Church Planter Podcast
This podcast is for church planters, soon-to-be church planters, and leaders of established churches seeking insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost. Each week, hosts Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones deliver a powerful, funny, raw, and relevant hour on church planting issues, solutions, and stories.
Episodes
CPP #644 - From Addition to Multiplication
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell talk about why most churches never multiply—and why the issue usually starts long before a church is ready to plant again.Peyton explains that churches can do a lot of things right and still fail to multiply if they are not mobilizing people on mission. Instead of building everything around Sunday gatherings, leaders nee
CPP #643 - On The Mandalorian and Grogu
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell are joined by Luke Mitchell for a special pop-culture episode on The Mandalorian and Grogu.After seven years without a Star Wars movie in theaters, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this film helped bring Star Wars back. From Mando’s upgraded fighting skills to Grogu’s loyalty, puppet effects, deep-cu
CPP #642 - Why Small Groups Need Disciple-Makers
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell talk about Discipology, small groups, AI, and what it takes to activate disciple-makers in the church.Peyton unpacks why mobilization has to come before multiplication, and why churches cannot rely on content, programs, or technology alone to make disciples. From small-group growth to leadership development, he explains
CPP #641 - AI & Orthodoxy & Planters, Oh My!
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell tackle two major, yet wildly different conversations shaping the future of ministry: artificial intelligence and the growing interest in Greek Orthodoxy.They begin by talking about how quickly AI is changing the workplace, why leaders need to pay attention, and how churches and businesses may need to adapt as jobs, tools
CPP #640 - How to Grow Outreach Without Losing the Mission
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell talk about church marketing and how to use big days without losing sight of the mission.Pete talks about the importance of small businesses being involved in their communities, and how churches can apply that idea to holidays like Easter and Christmas. Peyton explains the importance of Easter, Good Friday, and other high
CPP #639 - Dave Ferguson on Multiplier
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with Dave Ferguson to talk about what it really means to become a multiplier.Dave brings decades of experience in church planting, leadership development, and movement-building, helping leaders think beyond addition and into multiplication. The conversation explores how disciple-making movements grow, why leaders have to release
CPP #638 - Fixing Leadership Bottlenecks
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell tackle one of the biggest challenges leaders face: bottlenecks that slow down movement.As churches grow, leaders often become the very thing holding things back. Instead of mobilizing others, everything funnels through a few people, and disciple-making stalls.Peyton and Pete break down how to recognize leadership bottlen
CPP #637 - SA and the Church
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with members of Sexaholics Anonymous to talk about a struggle many leaders face, but few talk about.Behind the scenes, sexual addiction, lust, and hidden&n
CPP #636 – Brian Sanders on How Microchurches Grow Out of Mission
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with Brian Sanders, founder of The Underground Network, to talk about the relationship between disciple making and microchurch planting. Brian explains why churches aren’t meant to be planted first and disciples made later. Instead, churches should emerge from the soil of mission as disciples are formed in real life and real rel
CPP #635 - Steve Addison on Everywhere
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with movement researcher, author, and practitioner Steve Addison to talk about his new book Everywhere: How God Multiplies Disciples and Churches. Drawing from stories around the world, from prisons in Texas to underground movements in the Middle East and Asia, Steve shares how ordinary believers are being used by God to spark d
CPP #634 – Tiffany Stein on Mourning God
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton and Andrea Jones sit down with Tiffany Stein—pastor, church planter’s wife, and author of Mourning God: Grieving Loss, Wrestling with God, and Finding Your Way Back to Life.Tiffany shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and leadership after the death of her infant son, David, who lived for 53 days. As a pastor in a highly visible church cont
CPP #633 – John Teter and Larry Walkemeyer on The Making of a Multiplier
In this rich and forward-looking episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with two seasoned practitioners of multiplication: Larry Walkemeyer and John Teter, co-authors of The Making of a Multiplier: Four Seasons to Maximize Your Kingdom Legacy.Between them, Larry and John bring decades of church planting, denominational leadership, mentoring, and movement-building experience.
