{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Intentional Churches Podcast","title":"Reaching the One in a Small Town, with Tom Kopp ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2309,"description":"On this week’s episode of the Intentional Churches podcast, pastor Tom Kopp joins Erin and Doug to share the inspiring transformation of Kimball Christian Church in rural Minnesota. Despite being located in a town of just 800, the church has become one of the largest churches in the restoration movement in the state, defying expectations through a strong vision and a deep commitment to The Great Commission.\nIn this candid conversation, Tom unpacks how focusing on church culture, casting a consistent vision, and making small yet intentional shifts can lead to an outsized impact. From implementing the “three-minute rule” for welcoming guests to celebrating baptisms churchwide, Tom shares practical strategies that any church can adopt, regardless of size.\nTogether, the three also discuss Tom’s involvement in a ChurchOS One Team cohort, which has catalyzed a new wave of mission-minded leadership among churches across Minnesota. With humor, wisdom, and hard-earned insight, this episode offers a blueprint for revitalization and unity in small church contexts, all while keeping the focus on reaching the one.\nNew to Intentional Churches? Start here: \nhttps://intentionalchurches.com/radical-alignment\nCHAPTERS:\n 00:00 Three-Minute Rule: A Culture of Guest Awareness\n 01:29 Tom’s Ministry Background and Family\n 04:05 Small-Town Ministry in Kimball, Minnesota\n 07:49 A 150-Year Legacy and New Growth\n 09:51 Building a Culture of Joy and Evangelism\n 12:56 Navigating Growth Resistance\n 15:32 Dripping Vision Weekly\n 17:08 The Drift Toward Inward Focus\n 19:30 ChurchOS Cohort Impact in Minnesota\n 22:37 Tangible Church Growth and Baptism Stories\n 26:31 Practical Tips for Churches Starting the Journey\n 29:17 Personal Connection Over Systems\n 32:17 Preaching for Transformation\n 33:08 What Large Churches Can Learn from Small Churches\nWebsite: https://intentionalchurches.com\nThe Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C\nThe Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/\nYouTube:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/smAwUgxq6qqLJDPHm-fVts5bjtUHttHCDUNOwZdqKHc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZTJm/ZGE1ZjNhMTBhMDkz/M2EwOTQ4Y2Y2YzRl/NjVkOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}