The Rob Skinner Podcast

Today, I’m talking to Josephus Bartuah from Boston Massachusetts.  Josephus leads one of the fastest growing campus ministries in the country.  Over the past two years it has grown from eight to 40+ disciples.  Listen as he talks about how he did  it and what inspires him.  This episode is the first to spotlight "twenty-somethings," disciples 30 and under who are multiplying disciples, leaders and churches. 

More about Josephus and Katrina:

Josephus Bartuah was born on May 16th 1993. He met his amazing wife Katrina during their freshman year of college. He was invited out to church, studied the Bible and was baptized on May 29th 2013. He graduated Umass Boston in 2016 with a history degree. Katrina and Josephus were married in April 2017 and now have two beautiful boys - Julius and Elliott. After three years of interning in the Campus Ministry, the Bartuahs were asked to go into the ministry in 2018. They served in the professionals ministry initially. In 2021, they were asked to join a team of 8 campus ministers to revive the Boston Campus Ministry in Downtown Boston. They are proud graduates of the New England School of Missions. Making disciples and raising up leaders is their joyful obsession. If you’d like to contact Josephus, his email is jbsgud@gmail.com 

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Today, I’m talking to Glenn Neargarder.  Glenn became a Christian in 1988, spent time in the ministry, administration and went on to work at Bank of America.  In trying to help his home church with their administration he uncovered what is often the weakest part of many churches, having a coherent and complete administrative system.  He started a “passion project” to serve small churches by doing all the administrative functions for them at extremely low cost.  Glenn will be a speaker at the Climb Conference in Dallas this year.  If you’ve ever been frustrated with your church financial situation and are looking for a low-cost, one-stop solution, you need to listen to what Glenn is talking about.

More about Glenn:

Glenn became a disciple of Jesus in 1988 as part of the University of Cincinnati campus ministry. Immediately after graduation in 1992 he and his wife, Vicki, moved to Chicago to work in the full time ministry. After 3 years in the full time ministry (Chicago and Champaign, IL) they moved to Los Angeles. Glenn worked in church administration for the International Church of Christ at the Los Angeles head quarters for four years. He then went back into the full time ministry for three more years as part of the North region of the Los Angeles Church of Christ. Glenn then spent 14 years working for Bank of America in mortgage servicing operations. During his last 7 years he held an SVP of Operations position with offices across the country and internationally managing over 1,000 employees. Glenn has been working as a business improvement and transformation consultant in the pharmaceutical industry since 2016.

Glenn's experience with local and international church administration, full time ministry as well as his experience with managing large operations domestically and internationally in a corporate environment have allowed him to develop skills in Human Resources, financial management, legal, policies and procedures, process improvement, performance management, state and federal employment laws, and technology and systems. 

How to Reach Glenn:

ChurchAdm.Com

General Support  / Main Office support@churchadm.com (919) 229-9315

Ramon (Mon) Eusebio (Manager) Mon@churchadm.com (919) 229-9315

Glenn Neargarder (CEO/Owner) Glenn@churchadm.com (919) 229-9521

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Today, I’m talking to Nate Bigbee from Corpus Christi, Texas.  Nate is the leader of a church of 40 disciples and has 5 people on staff.  How does he do it?  He is encouraging young men and women to develop a bi-vocational ministry career.  Three of his interns are building their private businesses while also serving in the ministry.  Nate is also starting a school to help those who are interested in doing self-supported or partially-supported ministry.  He and his wife, Waldina, are also on track to become self-supporting so that he can multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  If you are interested in doing ministry full or part time or if you are a ministry leader looking for ways to make your budget go farther, you’ll want to hear what Nate has to say.

How to reach Nate:  

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission team sent off.  Click the link here:  

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Today, I’m talking to Martin Chairez.  Martin and his wife, Tina, lead a Spanish-speaking ministry in Orange County California.  He’s got a burning passion for growing and expanding Spanish-speaking ministries.  Listen as he talks about:

• How the US has the second largest population of Spanish-Speakers in the world and yet has only a handful of full-time ministers.
• Misconceptions about Spanish-ministry
• Why he doesn’t like the term “Latino Ministry”
• Immigration, politics and helping people without legal status
• His vision for Spanish ministry going forward

How to reach Martin Chairez:  Martin@OCChurchofChrist.Com

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Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission team sent off.  Click the link here:  

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·        Today, I’m talking to Mark and Ruth Kang, who lead the church in Detroit, Michigan.  Listen as they share about:

o   Developing a Dating Culture

o   The impact one leader can make

o   Mark’s unique speaking style

o   What they would do if they had to start over from zero

o   What they view as the next growth center in their church and many others

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What would you do if your house burned down?  What would you do if you didn’t have time to go back for even one possession?  What would you do if all you had to start over again was your laptop and two changes of clothes?  Nate and Megan Chatelier can answer those questions because on Friday, August 18^th, 2023, a wildfire swept through their neighborhood near Spokane, Washington.  The flames were 150 feet higher than the tree line and 240 homes were destroyed.  Listen as Nate and Megan share what they went through and how they are rebuilding their lives. 

