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In this episode of the ChurchCandy podcast, Brady sits down with Pastor Brandon, the church planter behind Eden Church right outside of NYC. Pastor Brandon shares the inspiring story of how Eden Church has quickly grown to be one of the fastest-growing churches outside of NYC. He discusses the mission of Eden Church, their unique challenges, such as contextualizing ministry in a spiritually diverse and dry area, and the significant cultural and political hurdles they face. Pastor Brandon also touches on personal aspects, like juggling church planting with family life, and offers practical advice for other church planters. The episode also highlights Eden Church's successes, including using Church Candy to effectively reach new members, culminating in a strong launch and numerous faith decisions.

📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:42 Eden Church: Mission and Growth

03:13 Personal Journey and Community Impact

06:16 Challenges of Church Planting in New Jersey

10:24 Understanding Separation of Church and State

19:19 Balancing Church Planting and Family Life

33:41 Church Planting Challenges and Insights

36:06 Building a Launch Team

37:31 Successful Community Events

39:26 Launch Sunday and Its Impact

42:01 Stories of Redemption

44:00 The Origin of Church Candy

49:40 Advice for Church Planters

56:44 Concluding Thoughts

👋 Connect with Brandon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinggristlejr/ (https://www.instagram.com/kinggristlejr/)

Website: https://www.edennj.com/ (https://www.edennj.com/)

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In this episode of the ChurchCandy Podcast, Brady dives deep into a riveting conversation with Pastor Sammy Gomes of Fray Church. Pastor Sammy shares his incredible journey of church planting, starting from a divine calling at the age of 15 to founding Fray Church in Athens, Georgia. The episode explores the challenges and triumphs of building a church community, the specific and unique callings of God, and the vital role of social media in contemporary ministry. Highlighting personal testimonies, invaluable leadership advice, and the uniqueness of pastoring in a college town, this conversation is a must-listen for current and aspiring church leaders.

📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome to the Church Candy Podcast

02:04 Pastor Sammy's Journey to Planting a Church

04:11 The Call to Ministry and Early Challenges

06:03 The Decision to Stay and Serve

08:53 The Impact of the Pandemic on Church Planting

15:49 The Move to Athens and Building a Launch Team

27:44 Advice for Aspiring Church Planters

31:39 Gathering Support and Moving Forward

39:23 Building a Family-Centric Church

42:51 The Impact of Social Media

47:04 Launch Sunday Success

53:09 Handling Church Transitions

01:00:11 Honorable Exits and Stewardship

01:04:04 Testimonies of Transformation

01:15:05 Pastoring in a College Town

01:27:17 Final Thoughts and Advice

👋 Connect with Sammy

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sam.i.gomes/

Website: https://fraischurch.com/

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Website: https://churchcandy.com/

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In this episode of the Church Candy podcast, Pastor Greg Surratt, a church planting legend and co-founder of ARC, shares his insights and experiences from planting Seacoast Church in 1988 to now overseeing 14 campuses. He discusses the unique challenges faced during the early years, the evolution and growth of the church, and the innovative strategies behind their multi-site model. Additionally, Pastor Greg talks about his son Josh's succession as lead pastor, the development of a successful teaching team, and his latest endeavor, 'Pastor's Collective,' which focuses on supporting pastors' mental health and wellbeing. If you’re a church planter or pastor, this episode provides invaluable wisdom and practical advice.

📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:39 Challenges of Church Planting in the 1980s

01:33 Seacoast Church's Early Growth and Struggles

05:13 Personal Struggles and Perseverance

06:19 The Motivation Behind Seacoast Church

10:22 The Birth of Multi-Site Churches

13:51 Innovations and Technological Challenges

18:25 Transition to a Teaching Team Model

29:34 Succession Planning and New Roles

31:16 Understanding Identity Beyond Assignment

33:30 The Birth of ARC: A Journey of Church Planting

39:37 Pastor's Collective: Addressing Mental Health

44:04 Challenges and Support for Pastors

56:06 Balancing Ministry and Family Life

01:00:29 Conclusion and Resources for Pastors

👋 Connect with Greg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsurratt/?hl=en

Website: https://www.pastorscollective.com/

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