Ep. 17 Kevin Makins

Catherine, Rasheen and I respond to episodes 3 and 4 of Gimlet Media's StartUp Church Planting series.

We reference our conversation with AJ Smith, pastor of Restoration Church in Phillie. Check out part 1 and part 2…

This is the second part of the conversation Catherine, Rasheen and I had with AJ Smith, pastor of Restoration Church in Phillie and featured church planter on Gimlet Media's StartUp Church Planting series. 

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This week, Catherine Manhardt, Rasheen Carbin and I speak with Pastor AJ Smith, pastor of Restoration Church in Philadelphia, PA. If you've listened to Gimlet Media's StartUp Church Planting series, you are familiar …

This week, Catherine Manhardt, Rasheen Carbin and I speak with Pastor Watson Jones III, pastor of Compassion Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. If you've listened to Gimlet Media's StartUp Church Planting series, you know …

This week begins our response to Gimlet Media's StartUp Church Planting series. You get to meet Catherine Manhardt and Rasheen Carbin as we discuss …

In this episode, I talk with Hunter Ruffin about unexpected calls and unexpected endings. Hunter can be found on Twitter and Instagram. 

This week, I announced that we are starting a new series in response to Gimlet …

My conversation with Chantal Morales McKinney, Episcopal priest and church planter. Chantal is leading the new faith community, Christ's Beloved Community or Comunidad Amada de Cristo. You can also find the community on

Luke Edwards is the founding pastor of King Street Church in Boone, North Carolina. You can find King Street Church on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Jason Coker is the Senior Pastor at First Christian Church of Oceanside, CA and a member of the Human Development faculty at California State …

My conversation with Hannah Terry, associate pastor at Westbury United Methodist Church and executive director of FAM Houston. FAM Houston can be …

My conversation with author David Finnegan-Hosey about church planting and mental health. David's new book Christ on the Psych Ward is available everywhere. A few things mentioned in this week's episode:

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This week you get another bonus episode! This is from a talk I gave at a retreat for those discerning Christian vocations. Let me know how you like these bonus episodes. Reach out and let me know.

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My conversation with Vicki Flippin, a United Methodist pastor and church planter. The community she's starting in New York City is called–get this, A …

I'm trying an experiment this week. This is bonus episode is from a talk I gave for the Diocese of Iowa. I'd love to know if you like this or not. Reach out and let me know.

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My conversation with the Rev. Samira Izadi Page, the founder and Executive Director of Gateway of Grace in Dallas, TX. Find out more about Gateway and how to support their work with refugees on their website and Facebook

My conversation with Mike Michie, the Officer for Church Planting Infrastructure for the Episcopal Church. Mike is on Facebook and Twitter. More on Mike's work can be found here. More on the Genesis Gathering can be …

My conversation with Claudio Oliver, founding member of Casa da Videira in Curitiba, Brazil. You can follow him on Twitter, view his videos on The …

My conversation with Dr. Steven Tomlinson. Dr. Tomlinson has coached both tech entrepreneurs and church planters. He teaches at Acton and Seminary of …

My conversation with Lisa Puccio. Lisa is the Coordinator for Special Needs and Family Faith Formation at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Houston. …

My conversation with Jacob Breeze, a United Methodist Pastor and plant of the new faith community, Holy Family here in Houston. You can follow Jacob …

My conversation with April Stace about the role of music and worship in new faith communities. You can find April on Twitter. April is the author of …

My conversation with Jim Henderson about his experience in ministry start up's and his new conference, Hack the Ministry. Jim's documentary, No Joke and tour dates can be found at NoJokeProject.com. Watch Jim's Tedx …

The second half of my conversation with Dan So of Anchor City Church in San Diego, CA. Click here to find the first half.

Here's a list of resources mentioned during our conversation:

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Ed Stetzer, Daniel Im …

My conversation with Lanecia Rouse Tinsley, artist in residence with Holy Family, a new church plant in Houston. Follow Lanecia on Instagram to see …

My conversation with Shalom Agtarap, the Associate Director of Strategic Faith Community Development for the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook.

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My conversation with Dan So about hardcore bands, being a third culture kid and planting Anchor City Church in San Diego, CA. You can find Dan on …

My conversation with Anthony Smith about his journey starting Mission House in Salisbury, NC. You can find Anthony on Facebook and Twitter. Mission House is also on Facebook and Twitter. Anthony's writing has appeared …