Jimmy Nimon on Building Teams & Planting Healthy Churches

Jimmy Nimon shares what he has learned from leading Gateway House of Prayer and Lifeway Church, the value of having teammates who differ from you, and the power in affirmation, slowing down, and learning to listen to others. Listen as Jimmy and Larry Kreider explain the importance of consistently preaching the gospel, how not to "cripple" your old and new churches, healthy partnerships, and why you should be willing to learn from others.

Quotable Quotes:

• "Everything that is healthy grows, but not everything that grows is healthy."
• "We are called to advance the Kingdom, not part the Kingdom."
• "It's about the goal, not about the role."

Highlights:

• We are married to the mission and to the message, but not to the method.
• Jimmy’s four main focuses when planting a church:
  • Build a culture of prayer.
  • Consistently preach the gospel.
  • Intentionally make disciples.
  • Create environments of care and connection.

Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• Ephrata Community Church
• Gateway House of Prayer
• Lifeway Church

Related Resources:

• Church Planting Set by various authors
• Articles on church planting
• Articles on leadership

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.