CPP #632 – The Shalom Star and the Character of a Leader
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell explore a foundational idea behind Discipology: before you make disciples, you must first become one. But that doesn’t simply mean being saved, it means allowing the character of Jesus to shape your life. Peyton explains how the New Testament qualifications for leaders ultimately describe a life that reflects Christ’s ch
CPP #631 – Joey Cook: Disciple Making on the Fairway
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with pastor, author, and leadership coach Joey Cook to explore a creative and rapidly growing approach to disciple making—right on the golf course.Joey shares his journey of faith, from growing up in a small Ozark Mountains church to discovering the deeper relational love of God that now fuels his ministry and leadership. That p
CPP #630 – Discipling the Next Generation
The topic was supposed to be “Discipling the Next Generation”…and we got there, just not how you’d expect.In this episode, Peyton and Pete unpack an often-overlooked ingredient behind disciple-making movements: mentorship.Peyton shares what it’s been like to have a legend like Ralph Moore personally investing into his church plant and why having a mentor can change the trajectory of your ministry
CPP #629 – Larry Walkemeyer on Disciple Making as the Engine for Multiplication
In this powerful conversation, Peyton sits down with his longtime mentor and friend, Larry Walkemeyer, to unpack why disciple-making must come before church multiplication, and why so many movements stall when they skip that step.Drawing from themes in Discipology and Larry’s forthcoming book The Making of a Multiplier, this episode explores the deep connection between time, teaching, and tactics
CPP #628 – Kris Langham on Media, Disciple-Making, and the Discipology Plan
What do Van Halen, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and a boring radio station have in common?For Kris Langham, they were all part of the journey that led him to faith.In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell sit down with Kris Langham, founder of Through the Word, to unpack his remarkable salvation story and the vision behind one of the most accessible Bible engagement t
CPP #627 - The Making of Discipology
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones pulls back the curtain on the long, surprising, and deeply personal journey behind Discipology.What began as a question while writing Church Plantology turned into a multi-year exploration of how Jesus actually formed disciples who multiplied. Peyton shares how studying Jesus chronologically—not thematically—reshaped his understanding of
CPP #626 – Elliot Sands on Navigating Polarization
In this episode, Peyton Jones is joined by Elliot Sands, president of Faith First, for a thoughtful and candid conversation about politics, unity, and disciple-making in today’s divided world. From his upbringing as a missionary kid in Nigeria to his work helping Christians navigate cultural and political fractures, Elliot brings a grounded, pastoral perspective to one of the most volatile challen
CPP #625 – Discipology
What if the real problem in the Church isn’t multiplication… but mobilization?In this episode, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell go deep into Peyton’s new book Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples—and why Jesus’ original training model might be the missing engine behind today’s stalled movements.Fresh off a trip to Wales (and a bucket-list encounter with punk icon Johnny Rotten), Peyt
CPP #624 – When Heroes Fall
In this raw and deeply personal episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell wrestle with heartbreaking news about one of Peyton’s writing heroes, Philip Yancey.What happens when a trusted Christian voice falls? How do leaders reconcile great theology with moral failure? And what does this moment teach church planters about integrity, temptation, confession, and the danger
CPP #623 – Howard Snyder on Consider the Lilies
Peyton Jones sits down with theologian, historian, and mission scholar Dr. Howard Snyder for a wide-ranging conversation on the gospel, the Kingdom of God, and what it truly means to follow Jesus in a fractured world. Drawing from his newest and most ambitious work, Consider the Lilies: How Jesus Saves People and the Land, Snyder challenges the Church to recover a fuller, more biblical vision of s
CPP #622 – Joshua Brown on the Pressure Washing Pastor
Joshua Brown—known as the Pressure Washing Pastor—joins Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell for one of the most compelling conversations the Church Planter Podcast has had in a long time. From a traumatic childhood and growing up without a father, to burnout in vocational ministry, to building a multi-million-dollar pressure washing business as a platform for disciple-making, Joshua shares a raw, redem
CPP #621 – When People Leave
