The Second Phase of Church Planting, Featuring Pastor Jarod Smith

In this powerful episode of LINC Talks Podcast, Pastor Bobby sits down with Pastor Jarod Smith, lead pastor of New Tribe Church and a seasoned church planter, to explore the evolving journey of church planting beyond the initial launch. Together, they unpack the distinct phases of a church’s life—from the adrenaline-filled launch season to the pivotal moments of planting, establishing, and ultimately developing for multiplication.Jarod shares personal stories from his own journey, including how a simple whisper from God and a home listing confirmed the call to plant in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. With raw honesty and deep insight, he reflects on the lessons learned through trials like COVID, floods, and facility moves, and how God used each phase to prepare the church for sustainable impact.Whether you're a church planter, team member, or just navigating your current season of ministry, this episode is a timely reminder that the calling requires courage in every phase—and that faithfulness in the current season lays the foundation for the next.