The current Sexual scandals found out about Ravi Zacharias and Carl Lentz leave lots of questions for us to be asking in the evangelical church. In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore reacts to the controversies that have left Evangelicalism rocked. We need to rethink our structures, rethink accountability, and rethink our worship of superstar pastors and leaders.
The New Apostolic Reformation with Holly Pivec
In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore has as his guest Author Holly Pivec. Richard and Holly talk about a burgeoning worldwide movement called "The New Apostolic Reformation." Holly is an expert and researcher into the movement that C. Peter Wagner founded when he coined the phrase. They talk about the N.A.R.'s scope, influence, and why it is important for CHURCHepreneurs to be informed about it. Holly holds a Masters degree from Biola University in Apologetics, and was the managing editor of the Biola Magazine. She was also a contributing writer to the Christian Research Journal. She has authored two books with Professor Dr. Douglas Geivett called “A New Apostolic Reformation? A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement” https://amzn.to/3aiBdTt and a more concise book about the teaching of the New Apostolic Reformation called “God’s Super Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement.” https://amzn.to/3ai3ZDK Holly's website is www.hollypivec.com
Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers
In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore Interviews Alisa Childers Author of "Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity." Alisa has become a courageous voice in Apologetics for Historic Christianity. In this episode Richard chats with Alisa about Progressive Christianity and the affects that it has on the church. The discussion goes all over the place, from Jesus Hermeneutic, to fluid sexuality, to Cosmic Child abuse hopefully to give you an understanding of the main tenants of modern Progressive Christianity.
Alisa's website is www.alisachilders.com and her youtube channel is www.youtube.com/user/alisachilders she also has a podcast "The Alisa Childers Podcast" and you can follow her on all social media platforms at @alisachilders
***WARNING! REFERENCES TO SEXUALITY MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED***
Why Aren't Pastors More Curious?
In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard P. Moore shares his experience as a pastor and his observations that pastors should be more curious about people. He shares practical helps on how to love and be more curious in people to share the love of God. As Pastors our main task is theology, and theology is nothing more than explaining God to people. How can we do that if we are not curious in people? With video of the San Francisco bay area interspersed, Richard shares his pastoral experiences and his love for Cal Football in this fun episode.
Thanksgiving to God
In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard P Moore encourages us to use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to grow in our thankfulness to God. Richard teaches from the story of the 10 Lepers in Luke 17:11-19. He looks at the example of the one Samaritan who returned to praise and thank God as an example or us of how to Thank God when he shows his mercy and goodness to us. Richard shares a deeply personal story of God's mercy in relation to his daughter and her epilepsy when she was a baby.
Naming Names
In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard P Moore talks about naming names. False teaching doesn’t happen in a vacuum. False teaching is spread by false teachers. If we don’t know who those false teachers are, how can we as Paul in Romans 16:17 exhorted us to “mark and avoid” them. It would be impossible to avoid someone you’re not aware of. So, “Naming Names” is often necessary to help a Christian community avoid false teaching. In this episode Richard makes a case that the New Testament authors, and even Jesus himself often named names to help churches and Christians avoid false teachers, and avoid falling into deception.
N.A.R. Buzzwords
In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Author Richard P. Moore describes some New Apostolic Reformation Buzzwords that are often used in this movement. Inform yourself, and be able to spot possible New Apostolic Reformation influences in your churches, sermons, and things you are being exposed to so that you can "Mark and Avoid" them as Paul tells us in Romans 16:17.
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Cultural Exegesis
In This episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore shows a practical ministry tool called "cultural exegesis." just like we exegete the scriptures we can have a look around our contexts and ask the questions "who? what? where? when? and why?" This is a great practice for churches, pastors, and leaders of churches to understands their contexts and how to reach communities, and people in those communities for the gospel.
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Book Review of "The Physics of Heaven"
In this episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore reviews the book "The Physics of Heaven." This book is a product of and written by senior leaders of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. This book reads like a syncretistic amalgamation of the craziest teachings, revelations, and theology from the New Apostolic Reformation. This book is compiled by many different authors who are all leaders in the NAR. The leaders and writers are all deeply connected to Bethel and the New Apostolic Reformation. You will not believe the crazy...you won't want to miss this episode.
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Up Your Tech Game
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In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore shares a recent Webinar that he did called "Up Your Tech Game." It was full of practical helps for Churches who are in the midst of trying to reach more people through technology. Below are the notes from his session.
1. Define envision your special future (destination)
a. “The Gospel must first be preached to all creation.”
b. Matthew 28:19-20
c. “To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
d. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today (Heb 3:13)
e. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir one another up to love and good works, not neglecting the meeting together as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (Hebrews10:23-25).
