It’s a rare treat to get a behind-the-scenes look at the early stages of a church plant—especially before its official launch. To capture the exciting, often surprising pre-launch phase, the Rev. Dr. Bradley Swope, C4SO’s Canon for Church Planting, chats with the Rev. Nick and Ashley Knepper as they prepare to launch Des Moines Anglican in Des Moines, Iowa, in September 2023. The Kneppers describe their call to plant, the unexpected challenges and miracles they’ve encountered, and what makes them excited and nervous as they get ready to launch.
Interview Highlights
0:00 – What drew you to the work of church planting?
0:46 – What made you want to plant a church with C4SO?
1:43 – Can you describe your church planting process?
3:21 – What has the prelaunch phase been like for you over the past year?
4:10 – What have your preview services been like, and what are you building toward this fall?
5:24 – How have you been developing a core team?
6:20 – What are you most excited about, and most nervous about, as you approach your launch?
7:45 – What has your Anglican journey been like?
9:13 – What has the church planting cohort experience been like for you?