In this podcast episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Gerald Murphy, the founder of Garden City Church in Columbus, Ohio. Gerald shares his journey of church planting, the vision behind Garden City, and the impact the church has had on the community.
The conversation delves into the importance of prayer and worship, the church's commitment to sending out missionaries, and the lessons learned in leadership and discipleship. Gerald emphasizes the significance of being a presence-centered community and how the church has grown and evolved over the past four years.
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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
- Gerald and his wife founded Garden City Church in 2020.
- The church focuses on prayer, worship, and community impact.
- They started with home meetings and grew into a larger community.
- The Eden Center serves as a hub for community collaboration.
- Prayer and worship are central to their church's mission.
- They have sent out nearly a dozen missionaries to global partners.
- The church emphasizes the importance of being a presence-centered community.
- They raised significant funds to renovate their community center.
- The church's name reflects a vision of God's original dream and future hope.
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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Garden City Church and Its Mission
06:06 The Vision Behind Garden City Church
12:10 The Role of Prayer and Worship
16:58 Sending and Supporting Missions
24:05 Looking Ahead: Discipleship and Leadership Lessons
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