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Maturity Development Across the Lifespan: With Jim Wilder
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Dr. Jim Wilder shares with Geoff and Joy his experience regarding the complex mechanisms of the human brain concerning the need for belonging and the fear of rejection, and the challenges of fostering a sense of belonging in church. They explore Jim's concept of 'enemy mode' and the value of loving one's enemies as the benchmark of Christianity. Ji…
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Tools for Spirit-Led Ministry: The Enneagram and More!
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On this episode, Joy and Geoff talk about tools for Spirit-led ministry with author Kristi Gaultiere who is also a therapist, spiritual director and coach. She shares the six stages of a church's development from her first book, Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth, written with her husband Bill Gaultiere. They a…
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AntiBurnout: A lighter way to live and lead in a heavy world: With Alan Briggs
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Alan talks with Geoff and Joy about his new book, "AntiBurnout," which focuses on grounded leadership and self-care to prevent burnout in leaders. He shares the importance of receiving in order to sustainably give as well as the value of setting boundaries while embracing rest as a gift! Alan emphasizes that it's impossible to find balance, and sug…
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A Co-vocational Way of Ministry: with Brad Brisco
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Brad shares with Geoff and Joy his passion for catalyzing church planting and diminishing the divide between laity and clergy, with a focus on de-professionalizing the latter. He believes that co-vocational ministry paves the way for this to happen and hopes all the people of God become activated and empowered to engage in mission outside the walls…
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The Christian Crisis of the 21st Century: With Mike Frost
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Jon Ritner joins Joy and Geoff on this episode as they have a conversation with Michael Frost about the peculiar challenges of Christianity in the 21st Century. He speaks about the deep disturbing shift that happened during the industrial 1950s that reduced what most know as Christianity to a highly political and narrow-minded version of faith. How…
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Connect Revisited Part 3; With Geoff Rinehart
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Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Communitas President and co host of the Communitas Podcast, Geoff Rinehart as he speaks about the Ep…
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European Connect Revisited; Part 2 with Paul Prinns
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Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Paul Prinns as he speaks about the church after consumerism Sign up for this years Connect Conferenc…
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Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Sign up for this years Connect Conference here: https://communitas2024connect.eventbrite.com Resources Mentioned 5 Marks of a…
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What's Your Superpower? With Johnny Levy
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On today's episode, Johnny Levy shares with Geoff and Joy how his journey towards embracing his own strengths and weaknesses led him to finding his true passion. He now teaches others how to accelerate that process and find their superpower key statement. About Johnny Johnny Levy is a Connector/Dreamer with the Superpower of "Authentic Connection f…
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Investing in people; With Brandon Kelly
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In this episode, Brandon Kelly shares his perspecitve on mentorship and discipleship. He believes the word investment is the most helpful term to describe how this occurs today. It looks like a practice of living life on life which takes place as we share experiences and have conversations oriented toward God. Brandon speaks about the value of bein…
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Deeply Contextual Ministry; With Len Tang
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Join Geoff and Joy in a conversation with Len Tang, director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller. He shares some of the shifts that he is seeing and experiencing in faith communities, where more importance is being placed on diversity and collaboration. There is a movement from attractional to missional, from superstar leader to co-vocation…
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Fresh Expression of Church: With Andrew Jones
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Andrew shares with Geoff and Joy that the church of the future is NOW! Communities of faith are happening in cyberspace and create new environments to process truth for young and old alike. Andrew tells us that online church, or internet church, is real and can be experienced via streaming services or in gaming environments. Virtual Reality and the…
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Ecosystems of God's Love and Grace: With Kent Smith
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Geoff and Joy explore with Kent Smith how to find a simpler foundational way to plant churches. His recent book, Relational Revolution, paves a way for birthing networks of joy fueled, Jesus led communities of practice that are equipping spiritual moms and dads to nurture ecosystems of grace. He says that while there is no a franchisable model for …
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Brain Science and the Immanual Approach Part 2: With Dr. karl Lehman
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On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible…
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Brain Science and the Immanual Approach Part 1: With Dr. Karl Lehman
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On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible…
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Spiritual Direction: Authentically Experiencing Jesus; With Larissa Marks
