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Richard Coekin: ‘Pious Passivity’ vs ‘Strategic Intentionality’
Manage episode 485140653 series 2484105
What happens when churches move beyond "pious passivity" to strategic intentionality in reaching the lost?
Richard Coekin—founding pastor of Dundonald Church in London and pioneer of REACH UK—joins Dominic Steele to unpack the revolutionary approach transforming churches across Australia and the United Kingdom.
Following on from Reach UK and Reach Australia in May, Richard candidly shares his journey from skepticism about "Pentagon language" and structured frameworks to embracing these tools as valuable expressions of pastoral care and evangelistic intentionality.
"If you don't aim at anything, nothing will happen," he explains, challenging the notion that strategic thinking somehow diminishes reliance on God's sovereignty.
We look at the biblical foundations for strategic ministry, with Richard pointing to Acts 6 as a model where the apostles prioritized preaching and prayer, built ministry teams for delegation, and ensured the church's practical needs were met.
Plus we discuss measuring spiritual fruit.
Whether you're skeptical of strategic approaches to ministry or already embracing them, this conversation offers fresh insights on leading churches that are both faithful to Scripture and effective in mission.
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Chapters
1. The REACH Revolution Introduced (00:00:00)
2. Richard's Pastoral Reflections (00:04:19)
3. Decoding Reach Language and Tools (00:07:14)
4. Biblical Evangelism as Holiness (00:13:49)
5. Three Essential Elements of Church Growth (00:18:46)
6. Building Effective Ministry Teams (00:24:08)
7. Strategic Vision vs Pious Passivity (00:30:35)
414 episodes
Manage episode 485140653 series 2484105
What happens when churches move beyond "pious passivity" to strategic intentionality in reaching the lost?
Richard Coekin—founding pastor of Dundonald Church in London and pioneer of REACH UK—joins Dominic Steele to unpack the revolutionary approach transforming churches across Australia and the United Kingdom.
Following on from Reach UK and Reach Australia in May, Richard candidly shares his journey from skepticism about "Pentagon language" and structured frameworks to embracing these tools as valuable expressions of pastoral care and evangelistic intentionality.
"If you don't aim at anything, nothing will happen," he explains, challenging the notion that strategic thinking somehow diminishes reliance on God's sovereignty.
We look at the biblical foundations for strategic ministry, with Richard pointing to Acts 6 as a model where the apostles prioritized preaching and prayer, built ministry teams for delegation, and ensured the church's practical needs were met.
Plus we discuss measuring spiritual fruit.
Whether you're skeptical of strategic approaches to ministry or already embracing them, this conversation offers fresh insights on leading churches that are both faithful to Scripture and effective in mission.
Anglican Aid
To find out more about supporting Anglican Aid.
Sponsor The Pastor's Heart
We look to you to financially partner with us to make The Pastor's Heart possible. Support our tax deductible appeal before 30 June.
The Church Co
thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.
Advertise on The Pastor's Heart
To advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsor
Chapters
1. The REACH Revolution Introduced (00:00:00)
2. Richard's Pastoral Reflections (00:04:19)
3. Decoding Reach Language and Tools (00:07:14)
4. Biblical Evangelism as Holiness (00:13:49)
5. Three Essential Elements of Church Growth (00:18:46)
6. Building Effective Ministry Teams (00:24:08)
7. Strategic Vision vs Pious Passivity (00:30:35)
414 episodes
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