Interview with J.R. Lee @ Freedom Church

By Joel Southerland

J.R. Lee is the Lead Pastor at Freedom Church in Acworth, Ga. The church averaged 1,700 in their weekend worship gatherings in 2014 and baptized 376 new believers. Watch as Pastor J.R. shares some of his story and how God has worked through their church.

0:37 – The story of Freedom Church

1:50 – Vision and Culture are two keys to Freedom Church be on mission in everything they do.

3:12 – Memorable language is a major way culture is created. 

6:08 – Pastor J.R. discusses The Freedom Way, their church’s core values and way of living. freedomchurch.tv/the-freedom-way 

8:30 – The church’s vision statement is crucial in determining everything they do.  freedomchurch.tv/learn-more 

11:24 – Pastor J.R. explains how they are intentionally missional with their weekend worship experiences. 

14:35 – Engaging guests from the moment they arrive helps break down walls before the service even begins. 

16:15 – Pastor J.R. weaves a gospel presentation into every sermon. 

19:08 – Worship must be engaging to everyone at the weekend gathering.

21:25 – How does Freedom Church equip its people to live on mission every single day?

24:00 – Joel Southerland asks Pastor J.R. some questions about his personal leadership. 

You can follow Pastor J.R. on twitter (@jrlee) or Instagram (@jrleetv), or you can check out more about Freedom Church at freedomchurch.tv or follow them on twitter (@FreedomChurch).

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J.R. Lee is the Lead Pastor at Freedom Church in Acworth, Ga. The church averaged 1,700 in their weekend worship gatherings in 2014 and baptized 376 new believers. Watch as Pastor J.R. shares some of his story and how God has worked through their church.

0:37 – The story of Freedom Church

1:50 – Vision and Culture are two keys to Freedom Church be on mission in everything they do.

3:12 – Memorable language is a major way culture is created. 

6:08 – Pastor J.R. discusses The Freedom Way, their church’s core values and way of living. 

8:30 – The church’s vision statement is crucial in determining everything they do.  

11:24 – Pastor J.R. explains how they are intentionally missional with their weekend worship experiences. 

14:35 – Engaging guests from the moment they arrive helps break down walls before the service even begins. 

16:15 – Pastor J.R. weaves a gospel presentation into every sermon. 

19:08 – Worship must be engaging to everyone at the weekend gathering.

21:25 – How does Freedom Church equip its people to live on mission every single day?

24:00 – Joel Southerland asks Pastor J.R. some questions about his personal leadership. 

You can follow Pastor J.R. on twitter (@jrlee) or you can check out more about Freedom Church at freedomchurch.tv or follow them on twitter (@FreedomChurch).


Published May 30, 2018

Joel Southerland

Joel is the Executive Director of Evangelism at the North American Mission Board