On Mission (w/Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt) | Episode 4

What does it take for an entire church or ministry program to be on mission? In this fourth episode, we are asking a ministry couple who's mission statement--"Live Love"--defined every aspect of their church.

My guests today are Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt.  For 10 years, Justin served as the preaching minister for the Round Rock Church of Christ, and is now the creator and host of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories. Jennifer is a well-respected author (JL Gerhardt) and Bible class teacher. For 5 years she served as a storytelling minister for the Round Rock congregation, where she enabled God's people to share their stories of redemption, rescue, and belonging to Christ.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

• Must be all-in to stay on-board (3:33)
• Comfort for others means discomfort for us (4:32)
• How you can help get most people on board (7:57)
• The importance of simple shared language (10:03)
• Don't just say it, show it (13:39)
• And lots, lots more!

Connect with Justin & Jennifer:

• JLGerhardt.com (Jennifer's books and speaking schedule)
• The Goodness (Jennifer's Substack blogposts)
• What is a story telling ministry?
• Holy Ghost Stories Podcast
• Round Rock Church of Christ
• Justin's Sermon Series: How We Live Love

 And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly substack email/newsletter or sign up for a zoom class, download free curriculum, or get to know us better all at avenueforfaith.org.
 
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In partnership with:

• Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ
• Avenue for Faith
• The Teaching Guys

Chapters

• 0:00 Justin: How many mission statements do you know?
• 0:49 Nathan: Introducing the episode
• 1:09 Nathan: Introducing Justin & Jennifer
• 1:29 Justin: Remembering what it was like to need to be loved
• 3:33 Jennifer: Must be all-in to stay on board
• 4:32 Justin: Making comfortable for others means uncomfortable for us
• 7:57 Jennifer: How you can help most people get on the boat
• 10:03 Justin: Focusing on language
• 13:39 Jennifer: Don't just say it; show it
• 14:23 Justin: Being able to point, instead of talk
• 16:31 Nathan: Bios and contact for Justin & Jennifer
• 17:36 Nathan: Introducing the next episode