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Church Planter PodcastCPP #592 – How Technology is Shaping the ChurchForces far beyond our reach are shaping the world around us, and the Church is not built for the community of the future. This episode features a presentation by Chestly Lunday to the heads of technology for major corporations. In it, he explains how the Church got to its current point, why we need to change, and what about our churches need to change.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where n...2025-05-1224 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #591 – Eric Bennett on Near-Death Experiences, Gen Z, and the Future of FaithWhat happens when someone dies and comes back? In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Eric Bennett, creator of the Round Trip Death podcast, who has interviewed hundreds of people who have experienced near-death experiences (NDEs). With nearly 2 million downloads, Eric’s conversations explore the intersection of spiritual encounters, scientific inquiry, and how these stories can reshape pastoral care and evangelism—especially among Gen Z.Together, Chestly and Eric unpack how NDEs are “more real than real” to those who experience them and why Gen Z is especially drawn to experiential faith. They discuss the role of Jesus...2025-04-2155 min
Pacific Life Church Weekly PodcastMore - Chestly LundaySermon Date: February 23, 2025
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2025-02-2441 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #579 – Gina Bianchini on Creating CommunityCommunity is critical to anyone navigating change, whether it's adapting to a changing world or changing a personal habit. For church leaders, we know that's why Jesus hardwired community into his Church. In this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks and an expert on creating community to discuss the fundamentals of community development.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Mighty NetworksReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going an...2025-01-0653 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #577 – Dave Ferguson on Church InnovationThe world around us is rapidly changing and to reach more people, the way we evangelize and integrate them into our church communities will need to change with it. Chestly Lunday is joined by Dave Ferguson in this episode to discuss how Dave has helped Exponential, Community Christian, and NewThing adapt to innovation. They discuss the implications of what being "one church with multiple expressions" means as well as how to invest in things that are "wanting to happen."Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:DaveFerguson.orgReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks...2024-12-2357 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #575 – Walter Kim on Evangelicalism and PoliticsWalter Kim, the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, joins Chestly Lunday for a conversation on how the political climate in the United States is impacting the future of evangelicalism. Whether we like it or not, evangelicalism has grown to have some negative connotations in the United States in spite of many of the good things evangelicals provide for society. As a result, we need to do the hard work of maintaining a listening and missionary posture that sees opportunities for the advancement of the gospel rather than political battlefields.Resources and Links Mentioned in this...2024-12-0938 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #572 – Frank Bealer on Leveraging Space to Influence Your CommunityChurches used to be the primary gathering space of a community, but today we rarely make use of our buildings outside of Sunday mornings. Frank Bealer joins Chestly Lunday on this episode to discuss how churches can leverage their spaces to meet needs in their communities and become a gathering space where people encounter the church and hear the gospel.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Phase.Center/FranchiseReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is...2024-11-1857 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #566 – Bari Baumgardner on The Power of Interactive Virtual EventsToday, anybody can broadcast their church services online, but it's how you broadcast that matters most. Hybrid events typically result in either your physical or your digital audience becoming disengaged. Oftentimes, both are actually disengaged because most church services lack interactive components. Don't miss this episode, where Bari Baumgarnder and Chestly Lunday talk about the critical need for interaction to produce meaningful events.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:SageHub.comReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no on...2024-10-0755 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #560 – Brad Hill on Digital EngagementHow your church uses digital technology is merely an optional outreach method, it's central to how the next generation builds relationships and engages with the world. Young people are spiritually hungry and more willing to get involved and give to missions that change lives, but churches do not know how to communicate or relate through digital pathways. Brad Hill and Chestly Lunday explain how you can begin to bridge the generational and technology gap that is hampering local missions.