Intentional Churches Podcast

Doug Parks and Erin Johnston explore how churches can foster relationships in the modern era on this episode of Intentional Churches. They reference Truett Cathy and suggest creating space for people to engage with each other. They also discuss the example of Adamsville Road Church of God, which has seen an increase in attendance and baptisms due to its focus on relationships. Finally, they emphasize that personal relationships are the way forward for the church. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! To learn more, please visit intentionalchurches.com.    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Context (01:08) Defining Engagement in Today's Church (03:00) Flipping the Way We Lead (05:22) Relational Engagement and Loneliness (09:08) Creating Space for Connection (10:23) Discouragement and Exhaustion in Church Leaders (12:14) Learning from Chick-fil-A's Relational Approach (15:34) Experimenting with Non-Service Events (17:43) The Hunger for Authentic Relationships (20:33) Getting Back to the Basics (23:53) Church Experiences that Impact Daily Life (26:14) The Power of Personal Engagement

Show Notes

Doug Parks and Erin Johnston explore how churches can foster relationships in the modern era on this episode of Intentional Churches. They reference Truett Cathy and suggest creating space for people to engage with each other. They also discuss the example of Adamsville Road Church of God, which has seen an increase in attendance and baptisms due to its focus on relationships. Finally, they emphasize that personal relationships are the way forward for the church.

Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast! To learn more, please visit intentionalchurches.com. 

 

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Context (01:08) Defining Engagement in Today's Church (03:00) Flipping the Way We Lead (05:22) Relational Engagement and Loneliness (09:08) Creating Space for Connection (10:23) Discouragement and Exhaustion in Church Leaders (12:14) Learning from Chick-fil-A's Relational Approach (15:34) Experimenting with Non-Service Events (17:43) The Hunger for Authentic Relationships (20:33) Getting Back to the Basics (23:53) Church Experiences that Impact Daily Life (26:14) The Power of Personal Engagement

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.