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CFTROU 0183: Why We’re More Committed to Multisite


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CFTROU 0183: Why We’re More Committed to Multisite

In this episode, we discuss a trend among churches, abandoning the multisite strategy. We delve into why, at Family Church, we continuing with our commitment to the multisite approach. Our guests include Scott Crawford, Family Church Business Administrator; Todd Gaston, Campus Pastor of Family Church North Stuart; and Todd Thomas, Campus Pastor of Family Church Sherbrooke. We discuss our Lead Pastor, Jimmy Scroggins, vision for our family of neighborhood churches, reasons for departure from this strategy, insights from our campus pastors, and what makes Family Church a unified organization. We explore the benefits and challenges. Tune in now!


Key Points From This Episode:

  • The logistical and relational challenges faced in the multisite approach.
  • Our campus pastors detail the why behind the multisite campus strategy.
  • Why the multisite strategy is working for us and the benefits we see.
  • Pastor Todd Gaston highlights the power of being a family of neighborhood churches.
  • We delve into the challenges and complexities that come with the multisite strategy.
  • Leading and managing high-level leaders.
  • Words of encouragement to those on the fence about multisite.
  • The work that it takes to maintain the relationships that are required to move forward as one church organization with many expressions across varying neighborhoods, it takes a lot of face time.
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    Our vision, our mission, and our values are clear. We live them out and they also provide clarity and alignment for us to stay connected.
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    We decided to lean into neighborhood churches with neighborhood pastors, who know their neighborhoods well and know their people well.
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