The Ephesiology Podcast

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael respond to one listener’s question about the importance for pastors and church leaders to think like a missionary. Perhaps more importantly, they discuss the role of APEST in equipping the entire church with skills and abilities to cross cultures, speak to cultural issues, do the work of an evangelist, as well as care for those in the church and teac...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast we hear from Chad Clarkson who shares about his conviction of partnership. It was out of such a conviction that the Houston Church Planting Network was born. With a heart for uniting the body of Christ, Chad discusses how it is possible for churches from different denominational background to lay aside secondary issues in order to focus on God’s mis...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast we hear from Chad Clarkson who shares about his conviction of partnership. It was out of such a conviction that the Houston Church Planting Network was born. With a heart for uniting the body of Christ, Chad discusses how it is possible for churches from different denominational background to lay aside secondary issues in order to focus on God’s mis...

On this Ephesiology Podcast we are joined by the Send Networks ‘ director of the equipping team for regional directors of church planting. An experienced church planter, Charles Campbell joins Andrew and Michael to share about the church planting efforts of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Send Network partners with 4,400 SBC churches to multiple churches around North America. Charles di...

On this Ephesiology Podcast we are joined by the Send Networks ‘ director of the equipping team for regional directors of church planting. An experienced church planter, Charles Campbell joins Andrew and Michael to share about the church planting efforts of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Send Network partners with 4,400 SBC churches to multiple churches around North America. Charles di...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Rob Myers, president and Dr. David Pope, chairman of the board of DOOR International . DOOR International exist to bring the Bible to the heart language of every Deaf person in the world. With more than 70 million Deaf spread across the globe, less than 2 percent know God. DOOR’s translation teams work to create video Bibles while their mis...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Rob Myers, president and Dr. David Pope, chairman of the board of DOOR International . DOOR International exist to bring the Bible to the heart language of every Deaf person in the world. With more than 70 million Deaf spread across the globe, less than 2 percent know God. DOOR’s translation teams work to create video Bibles while their mis...

On this Ephesiology Podcast we are joined by the director of church planting for the Summit Collaborative . Clayton Greene shares with Andrew and Michael the lessons they are learning about starting churches that multiply. Currently, the Summit Collaborative has seen 69 churches begin across the US on their way to 1,000 churches globally. Join us for an encouraging time as we hear about how God co...

On this Ephesiology Podcast we are joined by the director of church planting for the Summit Collaborative . Clayton Greene shares with Andrew and Michael the lessons they are learning about starting churches that multiply. Currently, the Summit Collaborative has seen 69 churches begin across the US on their way to 1,000 churches globally. Join us for an encouraging time as we hear about how God co...

Welcome to the Ephesiology podcast, season 4, we think. On this podcast, Andrew and Michael talk about all that is happening at Ephesiology from new master classes, to partnerships with mission organizations, and seminaries. We are excited about what God has been doing and grateful for the opportunity to join with Him on His mission. Find us on your favorite podcast app. Just search “Ephesio...

Welcome to the Ephesiology podcast, season 4, we think. On this podcast, Andrew and Michael talk about all that is happening at Ephesiology from new master classes, to partnerships with mission organizations, and seminaries. We are excited about what God has been doing and grateful for the opportunity to join with Him on His mission. Find us on your favorite podcast app. Just search “Ephesio...

We’re in our summer slow-down season, and we’d love to hear from you. Andrew gives an open invitation to ask us a question. If the podcast has sparked an interest, struck a chord, challenged a paradigm we’d love to hear from you. Here’s Andrew with a request. Find us on your favorite podcast app. Just search “Ephesiology.” Michael Cooper Professor | Missiologist...

We’re in our summer slow-down season, and we’d love to hear from you. Andrew gives an open invitation to ask us a question. If the podcast has sparked an interest, struck a chord, challenged a paradigm we’d love to hear from you. Here’s Andrew with a request. Find us on your favorite podcast app. Just search “Ephesiology.” Michael Cooper Professor | Missiologist...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael sit down with Craig Whitney, Vice President of Church Multiplication with Stadia Church Planting. Craig states, “Growth is good. Multiplication is better” as we consider what is necessary to transition from church planting to church multiplication. Along the way, Craig shares that most church plants are simply attracting th...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael sit down with Craig Whitney, Vice President of Church Multiplication with Stadia Church Planting. Craig states, “Growth is good. Multiplication is better” as we consider what is necessary to transition from church planting to church multiplication. Along the way, Craig shares that most church plants are simply attracting th...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew, Matt, and Michael discuss a recent survey revealing that the majority of US pastors believe people in their congregations lack commitment. At the core of the survey is the gap between the pulpit and the pew. It’s reminiscent of the classic story of the monkey and the fish . Join our podcasters as they discuss the importance for pastors to u...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew, Matt, and Michael discuss a recent survey revealing that the majority of US pastors believe people in their congregations lack commitment. At the core of the survey is the gap between the pulpit and the pew. It’s reminiscent of the classic story of the monkey and the fish . Join our podcasters as they discuss the importance for pastors to u...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined by Greg Henson, president of Kairos University to discuss the seminary’s role in stewarding followers of Jesus in theological education. Kairos University’s unique collaborative innovation focuses on theological education that is affordable, accessible, relevant, and faithful. Its watchword is easily summarized a...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined by Greg Henson, president of Kairos University to discuss the seminary’s role in stewarding followers of Jesus in theological education. Kairos University’s unique collaborative innovation focuses on theological education that is affordable, accessible, relevant, and faithful. Its watchword is easily summarized a...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew, Matt, and Michael are joined by Dr. Scott Manor, president of Knox Theological Seminary to discuss theological education and the church. Accessibility is one of the major issues confronting seminaries around the country. Innovative seminaries are stepping away from the traditional campus model and taking seminary to the church. Additionally, inno...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew, Matt, and Michael are joined by Dr. Scott Manor, president of Knox Theological Seminary to discuss theological education and the church. Accessibility is one of the major issues confronting seminaries around the country. Innovative seminaries are stepping away from the traditional campus model and taking seminary to the church. Additionally, inno...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we begin a multi-part series on theological education. In part one, we focus in on church planters and theological education. While enrollment in theological education is at an all-time high, according to the Association of Theological Schools, the question remains whether or not seminary is still relevant. We believe it is, and the seminaries that will...

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we begin a multi-part series on theological education. In part one, we focus in on church planters and theological education. While enrollment in theological education is at an all-time high, according to the Association of Theological Schools, the question remains whether or not seminary is still relevant. We believe it is, and the seminaries that will...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Dietrich Schindler who has been church planting in Europe for more than three decades. Dr. Schindler shares about his work and writings as they relate to the spread of the gospel through church planting across the continent. In his recent book, Shift: The Road to Level 5 Church Multiplication , he challenges us to shift our thinking and paradigms a...

On this Ephesiology Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Dietrich Schindler who has been church planting in Europe for more than three decades. Dr. Schindler shares about his work and writings as they relate to the spread of the gospel through church planting across the continent. In his recent book, Shift: The Road to Level 5 Church Multiplication , he challenges us to shift our thinking and paradigms a...