Why plant a church? Why plant one here in Grants Pass? Is there a difference between being a church planter and a church pastor? What should a future church planter be thinking about right now?

This is a fascinating conversation. Can't believe I get share it with you!

Here are some useful links for follow-up:

Serve Hope International Coffee: www.servehope.coffee

Joy Church Grants Pass: www.joychurchgrantspass.com

Lifegate Church: www.lifegategp.com

Philippi Church: www.philippichurchgp.com

The COV network: www.gpcov.org

Global Leadership Summit: www.globalleadership.org

The Hivve Coworking space: www.thehivve.com

Thank you to Philippi Chuch for hosting this conversation.

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Contact Josh here.

This episode is mainly about prepping for a sabbatical, but it's also about loving the people you lead, stewarding your power and influence, and letting someone else lead you.

Also, this is a Part I. Look for Part II down the road as we look back on how the sabbatical actually went!

Stuff mentioned and useful follow-up links:

Phases of a sabbatical James is following:

I. Release and Relinquish

II. Rest and Recovery

III. Reflect and Refocus

IV. Realignment and/or Reassignment

V. Re-Entry/Re-Engagement

Find the complete Sabbatical Guidelines from The Navigators here.

Learn more about Jerome Prairie Bible Church here.

Learn more about the COV network here.

Thank you Jerome Prairie Bible Church for hosting this conversation.

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Contact Josh here.

This is a short episode wherein I welcome you to my podcast and tell you what it's gonna be about.

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