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Larissa talks with Geoff and Joy about how she engages with others on their spiritual journeys throughout life. She shares the value of caring, belonging and thriving in a safe community. Everyone needs to be seen and secure. Spiritual Direction co-creates a space for those needs to be met. About Larissa Larissa Marks is a Spiritual Director and Fo…
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Coaching can Change your Life! With Alan Briggs
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On this episode, Geoff and Joy sit down with Leadership Coach, Author, and Speaker Alan Briggs, about how being a coach has changed his life! Plus he shares a number of benefits coaching can bring to those on the receiving end. He values doing the right things well, noting that energy is our most precious asset. Listen in as Alan encourages us to l…
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How to Embed and Initiate with your deconstructing friends: With David Trautwein
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Geoff and David discuss the transition of moving back to the United States after living and serving oversees in Cambodia. David found ways to "be the church" with friends and neighbors back at home by applying what he had learned while away and challenging his preconceived ideas of how to "do church". About David David and Ashley with two kids, Jac…
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Community Culture at The Well: With Mandy Memmel
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Mandy Memmel's passion is inspirational and contagious! She shares her story of personal transformation as she followed God's leading to create a safe haven for women living in an urban Baltimore setting. Her non-profit has become a thriving community center that focuses on love, forgiveness, reciprocal learning and hope. Multiple types of mentorsh…
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Transitions and Training; With Brad Smith
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On this episode, Joy and Geoff talk with Brad Smith about his life story and the transitions he faced when moving overseas and coming back to the United States. As Communitas' Training Director, he shares how training has played a pivotal role in his emotional health and spiritual development. About Brad Bradley Smith grew up in California, on the …
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Features, Bugs, Bubbles and Metrics Part 2; With Paul and Karen Haenze
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Geoff and Joy have an in depth conversation with Paul and Karen about their years of experience living oversees and working in various contexts to love and serve people. Their wisdom helps us understand how to balance internal and external focus, what metrics we should and shouldn't be measuring, and the ways we have gotten to such a pivotal point …
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Feautres, Bugs, Bubbles and Metrics Part 1; With Paul and Karen Haenze
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Geoff and Joy have an in depth conversation with Paul and Karen about their years of experinece living oversees and working in various contexts to love and serve people. Their wisdom helps us understand how to balance internal and external focus, what metrics we should and shouldn't be measuring, and the ways we have gotten to such a pivitol point …
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Missional? How about Movement! With Alan Hirsch
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Alan shares with Joy and Geoff how the word "movement" is more useful that "missional" since we've become inoculated with the word "mission". Many people are stuck in unhelpful old paradigms because of their largely unconsciously held beliefs that align with the institution of church and mission. He instead suggests models that are deeply instinctu…
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Rethinking Mission and Discipleship in the Modern Context; With Geoff and Joy
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In this episode of the Communitas podcast, hosts Geoff and Joy engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving language and concepts of mission and discipleship within the Christian context. They discuss the historical baggage associated with the word "mission" and its connotations of colonization and cultural imposition. Joy shares a…
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Church: Beyond walls and words; with Geoff and Joy
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In this episode of the Communitas Podcast, hosts Jeff and Joy dive into the intricate topic of the meaning and perceptions of the word "church." Joy points out that words frequently used in Communitas often carry different definitions for each individual, which can lead to confusion. Both hosts reflect on how the concept of "church" has evolved ove…
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Living with Intention and Integration; With Tony Sheng
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On this episode, Tony shares his life story and the lessons he has learned along the way. His journey includes having parents who immigrated to the US, running a non-profit that brings teens overseas to the field to assist with projects, and embracing a bi-vocational ministry model while working in a corporate environment. All of these experiences …
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Living Joy Fueled: How do we get church out of the four walls and into life
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Toni Daniels talks with Geoff and Joy about holistic living in contexts where mental illness, spiritual stagnation and relational immaturity are more common than not. She inspires us to move towards hope by learning healthy attachment with God and listening through the multifaceted wisdom of community. About Toni TONI M DANIELS lives to see relatio…
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Community in the Context of Culture; with Jon Ritner
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Jon Ritner shares with Geoff and Joy the impact of culture and generational cohort on faith and spirituality. As he shares in his book, Positively Irritating, God is always working and we can come alongside that movement no matter where it's happening or how it looks. About Jon Jon Ritner is the Chief Strategy Officer for Communitas Intl. Jon pasto…
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Announcing Launch Scotland; With Craig Sumey
