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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Pregnant with Destiny But Stuck podcast, host Shurmon Clarke welcomes Pastor Christian Velez, who shares his journey from a volunteer Youth Pastor to a group's Pastor overseeing over 120 groups and his success as a content creator reaching millions of people on how to read the Bible. The conversation delves into the significance of family, building community, spiritual legacy, the role of small groups and discipleship in church growth, the importance of reading and studying the Bible, and the impact of social media in ministry. Pastor Christian Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianmael/ Free Bible Reading Plan: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64065f6ce53da0b99ec98d89?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christianmaelv Bible Community: https://www.skool.com/bible-community-1236/about Shurmon SOCIALS: My website - https://www.theunstuckcoach242.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/suclarke/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.unstuckcoach?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shurmonclarke/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pastor Christian Velez 02:33 The Journey of a Pastor 05:15 The Importance of Community 07:40 Preaching vs Teaching 10:25 The Role of Small Groups in Church Growth 13:23 Discipleship Through Community 16:15 Building Relationships in Faith 19:00 Understanding Scripture Together 21:23 The Importance of Gathering in Faith 22:40 Passion for Bible Reading and Community 24:15 Overcoming Barriers to Bible Reading 26:49 Practical Tips for Starting Bible Reading 29:28 The Role of Accountability in Spiritual Growth 31:43 Reading vs. Studying the Bible 36:35 Engaging with the Word of God 38:18 Collaborating with UVersion for Bible Engagement 40:25 The Power of Social Media in Ministry 42:11 Impacting Lives Through Personal Stories 45:04 The Significance of Small Numbers 46:50 Starting Before You're Ready 50:12 Building a Community for Spiritual Growth 52:00 Faithfulness in Ministry and Relationships#community #instagram #bible #socialmedia #smallgroup #biblereading #biblestudy
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