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This podcast supports the Aquila Initiative network and the Aquila Theological Institute by creating and sharing God-honoring and biblically sound materials specifically tailored for Marketplace Missions and church planting in an international context. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Campbell and Dr. David Martin

  1. Sep 29

    On Pastoring International Churches Part 2 with Keith Lategan and Jeff Walters

    In this episode, Stephen sits down again with Keith and Jeff to continue their discussion of the joys and challenges of pastoring international churches. You'll be blessed as they share their heart, vision, and passion for God's mission in the world.

  2. Sep 23

    Church Mission, Vision, and Values with A.J. Mathieu

    In this conversation, David sits down with A.J. Mathieu of the Malphurs Group and Healthy Churches Global to discuss the important role that Mission, Vision, and Values have in the local church.   These things will help local church pastors and the churches they lead know why they exist, where they are going, and how they are going to get there.   To learn more, visit: https://healthychurchesglobal.com/

  3. Sep 16

    On Pastoring International Churches Part 1 with Keith Lategan and Jeff Walters

    In this episode, Stephen sits down with two fellow IBC pastors to discuss the joys and challenges of pastoring international churches. The conversation was so rich that it required a second part. So tune in and wait for part two, coming soon. Keith (MPhil, University of Pretoria) was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married to Coreen, and they are the parents of three young children: Kian, Zach, and Emily. He has pastored at IBC Stuttgart (Germany) since 2020.   Jeff (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) was born in Texas, USA. He and his wife Melanie have three children. Jeff was called to be the Senior Pastor at EIC Rueil (Paris, France) in 2023.

  4. Aug 5

    On Being a Giving Church with Paul Martin

    In this final episode before the summer break, David Martin sits down with his father, Paul Martin, to discuss being a generous church. Pastor Martin has been pastor of Laramie Valley Chapel for 42 years and in that time has seen the church grow from being a mostly self-focused church to one that disciples well, gives generously, and consistently sends their best people onto the mission field.

  5. Aug 4

    Special News from the Aquila Initiative

    In this episode, David and Stephen sit down to share an important update from Aquila.  Reach out to us at info@aquila-initiative.org to get involved!

  6. Jul 22

    On Being a Church Planting Partner Church

    In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Pastor Erik Nielsen to discuss church planting partnerships, where two or more churches team up together to plant a new church. In this case, they discuss the partnership Erik's church in Denmark made with Stephen's church in Germany to plant a new English-speaking church in Spain.   You'll be encouraged to hear of God's faithfulness and provision to plant churches and equip pastors to mentor the next generation of leaders.

  7. Jul 15

    On Being a Parent Church with Carsten Lotz

    In this episode, Stephen sits down with Pastor Carsten Lotz to discuss the experience of becoming a planting church.  Carsten has been in ministry since 2005 and the pastor of the International Christian Fellowship in Frankfurt since 2010. In 2019/2020, ICF had the joy of sending their best to launch River of Life in downtown Frankfurt.  You'll be encouraged by the story of God's grace and goodness as he worked through one church to plant another and expand the spread of the Gospel in one of the world's most international cities.   Carsten's book recommendation: Dever, Mark, and Paul Alexander. How to Build a Healthy Church. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2021.

  8. Jul 8

    On Being Part of a Church Planting Team with Lucas dos Santos

    In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Aquila apprentice Lucas dos Santos. Lucas began as a member of IBC Cologne and has grown into an essential part of the core church-planting team and lay elder at Aachen International Church.    You'll be encouraged by Lucas's high view of God and the local church, and you'll be challenged by his wisdom and experience of church planting.

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This podcast supports the Aquila Initiative network and the Aquila Theological Institute by creating and sharing God-honoring and biblically sound materials specifically tailored for Marketplace Missions and church planting in an international context. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Campbell and Dr. David Martin

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  • Creator
    Aquila Initiative e.V.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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    Clean
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    The Aquila Institute