16 Jesse Crawford | Funding the Vision Through Support Raising

17 John Honold & Tom Wymore | Being and Making Disciples

Most of us talk about disciple-making. Fewer of us have actually done it across forty years, four church plants, and multiple cultures. In this episode, Andrew sits down with John Honold and Tom Wymore — two longtime practitioners behind the book Be. Go. Make. Disciples: The Jesus Way — to talk honestly about what it really takes to make disciples who make disciples. John is a pastor in Hawaii out of the Hope Chapel / Ralph Moore lineage who, at 65, is planting again. Tom is a theologian, editor, and self-described "papa" with a heart for intimacy with the Father. Together they unpack what came out of the Issachar Symposium — a gathering of disciple-makers from Hawaii to Japan — and what it looks like to trade an over-programmed, under-discipled church for something simpler, slower, and more reproducible. If you're planting, pastoring, or just tired of doing church busy instead of doing church deep, this one's for you. In this episode: — Why the church in North America is over-programmed and under-discipled — Disciple-making as the transfer of heart, not just the transfer of information — "Learn the Bible in church. Live the Bible in mini church." — Planting a church at 65 by giving everything away — The power of three: why every leader needs a Peter, James, and John — Obedience rooted in loving a God who is good — not fear — How storytelling shapes the kind of disciples we make FREE EBOOK: Download Phil Claycomb's chapter from Be. Go. Make. Disciples https://www.nexus.us/resources [https://www.nexus.us/resources] Purchase "Be. Go. Make. Disciples" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Go-Make-Disciples-Jesus-ebook/dp/B0FJVDBRTN [https://www.amazon.com/Be-Go-Make-Disciples-Jesus-ebook/dp/B0FJVDBRTN] Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:11 Meet John Honold — 42 years, Hope Chapel, and a new plant at 65 3:04 Meet Tom Wymore — theologian, papa's heart, and "herding cats" 5:08 Tom's story: from Johnson University to disciple-making 9:53 Where the Issachar Symposium came from (Ralph Moore & 1 Chronicles 12:32) 12:21 Hawaii 2023: writing Be. Go. Make. Disciples 15:00 The second book: "What is the Spirit saying to the church?" 18:37 Fumi's "diesel gospel" and cross-cultural disciple-making 20:31 What stood out: the supernatural, Hawaiian legacy, the power of three 24:56 Tom on Phil's chapter and the discipleship gospel 28:45 John's chapter: intimacy with the Father and the power of three 34:23 Over-programmed and under-discipled: what's actually working 37:04 Life-on-life: simplifying Neil Cole's groups 39:13 Planting at 65: raising executive leaders 46:09 What size group actually disciples people? 48:46 "Learn the Bible in church, live the Bible in mini church" 52:53 Why storytelling shapes the disciples we make 56:35 One thing to hold onto: intimacy with Abba Resources mentioned: — Be. Go. Make. Disciples: The Jesus Way (Wymore, Honold, Hsi, Claycomb, Nakanishi, Chito, Makuakāne) — Ralph Moore & the Hope Chapel movement — Neil Cole, Organic Church / Life Transformation Groups — Dallas Willard — Bill Hull, Conversion & Discipleship — 1 Chronicles 12:32 (the sons of Issachar) Subscribe for more conversations with church planters and ministry leaders. New episodes drop regularly — follow the show, and if this helped you, share it with a fellow planter. The Nexus Church Planting Podcast is a ministry of Nexus Church Planting & Leader Care. Learn more at nexus.us [http://nexus.us/]. Keywords: disciple making, making disciples who make disciples, church planting, life on life discipleship, Issachar Symposium, Hope Chapel, Ralph Moore, intimacy with God, mini church, church multiplication, spiritual formation, Tom Wymore, John Honold, Nexus Church Planting, bivocational ministry, organic church, Neil Cole, disciple making movements

16 Jesse Crawford | Funding the Vision Through Support Raising

Summary In this episode, Jesse Crawford shares his journey in church planting, focusing on fundraising strategies, overcoming fears, and building partnerships for kingdom work. Discover practical tips, biblical foundations, and inspiring stories of God's provision that can empower your church planting efforts.  Keywords church planting, fundraising, support raising, kingdom partnership, church growth, support raising support, church finance, church building, support raising strategies, faith in fundraising   Key topics Fundraising in church planting Overcoming fears in support raising Building partnerships for ministry Practical support raising tips Biblical basis for support raising  Takeaways Support raising is about building relationships, not just funds. Specific asks and clear vision increase support success. God often provides in unexpected ways. Sharing stories of life change encourages giving. Practicing your pitch builds confidence.  Guest name Jesse Crawford, Lead Pastor of Restore Christian Church in Blanchard, OK  2 Sound bites "Support raising builds kingdom relationships." "Ask big, invite God into the process." "God often provides in unexpected ways."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Church Planting and Fundraising 03:44 Jesse Crawford's Journey to Church Planting 06:08 The Importance of Fundraising in Church Planting 09:09 Overcoming Fears in Fundraising 11:54 The Unique Story of Restore Christian Church 14:53 Navigating Conversations and Building Relationships 17:45 Specific Strategies for Successful Fundraising 20:41 The Power of Relationships in Fundraising 24:35 Navigating Spiritual and Emotional Challenges in Fundraising 25:10 The God Ask: Foundations of Fundraising 26:17 Support Raising Boot Camp: A Practical Approach 29:58 Building a Track Record: The Importance of Life Change 30:44 Fundraising Success: From Vision to Reality 34:20 Faith in Action: Unexpected Blessings in Fundraising 36:07 Overcoming Challenges: Time Management and the Ask 39:04 Success Stories: Breakthroughs in Fundraising 40:38 Discipling Generosity: Cultivating a Culture of Giving 43:17 Overcoming Fear: Talking About Money in Ministry 46:23 Introduction to Nexus Church Planting Podcast 46:37 Encouragement and Resources for Church Planters 47:04 Call to Action for Listeners   Resources The God Ask by Steve Shadrach - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4V4V4X Support Raising Support Boot Camp by Via Generosity - https://viagenerosity.com Nexus Church Planting Network - https://nexuschurchplanting.com   Guest links Website - https://www.restoreblanchard.com/

