Out of the Desert: Mike Gowens

Mike Gowans shares his journey to faith, his experience in athletics and education, the challenges and growth of church planting, lessons learned, discipleship and leadership, navigating challenges, and mission work and expansion. The conversation covers a range of topics including a vision for a stadium, expanding ministry to Costa Rica, the 'Not in My City' movement, interconnectedness in the body of Christ, and a final exhortation to spread the gospel.TakeawaysJourney to faith and church plantingLessons in discipleship and leadership Vision and faith can lead to the fulfillment of God's promises.Collaboration and interconnectedness in the body of Christ are essential for impactful ministry.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Faith05:58 Church Planting and Transition11:00 Challenges and Growth18:09 Navigating Challenges26:06 Expanding Ministry to Costa Rica36:13 Interconnectedness in the Body of Christ44:20 Final Exhortation