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The COR 3:6 PodcastThe COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E6 (Pastors Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton - Christ Church: Johns Creek, GA)Today we are joined by Pastors Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton - The Pastors of Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA. In this episode we discuss: Who is Christ Church? Nehemiah call Why Johns Creek? The Prospectus Get to know us Info meetings and launch team Who is Christ Church? Timeless things - “old sounding name” Make, Mature, and Mobilize Creeds and confessions Rooted Theology 1833 Creed Communion with Christ Mary and Martha Hospitality Diverse population Generational faithfulness Losing ground Soft launch and grand opening Percentages of the unchurched American Royalty Demographic The Timeline More hands on de...2025-05-0950 min

The COR 3:6 PodcastThe COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E5 (Tiffany Presten, Candace Stradley, & Carson Roush - The Wives Of Johns Creek)Today we are joined by Tiffany Presten, Candace Stradley, & Carson Roush - The wives and fiancé of Pastors, Ben Presten, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton. They are planting Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA. In this episode we discuss: A new thing Parable Of The Talents Greatest Kingdom impact Getting to do this together A new marriage and a new ministry “I saw the calling in him” Being a planter Where the point of pure exhaustion meets true peace Kids, obstacles, expenses, and where? Nehemiah call Rebuild the walls “Tents don’t have foundations” Christ is our foundation...2025-05-0140 min

The COR 3:6 PodcastThe COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E4 (with Loren and Michelle Funk)Today we are joined by Loren and Michelle Funk. Loren and Michelle have been staples at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA serving on many of our ministry teams including our Cor 3:6 Church Planters Network. They are now stepping out and on the launch team at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastors Ben Preston, Kevin Stradley, & Hunter Clayton. In this episode we discuss: How we met. Years of involvement and serving at Lakewood Baptist Church. Yes and amen leadership. Affirmation A peak behind the curtain. A meeting with Ben Presten. No intention of...2025-03-2748 min

The COR 3:6 PodcastThe COR 3:6 Podcast S2 E3 (Pastor Hunter Clayton - Christ Church; Johns Creek, GA)Today we are joined by Hunter Clayton. Hunter is a one of the pastors and launch team members at Christ Church in Johns Creek, GA along side of Pastor Ben Presten and Pastor Kevin Stradley. In this episode we discuss: Fasting, praying, & spending time with God in a cabin. Christ centered conversations. Damascus Road moment. What is pastoral ministry? How do I get plugged in to a community? Preaching for the first time. I don’t wanna go anywhere again. A change of desire in my heart. Faith decisions and next steps. We are ALL called to...2025-03-2033 min

SAN ONOFRESAN ONOFRE, 29-XXVII Ben Wallers (Country Teasers) interviúSAN ONOFRE-Straight from Thee Prawn´s mouth Ben Wallers/Country Teasers-March 2025. SAN ONOFRE! Angloentrevistas Traducidas, Vol.2 https://libritosjenkins.bigcartel.com/product/angloentrevistas-traducidas-de-san-onofre-vol-2 SAN ONOFRE nos llevamos la gamba al agua y le hacemos beber un lvstro después. Parafraseando al propio Benedicto Rogelio, "mientras nos tratemos bien los unos a los otros, no importa lo que digamos". Pero presten la debida atención, correligionarios onofritas, que las perlitas que suelta por su boquita este pavo no son moco de dicho bicho. ¿Con quién mejor que con Ben para arremeter contra la devastadora corrección política que nos asola, armados...2025-03-1600 min

The COR 3:6 PodcastThe COR 3:6 Podcast EP 16 (Pastor Ben Presten)In this episode we discuss: Dealing with burn out. The fear of feeling comfortable and scared of coasting. What if He wants us to do this again? Before the sun goes down today. I don’t think this is for us. I can’t ignore this phone call. Why plant a church in the Bible Belt? Raising a team. The decline of Bible literacy. Rediscovering orthodoxy, masculinity, & generational ministry. HOSTS: Dr Benji Lavender - benji@lakewoodlife.org Andrew Beccue - abeccue@lakewoodlife.org PRODUCER: Jon Poole (JP) - jonpoole@lakewo...2024-07-1839 min

Small Town SummitsBuilding a Godward Family Culture (w/ Ben Presten)In this episode, Ben sits down to talk with Ben Presten about building a Godward family culture that echoes down through the generations. We know this will be a blessing you you and the families in your churches. For more information on Small Town Summits, please visit our website here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smalltownsummits.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To partner with us financially, give here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.smalltownsummits.com/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To volunteer your time and talents, email us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SmallTownSummits@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To stay up to date on how to pray, subscribe to our newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.smalltownsummits.com/contact 2024-03-2546 min

New King ChurchConference: All Your Mind (Session 2)Continuing from Our Family of Churches Conference 2023, join us as Pastor Ben Presten from New King Church moves us into how to love the Lord with all your mind. 2023-03-2144 min

For Your JoyWorship in the Corporate GatheringEvery Sunday when you gather with the church, you sing. Why is that? And how can we make sure that this time of worship through song is productive?2023-03-0133 min

For Your JoyThe Expression of Worship in ScriptureThroughout God's word we see people respond to God's provision with unhindered praise, full of singing and heartfelt expression. What can we earn from these examples as we seek to worship God today?2023-02-2228 min

For Your JoyWhat is Worship?Lucius sits down with Gabe Love, the worship leader of Imago Christi Church, to begin a discussion on worship and why it plays a significant part of our church gatherings.2023-02-1526 min

For Your JoyWelcome to Year Two!After a couple of months off, Ben and Lucius reflect on all the ways God has been moving recently within New King Church and beyond. Also, they take some time to see what might be on the horizon in the For Your Joy Podcast.2023-02-0127 min

For Your JoyAn Invitation InsideAs we wrap up the discussion on friendship with Jesus, Ben talks through some practical shifts we can make to move towards greater friendship with Christ.2022-11-1624 min

For Your JoyAssessing Your MotivesAs Ben and Lucius continue to discuss the idea of friendship with Jesus, Ben asks an important question concerning our spiritual disciplines: what is your motivation?2022-11-0919 min

For Your JoyThe Vulnerability of FriendshipJesus Christ longs to know us, he is waiting at the door. To be his friend, we have to be willing to come to him in vulnerability.2022-10-2619 min

For Your JoyAn Invitation to FriendshipIn an amazing act of kindness, Jesus chooses to call us his friends. But what does that mean? And how do we accept this invitation to be Jesus's friend? Ben speaks about some of the ways the Lord has been calling him towards friendship.2022-10-1927 min

For Your JoyWaiting on the LordAs we continue to walk through the different ways that Saul and David related to the Lord, one of the greatest differences was how David waited and listened to God, rather than acting on his own accord.2022-09-2925 min

For Your JoyThe Pitfalls of InsecurityDuring his reign as King of Israel, Saul continued to live according to his insecurities, which led to major pitfalls. In this episode, Ben and Lucius discuss two of them: avoiding risk and pushing people away.2022-09-2127 min

For Your JoyWhen We Take Things Into Our Own HandsThroughout Saul's reign as Israel's King, it quickly became clear that he did not have a heart longing after God. Many times he would take matters into his own hands, instead of waiting on God.2022-09-1422 min

For Your JoyAn Insufficient Core IdentityBen and Lucius begin a new discussion around the Characters of Saul and David, and talk through the ways we can learn about our own insecurities and identities by studying how they seek and rely on the Lord.2022-09-0721 min

For Your JoyThe Faith of a Biblical LeaderContinuing in the story of Deborah in Judges 4, Ben and Lucius break down the necessity of faith-filled leaders. Those you lead will never rise above your level of Faith in God.2022-08-3122 min

For Your JoyThe Leadership of DeborahBen and Lucius take a look at the story of Deborah in Judges 4 to unpack some key principles of leadership. God uses Christian Community to help call us to the assignments he has prepared for us.2022-08-2428 min

For Your JoyHow to Discern a Calling from the LordIn this episode, Ben and Lucius have a conversation with Nathan Sing, who recently moved to Burlington with his wife to be a part of New King Church!2022-08-1728 min

For Your JoyA New Assignment From the LordAfter coming back from a few weeks off, Ben and Lucius reflect on what the Lord has been teaching them, centered on the idea that while God is continuously working, He invites us into the work He has prepared.2022-08-1030 min

For Your JoyIs Seminary Necessary? A Discussion on Forgiveness, Spiritual Disciplines, and the Glory of GodBen and Lucius take some time to look ahead at what's coming up both in this podcast, and the life of New King Church. Plus, Ben shares his story on why he feels God is calling him to Seminary!2022-07-2032 min

In Before The Lock🔓 81: I love a good seasonal engagement programErica and Brian explore how OpenSpace and Guru delivered great engagement programs. Community Industry News: Valentina Ruffoni joined Disciple Media as Community Experience Lead Caroline Park joined Atlassian as Senior Manager, Community Engagement Kristie Presten joined Tasktop as Community Manager Carla Doty was promoted to Community Director at Yelp Celina Zamora joined ServiceNow as Community Engagement Manager & Strategist Shane Whaley joined FareHarbor as Head of Community Ben Garrison joined Zscaler as Technical Moderator and Knowledge Manager Katie Ray joined metadata.io as Head of Community Kimberly Ndola joined Wonder as Community & Content Strategist Cat Martinez joined Twilio as...2022-07-1945 min

For Your JoySabbath and the Secret to SuccessAs Ben and Lucius wrap up their discussion on Burnout, they talk through one final step to seek to avoid Burnout: Sabbath. God gave us limits, limits that we can be thankful for! And one of the ways to live within these limits is to have a day of rest devoted to being rejuvenated by His presence and power.2022-07-1331 min

For Your JoyPractical Steps to Avoid BurnoutBen and Lucius shift gears, and talk through some personal steps they have each implemented to both avoid burnout, and to reset if they find themselves in a season of burnout.2022-07-0626 min

For Your JoyThe Burnout EpidemicIt seems today that burnout is happening more and more in the culture around us. Is there something unique about 21st century life that is leading to an epidemic of burnout? Ben and Lucius flesh this idea out in the third episode on the topic of Burnout.2022-06-2827 min

For Your JoyGod's Total RestorationBen and Lucius talk through some personal experience with burnout, and also turn to scripture to begin to understand the way that God might want to restore us when find ourselves in a season of burnout. 2022-06-2232 min

For Your JoyDefining BurnoutBen and Lucius begin a new discussion around the idea of Burnout. In this first episode, they seek to not only define burnout, but also point out some warning signs that would indicate if you are experiencing this yourself.2022-06-1423 min

For Your JoyResisting WorldlinessAs they wrap up the discussion on New King's plumb lines, Ben and Lucius reflect on the idea of how worldliness has a unique ability to creep into the church. Scripture, however, would argue that the best way to influence the world is to become less and less like it.2022-06-0132 min

For Your JoyWord and SpiritMany Christ followers seem to drift towards one of two camps: Word People or Spirit People. In this episode, Ben and Lucius talk through the reasons why we must unite these two ideas as we consider our personal Spiritual Leadership.2022-05-2534 min

For Your JoyWaiting for the Counsel of the LordAs Ben and Lucius continue to talk through New King's plumb lines, they reflect on a crucial aspect of Healthy Spiritual Leadership: waiting for God's counsel in every situation.2022-05-1929 min

New King ChurchThe Powerful Practice of Breaking BreadThe Lord is doing a fresh work in my heart, you might even call it a 'Gospel Awakening.' I am coming awake once more to the astounding gift of grace that is ours because of the cross. My eyes are beginning to open up to a new discoveries found within the old truths of the good news. There is a lightness and a freedom in my heart. There is a joy and a renewed excitement in my relationship with Christ. I am seeing that the finished work of Christ on the cross is really and truly sufficient for...2022-05-1657 min

For Your JoyIntentionality in Culture CreationIn this episode, Ben and Lucius are continuing the conversation around Spiritual Leadership. Did you know that you are a leader? God has given everyone an opportunity to influence the people around them, and as sons and daughters of the Kingdom, we need to use that influence to move people on to God's agenda.2022-05-0432 min

For Your JoyAssessing Your Spiritual LeadershipIn this episode, Ben and Lucius begin a new series on Spiritual Leadership. Did you know that you are a leader? God has given everyone an opportunity to influence the people around them, and as sons and daughters of the Kingdom, we need to use that influence to move people on to God's agenda.2022-04-2726 min

Punto MuertoNovedades Musicales - Father John Misty, Primus, Black Midi, Van Morrison y más“Chloë and the Next 20th Century” es un álbum repleto de emocionantes baladas con el piano como protagonista. Este quinto álbum de estudio de Father John Misty es líricamente profundo, manteniendo vivo su estilo dramático agregándole una cierta cualidad cinemática a sus canciones. Comenzamos el programa escuchando “The Next 20th Century”. Sean bienvenidos a Punto Muerto. Los londinenses Black Midi acaban de publicar su nuevo EP "Cavalcovers", donde presentan covers de artistas tan diversos como Taylor Swift, King Crimson y Captain Beefheart. Repasaremos la primera canción del trabajo, "21st Century Schizoid Man", el clásico del álbum debut d...2022-04-1956 min

For Your JoyWhy Good Friday is GoodDuring Holy Week 2022, Ben and Lucius take time to think through the key doctrines surrounding the reason for the cross, and how understanding these doctrines help us reflect on Christ's sacrifice.2022-04-1343 min