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Gloo.us/FreeTextingReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed Training...2024-08-2653 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #556 – Mac Lake on Misconceptions of Leadership Development in the ChurchLeadership development isn't always clean and linear, in fact it rarely is! Church leaders are often unprepared for the challenges of developing leaders and consistently rank leadership development as their top struggle. In this episode Mac Lake and Chestly Lunday talk about how to empower the next generation and break out of the patterns that aren't working.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Multiply GroupeBook: Rethinking Leadership DevelopmentReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is...2024-07-291h 02Church Planter PodcastCPP #554 – Stan Jantz on The ChosenIn this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Stan Jantz, CEO of Come and See Foundation, which is the company behind fundraising and producing The Chosen. Together, they talk about the principles that Stan has applied while working with The Chosen and how they can be utilized by church planters.Chestly and Stan discuss new funding strategies for church planters, authenticity, relatability, how to leverage digital technology, and how to collaborate with business leaders.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Come And SeeGlooReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for...2024-07-1538 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #548 – Russ Ewell on Equipping Gen ZOur culture is changing whether you're ready or not. The next generation of leaders will be different from us and it's our job to figure out how to relate to them and equip them to follow Jesus in their own ways. In this episode, Chestly Lunday interviews Russ Ewell on how he's living this out in his local church and how he sees the generational shifts continuing into the future.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:https://russewell.com/Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter...2024-06-101h 17Church Planter PodcastCPP #546 – Leveraging Automations for Church PlantingIf you're a church planter, chances are that digital automations don't sound very fun, but they could be one of the most powerful tools available to help you reach your community. Check out the latest conversation with Pete Mitchell and Chestly Lunday to find out how to start reaching new people today.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingMissionbyBusiness.comThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is do...2024-06-0355 min
Momentum Ministry Partners PodcastS3 | Ep 30 - Navigating Generational Change (Feat. Chestly Lunday)The American Church is about to fall off the generational cliff. Without effectively engaging Millennials and Gen Z your church could be in trouble. Hear guest Chestly Lunday share what he has learned from his national research on this topic and how you can use it to your benefit. Check out Chestly's website HERE! Check out www.buildmomentum.org to learn more about our organization and how we seek to partner with local churches in order to equip today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities. Submit your questions via email to info@buildmomentum.o...2024-05-2442 minChurch Planter PodcastCPP #515 – Chestly Lunday on Digital CommunityWe live in a world where digital tools and platforms are a necessary part of life, and the brutal reality is that the Church's methodology has failed to keep pace with the rate of change in the rest of the world. We are unable to engage with the next generation.Despite this, the opportunity to create digital community and reach the lost is huge. People long for connection. In this episode, Chestly Lunday helps us chart a way forward so that we can reach people where they're at, in ways they are already used to connecting with...2024-02-0549 min
Fearless Family BusinessE86: Chestly Lunday Recap - Lessons From the Interview"On this episode of Flow Over Fear, host Adam Hill recaps his interview with Chesly Lunday, a 5th generation pastor and expert in generational change, who provides insight into the importance of understanding and addressing generational differences in the workforce and faith-based communities. This episode delves into insights provided by Lunday regarding the historical significance of shifts in communication technology, from Martin Luther's theses on a door to the shift towards online formats and virtual communication.
[00:02:26] Chesley: pastor and entrepreneur studies generational trends.
[00:07:11] Millennials view and perspective on leadership.
[00:08:15] How to engage younger ge...2023-06-2217 minFearless Family BusinessE85: The Digital Reformation: How Technology is Changing the Way We Express Our Faith with Chestly LundayDid you know that the traditional model of the church has not changed for over 1,700 years? But with the rise of digital technology, we are seeing some shifts in the structures that have also changed the way we express our faith. In this episode, Adam interviews Chestly Lunday, a speaker and consultant on issues of generational change in churches, and other organizations. Chestly has given over 1,000 presentations in seven countries reaching over 100,000 people, and has led a team to develop a groundbreaking new study on emerging generational trends within our institutions at the intersection of technology and faith.
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The Small Nation Podcast44 | What Matters Most | The Small Nation Podcast Featuring Chestly Lunday and Jeremy CandelariaWelcome to episode 44 of The Small Nation Podcast!
