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Join Tim Osborn and Pete Armstrong as they welcome Darril Corbin, the senior pastor of Manna House, for an insightful conversation about leadership, multiplication, and loving the city of Portland. Darril shares his personal journey, from a childhood connection to the church to unexpectedly stepping into senior leadership. He unpacks the core DNA of a multiplying church, emphasizing that every individual is made to move and has the potential to multiply God's kingdom. Discover the importance of loving the city, leading with the individual in mind, and fostering a movement where everyone is empowered to scatter the seed. Darril also touches on the unique context of ministry in Portland and the power of unity among churches.

Learn more about Manna House at mannahouse.church and check out Darryl's book, "Made to Move"!

Key Topics Discussed:

• Darril's unexpected journey to becoming the senior pastor of Manne House.
• The history and DNA of Manna House as a multiplying church movement.
• The importance of loving the city and its people.
• Leading with the individual in mind and empowering everyone for ministry.
• The concept of "Made to Move" and everyone's potential to multiply.
• Lessons learned from pastoring and church planting experiences.
• The significance of unity and collaboration among churches in Portland.
• The unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in the Portland context.
• The power of prophetic words and pivotal moments in leadership.
• The importance of developing leaders and giving away authority.

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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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Join Tim Osborn and Pete Armstrong as they explore the winding path that led guest Matt Boyd to plant Sojourn Church in Northeast Portland. From a youth spent in traditional church settings to a life-altering mission trip to Argentina, and then serving in India, Matt shares the formative experiences that shaped his understanding of ministry and prepared him for the unique challenges and unexpected blessings of planting a church in the Upper Left. Discover the importance of a missionary heart, the lessons learned from both successes and "fallen soldiers," and the collaborative spirit Matt is fostering in the Portland church planting landscape.

Learn more about Sojourn Church at https://www.sojournpdx.org/

Key Topics Discussed:

• Matt's upbringing and early faith journey.
• The pivotal mission trip to Argentina and meeting his wife.
• Serving in India and the lessons learned in a highly unreached area.
• The challenging transition back to the US and the call to Portland.
• The experience of planting Sojourn Church in Northeast Portland.
• The importance of a missionary mindset in church planting.
• Reflections on church planting in Portland: successes, challenges, and "fallen soldiers."
• The significance of collaboration and networking among Portland churches.
• Matt's role with GC2 in supporting church planters in the Northwest.