The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count

Today, I'm talking to Josephus Bartuah from Boston Massachusetts.   Josephus leads one of the fastest growing campus ministries in the country.   Over the past two years it has grown from eight to 40+ disciples.   Listen as he talks about how he did   it and what inspires him.   This episode is the first to spotlight "twenty-somethings," disciples 30 and under who are multiplying disciples, leader...

Today, I'm talking to Glenn Neargarder.   Glenn became a Christian in 1988, spent time in the ministry, administration and went on to work at Bank of America.   In trying to help his home church with their administration he uncovered what is often the weakest part of many churches, having a coherent and complete administrative system.   He started a "passion project" to serve small churches by doi...

Today, I'm talking to Nate Bigbee from Corpus Christi, Texas.   Nate is the leader of a church of 40 disciples and has 5 people on staff.   How does he do it?   He is encouraging young men and women to develop a bi-vocational ministry career.   Three of his interns are building their private businesses while also serving in the ministry.   Nate is also starting a school to help those who are inter...

Today, I'm talking to Martin Chairez.   Martin and his wife, Tina, lead a Spanish-speaking ministry in Orange County California.   He's got a burning passion for growing and expanding Spanish-speaking ministries.   Listen as he talks about: How the US has the second largest population of Spanish-Speakers in the world and yet has only a handful of full-time ministers. Misconceptions about Spanish-m...

·         Today, I'm talking to Mark and Ruth Kang, who lead the church in Detroit, Michigan.   Listen as they share about: o    Developing a Dating Culture o    The impact one leader can make o    Mark's unique speaking style o    What they would do if they had to start over from zero o    What they view as the next growth center in their church and many others   How to Support The Rob Skinner Po...

What would you do if your house burned down?   What would you do if you didn't have time to go back for even one possession?   What would you do if all you had to start over again was your laptop and two changes of clothes?   Nate and Megan Chatelier can answer those questions because on Friday, August 18 th , 2023, a wildfire swept through their neighborhood near Spokane, Washington.   The flames...

Today, I interview Robby Angle, author of "The Cure for Groups, How to Lead a Small Group People Will Talk About The Rest of Your Lives."   Listen as Robby shares: o    About his experience leading 800 small groups in Andy Stanley's church, North Point Community Church. o    How to create a good culture in small groups o    Why the leader matters so much in making small groups work o    Why trust...

In this episode, I read from chapter 11 and the conclusion of my book, "How to Plant and Grow a Church."  I discuss why small churches are incubators for great leaders and how to develop leadership in disciples.     https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church&qid=1691270977&sprefix=how+to+plant+and+grow+a...

Today, I'm talking to Jon Sherwood who leads a network of microchurches in Asheville, North Carolina.   Listen as he shares about: o    How he came up with the idea of starting micro churches o    What kinds of results he's seen o    What kind of vision he has for the church And who would benefit from this model of church structure.     How to reach Jon Sherwood: JonSherwood. Com JesusPeaceCollect...

 this episode I talk about how to improve your own personal evangelism as well as how to mobilize your church for outreach.     Where to find Rob's book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church": https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church&qid=1691270977&sprefix=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+church%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1

In this episode, I read from chapter nine of my book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church."  I discuss the pitfalls and mistakes I've made in past mission plantings so that you can avoid them in the future.     Where to find Rob's book, "How To Plant and Grow a Church": https://www.amazon.com/How-Plant-Grow-Church-Complete/dp/B08DC63SQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS85DB8RY5WE&keywords=how+to+plant+and+grow+a+ch...

I'm Rob Skinner and this is the Rob Skinner Podcast.   In this episode, I share what I gained from trying to learn the "Secret of Happiness."   I spent 30 days trying to imitate Paul's example of being happy in all circumstances.   I want to let you know how my "Secret of Happiness" campaign went and what I learned.     I have learned to be happy with whatever I have.  12  I know how to get along...