This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, investing in real estate, and economic development. If you love hearing from business owners and entrepreneurs about what drives them, you will love this episode. Listen as Chestly Lunday and Jeremy Candelaria talk about their friendship and journey into entrepreneurship. They talk about their differences and how they are able to work together. We also enjoyed hearing about what matters most to them and how they are able to build businesses around those priorities.
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The Team Leadership PodcastChestly Lunday on Generational Engagement Through Digital TechnologyTimes have changed and Gen Z wants to engage in their faith and community in different ways. Chestly Lunday talks with Peyton Jones in this episode about what the newest research tells us when it comes to discipling and empowering Gen Z. They discuss hybrid approaches, accessibility, and how to reach the unreached. Check out Chestly's resources at chestlylunday.com/futureoffaith2023-03-2221 min
REimagineEpisode #135 Digital Discipleship with Chestly Lunday Part IISend us a textThis week on the show we have part 2 of our conversation with Chestly Lunday about life and ministry in digital spaces.Chestly is an expert in digital church strategy, the host of "The Chestly Lunday Experience" Podcast, and is highly regarded as a speaker, writer, and consultant. His desire is to help leaders and churches reach more people in an age of disruption. www.chestlylunday.com2022-10-2129 minREimagine#134 Digital Discipleship with Chestly Lunday Part ISend us a textThis week on the show we talked to Chestly Lunday about life and ministry in digital spaces. The conversation was so good we ran a little long and decided to release it in two parts.Chestly is an expert in digital church strategy, the host of "The Chestly Lunday Experience" Podcast, and is highly regarded as a speaker, writer, and consultant. His desire is to help leaders and churches reach more people in an age of disruption. www.chestlylunday.com2022-10-1445 min
The Church Digital PodcastEP210: Chestly Lunday's Launchpad to Digital Ministry/ChurchIt's 2022. If there's ever a time to start something new, this is it.
Some of us are looking to launch digital or metaverse churches. Many of us are looking for ways to relaunch or rejuvenate our online ministries or campuses... and have we got the roadmap for you.
We're sitting down with DigitalChurch.Network's Chestly Lunday, and talking about what it looks like to launch a digital ministry or church. Interested in planting a digital/decentralized church, or even an established church looking to better understand the nuances of digital... this is a conversation you're...2022-04-0454 min
The Church Digital PodcastEP204: Which Platform is Right for Your Church - The Chestly Lunday Experience TakeoverI first met Chestly early in the COVID season. He was working at a Church in Student Ministry, but had some passionate ideas centered around digital ministry. In the time that followed, Chestly's desire to see people be discipled digitally increased. Chestly launched KingCity Church, which became one of the foundational blocks for the Digital Church Network.
The Chestly Lunday Experience is an incredible experience exploring ministry for digital ministry through the prevailing/established model as well as the digital church planting. Through dynamic interviews with church and business influencers, as well as a creative coaching approach...2022-02-211h 08
The Church Digital PodcastEP200: So, We're Launching a Digital Church Network200 Podcasts has brought us to this point... Have you heard yet? We are launching a Digital Church Network. Over the years we've had so many conversations centered around equipping people via digital discipleship to reach a digital and meta mission field in hopes of creating digital and meta churches... honestly it just felt like launching a Digital Church Network was the next natural step.
Looking at the reach and engagement digital churches are seeing, and the lack of organizational support they are receiving from national organizations and denominations here in America, God's voice has been pretty clear...2022-01-241h 08
The Church Digital PodcastEP196: TCD Podcast Network Presents the Top Podcasts of 2021Pandemic or not, 2021 was a chaotic year for the church and its leaders. Before we get back to 2022, let's reflect back on 2021 and the positive influences we as the church and its leaders have gone through. Joining Jeff in this broadcast is Tom Pounder/TCD Sidekick, along with other content creators/influencers: Chestly Lunday, Andy Mage, Garrett Siljee and John Pyle. Get a sneak peak of what TCD Podcast Network will become in 2022 while celebrating some of the greatness of 2021.
