The Rich Martin Podcast | Episode 41 - Building Church in one of Europe's most secular cities - Dom & Sarah John
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Building Church in one of Europe's most secular cities - Dom and Sarah John In this episode, Dom and Sarah John, leaders of a thriving church in Cologne, Germany share their journey from studying theology in the UK to planting a church in Germany, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of building a church in a secular city. They discuss the importance of community, the innovative model of alternating between Sunday services and life groups, and the focus on discipling the younger generation. The podcast offers a detailed look into the couple's strategies for church growth, including their approach to small groups, family involvement, and financial stewardship, while also touching on the broader vision of spreading Christianity across Europe. 00:00 Welcome to the Rich Martin Podcast: A Deep Dive into Church Building00:39 Introducing Dom and Sarah John: Church Builders in Germany02:11 From Theology Studies to Church Planting: Dom and Sarah's Journey06:26 The Growth and Impact of Cone City Church08:44 Navigating Church Leadership in a Secular City10:51 Balancing Church Life: From Hospital to Family to Army18:41 Adapting Global Church Models to Local Contexts25:32 Redefining Small Group Gatherings26:09 Exploring Breakfast Cultures and Church Community Dynamics26:48 Creating a Welcoming Church Culture27:26 Innovative Approaches to Sermons and Life Groups28:46 Integrating Children into Church Life30:07 Managing Church Gatherings and Contributions31:36 The Dynamics of Sunday Services and Financial Giving34:08 Expanding Church Reach: Planting in New Locations38:37 Navigating Family Life in Ministry44:38 Vision for the Future: Empowering the Young Generation46:59 Connecting with the Church Leaders Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirmation=1 ** The Rich Martin Podcast ** Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-martin/id1510139697 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NT4ausjFsFmiXwaSnVRUZ Other Players: https://anchor.fm/rich-martin ** Other Links ** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richmartinuk/ Web: http://richmartin.co.uk Articles: https://linktr.ee/richmartin