{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Intentional Churches Podcast","title":"Leading Alignment in a Fast-Growing Church, with Chris Steele","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/df4c49ad\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2727,"description":"On this episode of The Intentional Churches Podcast, Doug talks with Chris Steele about the incredible transformation happening at North Terrace Church in Zanesville, Ohio.\nChris shares the honest story of how their team realized they were making church attenders instead of disciples, and how that single insight pushed them to rebuild unity, clarify their mission, and align everything around the Great Commission.\nYou’ll hear how that alignment sparked a movement of everyday people leading their friends to Jesus, resulting in 34 baptisms in 2023, 125 in 2024, and already 138 baptisms this year. Chris explains how prayer, simple tools, and personal ownership of “the one” have reshaped their entire culture.\nIf you’re a church leader looking to rebuild momentum, re-ignite evangelism, or move your people toward mission, this conversation will encourage you and give you practical next steps.\nNew to Intentional Churches? Start here:\nintentionalchurches.com\nTimestamps\n00:00 Welcome + Why This Story Matters\n01:25 Chris Steele’s Ministry Background\n03:02 Early Faith Influences\n05:01 Ministry Journey & Leadership Wounds\n07:19 Zanesville Culture & Ministry Context\n11:17 Opportunities and Challenges in Appalachia\n13:35 Rebuilding Generosity and Discipleship\n18:15 Early Culture Shifts at North Terrace\n23:10 COVID Collapse & Losing Half the Church\n24:07 Realizing They Weren’t Making Disciples\n26:44 Building a New Discipleship Pathway\n28:55 A Turning Point: Staff & Elder Unity\n30:42 Discovering IC’s Tools and Language\n31:46 The “One More” Mission\n34:11 The Baptism Explosion\n36:26 Everyday People Leading Their One\n37:37 Young Families Searching for Purpose\n41:36 Preparing for Future Growth\n43:36 How to Join the IC Learning Community\nLinks\nWebsite: intentionalchurches.com\nThe Radical Alignment Book\nBlog: intentionalchurches.com/blog\nYouTube: @IntentionalChurches\nFacebook: Intentional Churches\nInstagram: @IntentionalChurches\nX/Twitter: @IntentChurches","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}