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Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the journey of church planting with Alex Brito, who shares his personal experiences transitioning from a chef to a church planter in London. The conversation covers the challenges and joys of church leadership, the importance of collaboration among churches, and practical advice for aspiring church planters. Alex emphasizes the need for support, the value of community, and the significance of being comfortable with the possibility of failure in ministry.

• The London Project – Equipping and supporting church leaders in London; a major focus of Alex’s current ministry.

• City to City Europe – Church planting network inspired by Tim Keller, where Alex serves as a link trainer.

• Mosaic Multicultural Church (if a public site exists) – Alex’s current church plant in Elephant & Castle, London.

• The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan – The book that reignited Alex’s faith journey.

• Together for the City by Neil Powell & John James – About collaboration in church planting (co-author Neil Powell is from the London Project).

• City to City’s Incubator Training – Mentioned as a key resource for church planters.

• Union School of Theology – Where Alex is pursuing his master’s in theology.

• Missional Communities by Martin Robinson – Jen references Martin Robinson’s work on collaboration.

Takeaways

• Church planting is a journey that requires support and community.
• Collaboration among churches is essential for growth and outreach.
• It's important to take your time before launching a church.
• Failure is a part of the journey; it's better to take risks than to do nothing.
• Empowering others in leadership is crucial for sustainable ministry.
• Church revitalization may require a complete replanting approach.
• Bivocational church planting can be a viable model for sustainability.
• Expectations about timing in ministry should align with God's timing.
• Faithfulness to God is more important than any single church project.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Church Planting

08:58 Language Blunders and Cultural Insights

18:11 From Accidental Church Planter to Intentional Leader

24:08 Current Ministry and Future Vision

25:35 Understanding Church Planting Dynamics

32:11 The Role of Bivocational Church Planters

39:37 Collaboration Over Competition in Church Planting

46:20 Advice for Aspiring Church Planters