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Why the Church Must Stop Waiting for People to Walk In | Randy Larson

Unite Leadership Collective Episode 82

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What if people aren’t rejecting spiritual conversations—they’re simply waiting for someone willing to have one?

Tim sits down with Rev. Randy Larson, Church Partnerships Director at FiveTwo, to discuss the growing spiritual hunger in our communities and why churches can no longer wait for people to walk through their doors. Randy explains how congregations can build a compelling vision, develop the next generation of leaders, and embrace thoughtful strategy without compromising their biblical mission.

Randy also shares the simple practice that transformed his relationship with his neighbors: taking “five-minute mission trips” across the street. From cultivating a thick skin and soft heart in ministry to bringing the church onto front porches and around fire pits, this conversation offers practical encouragement for pastors and everyday Christians ready to join Jesus in their own neighborhoods.

Learn more about Randy and the work of FiveTwo:
https://fivetwo.com

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