church should take towards being more intentional, and how Intentional Churches has truly become a learning community for church leaders. Doug and Bart wrap up this final episode of the season by sharing practical steps churches can take today to radically align with The Great Commission. We hope you enjoyed this season of The Intentional Churches podcast! Download Intentional Churches’ FREE e-book on radical alignment here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 The Heart of Discipleship 03:05 Understanding Intentional Churches 06:00 Characteristics of Unintentional Churches 12:04 Steps Towards Intentionality 20:44 Building a Learning Community…

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Ministering to the One and the Ninety-nine, with Brian Hunt and Heather Mahoney | S05.E09 29:30

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This week on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin sit down with Mission Church’s Sarah Cole. Sarah serves as the Ventura, CA church’s welcome team lead—focusing on creating a volunteer culture that welcomes in everyone and anyone. Why is creating that culture of hospitality important to The Great Commission? How do we recruit and inspire leaders with the “why” behind welcoming new people? The three dive into these questions and more in today’s conversation! In her time at Mission, Sarah has seen her volunteer team grow from the low numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic to over 200 individuals passionate about serving those new to the church. Together, Erin and Doug invite Sarah to share the biggest challenges—and biggest victories—behind leading such a large volunteer team, how she communicates the “why” behind the work they’re doing on a Sunday morning, and how creating that welcoming environment has led to more and more people coming to know Christ. Hospitality in our church environments and on our welcome teams may not seem like a huge priority to some, but in reality it’s essential to inviting in and continuing to build a relationship with those who don’t know Jesus. Don’t miss this super practical, encouraging episode! Download Intentional Churches’ FREE e-book on radical alignment here: https://www.intentionalchurches.com/podcast. New to Intentional Churches? Start here: https://assessment.intentionalchurches.com/churchos Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Radical Alignment 02:55 Sarah Cole's Journey and Context 06:12 Mobilizing Teams for the Great Commission 12:00 Recruitment Strategies and Team Care 18:03 Creating a Welcoming Environment 24:00 Building a Welcoming Culture 30:02 Conclusion and Key Takeaways…

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Welcoming in the Ones, with Sarah Cole | S05.E08 32:17

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Discipling Gen-Z, with Grant Skeldon | S05.E07 32:57

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