People leave church plants...and it’s not always a bad thing. In this honest conversation, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell talk about why people leave, how leaders often take it personally, and why a healthy send-off matters more than trying to hold people tightly. Along the way, they address the dangers of platform-first leadership, social media posturing, and why character (not notoriety) is what
CPP #620 – Why Church Planting Is Hard (and Why It’s Still Worth It)
In this candid conversation, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell talk honestly about the emotional and spiritual weight of church planting—the burnout, the doubts, the financial strain, and the moments when you wonder why you ever said yes. Drawing from years of experience, they reflect on why so many church planters quit, why calling matters more than strategy, and how disciple-making offers a hopeful
CPP #619 – Winfield Bevins on How Beauty Will Save the World
In this episode, Peyton Jones sits down with author, artist, and founder of Creo Arts, Winfield Bevins, to explore why beauty may be the most overlooked catalyst for mission in our generation. Drawing from his new book, How Beauty Will Save the World, Winfield unpacks how art, imagination, and creative calling can open spiritual doors that arguments and strategies often cannot.Winfield shares his
CPP #618 – What Church Planters Need to Know About the End Times Craze
In this episode, Pete and Peyton dive into one of the most explosive topics resurfacing online today: End Times theology. With Revelation videos going viral on TikTok and Instagram, people—especially younger generations—are asking fresh questions about the last days, the Antichrist, and whether current events signal something bigger. Peyton unpacks how church planters can step into that conversati
CPP #617 – When Discipleship Replaced the Service
What happens when hardly anyone shows up to church, the worship leader is gone, there’s no sermon prepared, and the pastor is running on four hours of sleep? Most church planters would cancel. Peyton didn’t—and it turned into one of the most meaningful Sundays he’s ever experienced.In this episode, Peyton tells the story of a tiny gathering that turned into a powerhouse discipleship moment. A reco
CPP #616 – Getting Into a Public Space
In this episode, the Peyton & Pete kicks things off reminiscing about the early days of The Church Planter Podcast before diving into one of the most practical topics for planters today: how and where to meet.Peyton unpacks his current church plant journey and explores creative ways to gather—whether in homes, co-working spaces, or even pubs. Together, he and Pete talk about balancing depth an
CPP #615 – Christian Mungai on People Are the Wealth
In this powerful conversation, Peyton Jones sits down with Christian Mungai, Global Movement Pastor at Mariners Church and author of People Are the Wealth, to explore how the global landscape of missions is shifting — and why that’s good news for the Church.Born in Kenya and now serving in California, Christian shares his remarkable family story that traces the full circle of missions: from the Sc
CPP #614 – Carey Nieuwhof on Innovation, Humility, and the Future of the Church
In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Carey Nieuwhof — pastor, author, and host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast — to talk about how churches and leaders can stay healthy and innovative in a rapidly changing world.Carey unpacks why most great ideas have a five-to-seven-year shelf life, how leaders can navigate the “second S-curve” without losing their identity, and why humility an
CPP #613 – What to Do When Your Disciple Making Leads to Multiplication
What happens when your disciple-making actually works?In this episode, Pete and Peyton dive deep into Discipology—Peyton’s newest project and framework for mobilizing every believer. Forget the buzzwords about “multiplication.” This is about what Jesus actually did: sending ordinary people two by two to change the world.Peyton unpacks the three rhythms of disciple-making—Teaching, Time, and Tactic
CPP #612 – Tim Elmore on The Future Begins with Z
What does it take to lead the first truly digital generation? In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with leadership expert and author Tim Elmore to talk about his latest book, The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace. Together they unpack what makes Gen Z unique, the myths leaders often believe about them, and why this generation might actually
CPP #611 – Mentorship, Discipleship, and the Mission of the Church
In this episode, Pete and Peyton dive into the often-overlooked practice of mentorship and its vital connection to discipleship. Reflecting on stories from Charlie Kirk, early church history, and their own church planting journeys, they explore why asking for a mentor is essential, what healthy mentoring relationships look like, and how they differ from coaching and training.From stories of Peyton
CPP #610 – Andor Season 2