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Craig Sumey has always had a passion for growing the kingdom by exploring new expressions of faith communities as social and cultural contexts change. He shares with Joy and Geoff his most recent endeavor, Launch Scotland, a new 10 month intensive internship experience starting this fall. From Craig's perspective, we need more than communities of f…
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Who you are matters more than what you do; with Jonathan Collier
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It's great to be dedicated, driven, caring, and passionate about the things each of us gets to do. BUT, the things we do do not make up our identities, nor are they indicative of who we are as a created human being. On this episode, Geoff and Joy sit down with entrepreneur, former pastor, writer, and consultant, Jonathan Collier for a vulnerable co…
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Spiral dynamics in the context of culture
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This episode takes a deep dive into intellectual content regarding the growth of humanity, how humans interact with other individuals at different stages of their lives and the ways we can understand our own personal growth. However, that is merely an introduction to Sprial Dynamics! Join Geoff and Joy as they learn and discuss this concept with Ma…
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018 - Community can provide healing for racism’s impact on everyone; With Dr. Gigi Khanyezi
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Gigi brings a powerful word of challenge and hope regarding how healing the histroical trauma from colonization and empire can occur in reciprocal relationships. She speaks to white bodied individuals about Perpetration Induced Traumatic Stress that is passed on in the body for generations. All of humanity needs restoration! About Gigi Dr. Gigi Kha…
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17 - Be still and Know that I Am; with Alan and Gem Fadling
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On this episode, Geoff and Joy sit down with Alan and Gem to hear their journey towards learning the rhythms of abiding and how they teach others in the same. They share sustainable patterns including sabboth, silence and solitude that create an abundance out of which we can give because we have received. About Alan and Gem Gem Fadling, CLC, is a f…
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Being a missionary where you live, work, and play; with Bob and Martha Robbins
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On today's episode, Geoff and Joy sit down with Missionaries and Church Planters, Bob and Martha Robbins for a refreshing conversation about their journey to Church Planting in Saõ Paulo Brazil. About Bob and Martha Bob and Martha grew up in Texas. They've been married for 34 years, have a son living in Chicago, and daughter and bonus son living in…
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On mission in Spain; With Amy Swacina
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On this episode, Geoff and Joy join Amy Swacina in a conversation about her time in Europe and how that has been shaped by her spiritual journey. She has been part of multiple faith communities that have emphasized utilizing the arts to share God's love. About Amy Amy Rubio Swacina has been serving in Spain for over 17 years now with Communitas Int…
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Living Compassionately: How do we create trauma informed faith communities? with Leanne Williams
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On todays episode, Geoff talks with recorded Quaker minister and licensed massage therapist, Leann Williams about how we can all participate in healing trauma within community. About Leanne Leann is a licensed massage therapist and a recorded Quaker minister. She facilitates a variety of online and in person Christocentric small groups that form a …
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What is God like? with Kevin Johnson and Greg Boyd
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On this weeks episode, Kevin Johnston sits down with pastor, author, and theologian, Greg Boyd for a discussion about understanding who God is in light of different depictions in the Bible. About Greg Greg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has been featured on the front page of The New Yor…
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Theological challenges for the next generation with Kevin Johnson and Wes White
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Join Kevin Johnson as he sites down with Wes White about the move of God in and through the ministry of Upper Room Church. Prayer ministry, leadership development and an explosive missional laboratory are all part of the conversation. About Wes Wes and his wife Cindy were the founders of Communitas’ original Glasgow church plant, Mosaic. They are n…
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Serving the Marginalized; with Jodi Hansen
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On this weeks episode, Geoff sits down with Jodi Hansen, the self proclaimed "nice white church lady." Jodi candidly shares how she uses her privileged position to speak on behalf of the vulnerable imprisoned population. She fluidly lives life on a daily basis with those who either currently are or previously have been incarcerated, helping them no…
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Loving the broken and poor in sustainable ways with Gar Michelson
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On this weeks episode, Geoff Rinehart and Gar Mickelson talk about the importance of connecting resources and needs through local outreach and how community is built from the strong bonds of living life together and sharing experiences. About Gar Gar Mickelson is the founder and director of Kaleidoscope Community Services, a Faith based 501 C3 nonp…
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Reimagining Racial Justice and Gender Equity with Gigi Khanyezi
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On this episode, Geoff sits down with cultural architect Gigi Khanyezi for a conversation about how we can create authentic Christ- centered communities that heal trauma through relationships in order to promote racial justice. About Gigi Gigi Khanyezi is a cultural architect, a healing-centered anti-racist facilitator, and a certified Historical T…
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Brenda Renderos - ”Where are the people going?”
