Ep. 110 - Church Planting Essentials: Strategic Insights with Vance Pitman from Send Network
Description
In this episode of "The Church Planting Podcast," Greg Nettle chats with Vance Pitman, president of Send Network and founder of Hope Church Las Vegas. Pitman shares his transformative journey from devotional readings to planting a vibrant, multi-ethnic community church in Las Vegas. He emphasizes the importance of intimacy with Christ, viewing ministry as an overflow of this relationship, and the necessity of contextual church planting strategies suited to urban settings.
To connect with Vance and Send Network, visit https://www.namb.net/send-network/
To connect with Greg and Stadia, visit https://stadia.org
00:00:01 - Introduction by Greg Nettle
00:00:25 - Introduction of Vance Pitman
00:01:02 - Welcome and conversation begins
00:01:59 - Vance's call to church planting
00:03:01 - Decision to plant in Las Vegas
00:04:01 - Moving and preparing for Las Vegas
00:05:13 - The role of intimacy in ministry
00:06:26 - The impact of church planting on Pitman's family
00:07:10 - Importance of listening to God's voice
00:08:23 - Challenges of moving to Las Vegas with family
00:09:09 - The success of Hope Church in transforming lives
00:10:20 - Advice for church planters on family and faith
00:11:09 - Church diversity and authenticity
00:13:11 - Team-based church planting approach
00:14:12 - Vance's extensive church planting experience
00:15:00 - Shifts in church planting strategies
00:17:18 - Biblical foundations for urban church planting
00:18:58 - The rise of micro churches and co-vocational planters
00:21:22 - Future trends in church planting
00:23:02 - Lessons learned from decades of ministry
00:25:17 - Key advice for new church planters
00:26:19 - Global impact and mission of the church
00:27:25 - How to connect with Send Network
00:28:15 - Closing remarks and sports talk
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