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The COR 3:6 Podcast S3 E1 - Church Planters Conference 2026

Release Date: 01/13/2026

The COR 3:6 Podcast S3 E1 - Church Planters Conference 2026

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today, we are joined by Dr Benji Lavender and Andrew Beccue (Lakewood Baptist Church; Gainesville, GA) In this episode, we discuss: COR 3:6 Church Planters Conference Valentine’s Weekend Church Planting Picture of The Kingdom Family reunion Fellowship Rest Worship Sending churches Granddaughter churches Monumental growth Transformational ministry Panel discussion Around the coffee pot HOSTS: Dr Benji Lavender - Andrew Beccue - PRODUCER: Jon Poole (JP) - GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING: Joy Willis - joywillis@lakewoodlife.org SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING: Kelli Reeves -...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E9 (Gavin Felix - Pastor of New Springs Church ; Coral Springs, FL)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today, we are joined by Pastor Gavin Felix (Pastor of New Springs Church ; Coral Springs, FL). https://www.newspringschurch.com In this episode, we discuss: Being kicked off the basketball team and out of school The long route Church planting residency at Spanish River Teaching and coaching Having never done church work before Challenges Lessons to be learned from making a lot of mistakes Ordained Jesus’ words I will build my church My capacity to work and my family’s capacity to tolerate it The energy to do it well Addressing controversial subjects Reformed Theology Appreciation of other...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E8 (Pastor Chan Kilgore - New River Fellowship, Fort Lauderdale, FL)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today, we are joined by Pastor Chan Kilgore (Pastor of New River Fellowship, Fort Lauderdale, FL). https://newriverftl.com In this episode, we discuss: History of church planting Hijacked by God’s grace Singing the Doxology “Not called to reach those kinds of kids” Righteous anger and sinful anger The Great Commionssion Spanish River Church planter as a missionary Diversity South Florida Challenges Recovery Community Finding a place to meet Style of preaching Coaching and mentoring Learning how to lead Feeling the pressure in years 3 to 4 The importance of a healthy sabbath...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E7 (Pastor Kempton Jackson - Resurrection Anglican Church in Santa Fe, NM)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today, we are joined by Pastor Kempton Jackson - Pastor of Resurrection Anglican Church in Santa Fe, NM. rezsantafe.com In this episode, we discuss: No desire to become a pastor Racing bikes, studying law, and seminary A strong question from a former student Indian law on the Reservation Demographics God is bringing who God will bring Church prospective Moving downtown The story behind the name Kempton Reaching out to natives and understanding how they live and think Breakthroughs in Native American Culture “The Whitest Native American I know” A special relationship with a COR...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E6 (Pastors Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton - Christ Church: Johns Creek, GA)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Pastors Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton - The Pastors of Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA. In this episode we discuss: Who is Christ Church? Nehemiah call Why Johns Creek? The Prospectus Get to know us Info meetings and launch team Who is Christ Church? Timeless things - “old sounding name” Make, Mature, and Mobilize Creeds and confessions Rooted Theology 1833 Creed Communion with Christ Mary and Martha Hospitality Diverse population Generational faithfulness Losing ground Soft launch and grand opening Percentages of the unchurched American...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E5 (Tiffany Presten, Candace Stradley, & Carson Roush - The Wives Of Johns Creek)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Tiffany Presten, Candace Stradley, & Carson Roush - The wives and fiancé of Pastors, Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton. They are planting Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA. In this episode we discuss: A new thing Parable Of The Talents Greatest Kingdom impact Getting to do this together A new marriage and a new ministry “I saw the calling in him” Being a planter Where the point of pure exhaustion meets true peace Kids, obstacles, expenses, and where? Nehemiah call Rebuild the walls “Tents don’t have foundations” Christ is our foundation...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E4 (with Loren and Michelle Funk)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Loren and Michelle Funk. Loren and Michelle have been staples at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA serving on many of our ministry teams including our Cor 3:6 Church Planters Network. They are now stepping out and on the launch team at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastors Ben Preston, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton. In this episode we discuss: How we met. Years of involvement and serving at Lakewood Baptist Church. Yes and amen leadership. Affirmation A peak behind the curtain. A meeting with Ben Presten. No intention of...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E3 (Pastor Hunter Clayton - Christ Church; Johns Creek, GA)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Hunter Clayton. Hunter is a one of the pastors and launch team members at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastor Ben Presten and Pastor Kevin Stradley. In this episode we discuss: Fasting, praying, & spending time with God in a cabin. Christ centered conversations. Damascus Road moment. What is pastoral ministry? How do I get plugged in to a community? Preaching for the first time. I don’t wanna go anywhere again. A change of desire in my heart. Faith decisions and next steps. We are ALL called to the same thing. To make disciples. HOSTS: Dr...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E2 (Pastor Kevin Stradley - Christ Church; Johns Creek, GA)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Kevin Stradley. Kevin is a one of the pastors and launch team at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastor Ben Preston In this episode we discuss: The Calling. No plans of going in to ministry. The transition from corporate world to ministry. Oregon? How did we get here? Seminary. Struggles with doubt and being you own worst critic. Am I capable? The process. The importance of humility. Saying yes and the defining moment. Bilingual. A gallon of gasoline. The next 6-8 months. Bittersweet sweetness. Healthy scar tissue. God's favor. ...

The COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E1 (Drew Gaddis - Launch Team member of Christ Church with Pastor Ben Preston)

The COR 3:6 Podcast

Today we are joined by Drew Gaddis. Drew is a part of the launch team at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastor Ben Preston In this episode we discuss: The Launch Team for Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA with Pastor Ben Preston. Something we as a church are doing. To be a part of planting. Types of things to think through. The big “in the sky” moment never happened. There was a need with Pastor Ben. Our mission to spread the Gospel. Growing up in Lakewood and now leaving to help plant Christ Church. The process. Felt the freedom. HOSTS:...

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Today, we are joined by Dr Benji Lavender and Andrew Beccue (Lakewood Baptist Church; Gainesville, GA)

In this episode, we discuss: