In episode 5 of Conversations, host Rick Curtis talks with Gary Mathes of the Clay-Platte Baptist Association about building partnerships that strengthen churches, support church planting, and encourage renewal across an association. You’ll hear practical insight on how smaller associations can engage in church planting through coaching, collaboration, and partnerships with Send Network leaders. Gary also shares real stories of church revitalization and replanting, including how one struggling church found new life through a partnership with a thriving Sudanese congregation. Listen in to learn how relationships, fellowship, and intentional partnership can help pastors and associations move from isolation to meaningful kingdom collaboration.
Published June 1, 2026