Church Planting Together

Jul 25 2022 2
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Church planting is tough and affects every area of the church planter's life. Join church planters Loren and Carrie Pankratz (with over 11 years experience) as they delve into their struggles, the times they totally nailed it, and the things they wish they would have done differently in their Utah church plant. You can also expect to hear from church planting couples in different phases of the journey. In each episode, you will find helpful, practical tips for planting a church and keeping your marriage strong in the process. If you and your spouse are planting a church, thinking of planting a church, or supporting someone who is, this is the podcast for you.

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The Value of Disappointment in Church Planting

Jul 25 2022 36 mins  
Episode 49- Church planting is filled with disappointment. It is a massive part of the church planting experience. In this episode, Loren and Carrie discuss some of the disappointments they faced and what God taught them through the experience. They found that they are thankful for the disappointments because disappointments grow you. They can show a window into what is going on in

Alongside: A Ministry to Ministry Wives

Jul 11 2022 30 mins  
Episode 48- There are plenty of resources for Church Planters and Pastors. There are not so many for the wife of the planter. In this episode, Carrie and Loren talk to Coletta Smith of Alongside Ministries. Coletta started Alongside intending to minister to pastors' wives to help them partner with their husbands and view it as a family calling, not just "his gig." Al

Evaluating Criticism of Your Church Plant

Jun 27 2022 28 mins  
Episode 47- In church planting, you will find that not everyone likes your ideas or how you do things. And, to be honest, you may not always know. Therefore, it may be essential to have a thick skin because you will face much criticism in church planting. In this episode, Loren lays out three questions that he asks himself each time he hears criticism. Is this just a matter of tast

Finding the Right Partner in Crime for Church Planting

Jun 13 2022 34 mins  
Episode 46- Having someone with you on your church planting journey can be the biggest blessing. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about their partner in crime, Brent Petersen, and how it changed things for both the church and their family when his family moved to Utah. In addition, they discuss qualities you should look for in that person based on your strengths and personali

Setting Your Church Plant up for Success, The Bus Quotient

May 30 2022 36 mins  
Episode 45- In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about things you should think about to set your church plant up for success years down the road. If you were to get hit by a bus (The Bus Quotient), the church would still move forward with God's mission. Loren shares five things to think about to set your church plant up for future success. 1. Don't be a one-man show. Pu

Hendersons of Utah and Life Lessons in Church Planting

May 16 2022 35 mins  
Episode 44- David and Victoria Henderson return and share the complex parts of church planting, what God taught them about themselves, and what God revealed to them about Himself. You can find out more about their church at heyneighborhood.comFollow us on Instagram @churchplantingtogethercontact us at [email protected]

Church Planting in a Pandemic: David and Victoria Henderson

May 02 2022 33 mins  
Episode 43- David and Victoria Henderson moved to Daybreak Utah to plant a church at the beginning of the pandemic. In this episode, David and Victoria share their experience of how God called them to Utah and what they are doing in the building phase of their church plant. They share failures and wins in this early phase of Neighborhood church. From failed worship nights to popula

Strengthfinders Strengths and Weaknesses in Church Planting

Apr 18 2022 35 mins  
Episode 42- We all have different strengths and weaknesses. During Church Planter Assessment, Loren and Carrie took many personality tests. The one they found the most helpful was the Strengthfinders assessment. In this episode, they talk about what they learned about themselves, playing to their strengths, and the negative side of your strength if you are an achiever. Then, Loren

Learning the Culture and Building Relationships in Your City

Apr 04 2022 29 mins  
Episode 41- Sometimes you pick up your life and move to a new area to plant a church. Doing research before you go is important, but it is also imperative that you do some things when you get there. In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk about ways that you can get to know the culture as well as offer your service to the community. Building relationships with other pastors and publ

The Why and Why Not of Church Planting

Mar 21 2022 27 mins  
Episode 40- Sometimes, people will ask, “Why are you starting a new church when there are already so many?” In this episode, Loren and Carrie talk through some objections to church planting. Then, they show why a church plant is one of the best ways to fulfill the great commission and why existing churches should support them. Finally, they tell a story of how an older church c