023: How to build community and use media to reach millions to read the Bible|Ep.023

In this episode of the Pregnant with Destiny But Stuck podcast, host Shurmon Clarke welcomes Pastor Christian Velez, who shares his journey from a volunteer Youth Pastor to a group's Pastor overseeing over 120 groups and his success as a content creator reaching millions of people on how to read the Bible. The conversation delves into the significance of family, building community, spiritual legacy, the role of small groups and discipleship in church growth, the importance of reading and studying the Bible, and the impact of social media in ministry. 

Pastor Christian Socials 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianmael/ 

Free Bible Reading Plan: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64065f6ce53da0b99ec98d89?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christianmaelv 

Bible Community: https://www.skool.com/bible-community-1236/about 

Shurmon SOCIALS: 

My website - https://www.theunstuckcoach242.com/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/suclarke/ 

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.unstuckcoach?lang=en 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shurmonclarke/ 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Pastor Christian Velez 

02:33 The Journey of a Pastor 

05:15 The Importance of Community 

07:40 Preaching vs Teaching 

10:25 The Role of Small Groups in Church Growth 

13:23 Discipleship Through Community 

16:15 Building Relationships in Faith 

19:00 Understanding Scripture Together 

21:23 The Importance of Gathering in Faith 

22:40 Passion for Bible Reading and Community 

24:15 Overcoming Barriers to Bible Reading 

26:49 Practical Tips for Starting Bible Reading 

29:28 The Role of Accountability in Spiritual Growth 

31:43 Reading vs. Studying the Bible 36:35 Engaging with the Word of God 

38:18 Collaborating with UVersion for Bible Engagement 

40:25 The Power of Social Media in Ministry 

42:11 Impacting Lives Through Personal Stories 

45:04 The Significance of Small Numbers 

46:50 Starting Before You're Ready 

50:12 Building a Community for Spiritual Growth 

52:00 Faithfulness in Ministry and Relationships

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