Nate was last interviewed on episode #205.

You can reach Nate at nate@nerdninjas.com

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Your tax-deductible gift will help me multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  Click the link here:  

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Today, I interview Robby Angle, author of “The Cure for Groups, How to Lead a Small Group People Will Talk About The Rest of Your Lives.”  Listen as Robby shares:

o   About his experience leading 800 small groups in Andy Stanley’s church, North Point Community Church.

o   How to create a good culture in small groups

o   Why the leader matters so much in making small groups work

o   Why trust is so essential in small group relationships as well as our relationship with God

o   How to ask good questions

o   Why a good schedule and memorable events make such a big difference

How to Reach Robby Angle:

Website: http://www.trueface.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-angle-a55b1433/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truefacecommunity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Truefaced

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truefacelife/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Trueface

Robby Angle was booked via The Expert Bookers, www.expertbookers.com. 

In this episode, I read from chapter 11 and the conclusion of my book, "How to Plant and Grow a Church."  I discuss why small churches are incubators for great leaders and how to develop leadership in disciples.  

https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church&qid=1691270977&sprefix=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1

Today, I’m talking to Jon Sherwood who leads a network of microchurches in Asheville, North Carolina.  Listen as he shares about:

o   How he came up with the idea of starting micro churches

o   What kinds of results he’s seen

o   What kind of vision he has for the church

And who would benefit from this model of church structure.  

How to reach Jon Sherwood:

• JonSherwood.Com
• JesusPeaceCollective.Com

 this episode I talk about how to improve your own personal evangelism as well as how to mobilize your church for outreach.

Where to find Rob's book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church":

https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church&qid=1691270977&sprefix=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1

In this episode, I read from chapter nine of my book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church."  I discuss the pitfalls and mistakes I've made in past mission plantings so that you can avoid them in the future.  

Where to find Rob's book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church":

https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church&qid=1691270977&sprefix=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1

I’m Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast.  In this episode, I share what I gained from trying to learn the “Secret of Happiness.”  I spent 30 days trying to imitate Paul’s example of being happy in all circumstances.  

I want to let you know how my “Secret of Happiness” campaign went and what I learned. 

I have learned to be happy with whatever I have. ¹² I know how to get along with little and how to live when I have much. I have learned the secret of being happy at all times. If I am full of food and have all I need, I am happy. If I am hungry and need more, I am happy. ¹³ I can do all things because Christ gives me the strength.  Philippians 4:11-13, NLV

Today, I talk to Ben and Brooke Mey, two young church planters from Newcastle, Australia.  They talk about what they've done to start a new church since February of this year and how they've baptized 11 people starting with a team of 15.  

Have you ever wanted to learn the “secret of happiness?”  Many people talk about it, but I know of only one person who has said that he has learned the secret of happiness, the Apostle Paul.  Look at what he shares in Philippians 4:11-13 in the NLV: 

I have learned to be happy with whatever I have. ¹² I know how to get along with little and how to live when I have much. I have learned the secret of being happy at all times. If I am full of food and have all I need, I am happy. If I am hungry and need more, I am happy. ¹³ I can do all things because Christ gives me the strength.  Philippians 4:11-13, NLV

I decided to learn that secret of happiness as well by going on a 30-day spiritual campaign to imitate Paul’s example.  Find out what I’ve learned so far on this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast!

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

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Today, I read the second half of chapter eight of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.  The chapter subject is how to stay fired up as a church builder.  I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned to keep your fire burning at all times and all places. Specifically:

o   How to use personal campaigns to get fired up

o   How to create church campaigns to develop momentum

o   The importance of staying connected

o   Going to conferences and meetings

o   Hosting guest speakers

o   And the importance of getting discipled

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission team sent off.  Click the link here:  

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online?fund_id=1728794

 Today, I read the first half of chapter eight of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.  The chapter subject is how to stay fired up as a church builder.  I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned to keep your fire burning at all times and all places.

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.  I started this podcast at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in an effort to inspire people to multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  I wanted to learn from others and share what I’ve learned over the years.  God has enabled me and my wife Pam to plant churches in

1.     Portland, Oregon

2.   Anchorage, Alaska

3.   Ashland, Oregon

4.   Tucson, Arizona

5.    and Flagstaff, Arizona. 

