UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo

“It’s not just a way for your eternity, it’s a way for your life.”  Noah and Maddy Herrin, one of ARC’s first Gen Z church planting couples, are preparing to launch Way Church in Nashville, TN in August 2023. Dino and son, Dylan, interview them in Nashville to hear about their launch process and the season of preparation that got them to where they are.   They share about the privilege of serving under Noah’s parents, who they describe as the best “shepherds” they’ve ever witnessed. This up-close-and-personal pastoral mentorship helped them see the type of pastors they want to be. 

UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.   

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,050 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

Vance Roush serves as the executive pastor at Vive Church in the Bay area with lead pastors Adam & Keira Smallcombe. His background is in technology, having launched his career at Google and named “one of 2022’s rising innovators to watch” by The Silicon Valley Business Journal. He’s also the founder and CEO of Overflow, a technology company that empowers nonprofits, churches, and corporations to accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto, in a streamlined way.  Dino and Vance sit down in a laid-back interview at the ARC studio in Birmingham, AL, which serves as a visual for how generosity and technology can be used to advance the Kingdom. They unpack Vance’s unique story, from being recruited into church planting in the Bay area to his career at Google, and how he was able to see a problem in the church and innovate a solution.

UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,050 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

Kicking off Season 2 of UNSCRIPTED, Dino Rizzo and son, Dylan, sit down with Rich Wilkerson Jr., pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, FL. In a wide-ranging discussion, they cover Rich’s approach to preaching, what he learned from having a show on the Oxygen Network, and, ultimately, Rich’s passion for lasting in the ministry.   Rich and his wife, DawnChere, founded VOUS Church with the mission to create a church in Downtown Miami that would be a home to all ages and represent the diversity of their beautiful city. They believe in the next generation and value the wisdom and guidance of those that have gone before us.  

UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.   

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus. 

Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,050 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

Don’t Do Ministry Alone - We need relationships to thrive. You need other people in your corner, who have gone through similar things that you’ve gone through, and believe in your dream. ARC provides opportunities for you to build relationships with others in ministry that will support and strengthen you in what God has called you to do. Learn more at https://www.arcchurches.com/connect/.

We are excited to announce UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo SEASON 2. UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director Dino Rizzo as he travels and visits with pastors, church planters, and leaders worldwide. No topic is off limits as they discuss the highs and lows of church planting and pastoring, the leadership lessons they are learning, and ways we can help the local church thrive—all unscripted.

Season 2 kicks off Feb. 13 with Dino Rizzo and his son Dylan sitting down with Rich Wilkerson, pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, FL. They talk about everything from church planting in a diverse city to social media and the impact of " influencer culture " on mental health for both pastors and churchgoers alike.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,000 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

Dino sits down with his son, Dylan, in the ARC studio to reflect on some highlights of the debut season of UNSCRIPTED and the 22 years ARC has been planting churches.

The secret sauce of these conversations is they truly are unscripted, without any interview questions sent pre-interview. Dino wants to hear straight from the heart, and as Dylan and Dino talk about some of the meaningful moments, it’s obvious the guests shared with raw honesty and humility.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant 1,057 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED Conversations with Dino, John Siebeling, pastor of The Life Church in Memphis, TN says, "Prayer, helping people, leadership, culture, missions, and outreach are all principles that remain the same over the course of a church. We may repackage ideas, but these principles are timeless.”   UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED Conversations with Dino, Pastor Herbert Cooper, from People’s Church, in Oklahoma City, unpacks how to get centered again when you feel discombobulated, not take yourself too seriously, and build bridges in a society full of animosity and division.   UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences. 

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,000 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, you’ll learn many of the principles Brian and Heather Cromer, pastors of Queen City Church in Cincinnati, OH, used to build a thriving, life-giving community against many odds.  UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.  Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,000 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.

In this episode Dino Rizzo joins the legendary Wayne Francis, pastor of The Life Church New York to talk about pastoring in an urban setting. 

UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus. Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,000 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.  

Don’t Do Ministry Alone - We need relationships to thrive. You need other people in your corner, who have gone through similar things that you’ve gone through, and believe in your dream. ARC provides opportunities for you to build relationships with others in ministry that will support and strengthen you in what God has called you to do. Learn more at https://www.arcchurches.com/connect/.

UNSCRIPTED follows ARC Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with incredible pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a huge difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences.