Nick Newman: Why Most Church Planters Stay Stuck (And How to Break Through)

With Nick Newman • Lead Pastor, City Light Church • April 09, 2026 • 1h 0min

Nick Newman on building real momentum in today's Church through action, the right people, and digital ministry.

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01What You'll Learn

02Key Moments

00:00Introduction

07:13The guest's story

22:52The core conversation

39:43Hard truths

54:09Final challenge

03Memorable Quotes

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Most planters don't have a knowledge problem. They have an execution problem.
— Nick Newman

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Content is no longer optional for churches that want to reach people.
— Nick Newman

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