
The New Churches podcast offers practical answers to your real ministry questions. We aren’t going to provide lofty pie-in-the-sky theories. Instead, we are going to help you in your real ministry context, with your real thoughts, questions, and issues.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Tony Merida is joined by Matt Smethurst and Daniel Santander to discuss one of the most essential tasks of a church planter: making disciples. As part of a season focused on answering common questions... more
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Tony Merida and Matt Smethurst to answer a question many church planters wrestle with: How do I preach engaging sermons? As part of a season focused on the most common “how” ... more
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Noah Oldham is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Vergil Brown to answer two of the most common—and often most stressful—questions church planters face: How do I raise money, and how do I find a space? Conti... more
In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Tony Merida is joined by Vergil Brown and Jeff Medders to tackle a crucial question for church planters: How do I faithfully engage my city with the hope of the gospel? As part of a season focused on ... more
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The Acts sessions were so insightful and had tons of ideas to help make more followers of Jesus.
Great info. Loved Vance's thoughts on vision.
This podcast is great for church leaders, whether planting a church, or seeking to grow and multiply disciples. It is thoughtful and approaches topics from a variety of angles that equip leaders to minister effectively in today’s continually changing environment.
Great podcast! But I agree with Ed- you need a new into script!
Thankful for the info and discussions.
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This program provides practical, real-world guidance for church leaders, especially those focused on church planting, leadership development, and disciple-making. Episodes typically combine Q&A with candid discussions on vision, calling, pastoral care, conflict resolution, and building healthy leadership teams, all grounded in biblical examples. A standout pattern is concise, actionable content (often 10–15 minutes) that's aimed at pastors, planters, and ministry leaders navigating growth, multisite strategies, and everyday ministry challenges. The show frequently features diverse voices from the church planting ecosystem, and its format emphasizes pastoral wisdom, practical systems, and gospel-centered leadership, which many listeners like... more
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Recent guests on New Churches Podcast include:
1. Tony Merida
2. Matt Smethurst
3. Donnie Hollis
4. Daniel Santander
5. Barnabas Piper
6. Kyle Worley
7. Ronnie Martin
8. Dan Steel
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