Tennessee Golden Hour
Celebrating God's work in Tennessee and Tennessee Baptist Churches
Tennessee Golden Hour
Episode 31: Story Church and the Gulch!
Join us for an insightful conversation with Gary Morgan, founder of Story Church Nashville, as he shares his innovative approach to church planting in downtown Nashville's trendy Gulch district.
In this episode, Gary reveals how he's reaching the 84% unchurched population through "dinner and discovery" gatherings that prioritize authentic relationships over traditional church services. Learn about his conversational evangelism strategy that's creating meaningful connections in an urban setting where most residents don't have relationships with Christ followers.
Gary brings 40+ years of ministry experience to this fresh approach, focusing on simple principles: immersion in prayer, living missionally, and discipleship through genuine relationships. He shares touching stories of transformation happening around dinner tables and on downtown sidewalks, proving that "life change takes place best in the context of relationships."
Whether you're a church planter, pastor, or simply a believer wanting to reach others more effectively, Gary's wisdom offers practical insights for making disciples in today's urban context.
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📱 Connect with Gary Morgan: gary_morgan (Instagram)
🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode available in the description below
⏰ Discussion Topics:
0:00 - Introduction to Gary Morgan & Story Church
3:45 - Demographics of Nashville's Gulch district
7:12 - The "dinner and discovery" approach
12:30 - Prayer as the foundation for mission
18:27 - Transformational stories from the field
24:15 - Resources for conversational evangelism
28:30 - Closing thoughts on church multiplication
