Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church Planting

Did you miss the 2021 Virtual Bloom Retreat? Or do you wish that you could listen again to Bianca Juarez Olthoff's powerful message and interview? This episode is for you! Bianca walks you through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and explores what it looks like to live fearlessly even in the midst of the fire. Grab your Bible, notebook, and a pen and get ready to learn from Bianca Juarez Olthoff!

Should your church be on tiktok? Rachel Stewart's answer just may surprise you! Rachel founded Copper Hive Consulting: a Marketing and Business Strategy network to help leaders stay focused on what matters—helping people. Lisa and Rachel also cover all things personality assessments and why it matters to know who you are as you lead and serve in church planting.

Show Notes:

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Social Media Marketing with Michael Stelzner

Traction by Gino Wickman

What's it been like to be a board certified Hospital Chaplain through a global pandemic? Reverend Jennifer Prior (Jennie) shares what is has been like to care for people in their darkest moments. Jennie also talks about how she rests and takes care of herself when life is heavy and overwhelming. This episode will challenge you to stay curious as you care for people on your church planting journey.

Do you love people before you try to lead people? Listen in as Beth Cross, Director of Institutional Advancement at Mid Atlantic Christian University (as well as many other life roles!), shares about how to see people even through our differences and disagreements. Beth candidly shares about her experiences in several diverse leadership roles in the church, the nonprofit world, higher education, and parenting!

https://www.macuniversity.edu

Janet McMahon, Community Life Pastor at Restore Community Church in Kansas City, MO shares her recent journey of finding her voice even after 25+ years in ministry. She talks about what it looks like to fully embrace the love of Jesus as we lead and love people, even as we walk through hard circumstances or disagreement. You may need a tissue or two for this incredible story.

Resources mentioned in this episode: Pete Scazzero and his Emotionally Healthy resources

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero

Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero

You’re going to want to listen to this episode more than once! Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, redefines and clarifies evangelism and gives several creative ways to be hope and joy in your own sphere of influence. She also talks about being hospitable versus showing hospitality and why that distinction matters. Grab a notebook and get ready to take notes on this wisdom-packed episode.

Links to mentions in the show!

Alpha 

Darrell Johnson

All things Shaila Visser

Lisa Bennett wants to be your friend! Seriously. Listen to this episode to get to know more about all things Lisa and her story. Make sure you listen all the way to the end for an encouraging reminder about how we treat ourselves and live in our current season!

Shared on the show today:

This episode covers a LOT of ground! Lisa interviews Katie Alesso, Connections Pastor at Thrive Los Angeles. Katie shares about how God has uniquely wired her for ministry through extroversion and relationships and how that all connects with her journey in church planting. You’ll also learn Katie’s definition of a Sunday afternoon mega-nap.

Resources shared on the show today:

Managing Leadership Anxiety By Steve Cuss

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero

A Women of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

We’re kicking off 2021 with a bang! Stadia’s Director of New Church Growth and Multiplication, Tim Celek, talks about his experience starting and pastoring a church for 30 years. Tim also talks about using every single day for kingdom impact. This episode is packed with encouragement and Scripture—2 things every church planter needs this year!

The Question Behind the Question by John G Miller

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

2020 has been quite the year! Lisa Bennett and Heidy Tandy look back and look ahead on this annual tradition of the Plant Strong Podcast. The ladies discuss ways to celebrate even in such a difficult year and some of their favorite things from 2020 (spoiler alert: they also discuss their preferred type of Christmas décor and reveal some new learnings about the Enneagram).