The Church Planters Experience
The Church Planters Experience
Podcast Description
Conversations to bless and encourage Anabaptist Church Planters. Church Planting is difficult and I want to highlight the lives of ordinary people of God who are living out evangelism in alignment with the Historic Faith.
You can get my book on church planting here 👉https://strengthtostrength.org/product/jesus-and-the-mennonites-hector-troyer/
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes of evangelism, community service, and the integration of faith in diverse settings, with episodes showcasing individuals like Patrick Matthews, who transitioned from a turbulent past to community service, and Danson Smith, who navigates cultural integration within the Anabaptist community. Other episodes explore the challenges of urban church planting through stories from Sam Baer, detailing practical approaches to living out traditional values in modern cities.

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Conversations to bless and encourage Anabaptist Church Planters. Church Planting is difficult and I want to highlight the lives of ordinary people of God who are living out evangelism in alignment with the Historic Faith.
You can get my book on church planting here 👉https://strengthtostrength.org/product/jesus-and-the-mennonites-hector-troyer/
In this episode Austin Shank shares his journey from growing up in York’s tight-knit Mennonite community to leading an urban school, starting the Urban Educators Collective, and launching Perio Impact. He reflects on family, faith, small groups, city ministry, and the life-changing Appalachian Trail hike with his father.
Major themes include the power of community, intentional discipleship and hospitality, holding dreams with an open hand, and practical stories about parenting, church vision, and serving vulnerable youth.

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