Peyton has finally caught up on his Star Wars, which means it's time for a special edition of the Church Planter Podcast where Peyton and Pete don't talk about church planting. Get ready for Peyton's thoughts on a galaxy far, far away, along with a healthy dose of Alien and Jeeps.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to
CPP #609 – Grief, Division, and Hope
In this special episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Pete and Peyton respond to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. With the nation divided and emotions raw, they reflect on Kirk’s public witness, his unapologetic faith, and the way he embodied respectful dialogue in a culture that often rewards division. Together, they wrestle with how pastors and church leaders should shepherd their pe
CPP #608 – Rethinking Poverty with Brian Fikkert
What if the way we think about poverty is all wrong? In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts and founder of the Chalmers Center, to unpack why many well-meaning church strategies can actually do more harm than good.Brian shares his journey from economics professor to equipping churches around the world to serve the poor in ways that honor their
CPP #607 – Evangelism in a Distracted Age
In this episode, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell tackle the challenge of sharing the gospel in a world overloaded with noise and distraction. From the rise of short-form content to the temptation of controversy-driven clicks, they explore what it means to “do the work of an evangelist” today. Peyton unpacks the biblical distinction between being a witness and proclaiming the good news, while Pete d
The Fully-Funded Church Planter #4 – Fundraising Hot Seat
In this month’s Fully-Funded Church Planter episode, brought to you in partnership with Reliant, Chestly Lunday and Jon Crawford put church planter Logan Mabe in the fundraising “hot seat.” Logan shares the vision behind his new church in Chula Vista, San Diego, and the real challenges of balancing co-vocational ministry, family life, and raising the funds needed to launch strong.Together, Jon and
CPP #606 – Rewriting the Missions Playbook with Jacob Lierz
In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Jacob Lierz, Missions Pastor at LifeMission Church in Kansas City, to challenge conventional thinking on global missions. Jacob shares his powerful journey—from becoming a Christian at his home church to planting a church in a refugee camp in Djibouti, and now leading a reimagined missions strategy that prioritizes family-based care over institutional
CPP #605 – How to Conduct a Leadership Meeting for Your Church Plant
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell tackle a topic that’s rarely discussed but critical to the health of your church plant—how to run a leadership meeting. Peyton shares his philosophy of open, transparent meetings, the structure he uses to keep them productive, and why listening often matters more than talking. You’ll hear practical tips on setting the to
CPP #604 – This & That (aka Peyton's Theological Grab Bag)
In this wide-ranging, rabbit-trail-rich episode, Peyton and Pete go full Loveline-meets-Lancashire-hotpot. What starts with a nostalgic nod to late-night radio quickly unravels into a theological deep dive covering Jordan Peterson’s spiritual journey, why Wesleyan theology still matters, and how different “gospels” throughout church history reflect the multi-faceted diamond of salvation.Peyton sha
CPP #603 – What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
In this episode, Peyton returns from the UK with fresh ink and even fresher stories of what God is doing through a tattoo shop-turned-discipleship hub in Wales. From hilarious misadventures with a British dog to profound reflections on the sovereignty of God, Peyton walks us through a surprising chain of events that began with a simple Starbucks conversation—and continues to ripple through a churc
CPP #602 – Nick Hall on Evangelism
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Chestly Lunday interviews Nick Hall—evangelist, author, and founder of Pulse—about how to reach the next generation with the gospel. Nick shares stories of calling, risk, and revival, including how a simple prayer on a college campus turned into a nationwide movement to call young people back to Jesus.Chestly and Nick talk about the hunger they're see
CPP #601 – Larry Walkemeyer on Being a River Church
What if your church stopped trying to be a lake and became a river instead?In this episode, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell sit down with Larry Walkemeyer, longtime pastor of Light & Life Christian Fellowship and the author of The River Church. Larry shares the radical vision God gave him and his wife Deb: instead of growing bigger, their church would grow deeper and wider by sending. That visi
CPP #600 – Behind the Mic with Peyton & Pete
Six hundred episodes. Over a decade of laughs, lessons, and legendary missteps. For this milestone moment, Church Planter Podcast flips the mic—Chestly Lunday interviews the duo who started it all: Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell.From their earliest interviews using Google Hangouts (complete with digital Dr. Seuss hats), to the infamous “TomTom cougar voice incident” at Saddleback, nothing is off-l
