new churches

Note: 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

On this special episode of the Church Planting Podcast, Greg interviews his wife, Julie Nettle. Julie and Greg share their own experience, being in ministry as husband and wife: the joy of serving together, the lessons learned, and the challenges to overcome. 

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Chuck Mingo (undivided.us) joins Greg Nettle (stadia.org) to talk about the Five Windows of Spiritual Growth, focusing in on the "fifth window," spiritual growth through cross-cultural relationships. Learn how to grow spiritually and as a leader through this in-depth conversation.

Show Notes

https://stadiachurchplanting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TCPP_Chuck-Mingo_Podcast-Transcript-1.pdf