Intentional Churches Podcast

Doug & Erin welcome Bart Rendel on this episode. Bart is the co-founder of Intentional Churches and a seasoned church leader. He shares his invaluable insights and experiences, drawing from his rich background in church planting and leadership. The conversation explores the challenges of alignment and misalignment in church leadership. The Acts 1-8 model is introduced as a framework for alignment, with a focus on personal alignment to the Great Commission. The discussion highlights the importance of avoiding institutional thinking and prioritizing individual relationships and discipleship. Practical tips are provided for moving towards alignment, including personal reflection and the use of alignment tools. The episode concludes with a preview of future topics and the upcoming Intentional Churches Conference. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! Learn more at: https://intentionalchurches.com Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage (02:44) Alignment and Misalignment in Church Leadership (08:08) The Challenges of Alignment (09:08) Personal Alignment to the Great Commission (11:02) The Acts 1-8 Model (13:28) Alignment Stories and Examples (24:28) Recent Alignment Wins (26:51) Practical Tips for Moving Towards Alignment (31:39) Conclusion and Future Topics

Show Notes

Doug & Erin welcome Bart Rendel on this episode. Bart is the co-founder of Intentional Churches and a seasoned church leader. He shares his invaluable insights and experiences, drawing from his rich background in church planting and leadership. The conversation explores the challenges of alignment and misalignment in church leadership. The Acts 1-8 model is introduced as a framework for alignment, with a focus on personal alignment to the Great Commission. The discussion highlights the importance of avoiding institutional thinking and prioritizing individual relationships and discipleship. Practical tips are provided for moving towards alignment, including personal reflection and the use of alignment tools. The episode concludes with a preview of future topics and the upcoming Intentional Churches Conference.

Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast!

Learn more at: https://intentionalchurches.com

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage (02:44) Alignment and Misalignment in Church Leadership (08:08) The Challenges of Alignment (09:08) Personal Alignment to the Great Commission (11:02) The Acts 1-8 Model (13:28) Alignment Stories and Examples (24:28) Recent Alignment Wins (26:51) Practical Tips for Moving Towards Alignment (31:39) Conclusion and Future Topics

What is Intentional Churches Podcast?

Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach the one.