How to Plant a Church if You’re a Youth Pastor

In this episode of the ChurchCandy Podcast, Brady dives deep into a riveting conversation with Pastor Sammy Gomes of Fray Church. Pastor Sammy shares his incredible journey of church planting, starting from a divine calling at the age of 15 to founding Fray Church in Athens, Georgia. The episode explores the challenges and triumphs of building a church community, the specific and unique callings of God, and the vital role of social media in contemporary ministry. Highlighting personal testimonies, invaluable leadership advice, and the uniqueness of pastoring in a college town, this conversation is a must-listen for current and aspiring church leaders.📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Church Candy Podcast02:04 Pastor Sammy's Journey to Planting a Church04:11 The Call to Ministry and Early Challenges06:03 The Decision to Stay and Serve08:53 The Impact of the Pandemic on Church Planting15:49 The Move to Athens and Building a Launch Team27:44 Advice for Aspiring Church Planters31:39 Gathering Support and Moving Forward39:23 Building a Family-Centric Church42:51 The Impact of Social Media47:04 Launch Sunday Success53:09 Handling Church Transitions01:00:11 Honorable Exits and Stewardship01:04:04 Testimonies of Transformation01:15:05 Pastoring in a College Town01:27:17 Final Thoughts and Advice👋 Connect with SammyInstagram: http://instagram.com/sam.i.gomes/Website: https://fraischurch.com/📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:Website: https://churchcandy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcandymarketing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_XWCVF6K6TNSFRF8HB82D?linkCode=ml1&tag=bradysticker-20💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with fellow church leaders looking to make an impact!#ChurchGrowth #Leadership #ChurchCandy #PastorLeadership #ChurchMarketing #ChurchPlanting #VisionaryLeadership