Paul & Nathan Benger, talking discipleship & more |The Rich Martin Podcast | Episode 43

Rich Martin

Talking all things discipleship, spiritual growth AND multisite in Europe!

In this episode of the Rich Martin Podcast, Rich sits down with Paul Benger and Nathan Benger of Ikon Church in Chesterfield, UK. They discuss the journey of planting and growing a church in a non-transient European city, the challenges of merging churches, and the transition of leadership within the Ground Level network. They also delve into the impact of COVID-19 on church culture and the importance of community and discipleship in church building. Join Rich for an insightful conversation on navigating church leadership, fostering community, and learning from past experiences.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:03 Meet the Benger Family and Ikon Church

00:52 Building a Church in Chesterfield

01:04 Recording the Podcast Live

01:55 Paul's Journey to Church Planting

02:57 Joining Ground Level Network

04:13 Ikon Church's Evolution

06:27 Impact of COVID on Church Dynamics

15:42 Merging Churches During COVID

27:56 Investing in Youth at Icon Church

29:50 Launching and Growing the Derby Campus

31:38 Paul's Health Crisis and Recovery

33:54 Challenges and Transitions in Derby Leadership

39:01 Ground Level Network Transition

49:09 Insights on Church Health and Growth

52:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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