SHOW NOTES & LINKS AVAILABLE AT THECHURCH.DIGITAL.2021-12-2759 min
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF012: Steve Pike On The Next Wave of Church & Reimagining the Future of FaithSteve Pike is the President and Founder of Urban Islands Project, a national collaborative organization dedicated to increasing the presence of the Church the urban core of America’s 40 largest urban centers. He is also the primary host of the Next Wave Community, a real time peer learning community for church leaders in challenging contexts.
Prior to initiating Urban Islands Project, Steve served as the Founding Director of the Church Multiplication Network. CMN serves church multipliers to effectively equip, strategically fund and innovatively network new faith communities in America. Since its formation in 2008, CMN has assisted with th...2021-06-301h 03
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF011: ALI GENTRY ON IDENTITY, THE ENNEAGRAM & HOW SHE DEFEATED DEPRESSIONAli Gentry is the Women’s Ministry Director at Renovation Church in Phoenix, AZ. She has also been serving on the Sunday Morning Teaching Team for four years. Ali has lead the Women’s Ministry for five years including weekly bible study, writing her own bible study, annual women’s retreats, and other events throughout the year.
She has a passion to teach others how to study the Word on their own and discover the layers of mystery and beauty that the Bible reveals to us. Her heart is for people to know God, His character, love and tr...2021-06-2256 min
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF010: Jeremy Candelaria On Becoming A Blue Collar Millionaire & Using A Business to Serve Jesus.Jeremy Candelaria has Planted two churches, built a seven-figure concrete business, and is a coach to leaders all over the country. He has been a husband for 20 years to his best friend, and father of four incredible kids. In his spare time he’s also a Best Selling Author, Pastor, and Blue Collar Business Expert who loves to jump out of airplanes.
Connect with Jeremy:
Text @ 330-295-2430
Email @ connect@jeremycandelaria.com
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LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF009: Jeff Reed On The Future Of Church In America & Why Some Church Models Are Declining.Hey, Innovators! I would love to meet you-- Join my community and Let's connect on a Zoom-- Text me: 480-531-9015
In June 2000, Jeff led his first Online Bible Study, taking 75 people around the planet through the book of James using a text-based system called Ultimate BB. Since then, Jeff has focused his energy serving the church in the digital/technological realm by working on church staffs, as well as running businesses that resource or complement the Church. Ultimately, his passion is to help churches expand their ministry by utilizing digital platforms, further embracing the idea of...2021-06-081h 00
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF008: Beatrice Kwok On Following Your Passion, Marketplace Spirituality, and Writing For ChildrenBeatrice Kwok, Author of the Best Gift Ever, has been featured in Brio Magazine for her work as a Child Life Specialist, but spends her Days as a Paralegal working in the Mergers and Acquisitions field. Beatrice is a Jesus follower that has followed her passion, and worked to create a path for many people to know the love of Jesus, while working in a fast-paced, high stakes environment. She is a great example of the type of people that Lead Full is working to reach. Enjoy Bea’s Story.
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LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF007: Rob Wegner & Lance Ford On Unleashing The Leadership Power Of Our ChurchesCheck out more on www.chestlylunday.com
I would love to meet you properly! text me @ 480-531-9015
Rob Wegner served as a teaching pastor at Granger Community Church in Granger, Indiana, for 21 years, and four years at Westside Family Church in Kansas City. Currently, he is one of the founders and directors of the Kansas City Underground, a mission agency and decentralized network of missionaries and microchurches in Kansas City. KCUG's forty vision is to have a missionary on every street and a microchurch in every network of relationships, connecting with training Hubs...2021-05-251h 05
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF006: John Mediana on What Happens In Vegas, Being Adopted & And Being A Christian Around CelebritiesJohn Mediana is the CEO of Executive Brand Growth working with the most well known celebrities and business leaders in the country, helping them create a personal brand. Having worked with people like Andy Grammer, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Jojo Seewa, John’s experience allows him to tailor your experience around your specific needs. You can check John out on facebook, Instagram, and his own website johnmediana.com
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LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF005: Jesse Ross on Dreaming Wide, Creating Fundamental Change & Meaningful SuccessAs a speaker, entrepreneur, and community activator, Jesse strategically develops and mobilizes both financial and human capital to create systemic change. He founded multiple ventures, including the development of a large-scale community activation software that was sought out and acquired by Golden Volunteer out in Stanford.
