Ever wonder why anyone would plant a church in the middle of the Bible Belt? We sit down with Pastor Sam Henderson of Redemption Church in Coldwater to unpack the surprising math behind local need, the gritty work of breaking up hard spiritual ground, and the simple, old-school methods that are actually drawing new people through the doors. Sam’s story moves from early ministry zeal to a humbling season of stepping back to become a better husband, father, and man—and then to a fresh sending with real support, a donated building on Highway 306, and a clear call to serve neighbors who’ve heard “Jesus” their entire lives but rarely encounter the gospel in community.
Across this conversation, we get practical about church planting in rural Mississippi: why digital ads underperform where a stamped envelope can shine, how a room of fifteen can feel electric when ten friends show up to serve, and what it takes to shepherd well when expectations, opinions, and the occasional wolf walk in. Sam names the counterfeit comfort of cultural Christianity and points back to the heart of the message—salvation is not what we do for God but what Jesus has already done for us. That clarity frames an invitation for nearby churches and listeners to move from funding to presence: pray, visit, volunteer, and help cultivate trust one conversation at a time.
We close with prayer and a reminder from Acts 1:8 to be witnesses across the street and across the world, all at once. If you care about church planting, rural ministry, or renewing mission in places everyone thinks are “already reached,” you’ll find both challenge and encouragement here. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves local mission, and leave a review to help more people find these stories.
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