In this episode of the Fully-Funded Church Planter, Chestly Lunday sits down with Demeko Bivens to talk about the unique dynamics of planting churches in urban environments.

Demeko shares what he’s learned about entering a city with humility, listening before leading, and building a church that reflects the diversity and complexity of the people it serves. From the dangers of rushing vision to the importance of spiritual authority in underserved contexts, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone planting in or around the urban core.

Whether you're planting in the city or simply want to understand what urban ministry requires, this episode offers a grounded, Spirit-led look at what it means to serve faithfully in complex places.

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• Connect with Reliant at partner@reliant.org
• Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp
• NewBreed Training

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In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Chestly Lunday sits down with worship leader and songwriter Robbie Seay to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of church planting: worship. Together they unpack why worship leaders are more than song leaders, how vision shapes worship culture, and why community is essential for avoiding burnout.

Robbie shares insights from his work with The Worship Initiative, offering practical ways church planters can cast compelling vision, disciple their worship teams, and build churches where Christ is exalted and the congregation sings. From diversity in worship styles to the loneliness of leadership, this conversation hits both the heart and the strategy of planting worship-filled, gospel-centered communities.

Whether you're a church planter, a worship leader, or someone navigating ministry in a new season, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Worship Initiative
• Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp
• NewBreed Training

Thanks 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 doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.

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Church movements are flourishing all over the world, and there's plenty of people lined up to share the secrets with you. But how many times do those movement "principles" really transfer? Not often.

Emanuel Prinz has just finished the broadest research on movements to date, and he's made some discoveries on what factors catalyze movements, no matter the context. Listen in on Peyton & Emanuel's conversation to get the scoop.

Emanuel Prinz helps ministries grow to movements. Find out more: www.catalyticleadership.info.

Read his latest book "What Actually Starts Movements" on Amazon.

Check out his blog & podcast at www.emanuelprinz.substack.com/about

You can contact Emanuel directly: www.catalyticleadership.info/contact.

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• Catalytic Leadership
• Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp
• NewBreed Training

Thanks 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 doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.

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