The truth about urban church planting

Are You Looking To Grow Your Church? ⛪️Schedule A Discovery Call With Our Team Today! ⬇️https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guestsIn this episode of the ChurchCandy podcast, Brady sits down with Pastor Brandon, the church planter behind Eden Church right outside of NYC. Pastor Brandon shares the inspiring story of how Eden Church has quickly grown to be one of the fastest-growing churches outside of NYC. He discusses the mission of Eden Church, their unique challenges, such as contextualizing ministry in a spiritually diverse and dry area, and the significant cultural and political hurdles they face. Pastor Brandon also touches on personal aspects, like juggling church planting with family life, and offers practical advice for other church planters. The episode also highlights Eden Church's successes, including using Church Candy to effectively reach new members, culminating in a strong launch and numerous faith decisions.📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:42 Eden Church: Mission and Growth03:13 Personal Journey and Community Impact06:16 Challenges of Church Planting in New Jersey10:24 Understanding Separation of Church and State19:19 Balancing Church Planting and Family Life33:41 Church Planting Challenges and Insights36:06 Building a Launch Team37:31 Successful Community Events39:26 Launch Sunday and Its Impact42:01 Stories of Redemption44:00 The Origin of Church Candy49:40 Advice for Church Planters56:44 Concluding Thoughts👋 Connect with BrandonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinggristlejr/ (https://www.instagram.com/kinggristlejr/)Website: https://www.edennj.com/ (https://www.edennj.com/)📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:Website: https://churchcandy.com (https://churchcandy.com)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcandymarketing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (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