My dream is to plant at least five more churches by the year 2030.  Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission planting off the ground.  Please give today at:

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online  

Please look for and select the “Missions Fund” when you give.  Thank you!

Listen today as I talk to Matt Newburg from Fort Meyers, Florida.  Matt leads a church in Southwest Florida that has grown from a small group of 30 to over 140.  He talks about the things that have led to consistent growth:

·        Focusing on the “One Thing.”

·        Radical transparency and vulnerability

·        Surrendering control quicker and allowing God to work in all situations.

More about Matt:

·        49 years old

·        Married to Deanna since 2001

·        Baptized in 1992

·        Father of two girls, 13 and 18

·        He works as a minister and his wife works as an engineer

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

Thanks for listening today.  Pam and I have been able to plant 5 churches and my dream is to plant at least five more churches by the year 2030.  My next planting target is Green Valley and Sahuarita, Arizona.  This area is one of the fastest growing in Arizona.  Your support will help me to turn that dream into reality.  Your tax-deductible gift will help get this church off the ground.  Please give today at:

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online  

Please look for and select the “General Fund” when you give.  Thank you!

Today, I interview Steve and Charley Stevenson from Orange County, California.  Steve and Charley led a campus ministry in Long Beach California that grew from 25 disciples to 135.  Their leadership training helped put 17 graduates go into the professional ministry.  Find out their secret to spirit-led growth in this episode.

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.  I started this podcast at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in an effort to inspire people to multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  I wanted to learn from others and share what I’ve learned over the years.  God has enabled me and my wife Pam to plant churches in

1.     Portland, Oregon

2.   Anchorage, Alaska

3.   Ashland, Oregon

4.   Tucson, Arizona

5.    and Flagstaff, Arizona. 

My dream is to plant at least five more churches by the year 2030.  Your support will help me to turn that dream into reality.  Your tax-deductible gift will be given to get those churches off the ground.  Please give today at:

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online  

Please look for and select the “General Fund” when you give.  Thank you!

Join me today as I talk with Nick Galang from Oahu, Hawaii.  Nick and his wife, Shelley, are the interim leaders of the Oahu Church of Christ.  They have stepped in for Nick’s parents, Saun and Anthony Galang.  Listen as Nick shares:

·        What it was like growing up in the Galang household

·        How he met and married his high school sweetheart

·        How he got started as a songleader

·        How he started and runs his own marketing firm in Hawaii

·        What it’s like to work in his business along with his brother, Chris.

·        How his Dad’s advice to “Be Who You Are” has guided his choices in life

·        What gets him up in the morning

·        The importance of “Saying Yes!” to God

·        And a secret surprise in his family

Nick's Company:

"Founded in the heart of Honolulu, The Creative Co. is a full-service marketing agency that blends traditional marketing expertise with forward-thinking digital strategies. With 9 years in the industry, we specialize in delivering a broad range of services, from web development and graphic design to branding and search engine optimization. Our mission is to drive success for our clients by crafting unique, creative solutions that harness the power of innovation and ensure their brand's visibility in the digital age."

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.  I started this podcast at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in an effort to inspire people to multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  I wanted to learn from others and share what I’ve learned over the years.  God has enabled me and my wife Pam to plant churches in

1.     Portland, Oregon

2.   Anchorage, Alaska

3.   Ashland, Oregon

4.   Tucson, Arizona

5.    Flagstaff, Arizona. 

 My dream is to plant at least five more churches by the year 2030.  Your support will help me to turn that dream into reality.  Your tax-deductible gift will be given to get those churches off the ground.  Please give today at:

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online  

Please look for and select the “General Fund” when you give. 

Thank you!

oday, I read chapter seven of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.  The chapter subject is how to raise money.  I’ll be sharing the tips and tools to raise money personally or for your church planting from friends, family and those you don’t know.

How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast

I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.  I started this podcast at the beginning of the COVID pandemic in an effort to inspire people to multiply disciples, leaders and churches.  I wanted to learn from others and share what I’ve learned over the years.  God has enabled me and my wife Pam to plant churches in

1.     Portland, Oregon

2.   Anchorage, Alaska

3.   Ashland, Oregon

4.   Tucson, Arizona

5.    and Flagstaff, Arizona. 

My dream is to plant at least five more churches by the year 2030.  Your support will help me to turn that dream into reality.  Your tax-deductible gift will be given to get those churches off the ground.  Please give today at:

https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online  

Please look for and select the “General Fund” when you give.  Thank you!