• 9. Discipleship in Different Sized Churches | Why don’t we do verse-by-verse preaching only?| What true ownership looks like on a team.
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode Derek and Danielle discuss favorite vacation spots. They wrestle with the inbox question about why doesn’t our church always preach verse by verse through the bible? Then we're joined by special guest Dr. Dan Nichols to talk about Pursuing discipleship in different-sized churches, and finally helping teams to own organizational change.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 8. Pursuing your calling in different seasons of life | Why does hell exist? | Reflections on our first discipleship orientation class
    Nov 4 2024

    In this episode Derek and Danielle have another local theater experience to discuss. They also tackle a deep question from the pastor's inbox about the existence of hell. Then longtime pastor Mike Watson discusses his calling from the Jesus Movement days, through the megachurch era, and how he's helping struggling fathers in his retirement. Finally, they have some initial experiences with the new discipleship orientation exeprience at Grace.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    53 mins
  • 7. Understanding Your Church’s Local Predicament | Why do we do video preaching? | The launch of a new find-your-calling experience
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode Danielle and Derek talk about the difference between sportsy families and artsy families. They discuss the merits and struggles with video preaching. Then guest Aaron Lundberg talks about how churches and individuals can define and address the local predicaments in their community. Finally, they talk about Derek's nervous launch of a new "find your calling" experience.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 6. Redefining what it means to be “Called to Ministry” | Should the church tell people how to vote? | The rise and fall of vision Sunday
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode, after talking about their top 10 movies, Derek and Danielle get into the great American debate about how people should vote. Then, guest Andrea Bierer talks about an upside-down way of thinking about pursuing your calling in the workplace. Finally, we reflect on the good and the bad aspects of our recent vision on Sunday.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 5: How can churches measure the right things? | Is it a sin to buy and sell things in the church lobby? | Reminding people of the "why"
    Oct 14 2024

    In this episode we discuss buying and selling things inside the church and wouldn’t Jesus be flipping over some tables? Then we welcome Pastor Scott Michel to the podcast to discuss sports medicine, outcome measures, and how these experiences can help to measure discipleship in the church. Finally, Derek and Danielle discuss the importance of finding the “why” when meetings go off the rails!

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    52 mins
  • 4: The Church as a Training Center | Why won’t the church announce my favorite cause? | Levels of Learning
    Oct 7 2024

    In this episode Derek and Danielle talk about their personal coffee journeys, and answer some tough email questions about why the church doesn’t include every cause or ministry in their weekend announcements. The main conversation with Pastor Sarah Burtt focuses on the adjustments needed to make the church a training center and not just a teaching center. At the end Danielle and Derek reflect on a recent misstep and the proper order in which to innovate.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    56 mins
  • 3: Is loud worship music unspiritual? | How to know if God has released you to move on to something new | and Piloting new things.
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode we'll talk about why kids these days like their worship music so loud. The main conversation with Pastor Stephen Hay centers on how to know when it’s time to move on from a ministry and when it's time to stay and double down. We also reflect on the importance of piloting new things before rolling them out. Bonus: we get breaking news on Derek's preferred grandpa name.

    For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    51 mins
  • 2: Should we sing worship songs from churches we don’t agree with | How to know if it’s time to make big changes at your church | Setting short-term goals
    Sep 16 2024

    In this episode, Derek and Danielle dive into some NFL and Swifties controversy, we cover why we sing songs that come out of churches that we might not totally agree with theologically, how to know when it’s time to reinvent YOUR church, and a look at how we’re setting short-term goals to accomplish big things at Grace.

    For full show notes, visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch

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    54 mins