The Fully-Funded Church Planter #3 – Planting in Urban Places
In this episode of the Fully-Funded Church Planter, Chestly Lunday sits down with Demeko Bivens to talk about the unique dynamics of planting churches in urban environments.Demeko shares what he’s learned about entering a city with humility, listening before leading, and building a church that reflects the diversity and complexity of the people it serves. From the dangers of rushing vision to the
CPP #599 – Robbie Seay on Worship in Church Planting
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Chestly Lunday sits down with worship leader and songwriter Robbie Seay to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of church planting: worship. Together they unpack why worship leaders are more than song leaders, how vision shapes worship culture, and why community is essential for avoiding burnout.Robbie shares insights from his work with The Wors
CPP #598 – Emanuel Prinz on What Actually Starts Movements
Church movements are flourishing all over the world, and there's plenty of people lined up to share the secrets with you. But how many times do those movement "principles" really transfer? Not often.Emanuel Prinz has just finished the broadest research on movements to date, and he's made some discoveries on what factors catalyze movements, no matter the context. Listen in on Peyton & Emanuel's
CPP #597 – Joshua Branham on What Are You Waiting For?
God has a pattern of using young and inexperienced people to do his work...and yet we rarely do the same. More often than not, we require leaders and church planters to have many years of experience before we give them any responsibility. The result? The average age of pastors is steadily increasing and, eventually, our leadership pipelines will dry up completely. Joshua Branham explains that the
CPP #596 – Microchurch: Hype or Holy Spirit
Unlike other hot topics in the ministry world – like discipleship or leadership – not everyone thinks microchurch is a good idea. It's become a polarizing factor: are you pro microchurch or pro megachurch? Is microchurch of the Holy Spirit or the devil? In this episode, Peyton and Pete discuss the controversy and what they think about building community in smaller settings.Resources and Links Ment
CPP #595 – Christina Rivera on Healthy Leadership and Community
The weight of spiritual leadership has a tendency to distort our ideas of how to create a healthy culture of community and leadership. Rather than being open-handed and valuing people for their own sake and insights, leaders sometimes become fearful of failure exert too much control. Christina Rivera shares her story of being in high control faith communities and how she's learned to rely on the H
CPP #594 – Mac Lake on Leading Yourself
Your character shapes the people around and impacts the effectiveness of your ministry. Mac Lake joins Pete and Peyton in this episode to discuss the ins and outs of leading yourself well. They cover emotional intelligence, teachability, and how to change leadership development from being content-oriented to process-oriented.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Multiply GroupReliant Missi
CPP #593 – He's Back
Did Peyton die? Is the podcast finished? These are the questions you've been asking, and now, there are answers. Peyton Jones returns to the Church Planter Podcast with Pete Mitchell! They catch up in this episode and talk Discipology, ChatGPT, and whether they'll ever have an AI co-host.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for liste
CPP #592 – How Technology is Shaping the Church
Forces far beyond our reach are shaping the world around us, and the Church is not built for the community of the future. This episode features a presentation by Chestly Lunday to the heads of technology for major corporations. In it, he explains how the Church got to its current point, why we need to change, and what about our churches need to change.Resources and Links M
The Fully-Funded Church Planter #2 – Why You Need to Fundraise
If you're church planting in difficult soil rather than church starting, then it may not be possible to be self-sustaining in the standard three years that many organizations and donors expect. The economics play by different rules and so should your fundraising strategy. In this episode, Demeko share his experience planting in Houston and why it was important for him to raise support to fund his
CPP #591 – Eric Bennett on Near-Death Experiences, Gen Z, and the Future of Faith
What happens when someone dies and comes back? In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Eric Bennett, creator of the Round Trip Death podcast, who has interviewed hundreds of people who have experienced near-death experiences (NDEs). With nearly 2 million downloads, Eric’s conversations explore the intersection of spiritual encounters, scientific inquiry, and how these stories can reshape pa
CPP #590 – Jeff Kapusta on Fully Alive
