EP 108: Exploring Entrepreneurial Church Planting

EP 108: Exploring Entrepreneurial Church Planting

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 108 Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting Description: What if your church could fight hunger AND fuel your soul? Let’s revisit the forward-thinking approach of entrepreneurial church planting with our guests, Carl Johnson and Scott Woller. These innovative leaders are embedding their churches in the heart of their communities, using coffee shops, grocery stores, and workforce development programs as powerful expressions of their mission. Whether you’re a church planter, pastor, or just curious about new models of ministry, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think beyond the building—and plant churches that meet people where they are. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas. [https://exponential.org/atlas.] Hosts: Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential Guests: Carl Johnson, Lead Pastor, Faith City Church Network Scott Woller, Pastor/Planting Pastor, Corner Church Links Shared in Episode: scott@cornerchurch.tv [scott@cornerchurch.tv] www.corner.coffee [https://www.corner.coffee/] www.corner.church [https://www.corner.church/] Category: Church Expressions NEXT

EP 107: Exploring Multisite Church Planting

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 107 Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting Description: Is your church ready to reach more people in more places? Join us as we revisit this conversation and dive into the world of multisite church with Christy Gibas, Lead Pastor of The Table Church. Drawing from her own leadership journey, Christy offers a behind-the-scenes look at how her church has reproduced its ministry into multiple locations. She unpacks the vision, strategy, and lessons learned along the way—offering practical insights for any church exploring the multisite church planting model. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about growth, leadership, and multiplying ministry impact. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas. [https://exponential.org/atlas.] Hosts: Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential Guest: Christy Gibas, Lead Pastor, The Table Church Links Shared in Episode: Table Resources [http://table.org/resources] Table Crash Course [http://table.org/crashcourse] Category: Church Expressions NEXT

EP 106: Cultivating What Outlives You

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 106 Series: From Soil to Forest: The Practice of Networked Ministry Description: In this episode, Patrick O’Connell and guest Andrew Hoffman discuss the evolution of church planting networks and the shift from isolated ministry to collaborative missional work. Host: Patrick O’Connell, Networks NEXT, Director Guest: Andrew Hoffman, Bay Area Church Planting Network, Director Links Shared in Episode: Bay Area Church Planting Network [https://www.bayareachurchplantingnetwork.org/] Category: Networks NEXT

EP 105: From Table to Impact

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 105 Series: From Soil to Forest: The Practice of Networked Ministry Description: In this episode, Patrick O’Connell is joined by guest Corey Garris to explore the foundational role of networks in church multiplication. Garris, a leader with the Front Range Multiplication Network (FRMN) in Denver, shares insights on shifting from isolated ministry to collaborative action. Host: Patrick O’Connell, Networks NEXT, Director Guest: Corey Garris – Front Range Multiplication Network, Catalyst Links Shared in Episode: Reproducing Network Accelerator [https://exponential.org/reproducing-networks-accelerator/] Category: Networks NEXT

EP 104: Pruning for Maturity

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 104 Series: From Soil to Forest: The Practice of Networked Ministry Description: In this episode, Patrick O’Connell speaks with Eric Metcalf, a leader with Exponential and the Chicagoland Collective, about the vital role and challenges of network leadership in church multiplication. Host: Patrick O’Connell, Networks NEXT, Director Guest: Eric Metcalf, Partnerships Director, Exponential and Chicagoland Collective, Catalyst Links Shared in Episode: Chicagoland Collective Website [https://chicagolandcollective.squarespace.com/networks] Category: Networks NEXT