As a leader, how well do you know your people and city? As a preacher, how much does your context shape your content?
For Micah Davis, the pastor of teaching and vision at a new church plant, The Sanctuary in Indianapolis, there’s a deep connection between who he serves and how he leads. After hearing God whisper “pastor your neighborhood” during a prayer walk, he’s ignited by the realization that God raises up particular people in specific places一a vision that excites and fuels his church plant.
In this conversation with Steve Carter, Micah highlights some key aspects of planting a church, especially in a Gen Z, urban context:
This conversation will rekindle your heart for the place and people God is calling you to lead and teach.
Also, check out Micah’s forthcoming book: Trailblazers: A Journey to Discover God’s Purpose For Your Life.
Micah’s books: Trailblazers: A Journey to Discover God’s Purpose For Your Life
Website: https://www.micahedavis.com/
Church: https://sanctuaryindy.com/
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The book Micah mentions: Joshua Becker, The More of Less
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Steve Carter is the Lead Pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook and is helping to champion the Preaching Institute to equip pastors on how to preach hospitable and transformational messages. Steve hosts the Craft and Character Podcast, which ignites preachers to grow in their craft while always intentionally working to have their character lead the way. He has also authored two best-selling books, Grieve, Breathe, Receive, and The Thing Beneath The Thing. Steve lives outside Chicago with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids. When Steve isn’t hanging around with his family, friends, or church community, you will probably find him watching a University of Michigan football game.
