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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

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

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