New Churches Podcast | Season 6 | Episode 5

How Do I Raise Money?

Noah Oldham, Vergil Brown & Adam Muhtaseb

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In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Noah Oldham is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Vergil Brown to answer two of the most common—and often most stressful—questions church planters face: How do I raise money, and how do I find a space? Continuing the season’s focus on the “how” of church planting, the conversation offers practical guidance on building financial support, creating a healthy and realistic budget, and securing the right rental facility. Listeners will gain clear, actionable insight to help them raise funds faithfully, steward resources wisely, and choose a space that supports their mission.

(00:24:01) What is the best way for a church planter to raise support?

(17:02:21) How should a planter think about a budget?

(27:02:22) How do I find a space?

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Published on March 03, 2026

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Noah Oldham

Executive Director Send Network

Noah Oldham is the Executive Director of Send Network. He served as the founding and lead pastor of August Gate Church for 15 years and the Send City Missionary to St. Louis for almost 10. In both these roles, he led his church and dozens of others to plant churches throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. He holds master’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. He writes, speaks, and trains in the areas of two of his greatest passions: the local church and physical fitness. Noah and Heather have been married since 2005 and have 5 children.

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Vergil Brown

Vergil Brown has served in pastoral ministry since 2007. He and his wife, Kelsey, have been married since 2005. Together they have four children. Vergil currently pastors Redemption Church in Portland, Oregon, which launched in September 2020.

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Adam Muhtaseb

Adam Muhtaseb is the founding pastor of Redemption City Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and an M.Div. graduate of  Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Sherrie, have four sons.

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