Coming as Learners: Planting a Church with Humility and Open Hands
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Join Pete Armstrong and Gabe Kolstad as they welcome Pete and Christy, a new church planting couple in the Portland area. In this inspiring conversation, Pete and Christy share their journey of stepping back from past ministry, learning to listen to God's leading, and their intentional approach of coming to Portland as learners. Discover their experiences of finding community, partnering with existing ministries, and their vision for demonstrating God's love in tangible ways. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on church planting rooted in humility, collaboration, and a deep reliance on Jesus.
Connect with Restoration Church PDX at restorationchurchpdx.com.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The importance of coming to a new ministry context as learners.
- Pete and Christy's journey of stepping back and discerning God's call.
- The role of humility and dependence on Jesus in ministry.
- Finding community and building relationships in a new city.
- Partnering with existing churches and ministries in Portland.
- The vision for Restoration Church PDX and their community-focused approach.
- The concept of joining God in His ongoing work and harvest.
- Experiencing God's movement and openness in the Portland community.
- The significance of prayer and seeking God's heart in ministry.
- Encouragement for those considering serving Jesus in the Upper Left.
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