Exponential Podcast

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, the 3DM team provides insights and advice on how to practically launch, sustain and multiply Missional Communities, from the authors of the new book, Launching Missional Communities-- A Field Guide.

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, Steve Addison takes a fresh look at the Gospels and Acts and the movement Jesus founded.

In this Exponential 2011 workshop, David Saathoff addresses the future of church strategy. Every church operates in one of three strategies; "More is more," "less is more," and "to be is more." Learn not only how strategies are shifting over time, but the most important insight behind any ministry design as you lead your way into the future. David Saathoff is the Lead Pastor at Bandera Road City Church - a church with 6,000 in attendance that he planted 18 years ago.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Justin Wise speaks on social media. Author Clay Shirky says that we are a people "looking for a mouse." As a society, we've come to expect interactivity in all that we do. What, then, do we do with a culture that expects interaction even while at church? In this session, we'll look at the "why?" and the "how?" of the social web. We'll look at how you can build interactive communal experiences into the lifeblood of your church. We'll demystify social media and see how we can harness the power of these new communication tools for the sake of the gospel. It's social media for the rest of us.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Vanessa Pugh speaks on stress. Church Planting is stressful! In this workshop we'll discuss how to identity and avoid the major causes of meltdowns for church planting spouses.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Larry Osborne tells how every ministry has a team, but it's the stark differences in core values and practices that cause some to win while others lose. Discover what makes healthy and winning teams different.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Kem Meyer shows how the Web transferred control from organizations to individuals and now people have more access to information - and to each other. How do we appeal to the sense of power & entitlement in our society without compromising Biblical values? What ar the new principles of communication that can help keep lines untangled - making it easy for people to find, contribute and share information without bottleneck, administrative overhead or destructive campaigning? This topic isn't breaking news; the Blogosphere is 12 yrs old, Facebook is 7 and YouTube if 5! Yet church leaders are still fearful that digital & social networks are a substitute for real relationships & convinced content control is an effective strategy. There's so much advice out there and nobody's an expert (don't believe anyone who tells you they are). There's no one-size-fits-all approach for anyone. However, everyone - regardless of skill, style or philosophy - can lead, leverage & inf

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Tony Morgan shows you how, whether you know it or not, your church is probably bowing down to the perceived power of the "giant inflatable blue monkey." It's impacting how you define and communicate your discipleship strategy. It's impacting how you promote what's happening at your church. And, it's impeding your ability to help people take their next steps toward Christ. I will help you discover a few simple strategies to deflate the giant blue monkeys lurking in your ministry.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, John Worcester asks how we effectively apprentice church planters? How about trying the master plan Jesus used for training the 12 apostles? We must start developing more qualified apostolic type leaders in our local churches. These starter types need to gather teams and be urgently sent to preach the gospel and plant healthy churches in every place and for every people. Examine how Paul followed Jesus's model, and how churches today can raise up fruitful church planters from the harvest for the harvest. This is not easy, but it is more doable than is commonly envisioned. Discover practical ways to prepare yourself, family, partners, and plans for a healthy church start. Develop wise strategies for winning the lost, and equipping an initial core of ordinary, messed up people with blind spots just like you. What must be accomplished in the first several months of a church plant? How do you best use your time and money early on? How you start out will greatly impact where you e

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Bill Easum speaks on nomad churches. Studies are showing church plants are spending more and more time in rented facilities before securing permanent property. This workshop, based on extensive research, examines tried and proven ways for church plants to flourish in rented facilities.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Charles Hill explains how smaller city generally means smaller budgets. So in order to "do church" with excellence, you need to be creative and do a lot with a little.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Shawn Lovejoy will use his 11 years of experience planing a successful church, as well as coaching hundreds of church planters, to give practical advice on how to build a fast growing church while staying healthy: emotionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Rick Rusaw explains how all around the world, churches have been shifting from being internally focused to being externally focused. This workshop will focus on the best practices and practical ideas that have shaped this movement of community transformation.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay tell the story of a church that 'just happened' and the keys of Missional Flow.

Though the Branding, Marketing, and the Church 101 seminar is NOT a required prerequisite for 201, this workshop will be less about how to think about branding and marketing in general and more of a practical, hands on workshop design to help you analyze your specific external (and internal) communications more intentionally. In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Patrick Dennis will talk through questions to help you evaluate your own brand if you have established one, or to build a foundation for your new brand if you are planting or rebranding a church. Come with paper and pen, and rolled up sleeves, ready to work.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Brian Bloye instructs you on establishing your leadership. It is inevitable. At some point, your leadership will be questioned. Well-meaning people will test your boundaries. The mundane details of ministry will take over your 'to do' list. In this breakout, Brian will share the importance of creating a strategic, intentional plan for establishing your role as a leader.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Alex Mandes speaks on what you should and can do to reach the immigrants among us. At the time of Christ, the immigrant Samaritans were held in low regard and disdained by many of the Jews in Judea, among whom they were living. Likewise, many today in the U.S. have similar feelings for the immigrants among us, the Samericans. According to the Census Bureau, though, they are not only here to stay but are also part of the future Majority-Minority make-up of this country. Indeed, the time has come to reach them with intentionality! But how can we do so? How can we evangelize and discipline them beyond race and class distinctions? And how will we entrust the church to them in the future? Come learn from this lively, informative discussion.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, Jeff Vanderstelt shows that in order to shape a Gospel Centered people, we must equip people to live ordinary life with Gospel Intentionality. In this workshop, we will identify the normal rhythms of life and work through how to equip normal people to live extraordinary on mission in these rhythms.

As God has called you to plant a new church, how will you implement CCD principles? In this Exponential 2011 podcast, John Teter invites you to come and learn the process of building a strong church planting core to reach the margins in your city. This workshop will inform, inspire, and leave you with practical resources to help you plant a CCD principles church.

In this Exponential 2011 podcast, JR Woodward reminds us that Jesus calls us to following him into the world, which makes for an adventurous life filled with risks and rewards, joys and dangers. Part of the reason many young people are leaving the church today is because the church feels more like a country club rather than a community on a dangerous mission to bless the world. If we really want to follow Jesus, we must be willing to be rejected, to live simply, to be peacemakers and agents of economic justice, and ultimately be willing to suffer and die for his name's sake.