We got to sit down with ICPA church planter, Isaac Tolpin, to hear about his journey planting Rooted Bible Church in Horseshoe Bend, ID. Rooted launched this past October, and has seen incredible movement in just a few months. Listen in! Find more from The Valley Network at thevalleynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thevalleynet , and Facebook at The Valley Network. Here are the links mentioned in the episode: isaac@rootedbiblechurch.org Rooted Bible Church app in the app store rootedbiblechurch.org Intermountain Church Planters Association P.S. You might hear our intro say The City Network podcast- we're still in process of changing everything over! Thank you for your patience in this transition!…

New name, same vision and values! We have Brian Taylor, the executive director of the Valley Network, on the podcast today! We’re talking about leadership shifts, the recent merger, and the vision for the Treasure Valley in this next year around the 4 R’s: relationship, resources, residency, and reproduction. Plus, stay tuned to hear how you can win 2 nights at the Shore Lodge in McCall! Here are the links mentioned in the episode: https://www.maf.org/pastors-gathering https://www.thecitynetwork.org/survey…

Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with network and accountability, and having people around you to cheer you on. DJ encourages church planters to stay dedicated to forward momentum (even if it's one tiny thing per day), and urges church partners to stay in the game with church planters. "It's not my church," he says. "It's our church, because we're all going after the same thing." To support the work at Storyline, here are all the deets: Go to their website at storylinechurch.tv for everything you might want to know about what they're up to, and sign up for their newsletter to stay in the loop Follow them on Instagram @storylinechurchtv and Facebook at StorylineChurch.tv Pray this Irish Blessing over them: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

"Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's souls and bodies restored, and a wild and determined faith to see what God will do in this season! This episode is chock full of encouragement, no matter where you are in the church planting or pastoring journey. Listen in to hear their story, to learn, and to see how you can support our friends at Rapha! If you'd like to support them, here are the deets: Follow them on Instagram (@rapha.church ) and Facebook (Rapha Church) Go to their website at raphachurch.com Click here for all the things! Connect with the Mendozas Show up to their launch date on September 22nd at the West Ada School District Office Samuel and Marina were both born and raised in the Treasure Valley and met at a small church in Nyssa, Oregon. They married in 2016 and welcomed their first child Lucas in 2021. Samuel, a first-generation PK, served for seven years as an assistant pastor alongside his father, and earned his Bachelors in Biblical Studies in 2014. With Marina, they have served in various ministries within their local church. Throughout the years, they have faced various challenges and embarked on a journey of healing and restoration, witnessing first-hand the incredible healing power of God. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of The City Network Podcast where Robert is joined by Jonny Morrison, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News. They dive into the concepts of rest, sabbath, atonement, the kingship of Jesus, the problem of sin, what the gospel is, and what it means for us today. Listen in!…

For today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Robert is live with Chris Backert, pastor, author, the senior director of Fresh Expressions NA , and leader in the Ascent movement. The two talk all things mission and evangelical witness. They discuss the decline of traditional denominationalism in the church and the emergence of new forms of church expressions, including microchurches and networks, and explore the challenges and opportunities faced by church planters, the concept of a "blended ecology of church," and the cyclical nature of church growth and decline. They end with a discussion on the importance of engaging with children and youth, the need for better theological education, and the potential of planting churches in less "desirable" areas. More on Chris Backert: Working with church leaders to develop new expressions of Christian community is the passion of Chris’s life. In addition to his role as Senior Director of Fresh Expressions NA, he serves with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in the area of growth and venture development. He also serves as National Director for both Ecclesia, a US network of missional churches, as well as Missio Alliance. Previously, he served as pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship, a large university congregation in Blacksburg, Virginia and has been involved in the planting of three new congregations. Chris holds a D.Min. in Missional Church Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with wife Rachel, daughter Elliana and son Jase. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

As the next election season is quickly approaching, are you finding yourself wondering how to engage politically in the culture and with your congregation (or if you even should?) In this episode, we chat with author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle, about his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. We delve into the theological implications of exile, the historical context of the Israelite nation and its tribal identity, and the governance and economic systems of a nation. We explore the political implications of the early Christian movement, the challenges of planting a church in this particular political era, the divisive nature of mainstream news, and how to find a way through it that is true to the kingdom of God. Ways to find more from Preston: Website: prestonsprinkle.com . New Book: Exiles: the Church in the Shadow of Empire Podcast: Theology in the Raw Conference: Exiles in Babylon 2024 News/journalism outlets recommended in this episode: T he Pour Over AND Campaign Breaking Points Matt Tabbi w/ Racket News Useful Idiots The Atlantic Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

