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In this episode, Dave is joined by Greg Oraham, the Lead Pastor at Foothills Church in Seneca, SC.
* Greg tells Dave about growing up in Palm Beach Gardens Florida and opening his own business selling alarm systems (2:00).
* Greg shares that he had never opened a Bible until he was 23 years old (8:30) and tells the story of how he began going to church while going through premarital counseling before marrying his wife.
* Dave asks Greg how they ended up in Seneca and Greg shares more about his family. (13:00)
* Greg explains how he first got involved in street ministry in Florida and felt called to ministry shortly after moving to South Carolina. (17:00)
* Dave asks Greg about the people Foothills tends to reach and Greg talks about their passion to reach those that no other church wanted (24:00).
* Greg talks about the generosity Foothills has experienced, allowing them to pay off all of their debts and how they are hoping to use their resources for good.(32:00)
* Greg shares the incredible story of having heart surgery 10 years ago, how that experience led him to improve his nutrition and fitness, and how he is helping other pastors and leaders do the same through PastorFit.
To learn more about Greg, Foothills and PastorFit visit their websites below or find him on social media @pastorfit and @gregoraham
Foothills Church (https://foothills.cc/)
PastorFit.com (https://pastorfit.com/)
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If you would like a copy of Dave’s new book Pastor Legacy Life Plan, email Dave at dave.travis@generis.com
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18 Oct 2021
Nic Gibson
In this episode, Dave is joined by Nic Gibson, the Senior Pastor of High Point Church in Madison, WI.
* Nic tells Dave about his early years growing up in upstate New York, how he begged his parents to send him to summer camp where he met Jesus and learned what the Christian community could be like.
* Nic shares his college journey, going to Seminary, and how he was hired to work at a church in Panama City Beach, Florida.
* Nic explains the impact that experience had on him and the helpful lesson he learned there (11:00).
* Dave asks Nic how he got to Madison and Nic talks about the 6-month process and his encouragement to pastoral candidates to not get offended by the process (13:00).
* Nic talks about what’s distinctive about High Point and shares about taking a chance during the pandemic and the generosity they experienced in that time.
* Nic explains, “When you’re bold and courageous there is a latency of people who want to do something inspiring and they gather to you and rally.”
* Dave and Nic discuss the context of Madison and the diversity of politics in their Church (26:00).
* Dave asks Nic about the charter schools they helped set up and how they seek to address issues of equity (30:00)
To learn more about Nic and High Point Church visit their website here. (https://highpointchurch.org/)
* Find the Engage and Equip Podcast here (https://highpointchurch.org/podcast/)
* Nic’s book "Substance: Becoming oaks of righteousness in a world of vapor.” is available here. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753X6M8P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0)
For more from Dave and Generis be sure to subscribe to the Church Leader Insider Newsletter at churchleaderinsider.substack.com (https://churchleaderinsider.substack.com/) and visit generis.com (http://www.geners.com/dave-travis)
If you would like a copy of Dave’s new book Pastor Legacy Life Plan email Dave at dave.travis@generis.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatthingsgodhasdone.substack.com (https://greatthingsgodhasdone.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
4 Oct 2021
Chuck Carter
In this episode, Dave is joined by Chuck Carter the Lead Pastor of Family Church in Central Florida. Family Church is a multi-site
* Chuck talks about his family growing up including the many children his parents fostered over the years.
* 11:20- Chuck shares about his father’s pest control business after college while leading music and youth at a small church before starting Seminary on his lunch break.
* 24:00- Dave asks about the context of Family Church’s locations and Chuck talks about the very different contexts of each community they are located in and their philosophy. “Neighborhood Churches speaking the neighborhood language.”
* 26:00- Chuck shares how their ministry has changed during the pandemic season and how they are going to come out of the pandemic with a different paradigm. “We are not going to be a church with small groups but a church of small groups.”
* 31:00 -Chuck lays out his advice for pastors right now.
* 33:00- Dave asks Chuck what he is hopeful for and he shares his hope for a reset.
* 34:00- Chuck says about the uniqueness of Family Church, “ We want to be a church for our community and not a slice of our community and because of that we want to look like our community.”
* 40:00- Dave is joined by Brad Leeper for some closing thoughts.
To learn more about Chuck and Family Church be sure to visit their website at ourfamily.church (https://ourfamily.church/)
For more from Dave and Generis be sure to subscribe to the Church Leader Insider Newsletter at churchleaderinsider.substack.com (https://churchleaderinsider.substack.com/) and visit generis.com (http://www.geners.com/dave-travis)
If you would like a copy of Dave’s new book Pastor Legacy Life Plan email Dave at dave.travis@generis.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatthingsgodhasdone.substack.com (https://greatthingsgodhasdone.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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