15 Sean Thomé | Developing a Prayer Strategy

Developing a Prayer Strategy with Sean Thomé | Nexus Church Planting Podcast What if prayer wasn't the thing you did around your strategy — but actually was the strategy? In this conversation, Andrew Estes sits down with Sean Thomé, Executive Director of Expand Network, to talk honestly about what it looks like to lead a church or ministry from a place of dependence on God. Sean shares how Expand moved from being "a network that prays" to a network with an intentional, embedded prayer strategy — and what that shift has unlocked in their work across Portland, the U.S., and around the world. If you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader who's tired of bookending the real work with a quick opening and closing prayer, this one's for you. 🌐 Learn more about Nexus Church Planting & Leader Care: https://nexus.us 🔗 Learn more about Expand Network: https://expandnw.org 📘 Extreme Prayer: The Impossible Prayers God Promises to Answer by Greg Pruett: https://www.tyndale.com/p/extreme-prayer/9781414386249 In this episode: * Why most churches have a budget strategy and a ministry strategy — but no prayer strategy * The Greg Pruett moment that reframed everything for Sean: "In America you pray about the strategy. In Africa, prayer is the strategy." * How pride keeps leaders from seeking the Father first * Practical first steps: starting with Colossians 4:2 and the Lord's Prayer * Why prayer changes us before it changes our circumstances * Real stories of God answering prayer over staffing, finances, and unexpected partnerships in Uganda and Springfield, Massachusetts * Sean's personal daily rhythm using Pete Greig's PRAY acronym (Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield) and the Lectio 365 app * Praying through the Lord's Prayer as a five-day strategic framework * Honest words for the pastor in a dry season — and why most leaders are "overworked and under-prayed for" About our guest: Sean Thomé is the Executive Director of Expand Network (formerly NWCEA), a ministry committed to encouraging pastors, training disciples, and planting churches — locally in the Portland metro and globally in places like Uganda and Springfield, Massachusetts. Sean has been a church planter, a youth pastor, and now spends his days coming alongside leaders and helping them build ministries that move from praying about the work to letting prayer be the work. Connect with Expand: https://expandnw.org Quotable moments: "In America, you guys pray about your strategy. In Africa, prayer is our strategy." — Greg Pruett (quoted by Sean) "Prayer changes us first and puts us in the right posture with God." "Almost every pastor I know is overworked and under-prayed for." — Dean Trune (quoted by Sean) "Part of a prayer strategy is knowing that you have a team of people who love you and are praying for you. No strings attached. And the majority of pastors do not have that." Resources mentioned: * Book: Extreme Prayer: The Impossible Prayers God Promises to Answer by Greg Pruett * Book/Method: How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig (the PRAY framework: Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield) * App: Lectio 365 — daily devotional from the 24-7 Prayer movement * Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Luke 11:1, the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6) Connect with Nexus: 🌐 https://nexus.us 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review — it helps other pastors and planters find us 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube and hit subscribe for more conversations with church planters and ministry leaders #PrayerStrategy #ChurchPlanting #PastoralLeadership #NexusChurchPlanting #ExpandNetwork #ExtremePrayer #PeteGreig #Lectio365 #DiscipleMaking #MinistryLeadership

14 Brady Sticker | ThinkNEXT ChurchCandy.com Sponsor Highlight

This bonus session from ThinkNEXT 2026 features Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy.com, bringing practical insight into digital outreach and church growth. Brady shares real-world strategies for reaching people online and connecting them to your local church. You’ll learn: • How to effectively use social media to reach your city • Practical frameworks for digital engagement • Why marketing can be a tool for gospel impact This session is incredibly practical and gives you tools you can implement immediately.

13 Clint Burns, Phil Claycomb, & John Honold | ThinkNEXT Session 7

This final session from ThinkNEXT 2026 begins with a devotional from Clint Burns, Director of Coaching at Nexus, setting the tone with a call to faithfulness, clarity, and dependence on God in leadership. From there, Phil Claycomb and John Honold lead into a powerful teaching on The Antioch Church and what it means for the future of church planting and multiplication. As we close out our From Maintenance to Multiplication theme, this session brings it all together by pointing back to a biblical model of sending, equipping, and multiplying leaders.  In this session: • Discover what made the Antioch church a launching point for movement • Rethink how churches develop and send leaders today • Explore what it looks like to align your church with a multiplication mindset This is a fitting and challenging conclusion to ThinkNEXT, calling leaders to step into a more intentional, sending-focused future.