This podcast features Gary Smith, a seasoned church planter and leader, discussing innovative strategies to combat church decline, revitalize congregations, and ignite a movement of church planting and renewal across North America and Canada. Key topics include the root causes of church decline, the six-step church planting pathway, and practical ways to re-engage communities with the gospel.

Gary is a passionate catalyst for advancing the Kingdom of God through disciple-making, church planting, and dynamic churches that transform communities. With 37 years of ministry experience across the US & Canada, Gary has served as a pastor, missionary, and church planting leader.

Gary serves as the Church Planting Director with Alliance New England, Northeast Regional Church Multiplication Coordinator with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and Senior Master Trainer with Dynamic Church Planting International. He and his wife, Sue, live in Quincy, Mass. They have 4 grown children who continue the family’s legacy of faith and service.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Church Talk Podcast
02:20 The Infiltration of Ministry in Daily Life
03:59 Introducing Gary Smith: Church Planting Expert
06:02 Gary's Journey in Church Planting
07:47 Cultural Differences in Church Planting
11:10 The Power of the Gospel in Hard Soil
12:41 From Dying to Dangerous: The Book
16:19 Root Causes of Dying Churches
20:49 Reallocating Resources for Mission
21:42 Connecting Church Planting and Revitalization
22:50 Fishing for People: The Core Mission of the Church
25:54 Revitalizing the Church: The Defibrillator Metaphor
28:01 The Church Planting Pathway: Six Steps to Success
35:29 Building Bridges: Connecting with the Community
43:03 From Dying to Dangerous: A New Vision for the Church
46:03 CTP Outtro.mp3