Church is a Team Sport

Welcome to the Church is a Team Sport Podcast! Join Lance Wigton and Jim Putman as they have a candid conversation about the ins and outs of being a church leader. No matter the size or demographic of your church, these two will help you discover and implement the components of leading a Disciple-Making Church. With 25 years of experience leading one of the fastest growing Churches in the Northwest, Jim Putman brings his background as an All-American Wrestler and Coach into the realm of ministry. Based on Jim Putman's book Church is a Team Sport - these two will follow through the chapters pulling out extra tips and details and discuss the things that have worked, and the things that didn't. You will walk away from each episode feeling better equipped to navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins as you develop your leaders into disciple-makers who are ready to go out into the world and fulfill Jesus' great commision.

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Episode 11: Pursuing the Disconnected and Building a Relational Church

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Episode 7: Championship Teams - The Power of Small Groups

Posted August 3, 202400:41:07

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