2. Define what you want to do first
a. Use what you have at hand for video etc. Your phone is an incredible multimedia machine (iPhone X and 11 can shoot video at 4K 60 FPS)
b. Livestream Software (OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, XSplit, Wirecast, vMix, Nvidia Shadowplay, lightstream)
c. microphones, cameras, look around your house to see what is already there that could be applied as tools. Use what you already have at hand.
d. Once you have decided and defined what you want to do look for deals for gear. (Light ring 20€ and it is a great setup for livestream on facebook, youtube, etc.)
2. Visualize and Conceptualize
a. Try to imagine what you what you want your tech game to look like. If you don’t know maybe you need to inform yourself (YouTube)
b. Conceptualize by planning (materials, gear, making plan for your content, outline goals content, etc)
3. Be relevant, real, authentic, and don’t put out poor quality content (Quality isn’t King content is king. Don’t copy a model. know who you are)
4. Don’t be haphazard (waste time or money)
a. The more you get into upping your tech game the more you will see how time intensive it is. So don’t waste time.
b. Make every dollar count (don’t waste money on cheap gear. If it is a necessary piece of gear spend the money (Cameras, lighting, computers, mics, cam-link, audio and video switchers. etc.)
5. Get your innovation ready first and then launch
6. Practice, Practice, Practice (don’t “go live” without knowing your software inside and out.
7. Research
8. My process: What I do in my Tech Game
a. Podcast recording with an Auna USB Mic into Garage Band (Accusonus ERA 4 Plugin Bundle) I know podcasters who use Voice memos on a iPhone or other cell phone and a quiet room to record podcasts. So it doesn’t have to be complicated.
b. Blogs I write blogs on all topics faith, theology, and church ministry related all you need is a google account to start a blog at blogger, another platform is Word press. I just use my social media platforms and influence there to make articles known. leverage every tool you have at your disposal. In my opinion don’t leverage your social media for cats! We use everything for the glory of God and the building of his kingdom. certainly you can post stuff about your family, fun stuff etc. But the more you post cat videos the less you will be taken seriously. make a good mixture of fun, and serious content that is beneficial for people, and the building, discipling, and encouragement of the kingdom.
c. Vlog (Video Podcasts) record using what you have try, try and try again.
d. Social media content (You can replicate all content across all platforms. If you post something somewhere post it everywhere so that you don’t have to create new content for every different platform. If I post something on FB I usually post it on Twitter. This way you can save time and influence more people.
e. Email Supporter newsletter: Use this to inform and encourage your support network. (Mailchimp is free) use it for a church newsletter. You can stylize it to look nice instead of just text.
f. WhatsApp is also a tool that could be used for gatherings, video conference, small groups etc
g. Zoom, Google meet, Skype, FaceTime, etc are all good platforms to have meetings, churches are doing zoom Gottesdienste, etc. People can chime in via zoom to a live church service. Where people are able to attend physically, but in these times not your whole congregation is allowed to attend for space sake and Abstand then you can add a zoom function to every church service and have groups who switch Sundays of physical attendance.
-The content of the gospel must stay the eternal content of the gospel
-The message cannot change to fit the packaging.
-Technology or innovation is only a tool innovation is only working on that tool
-Personal meetings Vs. Virtual meetings
-Virtual meetings are only a substitute and can only be a substitute
-Maybe your virtual presence should be a Low key entry point and should point people to the physical gathering
-Tech Game of a Church is an extension of your church not your church itself
Touch Not the Lord's Anointed
In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore deals with the common misused, mis-applied, and often manipulating phrase "Touch not the Lord's Anointed." Richard explains what anointing was in the Old Testament, what purpose it served, the context of when it was used in the Bible, and how to easily understand this confusing concept. His conclusion may surprise you. If you have ever heard this applied to Christian leadership, or used the term yourself this is a must watch/listen. Watch this episode on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnbumQqQsfw&t=12s
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The State of Theology 2020
In this episode of Churchepreneurs Richard Moore reviews the new Ligionier survey that surveyed Americans and Evangelical Americans on their views on theological issues. Ligionier's survey displays the "theological temperature of the United States to help Christians better understand today’s culture and equip the church with better insights for discipleship." The link that Richard used from and the full findings from Ligionier ministries is found here. https://thestateoftheology.com Watch the Video on Youtube Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpvULLZJz0
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Season 3 Preview
In This Podcast Richard Moore gives a quick preview of what you can expect in the third season of CHURCHepreneurs Podcast. Richard hopes to deal more with Youth Ministry, devotional thoughts, Church ministry, and also scriptures that are often misinterpreted, mishandled, and used to manipulate people. Richard will also have many devotional podcasts for your spiritual encouragement. You can view this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/CEr6Wiifunc
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Interview with Andy Fronius from Mr. Jugendarbeit
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In this premier episode of the third season of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore Interviews Andy Fronius the founder and director of Mr. Jugendarbeit (Mr. Youthworker). Mr. Jugendarbeit is a ministry that serves and empowers Youth Workers and ministry professionals in German Speaking countries with resources, materials, curriculum, and all the tools that youth ministry professionals need to do ministry in this ever changing youth culture landscape. Richard and Andy talk about trends in youth culture, how to leverage technology, and social media platforms in ministry, and the incredible story of the continuing adoption of 4 Romanian kids by Andy and his wife. This is a must see (listen) for anyone interested in Youth ministry, Church ministry, and youth culture.
