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Next Town Podcast

Next Town Podcast

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Welcome to the Next Town Podcast, presented by North American Missions and the United Pentecostal Church International. This podcast is designed to equip, inspire, and support church planters and leaders passionate about church growth. Whether you're planting your first church or seeking fresh vision for your current ministry, Next Town Podcast offers practical insights, powerful testimonies, and biblical strategies to help you reach the next town—and the next soul—with the Gospel.

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Episodes
  • Stewarding Your Life as a Bi-Vocational Pastor
    Jan 5 2026

    Join hosts Kenneth Stewart and Devin Akers as they explore the realities of bi-vocational ministry with guests Nathaniel Burmeister and Travis Worthington. Hear inspiring stories of church planting, practical tips for balancing ministry, work, and family, and strategies to avoid burnout. Discover how boundaries, energy management, and passion can help pastors thrive while serving in multiple roles.





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    37 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 2 Going from a Crowd to a Church
    Dec 8 2025

    How do you turn interest into identity? Momentum into maturity? Crowds into a church?

    In this episode, Scott Armstrong and Kenneth Stewart sit down with Tim Richmond, Devin Akers, and Joumeel McLaurine for a powerful conversation on the process of transforming a gathering of guests into a thriving, discipled church. If you’re a church planter, pastor, or leader who wants to move beyond attendance spikes and build a solid church family, this episode will give you the language, strategy, and confidence to guide people from showing up to belonging.

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    34 mins
  • Reaching the Inner City
    Nov 7 2025

    Joe and Jessica Giunta share their journey into inner city ministry; from pastoring a great church in Florida, to a thrift store moment, to the heart of Detroit. They unpack the misconceptions of inner city ministry, the power of prayer, and simply loving people. From burn barrels with the homeless to raising kids in the city, this episode is a compelling look at what happens when the church shows up, stays, and partners for real change.

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    38 mins
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