In this episode, we will learn from Jessica Miller, who has taken a unique and yet beautiful journey in order to plant Illuminate Church.  We love to see the foundation of disciple-making s well as someone courageous enough to go down the road of pioneering something new and coming to find out. low and behold, a church has begun! You will be encouraged by her story!  

What do you do when you take over leadership of a historically great church but have a vision for multiplication? Hear of the  process that Jeremy walked Skyline through as they began to not just have influence in one geographic region but have expanded that influence locally and even outside of California! 

This episode takes a deep dive into the journey of Branden and Jenn Petersen and the planting of Resurrection Life Church NYC. This is a terrific episode if you are planting a church, becoming a sending church, or just wanting to be an emotionally healthy human while starting a new church.

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In this episode, we do a deep dive into the sending/multiplication culture at Celebrate Church (Sioux Falls, SD). Dr. Keith Loy shares his multiplication story with us and provides leaders with several powerful principles that can help any church become a church planting church!  You can learn more about Celebrate by going here: www.celebrate.church. 

In this episode, Dwight and Ed interview Jervie Windom, who is leading an incredible pioneering work in the greater Houston area. After the destruction caused by hurricane Harvey in Aug. 2017, Jervie launched a new ministry of prayer and compassion called Resonate Church, which has become a connection of missional communities. We will explore how to discern a specific ministry calling, what do do when the calling changes because of the context, and what it looks like to plant a network of churches in a region. Enjoy! 

In this episode, Dwight and I interview Laura Williams who pioneered a new kingdom work called Jericho Outreach Ministries. JOM exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with women in the adult entertainment industry. Laura’s story is an incredible example of a pioneering leader being obedient to God’s call on their life. You can find out more about Laura’s ministry at www.Jerichooutreachministry.org.

In this episode, we are joined with pastor Mike Weller, who is leading a new multiplying church in Anderson, IN called Restoration Church. Restoration is a dinner church with a uniques emphasis on reaching individuals who struggle with any form of addiction and mental health challenges. 

In this episode, we are privileged to interact with pastor Mick Veach, who is currently leading Kentwood Community Church in Kentwood, MI. KCC has a fantastic history of supporting church planting, but God is up to something new. As Mick explains, being a multiplying/sending church isn't really about having the best strategy or the most money, but it's about following the Holy Spirit and calling people to be faithful to the mission of Jesus. This episode is loaded with godly wisdom for leaders looking to be a part of the "greater things" that Jesus called his disciples into. 

In this episode, we talk to Jenn and Rick Legacy, who recently planted Bridge Church in Indian Head, MD. As Jenn and Rick approached their city they knew it would take a lot of love and relationship. The Legacy's are truly leaving a legacy everywhere they go! 

In this episode, we talk with Brandon Shupp,  who recently planted Story Church in Colorado Springs, CO. The unique dynamic for Brandon as he planted in Colorado Springs was that it was his hometown. This episode if filled with incredible insights, spiritual depth, and practical guidance for church planters. Jump in and learn about the story behind The Story!