The KC Underground Podcast

Cory and Brian continue the conversation around creating lightweight, agile structures for ordinary people exploring multiplication. Our conversation revolves around the topic of multiplication in the context of microchurches. The main areas we explore today are launching new leaders, starting new discovery groups, and launching new microchurches. We emphasize the need for flexibility and creativity in these processes and highlight the significance of fostering a sense of family and belonging in the multiplication journey.

In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss the concept of building light agile structures within organizations and microchurches. We explore the importance of flexible grammar and the need for organizations to be willing to restructure in response to emergent practices. We introduce the concept of the Lightload Leader Starfish, which emphasizes the importance of organic systems and circle cells in building agile structures. We also discuss the Kansas City Underground as an example of embodying lightweight and agile systems. The conversation explores the themes of conflict resolution, network expansion, and organizational restructuring within the context of the Underground network. We also touch on the postures and skills needed for leaders in a decentralized structure, including humility, equality, and a co-laboring mindset.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss observation number 10 from twofoureight.org. In this episode we talk about building simple and agile structures and tools in urban disciple making movements. We explore the idea of creating light, flexible organizational structures and teams that reflect together, innovate, and apply emergent practices. We emphasize the importance of adaptability and the need to iterate and adjust strategies based on the context and the leading of the Holy Spirit. We also discuss the significance of fostering a team environment that encourages creativity, freedom, and obedience to the Lord.

Cory and Brian hang with Gui Fadlalla and discuss the importance of finding the few who can reach the many in disciple-making. They share personal stories and experiences, highlighting the need for depth and soul care in the process. Gui talks about his work in using soccer as a tool for ministry and equipping coaches to be disciple-makers. The conversation emphasizes the shift from a fast-paced approach to a more intentional and focused investment in a few individuals.

Cory and Brian introduce the topic of focusing on the few to reach the many in the context of urban movements and everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of thinking strategically in urban contexts due to their complexity and the need to find the few who can replicate and reach others. The conversation also highlights the role of catalyzers and disciple-makers in the process, and the need to balance the desire for impact with personal capacity. The main takeaway is to know and invest in the few who can make a difference in their specific contexts.

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This conversation explores the topic of urban disciple-making movements and how to mobilize the local church. The guest, Pete Kirwan, shares his role at New City, a church in Kansas City, and how they have adapted traditional church models to focus on decentralized, full-week adaptable gathering place disciple-making structures. The conversation highlights the vision of New City for gospel saturation and the importance of integrating different church expressions. Pete also shares stories of microchurch expressions at New City, such as throwing parties for atheist friends and hosting equipping Zoom calls. The main takeaways include the need for integration and the presence of God in the church.
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In this conversation, Roy Moran discusses the topic of mobilizing the existing church to make disciples. He is described as a disruptor who helps people think differently and disrupts their practices. The concept of hybrid church is introduced, which involves inviting friends to discover the Bible together and create biblically flourishing communities. Moran emphasizes the importance of understanding one's context and creating pathways for exploration. He also encourages leaders to become permission-giving and to use language that focuses on sending and mission. The conversation concludes with the idea of re-gospeling and helping people understand the true nature of the gospel.

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Marko Pretorius. Marko is on staff at a predominant model church in South Africa, but has been given the freedom to explore disciple-making principles within that structure that would lead to movement. He brings up some important points that lead pastors within the predominant system might consider as they seek to empower all of God's people into their masterpiece mission. 

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Suz Ozbun. Suz is a local family doctor and perhaps more importantly, puts up with Cory. Suz shares her own journey and how she is currently putting into practice disciple-making principles in her context.