“Church is really a longevity sport.” - Pastor Peter Haas
This week on Unscripted, Pastors Dino and DeLynn Rizzo take you to the heart of Minneapolis for a powerful and authentic conversation with Pastors Peter and Carolyn Haas of Substance Church, one of ARC’s earliest church plants (#15!). They’re also joined by their Executive Pastor, Nate Puccini, who shares his own journey from business owner to ministry leader.
From Peter’s radical nightclub salvation story, to planting Substance in one of the most unchurched cities in America, this episode is filled with unforgettable moments:
The Origin Story: how a DJ and a high school sweetheart followed God’s call to reach young, educated, unchurched people in Minneapolis.
Leading Together: Peter & Carolyn’s honest look at co-leading as a married couple and how conflict, teamwork, and growth comes through fighting for each other.
The Long Road: Eight buildings fell through before they finally moved into their miracle space. They share how perseverance, faith, and miracle stories shaped their family and church.
The Heart of Substance: creative ministry, outreach to thousands of families each week, and a calling to reach the nations through their city.
Advice for Planters & Leaders: raw lessons about sacrifice, resilience, family priorities, and why you must not quit.
Whether you’re a church planter, a ministry leader, or just someone needing encouragement in the fight of faith, this episode will remind you that God still does miracles, and your story is still being written.
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The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.
Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,180 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/.
Don’t Do Ministry Alone - We need relationships to thrive. You need other people in your corner, who have gone through similar things that you’ve gone through, and believe in your dream. ARC provides opportunities for you to build relationships with others in ministry that will support and strengthen you in what God has called you to do. Learn more at https://www.arcchurches.com/connect/.
