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Church Planting Together episodes
- 029: Five Things we Wish Someone Would Have Told us
Starting out, Loren and Carrie were ready to take on the world... and then reality set in. In this episode, they share five things they wish that someone would have told them before they began their church plant. They figured them out as they went along, but having a plan would have saved some stress and heartache along the way.
Here are the five points:
1. Remember you are a team
2. Take the long view
3. Rest
4. Check your finances
5. Role of the spouse
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33 min - 028: Establishing Elders in Your Church Plant
Most church planters want their church to be legit, and establishing elders seems like a way to make that happen. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about the path to eldership in their church plant. They talk about three phases:
1. Document People phase
2. Advisory Board
3. Elders
Loren also shares about what goes on at an elder meeting, the role of his elders at his church, and a great way to pray through scripture.
Resources:
Winning on Purpose by John Edmond Kaiser
Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson
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31 min - 027: Going to Retreats That You Don't Lead
When you are working hard to fill other people's tanks, yours doesn't get filled. Leading on an empty tank is no good. It can be harmful to both your church plant and to your marriage. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about the importance of attending events that you are not in charge of leading. There are many options out there. Here are a few that Loren and Carrie mentioned in this podcast.
A Weekend to Remember
Love and Respect
Hume Lake Christian Camps
Any conferences you are invited to through your network (Converge Worldwide has a ton)
Husband in Pursuit and Wife in Pursuit by Ryan and Selena Frederick
Loren and Carrie also talk about the importance of making time for each other and doing non-church-related things together.
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29 min - 026: Staying Neighborly as a Church Planter
Don't Let your church life crowd out your capacity to love your neighbor. In the early days of church planting, it's easy to be intentional about meeting new people. But, as time goes on, things get more and more complicated. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about intentionality around continuing to reach out to those around you. They share why it is essential and give practical examples and resources for reaching your community and loving your neighbor.
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door by Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak
Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation by Jen Schmidt
101 Ways to Reach Your Community (Designed for Influence Series) Book 4 of 4: Designed for Influence | by Steve Sjogren
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31 min - 025: Managing Expectations in Church Planting
Attending a church planting conference is fun, but it can also leave you feeling like you don't measure up. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about how you can manage your expectations and still cheer for and celebrate the church down the street. They discuss the tricky task of finding the sweet spot between working hard, desiring to see God move in huge ways, and being content with the results. It's not an easy task.
Article: Sisters, You Have Permission to Lead an Ordinary Life by Melissa Kruger
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31 min - 024: Small Groups in Your Church Plant
Small groups have impacted Loren and Carrie in major ways of their lives. To help people grow in community, this is one of the main strategies in their church plant. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk through the theology behind small groups, thinking through the purpose they serve in your overall mission, and explain why they landed on a closed group model. They also give some practical tips for hosting small groups in your home.
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32 min - 023: Assimilating Newcomers into the Life of the Church Plant
As church planters, our goal is to help people find Jesus and follow Him with their whole lives. However, it can be difficult to know how to get people from the front door into the church's life and a growing relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Loren and Carrie share what they did to connect people in the early days of the church plant and how they were forced to rethink things when it didn't produce the results they were hoping for.
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27 min - 022: Supporting a Spouse Who Works Tons of Hours While Planting a Church
How do I support my spouse, who works long hours at her job while we are planting a church? This was a question asked of Loren and Carrie that they didn't have a chance to answer. While everyone's situation is different, Carrie and Loren had an experience where Carrie went from being a stay-at-home mom to working 60 hours a week. In this episode, they talk about how they worked through the challenges of sharing duties around the home, learning to communicate, and supporting one another emotionally and spiritually. As two domestically challenged people, they had a lot to work through.
Link to the Ten Minute Cleanup blog post
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34 min - 021: Managing Your Time While Planting a Church
Time management is important in every aspect of life. However, for many creative, visionary leaders, managing time does not come naturally. In this episode, Loren shares his day-to-day schedule, and Carrie shares how she was able to be efficient with her time while teaching. In addition, they both share the ground rules they put in place for their family early on and how they continue to make their family a priority. If you are a bi-vocational planter and have figured out how to do this effectively, contact us. We'd love to talk to you!
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contact us at [email protected]31 min - 020: Seasons of the Church Plant with Their Strengths and Weaknesses
Church planting consists of ever-changing seasons of ministry. But, for those who don’t enjoy change, it is a continual cycle of celebrating and grieving. In this episode, Loren and Carrie reminisce about the different seasons of the church plant and point out both the strengths and weaknesses of each phase.
The seasons discussed are:
Prelaunch: Gathering a launch team
Prelaunch 2: Preparing to launch
Post launch
Moving to two services
Adding paid staff
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About Church Planting Together
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Church planting is tough and affects every area of the church planter's life. Join church planters Loren and Carrie Pankratz (with over 11 years experience) as they delve into their struggles, the…
times they totally nailed it, and the things they wish they would have done differently in their Utah church plant. You can also expect to hear from church planting couples in different phases of the journey. In each episode, you will find helpful, practical tips for planting a church and keeping your marriage strong in the process. If you and your spouse are planting a church, thinking of planting a church, or supporting someone who is, this is the podcast for you.