Hey everyone, Pastor Brian here, and welcome back to the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast. In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Aaron Smith, a church planter with one of the most unique sending stories I’ve ever heard. Aaron was originally sent as a missionary to Mexico—but it was actually a church in Mexico that ended up sending him back to the U.S. to plant a church in Florida. We talk about how the Lord led him and his wife step by step—from the Pacific Northwest to Mexico, and then supernaturally to Port Charlotte, Florida. You’ll hear how God used a pastor’s face, a shoulder injury, a random bookstore conversation, and even a Facebook comment to confirm his calling. This one’s packed with encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone thinking about planting a church or raising up leaders. Let’s dive in.

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Support Church Plating – https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving In the dropdown select “Church Planting”

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The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church PlantingWebsite: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

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The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church PlantingWebsite: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, hosts Brian Kelly and Nick Cady sit down with Joe Paskewich, a seasoned church planter from New England. Joe shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a gospel-deprived region to leading a multi-site church and witnessing a spiritual awakening in one of the most historically resistant areas in America. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of planting churches in New England, the unexpected revival happening in places like Vermont, and why this region is a prime mission field today. Whether you’re considering church planting or looking for inspiration, this conversation will encourage and challenge you to engage in the work of the gospel.

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Support Church Plating – https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving In the dropdown select “Church Planting”

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The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church Planting Website: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

In this episode of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, Brian Kelly talks with Alan Stoddard about his journey from pastoring to planting Imagine Church in Cresson, Texas. They discuss the importance of cross-cultural ministry, church planting partnerships, and how technology, like daily online devotionals, can support discipleship. Alan shares his vision for launching on Easter 2025 and becoming a sending church for future planters.

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Links from the show:

https://www.youvideototext.com

https://www.instagram.com/alan_stoddard/reel/DGO3JZlp0rq/

https://www.planningcenter.com/

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Support Church Plating – https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving In the dropdown select “Church Planting”

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The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church PlantingWebsite: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG

The cultivate church planting podcast is part of CGN Media, a podcast network that points to Christ. Check out cgnmedia.org for more great shows, ways to support the ministry.

The Cultivate Church PlantingWebsite: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com

The CGN Media Website: https://cgnmedia.org

Pledge to Plant: https://tally.so/r/3xj2BG