Afleveringen
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This episode covers a conversation about church planting, leadership, and discipleship. Together, we reflect on our guest's legacy in church multiplication, the challenges of balancing humility and confidence in leadership, and the importance of empowering other leaders. We also discuss the impact of technology on church communication, the need for ecclesiological clarity, and the ongoing support for influential leaders within the church.
Special Guest // Ralph Moore
Ralph Moore is the founding pastor of three churches which grew into the Hope Chapel movement now numbering more than 2,300 churches worldwide. These are the offspring of the 70+ congregations launched from Ralph’s hands-on disciplemaking efforts.
He currently serves as “church multiplication catalyzer” for Exponential. In addition to this, he travels the globe, teaching church multiplication to pastors in startup movements. He has authored several books, including Making Disciples, How to Multiply Your Church, Starting a New Church, Defeating Anxiety, and Let Go of the Ring: The Hope Chapel Story. Catch his blog at www.ralphmoore.net.
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This episode covers the difference between unbased confidence and wisdom, highlighting the importance of confidence rooted in Christ’s revelation and the Scriptures. It explores Christ's crucifixion as the intersection of life and death and emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation and spiritual growth. The episode stresses staying grounded in Scripture and recognizing the ongoing grace of the Spirit.
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This episode covers the importance of having clear cultural values and axioms to guide an organization. The discussion includes the concept of the "last best thing" and the need to be open to the "next best thing" rather than clinging to the status quo. Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of saying "no" until the right "yes" is found, and the value of working hard and resting hard as a leader.
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The podcast covers the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture, using the example of a local church. The key principles include size, speed, and strength; reducing and refining; and having open conversations to align everyone with the culture. Culture is not just about stated values, but the actual behaviors and expectations that become ingrained in an organization.
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This episode covers the importance of believing solely in Jesus for salvation. To add or take away from the grace that Jesus has given us for salvation is a direct contradiction to the Lordship of Jesus Christ for salvation. Grace is the lens by which we don't continue in sin. Rather, it is a proper understanding of grace that leads us to confession and repentance.
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This episode covers the confrontation between Paul and Peter in Galatians 2:11-14, highlighting the tension between truth and fear in leadership. The discussion unpacks the importance of standing firm in the gospel, handling conflict with grace, and resisting the pressure to conform. Join us as we explore how these biblical principles apply to modern faith, leadership, and church community.
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This episode covers the challenges of church leadership, the importance of humility, and the dangers of comparison within ministry. The hosts share their personal experiences of navigating growth, conviction, and the value of local accountability in a church setting. With candid insights, they explore the need for authentic discipleship and the vital role of partnership across different church models.
Special Guest // Joby Martin
Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, he has led a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to providing The Church of Eleven22 with vision and leadership, Pastor Joby is a national and international preacher and teacher.
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The speakers discuss the importance of "good God gospel" conversations, emphasizing that these opportunities arise naturally through prayer and daily interactions, and should be led by the Holy Spirit with sensitivity. They stress that the gospel should remain simple—salvation through grace alone—and warn against adding unnecessary rituals or works. Finally, they highlight the need for believers to regularly articulate the gospel, ensuring they truly understand it by sharing it with others.
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This episode covers the challenges and rewards of starting and scaling a church, from humble beginnings to seeing it grow and adapt over time. We dive into the personal experiences of church planters who have navigated multiple phases of growth, including handing off leadership and ensuring long-term success. Join us as we share insights and lessons learned from planting churches, training leaders, and the impact of multiplying ministries across different cities and countries.
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This episode covers the power of personal revelation in salvation, emphasizing that salvation comes not from human effort or tradition, but from a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of obedience and sharing the gospel, how being "known" is not the key to kingdom impact, and why personal time alone with God is essential for spiritual growth. Ultimately, we’re reminded that God’s grace calls us to share our transformed lives and influence others through faithfulness and surrender.
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This episode covers the challenges of both starting and staying in ministry. The discussion highlights how beginning can be tough, while the true difficulty often lies in a sustained effort required over time. Insights are shared on how a strong start can make staying easier, but the decision to continue is ultimately driven by a deeper sense of purpose.
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This episode covers the purity of the gospel and the danger of adding or adjusting its message. We explore Paul's warning in Galatians 1:6-10 against those who pervert the gospel for the approval of man and its consequences. In a world of confusion, we are reminded to hold firm to the true gospel as the only way to salvation, and to boldly proclaim it without compromise.
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This episode covers the sanctification of pastoral leadership, exploring how the pain of leadership shapes and refines a pastor’s character. It discusses the accountability required for growth, the humbling process of public leadership, and how embracing the challenges of ministry can deepen one’s relationship with God and others. The episode emphasizes that through pain, God's grace sustains pastors, empowering them to steward their leadership for the growth of the church and the community.
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This episode covers the radical nature of salvation and the central themes of Galatians, highlighting Paul’s passionate defense of the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. It explores how God calls and empowers ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, urging believers to embrace their role in the gospel movement and the local church. The episode emphasizes the importance of grace, surrender, and the will of God as essential for true spiritual life and the mission to make disciples.
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Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast!
If you are a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture, then this podcast episode is for you!
Join us in the latest episode of the Rethink and Return Podcast, where Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd talk about creating ministry partnerships. Listen to learn why partnering with different organizations for social impact is important to the church and the community.
Stay connected with us through the links below.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast!
If you are a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture, then this podcast episode is for you!
Join us in the latest episode of the Rethink and Return Podcast, where Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd talk about large corporate gatherings about building a church of house churches. Listen to know why they are important to Church Project.
Stay connected with us through the links below.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast!
Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture? Then this podcast episode is for you!
Join us in the latest episode of the Return and Return Podcast, where Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd discuss the development of becoming a house church pastor. Discover how Jason and his team at Church Project effectively identify, care for, and shepherd house pastors within their church of house churches.
Stay connected with us through the links below.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast!
Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture? Then this podcast episode is for you!
Join us in the latest episode of the Return and Return Podcast as Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd have a conversation about a house church framework. Hear about the foundations that have been core to Church Project building a church of house churches.
Stay connected with us through the links below.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast!
Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and Scripture?
Join us in the latest episode of the Return and Return Podcast as Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd discuss the concept of distributed leadership and how we can lean into the priesthood of the believer within our churches.
Stay connected with us through the links below.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Website: www.rethinkandreturnpodcast.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture? Then this podcast episode is for you!
Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast with Jason Shepperd!
Join us in the newest episode of the Return and Return Podcast as Nils Smith and Jason Shepperd talk about the concept of “A Church of House Churches.” Learn how Jason rediscovered what the church was intended to be and how he is applying Jesus’ original plan for His Church.
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Stay connected. Plug into the church leader community and join the conversation.
Jason Shepperd
Website: www.jasonshepperd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jason_shepperd
Rethink and Return
Website: www.rethinkandreturnpodcast.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rethinkandreturn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkandreturn
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rethinkandreturn
House Church Network
Website: https://housechurchnetwork.com/
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