In this episode, Brooks Hamon sits down with Pastor Jeff Kapusta of Lifepoint Church in Wilmington, NC—a seasoned church planter, leader of a thriving faith community, and author of the new book Fully Alive: God’s Will for Everyone Everywhere.Jeff shares the surprising journey that led him to write Fully Alive—including a vocal cord injury that sidelined him for months—and how that season reshaped
CPP #589 – Aubrey Sampson on What We Find in the Dark
Sometimes life hits you unexpectedly. Sometimes it's hard to feel the presence of God. Sometimes you just need a break.In this episode, Aubrey Sampson shares her experiences with grief, including the death of her best friend and co-planter. She explains why we need to practice lament and how to model these situations for our churches.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:AubreySampson.comR
CPP #588 – David Sunde on Homegrown Disciples
The Church is great at transferring information, but doesn't always provide opportunities for kids to see faith lived out or to practice what they're learning. Parents however have an enormous opportunity to model Jesus to their kids and explain the heart of God. David Sunde explains how he's done this in his own life and how you can do the same.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:DavidS
CPP #587 – Geoffrey Dudley on Leading Through Storms
It's said that you're either in the middle of a storm, going into one, or coming out of one. Life is often defined by the storms we experience. Sometimes they seem overwhelming. Bishop Dudley experienced such a storm and it almost defeated him. But God intervened and now he's able to stand on the other side and encourage others to weather their own. Find out how you can do the same.Resources and L
CPP #586 – Adam Cruz on the Healed Hustle
Adam Cruz helps mission-driven leaders sustain a healthy hustle. Too often, success comes at the expense of our health or vice versa. It doesn't have to be that way, but it does take intentionality. Don't miss this episode as Chestly interviews Adam on how to achieve your goals without burning out.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:The Healed HustleReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBre
CPP #585 – Mike Michalowicz on Standing Out in Your Community
You want to reach new people in your community, right? But most people who don't attend church services don't pay attention to churches. They drive past five churches to get to the grocery store. So, how do you stand out and get noticed?Small business expert Mike Michalowicz will walk you through how to hear from your community, involve them, and get their attention.Resources and Links Mentioned i
CPP #584 – Drew Hyun on Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful
Drew Hyun, a church planter and network leader in New York City, explains why life is beautiful, disappointing, and hopeful, and what the Christian response to each of those should be. He unpacks three practices that are essential for Christians: gratitude, grief, and grace.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful by Drew HyunReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppN
CPP #583 – What to Do With Bad Leadership
Leadership is a learning curve, we won't always get it right and neither will others. How do you know though when the leadership of your church is on the right trajectory or when you need to part ways? Join Peyton and Pete to find out.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:The Unstoppable ChurchReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podca
The Fully-Funded Church Planter #1 – Challenges in Support Raising
In partnership with Reliant, we're launching a new series that tackles one of the biggest obstacles in church planting: money.We often discuss new church models for reaching a shifting cultural landscape, but those new models sometimes require new funding models. Raising hundreds of thousands of dollars that starts a three-year sustainability countdown might not be the best way forward for everyon
CPP #582 – Antjuan Robinson on Making Your Church Known
Even though God doesn't change, people do and the way we communicate does. Jesus leveraged a lot of communication strategies and methodologies that translate to social media and modern communication. Antjuan Robinson helps us understand the principles behind Jesus' actions and how that helps us spread the Good News through all of our areas of influence today (include some of the digital channels t
CPP #581 – 10x-ing Your Fundraising
When planting a church, you will probably find that your vision outpaces your funding. So, how do you get funding to advance that vision and mission? Chestly and Pete talk about a system for developing relationships with people that can help you reach your goals.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter
CPP #580 – Tim Elmore on Leading the Next Generation
We all know that there are noticeable differences between generations, but understanding how to work together and lead across generational divides is now more important than ever. Millennials are increasingly taking over for Boomers and Gen X in church leadership and are navigating how to empower Gen Z for ministry at the same time. With all these generational dynamics, Tim Elmore helps us chart a
