Jared sits down with Jason Shepperd, founder of Church Project, to talk about flipping the church model upside down—in the best way. Jason shares how years of global travel and deep study of Scripture led him to launch a “church of house churches” that puts community, discipleship, and lay leadership front and center. They dig into why he walked away from the traditional church setup, the pushback he’s gotten, and what it looks like when church actually starts to look like the early church. If you’ve ever felt like the modern church is missing something—or wondered how church could be done differently—this episode will challenge and inspire you.
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0:00 The Rise of House Churches and Their Impact on Faith
6:02 Decentralized Church Leadership and Diverse Discipleship Communities
10:34 Cross-Cultural Challenges in Defining Church Structure
12:26 House Churches: A Simple, Diverse, and Pastoral Community
18:45 House Church Growth and Leadership Development
22:45 Navigating Pushback and Misconceptions in House Church Movements
28:51 The Benefits and Challenges of a Church of House Churches
34:15 House Church Leadership and Marketplace Ministry Integration
39:54 Rethinking Vocational Ministry and Leadership Multiplication
44:00 Pathway to Leadership Through Community Engagement in House Churches
46:58 The Future of Church Models and Space Utilization
53:40 Finding Renewal and Purpose in Church Communities
57:42 Empowering Men to Impact Communities for Christ