In this episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Adam Cates, a worship leader and church planter, discussing his journey into ministry, the founding of Big House Church, and the importance of creativity in worship. Adam shares insights on transitioning to new ministry ventures and offers encouragement to pastors and leaders about the organic nature of church leadership and the significance of allowing creativity to flourish within the church community.
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The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything.
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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
➡️ The presence of God is transformative and essential in worship.
➡️ Creating space for the Holy Spirit is crucial in ministry.
➡️ Transitioning to new ministry ventures can be exciting and challenging.
➡️ Creativity in worship is vital for expressing the beauty of God.
➡️ The arts should be embraced as a form of worship in the church.
➡️ Church leadership should focus on organic growth rather than corporate models. ➡️ Pastors need to deal with their own insecurities to lead effectively.
➡️ Burnout can occur when leaders rely on their own strength rather than God's guidance.
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