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On today's episode, Geoff sits down with soul care coach Brenda Renderos about the ways church communities have expanded and decentralized leading to personal and relational growth. About Brenda Brenda Renderos is a Soul Care Coach as well as a Mentor for Replenish, an online community for women seeking to grow in their soul care and spiritual form…
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Thinking outside the box; the church without walls, with Dianna McCartan
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On todays episode, Geoff is joined by Dianna McCartan. Dianna shares about the past 20 years of ministry with the unsheltered in St. Paul Minnesota, and how unconventional stories of church without walls and in the streets motivate and inspire! About Dianna Dianna McCartan is founder and pastor of Communitas Twin Cities, a missional community locat…
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Eduardo Rodrigues - ”What happens when we listen to other’s stories”
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On today's episode, Geoff interviews church planter, entrepreneur, and leader Eduardo Rodriguez about how meeting community needs and personal transformation occur simultaneously when we listen deeply to other's stories. About Eduardo Passionate about leadership development and with entrepreneurial credentials, Eduardo develops church planters and …
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Barbara Macnish - ”Equipping field workers for success”
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On today's episode, Geoff sits down with Barbara MacNish about how the methodology of missions has changed. They discuss the processes of learning through enjoyment and engagement; training through arts and experiences; and creativity through flow and presence. About Barbara Barbara is a team development coach with the business she founded: Triques…
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The Communitas Podcast with Guest Andrew Perriman
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On this episode of the Communitas Podcast, Geoff speaks with author, New Testament theologian, and blogger Andrew Perriman in Bobbio Pellice, Italy. Topics include communicating the Gospel in a post-Christian culture, the theology of mission, and comparisons/differences in the church in Europe and North America. You can connect with Andrew through …
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The Communitas Podcast with Guest Rodney Wright
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On this episode Geoff sits with Rodney Wright for a conversation on human sexuality, the church, and life transformation. From Rodney Wright: I wanted to send you some information and links to see more of what my wife Traci and I are doing to help educate faith communities, parents, and organizations in the area of healthy sexuality. Our primary fo…
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The Communitas Podcast with Guest Dan Steigerwald
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On this episode Geoff and long-time Communitas pioneer Dan Steigerwald discuss modern culture and the church. See below for a bio of Dan and links to various resources https://artesiaresourcing.com The Dynamic Adventure: A Guide to Starting and Shaping Missional Churches Daniel Steigerwald Strengths: Achiever, Intellection, Maximizer, Input, Futuri…
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The Communitas Podcast with Geoff Rinehart and Andrea Asher
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On the premier episode, Geoff and Andrea discuss the purpose of the Communitas Podcast, culture, the church, next-generation leaders, communion, community, mission, and transformation. The Dynamic Adventure: A Guide to Starting and Shaping Missional Churches (link to Amazon) The Dynamic Adventure (website)…
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