Latest Danny parmelee Podcast Episodes
Church Planting Weekend
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - May 04, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss Converge’s five-year church planting goal and how your church can participate in Church Planting Weekend. 0:18 Lee talks about Converge’s goal of planting 312 churches in five years. 1:20 Lee discusses how Converge came...
Rural church planting
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 20, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSmall towns in rural America are big but often overlooked mission fields. Special guest Ty DesEnfants shares his experience planting a church in Wyoming. 0:28 Lee Stephenson, executive director of Church Planting for Converge, introduces Ty DesEnfants, who planted Prairie Hills Community Church...
Which church metrics still matter?
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 06, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThings are different, but not everything has to change. Some past metrics are still working for the church. See if you are using these metrics and, if not, how they can benefit your church. 0:20 Lee Stephenson talks about how some standard metrics for pastors and church planters have changed be...
Staffing in an economic downturn
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - March 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs a church planter, your most valuable resources are the people who help you accomplish your church’s mission. How can you manage your staff well when times are tough? 0:18 This episode is a continuation of the conversation Lee and Danny had in the previous episode. 1:19 Danny points out a si...
Budgeting in an economic downturn
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - March 09, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe financial hits have been one blow after another, especially for those starting something new. As a church planter, how can you budget for your church during this uncertain season? 0:24 Lee introduces this two-part series on the challenges that church planters face specific to the economic d...
Knowing your limits as a leader
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - February 23, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhen you’re first starting out as a leader, you may feel like Superman and that you can accomplish anything. But you’ll quickly discover your limits. Learn how this realization can be a gift that allows you to lead in your strengths. 0:33 When Lee started his first church plant, he didn’t feel ...
Politics & preaching
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - February 09, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhen events like the storming of the Capitol happen, people look to their pastor to say something. How can you know what to say to them, or if you should say anything at all? 1:09 Lee asks Danny if his perspective on this issue changed over time. 1:53 Starting out, Danny didn’t want to say any...
Keeping staff & volunteers on mission
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - January 26, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsKeeping your staff and volunteers focused on the mission is critical to developing your church plant’s momentum and growth and maximizing your impact in the community. 1:28 Danny discusses the dangers of playing the comparison game. 2:05 It’s important to find ways to reinforce the values ove...
The evolution of a preacher
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - January 12, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how their preaching preparation and process have changed over time. 1:00 Danny talks about his sermon preparation and delivery in the beginning. 2:16 Danny says a major shift came when his church went multisite and star...
2020 year in review
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - December 29, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been an exceptional year for Converge Church Planting. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss positive trends they’ve seen this year. 0:56 Lee talks about how Converge Church Planting started the year with great expecta...
5 mistakes church planters make
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - December 15, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee want to help you avoid the common mistakes church planters make. 1:02 Lee says the first mistake is overspending. 1:13 Two things church planters overspend on are marketing and sound system/audiovisual. 2:02 Danny says the d...
Emotional intelligence
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - December 01, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDr. Scott Livingston joins Lee Stephenson, executive director of Converge Church Planting, to help you better understand what emotional intelligence is all about and how to process your emotions. 0:29 Lee introduces his special guest, Dr. Scott Livingston. 1:04 Scott explains what emotional in...
When giving is down
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - November 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChurch plants are experiencing financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to handle budget problems. 1:41 Since giving can fluctuate from month to month, Danny says planters need to be careful not to over...
Social media & the church
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - November 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSocial media’s rapid growth offers great opportunities — and challenges — for churches. Abby Hillmer, creative director at Blu Wave Social, joins Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee to discuss how your church can improve its social media presence and engagement. 0...
Communion & the offering
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - October 20, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAlmost everything about church has changed because of COVID-19, including communion and the offering. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to still include these elements in the worship experience. 2:08 Lee asks Danny: What have you seen done that is a ...
The future of church buildings
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - October 06, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCOVID-19 has caused churches to change the way they do things, including how they use their buildings. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss what church buildings will look like in the future and how they will be used differently. 0:46 Lee asks Danny if he t...
The new rules of engagement
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - September 15, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCOVID-19 has changed the rules of engagement for churches. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how your church can make the most of this opportunity. 0:41 According to Barna, about one-third of practicing Christians (32%) aren’t attending church in-person ...
Emotional & mental health
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - September 01, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe COVID-19 pandemic is damaging people’s emotional and mental health. Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how the church can equip people to help those who are hurting. 0:22 Lee has had a lot of conversations with people who are struggling emotionally. He says a lot of people are wrestl...
Family matters
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - August 18, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsFor church planters, the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just been challenging for their ministry; it’s also taken a toll on their families. Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how they and their families are navigating this difficult season. 0:30 Lee says this season has gone from being like a ...
Special guest: Matt Shull
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - August 03, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSpecial guest Matt Shull joins Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee to talk about planting City Lift Church in South Florida. 0:44 Matt discusses why he decided to plant in South Florida. 1:42 Matt says his church started in his townhouse, then moved into a commun...
Church health
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - July 20, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBryan Moak, vice president of Church Strengthening for Converge MidAmerica, joins Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee to discuss how your church plant can start healthy and stay that way. 1:18 Bryan recommends guarding the vision. "We start adding stuff that makes...
Coronavirus: Virtual church planting
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - July 07, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do church. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss a new strategy for launching churches. 1:22 Danny talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed his thinking about online campuses. 3:22 Danny discusses what h...
Coronavirus: The post-COVID-19 church
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - June 16, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee share their thoughts on what the post-COVID-19 church will look like. 1:45 Danny thinks even if a vaccine comes out tomorrow, it will take a minimum of one to two years for people’s psyche to calm down and get back to normal, if...
Coronavirus: Relaunching church
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - June 02, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how you can be prepared to relaunch your church. 1:06 Danny talks about the mentality planters need to have when relaunching. 1:38 Planters need to have a plan and not think, "We’ve been going for a while, so relaunch m...
Coronavirus: The virtual church experience
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - May 19, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to virtual church. 1:40 Lee says his church plant, which is about 18 months old, was already having conversations about how to maximize the online church expe...
Special guest: Brandon Petty
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - May 05, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBrandon Petty joins Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee to discuss his church plant near Nashville, Tennessee. 1:07 Brandon talks about what drew him to plant Generation Church in Portland, Tennessee, in 2012. 2:16 Brandon says Portland has seen an influx of impo...
The hiring process
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 21, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsHiring a new team member can be a challenging and sticky moment. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss what they’ve learned over the years to help you through the process. 1:44 Danny thinks the biggest thing is to be patient and get the right person, not the...
52: The hiring process
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 21, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsHiring a new team member can be a challenging and sticky moment. Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss what they’ve learned over the years to help you through the process. 1:44 Danny thinks the biggest thing is to be patient and get the right person...
Mobilizing & inspiring volunteers
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 07, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to recruit, mobilize and inspire your volunteers, especially after you’ve reached the one-year mark. 0:52 Lee says it wasn’t difficult to get people from the launch team to serve and give. The challenge came at about...
51: Mobilizing & inspiring volunteers
Unfiltered: Real Church Planting Conversations - April 07, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsConverge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss how to recruit, mobilize and inspire your volunteers, especially after you’ve reached the one-year mark. 0:52 Lee says it wasn’t difficult to get people from the launch team to serve and give. The challenge came...
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