During a year marked by a global pandemic and Black Lives Matter, Stephen Chandler points to a meeting with his father to explain the rise of Destiny Church, a predominately African American church ranked as this years Fastest-Growing Church in America, adding 1,261 people last year and, prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, drawing more than […]
Don’t miss Part 1 of our interview, where Stephen Chandler discusses setting the vision for Destiny Church, how the church encourages people to take bold steps in faith, and the spiritual journey God used to prepare him to be senior pastor of the church. You took over as senior pastor at the age of 23. Stephen Chandler leading Destiny Church shares his insights. […]
"The invite culture has also grown at our church and people feel comfortable bringing their friends."
Up to this point, using videoconferencing was a rarity. Now, we are embracing it at a whole new level.
When leading in a time of change and uncertainty when everyone is trying to understand what the new reality is, its important to draw people's attention to what is not changing, as Kevin Geer helps people experience Jesus.
"People need content, but they also need connection. Disciples are made in small groups."
Jeff Bogue shares insights on leading Grace Church through challenging times, emphasizing initiatives like 'Pray for Your 3' to foster community healing.
"We streamlined our communication process so that it became more consistent. We knew that we had to be abundantly clear about the hearer’s best next step."
Mike Baker discusses the importance of partnering with community organizations, inspired by Jesus teaching on new wineskins, to identify what that will mean for this new wine.
Christians are not always the easiest people to lead, or even be around, says Tim Harlow, as he explains the importance to focus on the lost sheep.