Have you ever thought about doing church differently? Or felt the desire to try something different in your ministry, but didn't have the context for it? If so, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, we talk with Brian Johnson, Reproducing Churches Champion and integrator for NewThing, and leader in the Kansas City Underground, a microchurch network in KC. Robert and Brian discuss the importance of empathy and support in dealing with tragedies and collective emotions, church expansion, spiritual practices, microchurch networks, coaching pathways, future projects, and the way of Jesus. Just a few nuggets of wisdom in this jam-packed episode! Listen in! Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . To learn more about the Kansas City Underground, click here. To learn more about NewThing, click here. For information on the Microchurch Conference, click here. Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

"Seasons of calling feel hard when they don't feel like a calling at all. It's just living life." Today we are with pastor Jessie Horney! Jessie shares her journey to becoming a pastor, and realizing her calling as a storyteller and a friend. We discuss the challenges and rewards of living into your calling, the importance of intentional relationships, and challenges women face in pastoral ministry. She talks about being present for others, and pastoring wherever you go–not waiting for others to come to you. We aren't meant to do this thing alone. To connect with Jessie, find her on instagram @jessie.horney. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . NOTE: The quote I butchered by Frederich Buchner is: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” church near me, church near me now, church near me open now, church near me catholic, church near me Christian, churches near me, churches near me now, best churches near me, contemporary christian churches near me, church services near me, find a church, protestant churches near me, christian churches near me, evangelical church near me, bible based church, protestant church near me, church near me hours, open churches near me, american church near me, cool churches near me, christian church near me, best church near me, good churches near me, church service near me, contemporary church near me, bible churches near me, new churches near me, community church near me, late church services near me, churches near here, baptist church near me, non denominational church near me, contemporary church services near me, church open near me, house churches near me, churches in my area, born again church near me, churches near my location, small churches near me, modern churches near me, churches near me with evening services, bible based church near me, local churches, evangelical churches near me, black churches near me, catholic church near me Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

For this special episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Robert interviews author, speaker, missiologist and agitator Mike Frost. They talk about a wide variety of topics, from church planting in specific cultural contexts, to adapting missionary methods, clarifying purpose, community-centered initiatives, and kingdom proclamation and transformation. Michael Frost is an internationally recognised Australian missiologist and one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. His books are required reading in colleges and seminaries around the world and he is much sought after as an international conference speaker. He's the founding director of the Tinsley Institute in Sydney Australia, an adjunct lecturer at various seminaries, and the author of 19 books. He is also well known for his protests against Australia’s treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest by the NSW police, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality. To order Mission is the Shape of Water, click here. For more from Mike, visit his website https://mikefrost.net/. Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

Today we are joined by church planter Logan Shields, who talks with us about his background in church planting, what it's like to plant with the Anglican denomination, the importance of a residency period as a church planter, and the importance for church planters to keep focus on discipleship rather than numbers. Logan grew up in northern Utah, becoming a believer at 15. Soon after he felt a call for the mission field and was given a heart for those who don’t yet know Jesus. After bible college at Moody Bible Institute, he and his wife Abbey left for Nashville to help plant a multi-ethnic church. Three years later, God had put together a team to send to Porto Portugal to plant a church. After 7 years, they turned over the leadership to local leadership and moved to Meridian Idaho and lead an evangelical Anglican church plant. They now have two beautiful girls, Ariella 6 and Lillian 4, who are fun, rambunctious and very creative like their mom! Logan and Abbey love to host and feast with friends, read books, especially geeky theological ones, craft beer and be outdoors. Their vision for Christ the King Anglican is “to see Christ glorified, families strengthened, lives changed and the city transformed by proclaiming the good news of Jesus as king!” To find out more about Christ the King Anglican, go to www.meridiananglican.com or find them on instagram @meridiananglican. You can also give them a call at 208-982-6638. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

