Bo Johnson shares his journey from being a pastor to transitioning his church to meet in homes. He discusses his passion for house churches and the importance of building relationships and making disciples. Bo explains the process of selling the church building and the challenges they faced. He also talks about the benefits of house churches, such as increased intimacy and focus on discipleship. Bo's ultimate goal is to help others start house churches and create a network of interconnected gatherings. He expresses his hope to see a shift in the body of Christ towards more intimate and relational gatherings in homes.

Lewie Clark and Ryan Seibert share their journeys from the institutional church to disciple-making work in Chicago. They discuss the challenges of integrating disciple-making and pastoral ministry, the importance of love and hospitality in building kingdom communities, and the role of singles and families in discipleship. They emphasize the need for tailor-made discipleship and the value of proximity and community in the discipleship process. They also highlight the significance of love as the central focus of discipleship and the essence of God's character.

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Rick and Ashley Socks share their journey from getting married young to becoming pastors and eventually starting a home church. They faced challenges in their marriage and ministry, including infertility, health issues, and strained relationships. They share their journey of transitioning from traditional church ministry to a more organic and family-focused approach. Through their experience, they have learned to trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to shape their ministry. They encourage others to embrace simplicity and authenticity in their faith journey.