Much of the Church in the U.S. needs new life breathed into it, just as it did when Ralph starting multiplying Hope Chapels. In this episode, Matt and Christine talk about the vision that Greenhouse Church has to saturate Florida through disciple making, mirroring what happened with Hope Chapel. This conversation is packed with insight, reflection, and driving factors behind being used by God: surrender and humility.

It's easy and common to turn church gatherings into preaching events where just hear a message and leave. Jesus though was highly relational and disciple making should follow His pattern. Greenhouse Church in Florida follows this relational emphasis.

In this podcast, you'll hear from two of Greenhouse's pastors who are focused on church planting – Matt Ulrich and Christine Sepulveda. Their personal stories and focus on planting new works draw out the importance of creating spaces where people can feel seen and accepted.

If Jesus showed up today, would he be welcome in most churches? Perhaps not, and that's what Alan and Ralph unpack in this episode. Christians should be known for being like Jesus and helping others be like him as well. Too often, we let other things get in the way, but this conversation helps us refocus on what's most important.

Alan Hirsch helped to open up a new way of thinking among church planters and leaders all over the world. But what made him start writing and speaking prophetically? What shaped his ministry along the way? Ralph and Alan talk about their younger years and how formative moments and God's persistent pressing created the unique voice that they both brought to the evangelical world.

David Cobia's church focuses on helping people establish new rhythms that lead to spiritual growth. Their gatherings are designed to help facilitate each individual's journey through encouragement and invitation. Together, David and Ralph talk about the unique initiatives that David has spearheaded and how others can jump in and benefit from the path he's blazed.

David Cobia leads a church that is a mission to the creatives in Los Angeles. Rather than finding a group of Christians to gain critical mass and start a traditional worship service, David went back to the drawing board and came up with a new form that blended digital and physical while overcoming some of the barriers that turn people away from traditional church.

Tobi Ishitobi's church saw a lot of disruption, with people leaving to other congregations, after COVID. For some, this might have been a cause for alarm, but for Tobi, it helped build unity and momentum. While disrupted, they discovered more blessings than drawbacks.

Tobi Ishitobi leads a church with both Japanese and English speaking congregations, and is seeing growth and interest among young people joining and becoming activated in their faith. Despite a strong community of believers supporting him early on, bridging cultures between Japanese & American while conducting a merger between an existing church and a church plant presented a unique and difficult challenge. On the other side of it, Tobi has a treasure trove of wisdom for those that are involved in mergers or intercultural ministry.