Find more on Jesse:
Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter/Clubhouse: @hellojesseross
Websites: dreamwindow.com, hellojesseross.com
Don't forget! When fulfilled leaders lead, they lead and develop hope. Join us nest week on the Lead Full Podcast!
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LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF004: Brian Phipps on Developing Character, Finding your Calling & Creating ImpactBrian Phipps, the co-author of Find Your Place: Locating Your Calling Through Your Gifts, Passions, and Story, is the founder and President of Disciples Made. Brian was the Next Steps (Disciple-Making) pastor at the Megachurch, Westside Family Church for nine years where he developed their discipleship and leadership development pathway in which the Disciples Made experiences were created. The Disciples Made experiences incorporate a disciple-making “operating system” Brian designed called the Intentional Disciple-Making Environment. Brian has consulted with many churches in developing their disciple-making process and currently leads multiple cohorts of church leaders in Kansas City and around the...2021-05-041h 05
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF003: ZAN FISKUM ON WORKING WITH JOHN LEGEND, COMPETING ON THE VOICE & CREATIVITYSinger/Songwriter Zan Fiskum uses her haunting and beautifully controlled voice to craft ethereal and brooding Folk/Pop Songs. Zan’s debut album, “Sleeping Problems'' is dropping on April 28th, 2021, and her most recent single “You are the Light” debuted before 1.2 millon people on New Year's Eve with great fanfare. Receiving praise from the likes of Billboard Magazine Camilla Cabello, The Indigo Girls, and Maggie Rogers, Zan is quickly becoming a rising star in the Music Industry. Zan also continues to get coaching from John Legend, her coach from season 18 of The V...2021-04-281h 01
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF002: Peyton Jones on Batman’s Power, Entrepreneurship & the Art and Science of Planting Churches.Peyton Jones is the author of Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches, Reaching The Unreached: Becoming Raiders Of The Lost Art (Zondervan 2017) and Church Zero: Raising 1st Century Churches From The Ashes Of The 21st Century (David C. Cook 2013). Peyton Jones has started multiple churches in the U.S. and Europe. He writes regularly for Outreach, Leadership Journal, and Christianity Today where his articles have won numerous awards for excellence. He blogs regularly at www.peytonjones.ninja He founded Church Planter Magazine, and hosts the weekly Church Planter Podcast. In addition, he developed a video curriculum...2021-04-2052 min
The Church Digital PodcastEP125: Planting a Digital Church through StadiaWe talk often here at THECHURCH.DIGITAL about digital-only churches, interviewing these innovative pastors that run churches that exist in digital-only space. Stories like DJ Soto and Angela Craig certainly are inspiring. But, how do you get started in planting a Digital-Only church?
Enter Stadia. We are passionate about planting multimodal (multiple models of) churches, even to the place of helping church planters start digital-only churches. Which brings us to this podcast where we talk with the first graduating class of digital-only church plants.
What is it like to start a digital-only expression of church...2021-04-191h 04
LEAD FULLHosted By Chestly LundayLF001: Matt Dunsmoor on working with Simon Sinek, Zappos Holocracy & Developing Healthy Team CultureOver the past six years with Simon Sinek and his team, Matt has worked with organizations spanning dozens of industries across 34 countries on 5 continents. In that same time period, he founded Octopy- a startup that helps companies thrive by focusing on the human experience of work and building technology platforms to help them better support those practices. All of this is in pursuit of creating a more human-focused future of work that sits on the foundation of a strong, values-based team cultures. Find today's show notes are on chestlylunday.com/blog
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Logos On TapOn Universalism: Will Everyone Be Saved?Listen as Pastor Chestly Lunday discusses what makes Universalism appealing, if everyone is going to be saved, and the intellectual nuances of the atonement's scope.2021-03-081h 03