The Church as a Training Center, 90s Contemporary Worship, Our Preaching Calendar Process, and Volunteer Empowerment
Episode Summary
In this episode, Derek and Danielle reflect on the 90s worship explosion, walk through their preaching calendar planning process, and are joined by Dave Rhodes and Shane Stacey to discuss how churches can move from being teaching centers to training centers. Plus: why roundtable leadership training may be one of the most underrated ways to unlock volunteer culture.
SHOW NOTES
MEGACHURCH MEMORIES
- Contemporary Worship Explosion: praise bands, WOW! Worship compilations, “Now That’s What I Call Faith.”
- Game: Complete the Worship Lyric—reliving the youth group soundtrack of the 90s.
- CD clubs, Hillsong’s rise, and youth groups dressing like the worship team.
- Lasting benefits: Volunteer involvement and the emphasis on “bringing a new song.”
TRAINING NOTES
2025–2026 Preaching Calendar Process
- How the planning process for preaching aligns with training center thinking.
- Shifting focus from content delivery to creating space for reflection and action.
REINVENTING CHURCH TOPIC
Transitioning from a Teaching Center to a Training Center
- Guests: Dave Rhodes and Shane Stacey, co-founders of Clarity House, disciple-making culture architects, authors, and consultants.
- Discussion around 1 Timothy 4 and Daniel—physical vs. godly training, trust us vs. test us.
- Training Rooms: how to prime an environment for reflection and reception.
- Tools as Picture, Mirror, and Window: visual aids that clarify and accelerate discipleship development.
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK?
Roundtable Training Format & Volunteer Empowerment
- Using the roundtable model for training creates unexpected value.
- Volunteers are often an untapped resource—the more they’re included, the more empowered they feel.
- Explaining to peers builds clarity; clarifying in the abstract often doesn’t stick.
- Reference: Leading Smart by Tim Stevens.
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