For this episode of The City Network podcast, Alyssa and Scott talk all about rest and Sabbath. There are all sorts of good wisdom nuggets: busy seasons vs. busy habits, entertainment vs. spiritual refreshment, and guarding margin vs. burnout. They get hyper practical on how to begin if a practice of rest is something you're considering, how rhythms of rest actually help your productivity and health as a church leader, and what they've learned to help fight the temptation of hustle culture. Scott has served actively in ministry at Calvary Chapel of Tucson since 2002, volunteering as youth leaders and mentoring youth worship teams. In 2014, both Scott and his wife Jackie, left professional careers in engineering and law to become a youth pastor/media director and stay-at-home mom. In 2020, we became aware of the spiritual need in Boise and connected with several churches in the valley. God stirred us up to start something new. With the blessing of our church, Calvary Tucson, we stepped out in faith and committed to plant a non denominational church in Boise, Idaho. God launched Boise Church ( www.boise.church ) on Easter Sunday of 2022. We like to keep things simple, love God and love people. We’re excited for what God is doing and look forward in faith to our Lord changing hearts and multiplying churches in the Treasure Valley. Find more from Scott at @scott.billings1 on instagram. Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

"Keep the majors the majors and the minors the minors." This week's episode is with our friend J.B. VanHoogen from Boise Gospel Church. It's all about relationships: how seasons of stress lead us to deeper relationships with each other and other churches in our valley, and the way we can discern God's voice through the affirmation of people we trust. JB is the lead church planter of Boise Gospel Church in his hometown of Boise, Idaho. JB received his bachelor’s degree from Boise State University and has a M.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies from Western Seminary. He's been married to Jessie for 14 years, and together they are parents to four boys—Bear, Hank, Gus, and Lou. Find more about Boise Gospel church at https://www.boisegospel.org/ . Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

"There's no such thing as failure when planting a church." This week's episode is all about church planting with T.J. Hankey. We talk about planting a second church, loneliness, combating burnout, the importance of community, and stepping into the church plant God puts in front of you, not the one you have in your head. T.J. offers tons of wisdom in this episode, so listen in! In the summer of 2020, T.J. and Leah felt a clear call from God to plant a church in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Refresh Church launched in September of 2021 and has built an incredible team to see people refreshed by the presence of God and discover their purpose in Him. Pastor T.J. is a gifted teacher and communicator. He has a passion for making God’s word relatable and practical, and he has a heart for reaching people right where they are and introducing them to the refreshing message of Jesus. In their free time, T.J. and Leah like spending time outdoors with their four children Mckenna, Addison, Cecelia, and Layton. To check out what Refresh Church is up to, go to refresh.church . Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…

Today Robert is joined with Josh Branham, sometimes co-host of the podcast but today a guest! They talk about reaching and equipping the next generation, and not just how to reach the next generation but how to actually engage the next generation in the mission. They walk through with these ideas brought up in Josh's new book; it's a really important conversation for anybody in or out of church-specific ministry. Josh is the Lead Pastor of Hill City Church in Boise, Idaho. He moved to Boise from Fairbanks, Alaska to study preaching at Boise Bible College in 2009. He went on to get his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University. Josh and his wife Shaina have three daughters. When Josh isn’t working, he enjoys running, biking, skiing, and playing with his two dogs. As a pastor, speaker, & writer, Josh delivers consistent content to help you grow in your discipleship to Jesus. ​ Josh is a writer for Vantage Stories , contributor at Renew.org , and podcast host for the City Network . Find more from The City Network at thecitynetwork.org , or follow us on Instagram @thecitynetwork , and Facebook at City Network . Mentioned in this episode: Soul Care Summit This year's Soul Care Prayer Summit is happening April 22-24 up at Quaker Hill in McCall. The Summit is for men and women who serve as leaders and missionaries in the Treasure Valley. This is a space created for you as a visionary leader to hear from God and care for your soul–and it's not just for pastors. It's for anyone who has a vision for kingdom transformation in their sphere of influence. We want to create a space for you and your spouse to pray over that, and to pray for our valley together as a unified church trying to reach our communities with the gospel. We're also helping with childcare this year, so let us know on the registration form if that's a need for your family. Go to www.thecitynetwork.org/soulcare to register! Soul Care Summit…