In the latest episode of Unscripted, Pastor Dino Rizzo sits down with Pastor Mark Francey—co-founding pastor with his wife, Rachelle, of Oceans Church in Orange County—for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about leadership, church planting, and what it looks like to follow God's call with honor and patience.

From serving under the pastoral leadership of Rachelle’s parents in Boise, Idaho for 17 years to launching a church that's now shaking California—and soon the nation—Mark opens up about the long road from janitor to church planter. He unpacks how submission and humility paved the way, and why obedience always wins in the long run.

They talk:

The early days of Oceans Church (and their lowest Sunday ever)
What it really takes to plant a church
Why slammed doors are often setups for God’s greatest provision
The heart behind Baptize America, a nationwide revival effort through water baptism
And the importance of becoming confident in your own grace

Whether you’re a church planter, a leader, or just someone asking, “What’s next, God?”—this episode is full of timeless wisdom and contagious passion for the Church.

____________

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.

Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,070 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Don’t Do Ministry Alone - We need relationships to thrive. You need other people in your corner, who have gone through similar things that you’ve gone through, and believe in your dream. ARC provides opportunities for you to build relationships with others in ministry that will support and strengthen you in what God has called you to do. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arcchurches.com/connect/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Mark Francey, Orange County, CA