Interview with Worship Leader Thilo Teschendorf (Part 2)
In this Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore has as his guest fellow CHURCHepreneur, worship leader, church planter, podcaster, and all around great guy, Thilo Teschendorf. In this second installment Richard and Thilo talk about Thilo's story and how he came to Christ. Thilo recently left the leadership of a global worship movement called Burn 24/7 (www.burn24-7.com), He recently came to a deeper realization of the true gospel through The American Gospel film (www.americangospelfilm.com), Thilo's story is inspiring, and a must see for those coming out of or stuck in the New Apostolic Reformation movement. Thilo's describes his ministry as a result of leaving the Burn 24/7 worship movement. Thilo has two podcasts called "3 Talk Truth," and "Bible Readers Talk. You can find out more about his ministries at his
websites www.3talktruth.com
www.thiloteschendorf.com and
www.tothestreets.eu
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Interview with Worship Leader Thilo Teschendorf (Part 1)
In this Episode of CHURCHepreneurs Richard Moore has as his guest fellow CHURCHepreneur, worship leader, church planter, podcaster, and all around great guy, Thilo Teschendorf, as his guest. Richard and Thilo talk about Thilo's recent exit from the leadership of a global worship movement called Burn 24/7 (www.burn24-7.com), The American Gospel film (www.americangospelfilm.com), The New Apostolic Reformation, The Divinity of Christ, Bethel, worship ministry, being "slain in the Spirit," and miracles. They address the subject of if we are meant to reproduce the miracles of Jesus, The immutability of God, Bill Johnson's tenuous teachings on Christology, and Thilo's ministry as a result of leaving the Burn 24/7 worship movement. Thilo has two podcasts called "3 Talk Truth," and "Bible Readers Talk. You can find out more about his ministries at his websites
www.3talktruth.com
www.thiloteschendorf.com
www.tothestreets.eu
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Greater Works than Jesus?
In This Episode Richard Moore describes what the "Greater Works" are that Jesus talks about in John 14:8-14? How can we do greater works than Jesus? What are these greater works? Can every Christian do these greater works? How is that even possible? Jesus promises that "Everyone who believes" will do these greater works. Tune in and find out what this is all about.
You can watch this YouTube Episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRGLLhDhfg
What is Church Music? Leveraging Music for the Gospel (Special Guest: Greg Davis) (Part 2)
In This Episode of CHUCHepreneurs Richard P. Moore has as his guest Greg Davis long time missionary, musician, and recording technician in Germany. They discuss Church music, and how Greg has used music in the church and in ministry for the advancement of the Gospel. Greg has lots of advice also for aspiring musicians and how to navigate being a worship leader with balance, by keeping your eyes on Jesus. this is a must listen for all musicians, worship leaders, and pastors who are navigating music ministry in their churches, outreaches, etc.
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My Visit to Bethel (Part 4)
In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs author Richard P. Moore continues his detailed description of his visit to Bethel Church in Redding, California. He describes the service from start to finish and critiques the worship all the way through the sermon and into the lengthy "ministry time" that they have at the end of services at Bethel. Richard Visited Bethel on January 26th, 2020. You can see the whole service on the Bethel.TV Website if you have an account there.
The links to the worship set are found here... https://www.bethel.tv/watch/8302
and the sermon from Kris Vallatton can be found here... https://www.bethel.tv/watch/8302
This episode is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z8frKdNkLs&t=518s
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My Visit to Bethel (Part 3)
In This Episode of CHURCHepreneurs author Richard P. Moore continues his detailed description of his visit to Bethel Church in Redding, California. He describes the service from start to finish and critiques the worship all the way through the sermon and into the lengthy "ministry time" that they have at the end of services at Bethel. Richard Visited Bethel on January 26th, 2020. You can see the whole service on the Bethel.TV Website if you have an account there.
The links to the worship set are found here... https://www.bethel.tv/watch/8302
and the sermon from Kris Vallatton can be found here... https://www.bethel.tv/watch/8302
This episode is also available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=968t83Lb6s8&t=1706s
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