For Your JoyProgressive Christianity, Family Habits, Discipleship, and a Brief Critique of ZoomBen and Lucius take some time to talk through what's coming up in the For Your Joy Podcast, and also reflect on the ways they see God moving and working within New King Church. Links for the show notes: https://www.alisachilders.com/podcast.html https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938 2022-04-0630 min

For Your JoyThe Purpose of EncouragementTo combat the evil of unbelief, Paul exhorts his readers to "encourage one another DAILY." Encouragement leads to life, and not just ordinary today, but eternal life found in the Risen Christ. Encouragement plays a critical role in the perseverance of the faith of each and every follower of Christ. How will you seek to encourage the Christians around you?2022-03-3022 min

For Your JoyThe Evil of UnbeliefIn Hebrews 3, Paul calls his readers to "watch out, that none of them have an evil, unbelieving heart." In this Episode, Ben and Lucius expand on the life and death implications of discouragement. When we forget what God has done, and don't believe He is able to move, we slowly but surely destroy our faith.2022-03-2326 min

For Your JoyFive Ways to Be An Encourager (Part 2)We have seen how important it is to encourage one another, but what are some practical ways we can be an effective encourager? In this episode, Ben and Lucius look at a story in 2 Chronicles 32 to pull out 5 different ways we can be a faithful encourager.2022-03-1629 min

For Your JoyFive Ways to Be An Encourager (Part 1)We have seen how important it is to encourage one another, but what are some practical ways we can be an effective encourager? In this episode, Ben and Lucius look at a story in 2 Chronicles 32 to pull out 5 different ways we can be a faithful encourager. 2022-03-0923 min

For Your JoyThe Contagious Nature of DiscouragementWhat story are you being told? What story are you being told from the news? What story are your coworkers and friends telling you? Do these stories consider the reality of an all-knowing, all-powerful, and good God? A faithless story about the world or about our circumstances can poison our faith. In this episode we learn practical tips on resisting these attacks on our faith.2022-03-0224 min

For Your JoyThe Battle in the Mind: Be Careful What You Think.Have you ever taken inventory of every thought you think? We will never win the battle to remain encouraged unless we become thoughtful about our thoughts.2022-02-2320 min

For Your JoyDefining the Battle: The Fight to Remain Encouraged.How important is it that we resist discouragement? Does it matter to God that we stay encouraged? Are we quick to recognize when our faith is weakening? In this episode we consider the Biblical foundations for fighting to remain encouraged.2022-02-1623 min

Small Town SummitsStaying Encouraged in Christ (w/ Ben Presten)In this episode, Ben chats with Ben Presten about the need to wage war against discouragement by seeking to make our hearts happy in Christ. Ben Pastors New King Church in Burlington, VT. Small Town Summits are small, local, affordable gatherings of Christians who long for God’s glory to spread throughout the small places of New England. We welcome pastors and lay leaders, men and women. Partnering with The Gospel Coalition New England, our Summits provide support, training, encouragement, and connection for New England churches beyond the urban centers. The goal of Small Town Summits is to...2022-02-1446 min

For Your JoyFor Your Joy Podcast TrailerIn a post-Christian culture, believers often feel weary, and beat down by the world around them. Join Lucius Guthrie and Ben Presten as they discuss the truths that have the power to restore your joy and spur you on in the faith regardless of the challenges you might face. A podcast of New King Church in Burlington, Vermont.2022-02-0906 min

The Vermont Church Planting Podcast105 "Go To Ninevah" (Ben Presten Part 5)Ben Presten talks about how the Lord clearly guided him to Burlington - by speaking through His Word and miraculous provision. 2020-06-1700 min

The Vermont Church Planting Podcast104 Dark Night Of The Soul (Ben Presten Prt. 4)Ben discusses one of the most difficult seasons of church planting - and of his life. 2020-06-1000 min

The Vermont Church Planting Podcast103 Community vs. Church Plant (Ben Presten Part 3)What happens when a community comes against the work of God in church planting? Ben Presten shares the story of how the Wilmington community came against Valley Town Church. 2020-06-0300 min

The Vermont Church Planting Podcast102 The Spirit Says "Wilmington" (Ben Presten Prt. 2)God's Spirit speaks to both Ben and his wife, calling them to plant a church in Welmington, VT!2020-05-2700 min

The Vermont Church Planting Podcast101 A Calling & Dreaming (Ben Presten Prt. 1)Hear the story of the Spirit forming a heart for ministry in Ben Presten, a Vermont Church Planter in South Burlington, Vermont. 2020-05-1500 min