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Listen "Episode 034: Sam Wake On Moving to Portland to Start a Church"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Sam Wake. He tells us about his story of moving from Indiana to Portland to plant a church.
Guest Links
Sam Wake on Twitter
Sam Wake on Instagram
FRNTR MVMT Website
FRNTR MVMT on Instagram
Links Mentioned
Church of the City
Christian Evangelistic Association
What We Learned
1. Focus on your health.
Sam was burnt out and not in a good place. One of the things he decided to do was focus on his health. He started exercising more and paying more attention to nutrition. As a result, he gained more mental clarity and became more disciplined.
2. Talk with people about what's going on with you.
Sam discovered two benefits to talking with people about moving to Portland. The first is that he gained wisdom. The other was that he gave people the opportunity to join you in what you're doing.
3. The church is better when we work together.
There is a tendency in most churches to not work together on things. However, Sam has found that there are many benefits for churches to work together. They can offer support and help when you need it and in turn you can do the same.
Quotes to Tweet
"The longer you don't step into your calling, the longer you prevent people from stepping into their calling of funding this." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"The hardest part is the criticism you take when you step out into your calling." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"If we want to see a miracle then you need to put yourself in the position to need one." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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Guest Links
Sam Wake on Twitter
Sam Wake on Instagram
FRNTR MVMT Website
FRNTR MVMT on Instagram
Links Mentioned
Church of the City
Christian Evangelistic Association
What We Learned
1. Focus on your health.
Sam was burnt out and not in a good place. One of the things he decided to do was focus on his health. He started exercising more and paying more attention to nutrition. As a result, he gained more mental clarity and became more disciplined.
2. Talk with people about what's going on with you.
Sam discovered two benefits to talking with people about moving to Portland. The first is that he gained wisdom. The other was that he gave people the opportunity to join you in what you're doing.
3. The church is better when we work together.
There is a tendency in most churches to not work together on things. However, Sam has found that there are many benefits for churches to work together. They can offer support and help when you need it and in turn you can do the same.
Quotes to Tweet
"The longer you don't step into your calling, the longer you prevent people from stepping into their calling of funding this." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"The hardest part is the criticism you take when you step out into your calling." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"If we want to see a miracle then you need to put yourself in the position to need one." - @samuelewake @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
New Episode Every Tuesday
Subscribe for free on iTunes!
Leave us a rating and review on iTunes! It's the best way for us to expand this conversation and it helps us learn how we can better help you.
Subscribe on Google Play!
Subscribe on Stitcher!
Like our page on Facebook!
Continue the conversation with us during the week through Twitter!
See what's going on during the week with us on Instagram!
Subscribe for free and you won't miss our next episode with James Talbert, Skyler Roberson, and Zac Kohl about white supremacy and racial reconciliation.
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