Redefining Church: From Attendance to Impact | with Chip Ingram

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney interviews Chip Ingram, founder of Living on the Edge Ministries. They discuss Chip's journey to faith, the purpose of the church, and the importance of discipleship. Chip emphasizes the need for churches to be supernatural communities that focus on spiritual growth and meeting community needs. He also outlines the characteristics of a high impact church, which include regularly bringing lost people to Christ, maturing found people, and addressing community needs. The conversation highlights the significance of Romans 12 in understanding discipleship and the role of church leaders.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chip Ingram and His Ministry
02:03 Chip's Journey to Faith
11:32 The Impact of Personal Relationships in Faith
15:59 The Purpose of the Church
21:44 Understanding Discipleship through Romans 12
24:28 Radical Love and Community Engagement
31:56 The Role of Pastors in Modern Church
39:20 Defining a High-Impact Church
47:16 Prayer for Transformation and Growth