Doug & Erin welcome Bart Rendel on this episode. Bart is the co-founder of Intentional Churches and a seasoned church leader. He shares his invaluable insights and experiences, drawing from his rich background in church planting and leadership. The conversation explores the challenges of alignment and misalignment in church leadership. The Acts 1-8 model is introduced as a framework for alignment, with a focus on personal alignment to the Great Commission. The discussion highlights the importance of avoiding institutional thinking and prioritizing individual relationships and discipleship. Practical tips are provided for moving towards alignment, including personal reflection and the use of alignment tools. The episode concludes with a preview of future topics and the upcoming Intentional Churches Conference.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage (02:44) Alignment and Misalignment in Church Leadership (08:08) The Challenges of Alignment (09:08) Personal Alignment to the Great Commission (11:02) The Acts 1-8 Model (13:28) Alignment Stories and Examples (24:28) Recent Alignment Wins (26:51) Practical Tips for Moving Towards Alignment (31:39) Conclusion and Future Topics