July 3, 2025 · 65 min
The #1 Need Every Church Planter Has Today | Season 3 Episode 18
What is the #1 need every church planter has today? In this raw and deeply insightful conversation, Pastor Aaron sits down with Dave Hancock, church planter and pastor of The Grove Church in Port St. Lucie, to discuss the realities of church planting—from unexpected struggles, family suffering, and spiritual endurance to the hopeful vision of planting churches that welcome both believers and skeptics.
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What is the #1 need every church planter has today? In this raw and deeply insightful conversation, Pastor Aaron sits down with Dave Hancock, church planter and pastor of The Grove Church in Port St. Lucie, to discuss the realities of church planting—from unexpected struggles, family suffering, and spiritual endurance to the hopeful vision of planting churches that welcome both believers and skeptics. You’ll hear how Dave’s gospel-centered identity sustained him through heartbreak, why longing is a powerful evangelistic tool, and how denominations can better support church planters for the future. 🔗 Subscribe for more gospel-centered content 🔗 Visit The Grove Church: https://www.thegrovechurch.co/ 🎙 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiscipleStandardPodcast
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