Episode 3

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8th Sep 2025

Season 4 The First 100 Days Pt 3

Summary
In this episode, Dr. Jeff discusses the essential elements of nurturing growth in church planting, focusing on the importance of authentic worship, building supportive systems, and the role of struggles in spiritual development. He emphasizes that worship should be about presence rather than performance, and that effective systems are crucial for sustaining community and discipleship. The conversation concludes with a prayer for perseverance and growth in the church's mission.
Takeaways
Worship in church planting is about presence, not performance.
Authentic worship can occur in simple, unpolished settings.
Systems in a church are essential for sustainable growth.
Every guest in a church matters and should feel valued.
Clear communication prevents confusion and builds trust.
Financial integrity is crucial from the start of a church plant.
Prayer should be central to worship and community life.
Struggles in church planting refine and strengthen the community.
Worship should feel like a prayer meeting, fostering connection.
Discipleship is best structured in community, not isolation.



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About the Podcast

Echoes Through Eternity with Dr. Jeffery Skinner
Practical Christian Living, Church Planting, and Faithful Leadership
Echoes Through Eternity helps you hear God’s voice in the middle of real life. Each episode gives you clear teaching, honest stories, and practical steps to follow Jesus in a complicated world. You’ll walk with church planters, pastors, and everyday believers who carry both calling and scars.
You’ll hear how God forms identity, how grace heals broken places, and how the Spirit leads you through seasons of doubt, transition, and renewal. Jeff uses a pastor’s heart, a storyteller’s voice, and a steady theological foundation to help you grow deeper in Christ.
This podcast serves anyone who wants to lead faithfully, love well, and carry hope into their family, church, and community.
What you’ll gain each week:
• Clear teaching rooted in Scripture
• Guidance for grief, loss, and spiritual wounds
• Insight for ministry leaders and church planters
• Stories of redemption, calling, and courage
• Practical steps to follow Jesus with a steady heart
If you’re hungry for a faith that holds steady in the real world, Echoes Through Eternity will help you listen, trust, and walk with God.

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