New Churches Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 3

Kyle Worley on Union with Christ for the Church Planter’s Soul

J.A. Medders & Kyle Worley

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Kyle Worley in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the surprising path that led Kyle to plant Mosaic Church in Richardson, Texas. Kyle shares how his pastoral heart for a specific people and place drew him into church planting, and how the doctrine of union with Christ has grounded and sustained him through the highs and lows of ministry. From stories of unexpected provision to powerful conversions, this conversation is a timely encouragement for church planters to root their identity not in results, but in their unshakable union with Jesus.

Published on July 10, 2025

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J.A. Medders

General Editor New Churches

J.A. (Jeff) Medders is the Director of Theology and Content for Send Network and General Editor for New Churches. He is also an author, a preacher, and a PhD student in biblical spirituality at Southern Seminary, studying Charles Spurgeon and the Song of Songs. Jeff is a native Houstonian, where he lives with his wife and two kids.

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Kyle Worley

Kyle Worley is a pastor, teacher, and the author of Home with God: Our Union with Christ (B&H). He is the host of the Knowing Faith Podcast, alongside Jen Wilkin and J. T. English. He holds degrees in theology and philosophy from Dallas Baptist University, Redeemer Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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