Warren Bird on Church Planting Trends and Triumphs
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Release Date: 01/10/2024
Ep. 105 - Balancing Faith & Finances: Insights for Church Planters (with Matt Murphy)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of , Greg Nettle, President of Stadia, discusses the delicate balance between faith and financial wisdom with COO Matt Murphy. They explore the challenges and strategies involved in managing church finances, highlighting the importance of having a plan, understanding the risks of poor stewardship, and the necessity of wise investing. They also emphasize the pitfalls of financial management in church settings, such as over-saving or reckless spending. The episode provides valuable insights for church leaders on navigating finances with faith and prudence. Key topics include the ...
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Ep. 104 - Personalizing and Systematizing Care Strategies (with Andrea Wells)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
This episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," hosted by Greg Nettle, president of , features Andrea Wells. Andrea discusses the importance of developing personalized and systematic care strategies for team members, investors, and partners within church planting initiatives. Highlights include her recent trek in Olympic National Park to raise funds for new churches and detailed strategies for personalizing care in organizational settings. Connect with Greg, Andrea, and Stadia at [00:00:23] Introduction of Andrea Wells and her role at Stadia [00:00:48] The importance of care in...
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Ep. 103 - What Makes a Good Board Member? (with Steve Porter)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle, president of Stadia Church Planting, chats with Steve Porter, chair of the Stadia board. They delve into the essential qualities and functions of a good church board member, highlighting the challenges church leaders face in financial management due to their lack of training in this area. Steve shares his extensive experience on various boards, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and transparency for nonprofit leaders. They also discuss the role of policy governance in maintaining an effective board by setting clear...
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Ep. 102 - Empowering the Next Generation: Carrie Williams on Innovative Church Planting
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This episode of "The Church Planting Podcast" features Carrie Williams, Executive Director of Exponential Next, discussing the challenges and strategies of engaging the next generation in church planting. Carrie shares her journey from personal transformation to leading church initiatives and highlights the importance of apprenticeship and internships to involve young people. The conversation also explores various innovative church planting modalities like micro churches and network churches, which align with the strengths and interests of younger generations. Greg Nettle and Carrie delve into...
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Ep. 101 - The Challenges of Church Growth (with Dr. Tim Harlow)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, host Greg Nettle talks with Dr. Tim Harlow, former senior pastor at Parkview Christian Church. They delve into Tim’s transformative leadership that grew Parkview from a congregation of 150 to over 10,000 members, embracing multisite campuses. This episode offers deep reflections on the challenges and milestones of church leadership and growth. Tim shares his journey starting in January 1990, with a focus on overcoming internal conflicts and aligning his congregation towards a shared vision. He emphasizes the significance of leadership in...
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Ep. 100 - Why Church Planting? (with Paul Taylor)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
We're celebrating 100 episodes of The Church Planting Podcast by returning to the question that started it all: why church planting? Greg invites Paul Taylor, co-founder of Rivers Crossing Church in Cincinnati, to discuss their shared passion for church multiplication. They dive into Paul's journey from skepticism to deep faith and his subsequent dedication to church planting. The episode also highlights collaborative efforts like the Extraordinary Church Collective and strategic initiatives for global church growth. They discuss technological advances in church planting, including...
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Ep. 99 - Strengthening Marriage in Ministry (with Gary Thomas)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
In this episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," host Greg Nettle reconnects with Gary Thomas, a prolific author known for works like Sacred Marriage and Cherish. They discuss the critical role of nurturing marital relationships amidst the pressures of church planting. Gary emphasizes the concept of "cherishing" over mere love, advocating for a deeper, more respectful partnership. The conversation covers practical advice on maintaining and enriching marriages, recognizing the challenges specific to those in ministry. They also delve into strategies to safeguard marriages against infidelity...
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Ep. 98 - Navigating the Digital First Church: Strategies for Modern Church Leaders (with Kenny Jahng)
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle
Greg discusses the integration of digital marketing and AI tools in church leadership with guest Kenny Jahng, a digital marketing expert and founder of AI for Church Leaders. They explore the misconceptions about marketing in church contexts, emphasizing the importance of adopting digital-first strategies to connect with communities effectively. Key topics include the role of websites as the "digital front door" to churches, the relevance of creating valuable online content, and the practical use of AI in sermon preparation and church management. Connect with Kenny: , where Kenny serves as...
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Ep. 97 - Navigating a Life of Ministry with Wisdom & Passion (with Larrie Fraley)
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Larrie Fraley is a founding member and the Global Outreach Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. Larrie and host Greg Nettle discuss staying spiritually and physically healthy for the long haul in ministry, amidst the challenging times ahead, including the election year and beyond. Fraley shares insights on maintaining passion for ministry, the importance of a personal relationship with God, physical fitness, and the balance of family and ministry life. Greg also touches on the significant growth of Christ Church of the Valley and its contributions to church planting...
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Ep. 96 - Learning from a European Church Planting Movement (with Gianni and Angela Gaeta)
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Meet Angela and Gianni Gaeta, founders of Impact Europe. Based in Vienna, they are dedicated to bringing godly influence into every sphere of secular society by planting vibrant Churches and training leaders throughout Central Europe. Starting from Angela's unexpected call to mission, to their eventual life together in Austria focusing on church planting and leadership training, their story is one of faith, dedication, and transformation. Their approach, "open your home, your heart, and your fridge," emphasizes building community from the ground up. Connect with Gianni and Angela:...
info_outlineNote: This is a rebroadcast of Episode 67. This encore episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," hosted by Greg Nettle, features Warren Bird, ECFA's Senior Vice President of Research and Equipping. The focus is on Bird's comprehensive study titled "The New Faces of Church Planting," which is the largest ever study of church planters, involving 2,700 participants, mostly in North America. Key findings include the rising trend of church multiplication, with an increased desire and actual implementation of church planting networks. The episode discusses various factors contributing to successful church multiplication, such as being part of a multiplication group, setting specific goals, and the leader's involvement in developing new leaders. Greg and Warren also cover the increasing prevalence of multiracial churches, especially among younger church planters, and the implications of digital technology in church planting. The episode emphasizes the importance of church planting in the growth and innovation of Christianity, highlighting the role of church planters in experimenting with new approaches to reach diverse populations.
Content mentioned in this episode:
- "The New Faces of Church Planting" report: https://www.ecfa.org/Surveys.aspx