Gospel Goodbyes: Celebrating and Sending a Church Planting Team

In this special episode of Wisdom for the Wilderness, Pastors Zack and Josh reflect on the profound mix of sorrow and joy in "gospel goodbyes" as Overland Church commissions and sends Pastor Brandon Dupré and a launch team to plant Overland Church North Fort Collins. With rapid growth and new homes in the area, this crosstown plant (launching Easter Sunday) represents bold obedience to the Great Commission: "Go and make disciples."They share candidly about the pain of losing dear friends and key servants (echoing the earlier Durango plant's impact—dozens of baptisms, first-generation believers, and multiplication that doubled the sending church's reach). Yet they celebrate it as kingdom investment: eternal perspective makes temporary losses small, while souls saved and families transformed last forever.The episode calls the church to pray fervently (spiritual warfare is real), continue faithful giving, invite outsiders (especially for Easter), step up in leadership/volunteering to "reload," and embrace risk for the gospel. Healthy churches multiply—may this send-off spark more plants across the Mountain West.Whether you're part of Overland or following from afar, join the mission: support the work, pray boldly, and consider how God might call you to risk for His kingdom. Questions? Email wisdom@overlandchurch.org.overlandchurch.orgoverlandchurchnorth.orgoverlandchurchdurango.org