Exponential NEXT Podcast

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 111

Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting

Description:

Can a church actually grow by getting smaller? Join Bill Couchenour as we revisit his discussion with Jason Shepperd, founder of Church Project in The Woodlands, Texas, to uncover the secrets to Network Church Planting. Explore the power of relational communities, discover how to cultivate leaders from within, and learn how to use your church building as a shared resource for the community. For pastors curious about transitioning from traditional church models, Jason offers thoughtful advice: start small, lead with biblical conviction, and let the vision take root gradually. This episode invites you to rethink what it means to plant—and multiply—churches in ways that are relational, reproducible, and rooted in everyday life. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas.

Host:

Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential

Guest:

Jason Shepperd, Founder and Lead Pastor, Church Project

Links Shared in Episode:

A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology

churchproject.org

rethinkandreturnpodcast.com

goodgodgospel.com



Category: Church Expressions NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 110

Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting

Description:

Forget the building, forget the budget – what if all you needed was your neighbors? Come along as we explore this conversation again with Brian Johnson and Rob Wegner, leaders of the Kansas City Underground, as they share their powerful journey into microchurch planting. The Kansas City Underground equips people to live as missionaries in their own networks through rhythms of prayer, listening, eating, serving, and storytelling. Microchurches—defined as extended spiritual families—emerge from these relational networks, led by unpaid leaders who embrace the mission of Jesus in everyday life. Discover how to empower everyday believers to lead, foster authentic community, and live out the mission of Jesus in their own circles. This episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to see ministry opportunities all around you. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas.

Hosts:

Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT

Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential

Guests:

Rob Wegner, Co-Founder and Director, KC Underground

Brian Johnson, Co-Founder and Director, KC Underground

Links Shared in Episode:

KC Underground

KC Underground YouTube Channel

StarfishyoU Substack

eBooks through EX:

Extraordinary Prayer

Deeply Rooted

Category: Church Expressions NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 109

Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting

Description:

What happens when church planting takes an unexpected turn—and it’s exactly what God intended? In this episode, join us as we take another look at the conversation between our hosts Carrie Williams and Bill Couchenour and Justin and Janae Klatt, founders of Imagine Church Global, a fully digital faith community born from obedience and innovation. What began as a traditional church plant in Phoenix shifted online when the Klatts realized people across the country wanted to join—but couldn’t move. Through Spirit-led moments and creative risk-taking, Imagine Church Global emerged as a week-long, app-based experience where “community builders” lead flexible, discussion-driven gatherings. This model reaches those often excluded from physical churches—like flight attendants, RVers, or the homebound around the country and around the world. This episode is a powerful reminder that God moves in unexpected ways—and that new expressions of the Church can meet people right where they are. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas.

Hosts:

Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT

Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential

Guests:

Justin Klatt – Co-Founder and Co-Pastor, Imagine Church Global

Janae Klatt – Co-Founder and Co-Pastor, Imagine Church Global

Links Shared in Episode:

Imagine.church

IG: @imaginechurchglobal



Category: Church Expressions NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 108

Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting

Description:

What if your church could fight hunger AND fuel your soul? Let’s revisit the forward-thinking approach of entrepreneurial church planting with our guests, Carl Johnson and Scott Woller. These innovative leaders are embedding their churches in the heart of their communities, using coffee shops, grocery stores, and workforce development programs as powerful expressions of their mission. Whether you’re a church planter, pastor, or just curious about new models of ministry, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think beyond the building—and plant churches that meet people where they are. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas.

Hosts:

Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT

Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential

Guests:

Carl Johnson, Lead Pastor, Faith City Church Network

Scott Woller, Pastor/Planting Pastor, Corner Church

Links Shared in Episode:

scott@cornerchurch.tv

www.corner.coffee

www.corner.church

Category: Church Expressions NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 107

Series: Exploring Distinct Expressions Within the Landscape of Church Planting

Description:

Is your church ready to reach more people in more places? Join us as we revisit this conversation and dive into the world of multisite church with Christy Gibas, Lead Pastor of The Table Church. Drawing from her own leadership journey, Christy offers a behind-the-scenes look at how her church has reproduced its ministry into multiple locations. She unpacks the vision, strategy, and lessons learned along the way—offering practical insights for any church exploring the multisite church planting model. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about growth, leadership, and multiplying ministry impact. This expression is highlighted in a free resource called ‘The Atlas’ which can be found on our website at exponential.org/atlas.

Hosts:

Carrie Williams, Executive Director, Exponential NEXT

Bill Couchenour, Deployment Director, Exponential

Guest:

Christy Gibas, Lead Pastor, The Table Church

Links Shared in Episode:

Table Resources

Table Crash Course

Category: Church Expressions NEXT