<p><strong>Building Church in one of Europe&#39;s most secular cities - Dom and Sarah John</strong></p> <p>In this episode, Dom and Sarah John, leaders of a thriving church in Cologne, Germany share their journey from studying theology in the UK to planting a church in Germany, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of building a church in a secular city. They discuss the importance of community, the innovative model of alternating between Sunday services and life groups, and the focus on discipling the younger generation. The podcast offers a detailed look into the couple&#39;s strategies for church growth, including their approach to small groups, family involvement, and financial stewardship, while also touching on the broader vision of spreading Christianity across Europe.</p> <p>00:00 Welcome to the Rich Martin Podcast: A Deep Dive into Church Building<br>00:39 Introducing Dom and Sarah John: Church Builders in Germany<br>02:11 From Theology Studies to Church Planting: Dom and Sarah&#39;s Journey<br>06:26 The Growth and Impact of Cone City Church<br>08:44 Navigating Church Leadership in a Secular City<br>10:51 Balancing Church Life: From Hospital to Family to Army<br>18:41 Adapting Global Church Models to Local Contexts<br>25:32 Redefining Small Group Gatherings<br>26:09 Exploring Breakfast Cultures and Church Community Dynamics<br>26:48 Creating a Welcoming Church Culture<br>27:26 Innovative Approaches to Sermons and Life Groups<br>28:46 Integrating Children into Church Life<br>30:07 Managing Church Gatherings and Contributions<br>31:36 The Dynamics of Sunday Services and Financial Giving<br>34:08 Expanding Church Reach: Planting in New Locations<br>38:37 Navigating Family Life in Ministry<br>44:38 Vision for the Future: Empowering the Young Generation<br>46:59 Connecting with the Church Leaders</p> <p><strong>Subscribe: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>** The Rich Martin Podcast **</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Listen on Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-martin/id1510139697">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-martin/id1510139697</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Listen on Spotify: </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0NT4ausjFsFmiXwaSnVRUZ">https://open.spotify.com/show/0NT4ausjFsFmiXwaSnVRUZ</a></p> <p>Other Players: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rich-martin">https://anchor.fm/rich-martin</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>** Other Links **</strong></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/richmartinuk/">https://www.instagram.com/richmartinuk/</a></p> <p>Web: <a href="https://www.richmartin.co.uk">http://richmartin.co.uk</a></p> <p>Articles: <a href="https://linktr.ee/richmartin">https://linktr.ee/richmartin</a></p>