In Part 3, Ralph and Daniel dive into the messy miracle of church mergers. Daniel explains how his small but missionally agile church merged with a grieving congregation twice its size—and how culture, not structure, was the real challenge. He shares practical wisdom for leading through ethnic, generational, and stylistic diversity with humility, relational investment, and a long view of culture formation. The episode closes with a heartfelt encouragement to small church pastors: your faithfulness matters more than your numbers.

Topics Covered:

• Why culture—not systems—is the key to a successful merger
• Leading with your life before you cast vision
• Building a third culture through relationship
• Encouragement for small church pastors: redefine success