CPP #579 – Gina Bianchini on Creating Community
Community is critical to anyone navigating change, whether it's adapting to a changing world or changing a personal habit. For church leaders, we know that's why Jesus hardwired community into his Church. In this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks and an expert on creating community to discuss the fundamentals of community development.Resources and Links Me
CPP #578 – AJ Vaden on Personal Branding
The idea of personal branding might sound weird in the ministry world, but that's because we have misconceptions about what it means. Everyone has a personal brand, whether we like it or not. AJ Vaden joins us to explain how to be intentional about your brand, how to make it others-focused, and then how to expand it to reach more people.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:FreeBrandCall.c
CPP #577 – Dave Ferguson on Church Innovation
The world around us is rapidly changing and to reach more people, the way we evangelize and integrate them into our church communities will need to change with it. Chestly Lunday is joined by Dave Ferguson in this episode to discuss how Dave has helped Exponential, Community Christian, and NewThing adapt to innovation. They discuss the implications of what being "one church with multiple expressio
CPP #576 – The Unstoppable Church
Churches are dying because they're not on mission and reaching young people. Peyton predicted this in Church Zero over 10 years ago, and now it's happening. That's why the second edition of this book (The Unstoppable Church) is more important now than ever. Check this episode out as Peyton and Pete talk about how to mobilize people onto mission.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant
CPP #575 – Walter Kim on Evangelicalism and Politics
Walter Kim, the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, joins Chestly Lunday for a conversation on how the political climate in the United States is impacting the future of evangelicalism. Whether we like it or not, evangelicalism has grown to have some negative connotations in the United States in spite of many of the good things evangelicals provide for society. As a result, we ne
CPP #574 – Jim Wilder on Escaping Enemy Mode
We live in a time where people are more apt to view others as enemies and treat each other poorly as a result. We reject the possibility of meaningful relationships and maintain a distorted, hostile view of the world. This impacts our ability to make discipleship, which is the primary relational mission of the church. Jim Wilder helps us understand the dynamics that cause us to enter "enemy mode"
CPP #573 – Prayer and Politics
During a politically charged season, it's easy to lose sight of what's most important, which is following the heart of God. We're called to pray for our leaders and that's because prayer changes us. Prayer puts things back into perspective and reminds us about who's really on the throne. Listen in as Pete and Peyton talk about the importance of prayer right after an election.Resources and Links Me
CPP #572 – Frank Bealer on Leveraging Space to Influence Your Community
Churches used to be the primary gathering space of a community, but today we rarely make use of our buildings outside of Sunday mornings. Frank Bealer joins Chestly Lunday on this episode to discuss how churches can leverage their spaces to meet needs in their communities and become a gathering space where people encounter the church and hear the gospel.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episod
CPP #571 – Let Go of the Ring Webinar
This episode features the recording of a webinar with Peyton Jones and Ralph Moore on Ralph's updated book Let Go of the Ring, which chronicles how his hands on disciple making led to over 2700 churches being planted.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Let Go of the RingReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help
CPP #570 – Addiction and Church Planting
Addiction has accelerated in recent years and church planters need to know how to deal with substance abuse and other forms of addiction if they want to serve their community. Sooner or later, you're going to encounter addictions that you're not sure how to engage with and in this episode, Peyton and Pete discuss how to handle problems as they arise.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Re
CPP #569 – Rich Robinson on All Change
Change is at your doorsteps whether you like it or not. You can either proactively adapt and innovate or you can reactively scramble to cope with how ministry intersects with the world. Rich Robinson helps us understand how to become a disruptor and take people along with us on the journey of change in this episode of the Church Planter PodcastResources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:All Chan
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