The Rodcast: Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team

How do you craft a church mission statement that actually mobilizes people instead of just sitting on a wall? In this episode, Pastor Monty sits down with Dr. Rod Plummer to break down the biblical vision behind Lifehouse’s mission: Honor God, Equip Believers, and Share Good News. Discover how to integrate your church’s core values into your leadership culture and get practical steps for creating a powerful mission statement that moves your church to action.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

Sharing your faith doesn't have to be difficult. Discover a simple, practical framework to share the gospel with anyone, anywhere with Dr. Rod Plummer and Monty Plummer. In this episode, we break down "Eat, Pray, Share"—a powerful approach to building intentional relationships and pointing people to Jesus. Learn how this Luke 10 principle works across every culture and how you can inspire your church to live on mission, too.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

How do you move from doing ministry yourself to raising up a healthy team? In this episode, Dr. Rod and Monty Plummer break down the practical mechanics of developing leaders from within the local church. Discover how to identify leadership potential in unexpected places, what it means to have cultural agreement in your team, and a practical guide to implementing the "Leadership Loop" to develop next-generation leaders. If you want to build a church that continues to grow, this conversation is for you.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

The local church is the hope of the world. Discover why Jesus loves the local church, the reason why believers should be planted in a local church, and how to champion the local church as a leader or pastor.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

What's the key to planting a church that actually lasts? In this episode, Pastor Monty sits down with Dr. Rod Plummer to unpack the 24-year history of Lifehouse Church in Tokyo. Discover the seven essential keys to a successful church plant, which make sure your church is accessible to the culture and planted firmly in the local soil. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your leadership, this conversation provides a practical framework for building a thriving, sustainable movement in any culture.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

In this episode, Pastors Rod Plummer and Gerard Keehan, Senior Pastor of Globalheart Church, look back on their 43-year friendship and how it's kept them on mission no matter how tough the journey has been. Learn how to navigate the highs and lows of ministry and why you should never do ministry alone, with plenty of encouragement for pastors and church planters. Plus, a special announcement from Pastor Rod!

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

What's the secret to 40 years of ministry without burning out? In this episode, Ps Rod and Monty Plummer dive into a raw, honest conversation about mental health for leaders. Discover why Ps Rod gives himself a "24-hour rule" on difficult days, the power of what he calls the "Flick of Faith," and the simple daily rhythm that keeps his ministry sustainable for the long haul. If you’re feeling the weight of leadership, this episode will give you a fresh sense of hope and a practical roadmap to stay strong.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

How do you move from doing ministry yourself to raising up a team of leaders? Join Pastor Rod and Pastor Monty as they unpack 40 years of church planting insights to answer that very question. Plus, discover a powerful framework for developing pastors and leaders within your local church.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

Last year, Dr. Darryn Scheske joined a training event in Tokyo with some of our Lifehouse leaders. After sharing his story of planting Heartland Church (featured in last month's episode), he answered some of our questions, including how to know when God is speaking to you (and it's not your own idea) and what he did to build a diverse church in a historically divided city.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com

25 years ago, Darryn Scheske arrived in Fishers, Indiana, with a word from God that he was to plant a church there. The only problem? He had no connections, no money, and not a single attendee at his first interest meeting. So how did he plant one of the biggest multiethnic churches in the Midwest? Hear his amazing story of faith and learn how you can find breakthroughs in your city or mission field.

Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Dr. Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.

Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Dr. Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.

About Dr. Rod Plummer

Ps Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. As Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.

Dr. Rod received his Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida after years of research on innovative missions in Japan.

More about Dr. Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/

Connect with Dr. Rod Plummer

Website: http://rodplummer.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummer

More about Lifehouse Church

Under Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.

Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com