Today, I talk to Ben and Brooke Mey, two young church planters from Newcastle, Australia.   They talk about what they've done to start a new church since February of this year and how they've baptized 11 people starting with a team of 15.  

Have you ever wanted to learn the "secret of happiness?"   Many people talk about it, but I know of only one person who has said that he has learned the secret of happiness, the Apostle Paul.  Look at what he shares in Philippians 4:11-13 in the NLV:  I have learned to be happy with whatever I have.  12  I know how to get along with little and how to live when I have much. I have learned the secre...

Today, I read the second half of chapter eight of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.   The chapter subject is how to stay fired up as a church builder.   I'll be sharing what I've learned to keep your fire burning at all times and all places. Specifically: o    How to use personal campaigns to get fired up o    How to create church campaigns to develop momentum o    The importance of staying...

  Today, I read the first half of chapter eight of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.   The chapter subject is how to stay fired up as a church builder.   I'll be sharing what I've learned to keep your fire burning at all times and all places. How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.   I started this podcast at the beginning of th...

Listen today as I talk to Matt Newburg from Fort Meyers, Florida.   Matt leads a church in Southwest Florida that has grown from a small group of 30 to over 140.   He talks about the things that have led to consistent growth: ·         Focusing on the "One Thing." ·         Radical transparency and vulnerability ·         Surrendering control quicker and allowing God to work in all situations. Mor...

Today, I interview Steve and Charley Stevenson from Orange County, California.   Steve and Charley led a campus ministry in Long Beach California that grew from 25 disciples to 135.   Their leadership training helped put 17 graduates go into the professional ministry.   Find out their secret to spirit-led growth in this episode. How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast I want to say thank you for su...

Join me today as I talk with Nick Galang from Oahu, Hawaii.   Nick and his wife, Shelley, are the interim leaders of the Oahu Church of Christ.   They have stepped in for Nick's parents, Saun and Anthony Galang.   Listen as Nick shares: ·         What it was like growing up in the Galang household ·         How he met and married his high school sweetheart ·         How he got started as a songlea...

oday, I read chapter seven of my book, How to Plant and Grow a Church.   The chapter subject is how to raise money.   I'll be sharing the tips and tools to raise money personally or for your church planting from friends, family and those you don't know. How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast I want to say thank you for supporting the Rob Skinner Podcast.   I started this podcast at the beginning o...

Today, I'm talking to Travis Albritton, founder and host of Honest Podcasts and the Practical Christian Podcast.   Travis worked for a time as a campus minister at Georgia Southern and then worked as a mechanical engineer for Lockheed Martin.   Now he runs his own company helping businesses with strategic content marketing.   His podcast has over 360 episodes.   He lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida. L...

Today, I'm talking to Kevin and Noelle Broyles from Atlanta, Georgia.   Kevin left his lucrative medical profession at the peak of his career to spend eight years directing a HOPE medical clinic in La Paz, Bolivia.   Noelle shares about how she lost her leg to cancer as a teen after growing up as an orphan.   Listen as she talks about: Planting SEEDS or "SEE something and Do Something" Practicing...

Today I continue reading from my book, "How to Plant and Grow a Church, A Complete Guide for Small Church Growth."   The chapter deals with the church planter's marriage and family.   Listen as I discuss: ·         The power of building a "family feel" in your church ·         How to find joy in your marriage ·         The secret ingredient of a happy marriage ·         How to not freak out when y...

Today, I'm talking with Douglas Arthur from Boston, Massachusetts.   I spoke with Doug in 2021 and at that time, he was just starting a new program called "Chance of a Lifetime."   This program gives people a 15-month paid internship to explore three facets of ministry in a HOPE youth camp, the Boston campus ministry and finally a foreign missionary adventure.   I thought it would be good to check...

Today I talk to Ben and Susan Borland, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.   I interviewed them on episode 140 in February of 2022.   They are planting a new church in Montevideo, Uruguay in South America.   Listen as they share how they made the decision to go on the foreign mission field in their thirties with three young kids.   They talk about their timeline, finances, team-gathering and how they ar...