Ep 146: GraceWay, From Logistics To Ministry Growth (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail"What happens when a logistics exec surrenders his plans and lets God redirect the entire playbook? Pastor Don Schwing continues with us for a conversation about how leadership, faith, and kindness can transform a whole community."A ground-level story of faith, logistics, and community impact: how a below-market building, creative member lending, and township favor sparked a food pantry, ESL and GED programs, and multi-service growth rooted in worship, not consumption. We share how a simple mindset shift—“I get to”—reshaped prayer, volunteering, metrics, and long-term planning toward disciple making and future campuses.• Securing a $1M property for ~$600k through providence and persistence• Member-financed purchase using IRAs with simple interest• Township favor and streamlined approvals for rapid buildout• Volunteer-led renovations saving significant labor costs• A relational food pantry offering prayer and dignity• ESL and GED pathways that open doors for the gospel• Staffing and hospitality designed for disciple making• Service-time strategy to balance capacity and culture• Protecting volunteers from burnout with rotations• Planning for multi-site growth over three to five years• The “I get to” mindset for prayer and service• Honoring a 90-year legacy while preparing to multiplyTo find out more, check out our website at playsonword.orgPastor Don Schwing, Executive Pastor - GraceWay Bible ChurchPlays On Word Newsletter Sign Up: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/newsletter-sign-upDoes any of today's podcast resonate with you? Let us know here: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/podcast-reviewsTo Support Plays On Word Radio & Plays On Word Theater, please visit: https://playsonword.networkforgoodThe Plays on Word Theater team is always setting up new performance dates! If you want us to visit your church/venue/community, please reach out with your inquiries here: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/event-submission-formPlays On Word website Plays On Word YouTubePlays On Word FacebookPlays On Word InstagramEmail us: [email protected]