Jun 12, 2024
We're celebrating 100 episodes of The Church Planting Podcast by returning to the question that started it all: why church planting? Greg invites Paul Taylor, co-founder of Rivers Crossing Church in Cincinnati, to discuss their shared passion for church multiplication. They dive into Paul's journey from skepticism to deep faith and his subsequent dedication to church planting. The episode also highlights collaborative efforts like the Extraordinary Church Collective and strategic initiatives for global church growth. They discuss technological advances in church planting, including digital churches, and strategies for reducing overhead to maximize ministry impact. To connect with Stadia and learn more about how you can help start thriving, growing, multiplying churches for the next generation, visit Stadia Church Planting.
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Episode Time and Topic Index
- [00:00:00] Introduction to the 100th episode and guest Paul Taylor
- [00:00:47] Paul Taylor’s background and passion for church planting
- [00:02:00] Discussion on why church planting is effective for spreading the gospel
- [00:04:21] Paul’s personal journey to becoming a church planter
- [00:07:00] The story of Rivers Crossing and its foundational principles
- [00:12:24] Evolution of church planting strategies and systems over the years
- [00:14:29] The impact of church planting on local and global scales
- [00:17:21] Future of digital church planting and resource allocation
- [00:21:04] Challenges facing church multiplication today
- [00:25:00] Fun segment on personal interests and readings
- [00:27:32] Closing remarks and reflections on the 100th episode