Advancing the Mission

This week on Advancing the Mission, we begin talking through global missions with a meaningful conversation featuring Matthew Ingalls, author of At Home: How God transformed a crowd of Parisian Refugees into a community of World-Changing believers.
In this episode, Pastor Chris sits down with Matthew to reflect on a unique ministry in Paris that County Line has supported for many years. They explore how this small, diverse, Jesus-centered community is living out the Gospel in simple but profound ways—and what the American church can learn from their example.
If you’ve ever longed for a more authentic, relational, and Spirit-led expression of church—or wondered how diverse communities can thrive around Christ alone—this episode will challenge and encourage you.Listen to the end to see how you can get a free book! To order this book you can visit the following link:  https://www.athome.paris/
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with team members who recently returned from our Impact Trip to the UK. We talk about the journey, what we learned along the way, the cultural differences we experienced, and the powerful ways we saw God at work. Whether you’re curious about missions, love hearing travel stories, or want to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness, this episode will inspire and challenge you.
From lively city streets of Liverpool to quiet countryside moments in Wales, the team shares firsthand accounts of ministry, connection, and unexpected opportunities to serve. We also talk about our time working with students at Egan Road Church—many of whom are not professing Christians—and how those conversations opened doors to share the gospel, build relationships, and plant seeds of faith in an authentic, relational way.
If you'd like to hear more from the team, join us at County Line Main Campus in the Gathering Space on August 24 from 6:30-8:30pm.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we reflect on an incredible impact trip to the Dominican Republic with Go Ministries through a meaningful conversation with my wife, Staci Kaczmarek, who led the team.
In this episode, Pastor Chris sits down with Staci to discuss what it was like serving cross-culturally, the lessons they learned as they served alongside local leaders, and the ways they experienced God’s presence throughout the trip.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when ordinary people step out in faith to join God’s work globally—or how short-term trips can make a lasting impact—this episode will inspire and challenge you.
If you'd like to hear more from the team, join us at County Line Main Campus in the Gathering Space on August 24 from 6:30-8:30pm.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our series on church multiplication and local outreach with a practical conversation featuring Elle Chamberlin, previous director of LifeWise Garrett.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with Elle to explore how LifeWise is bringing the Gospel to public school students in Garrett through released time Bible education. They discuss how this innovative approach is impacting families, creating unity within the Garrett community, and creating opportunities for long-term Kingdom growth.
If you’ve ever wondered how the church can go beyond its walls to reach the next generation—or how local outreach can look like investing in public schools—this episode offers a compelling vision.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our series on local outreach and church multiplication.  We continue talking about how every part of the Church contributes to the mission of Jesus with a meaningful conversation featuring John Crump, Care Pastor at County Line Church.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with John to talk about the heart behind care ministry—why it matters, how it connects with the broader mission of the Church, and what it looks like when the body of Christ truly supports one another in times of need. John shares his personal journey to County Line and what led him to pursue care ministry.
They also explore how care ministry partners with other ministry areas like small groups and outreach, what types of people thrive in care roles, and how anyone can get involved.
Whether you serve in ministry or simply want to love people more like Jesus, this conversation will encourage and inspire.
 
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our exploration of church multiplication with an insightful conversation featuring Joe Webb, Campus Pastor at the Fishers Campus of Northview Church.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with Joe to discuss the unique role of the campus pastor—what it is, why it matters, and how it supports the broader mission of the Church. Joe shares practical wisdom from his experience leading at a multisite church, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to shepherd a campus while staying aligned with a larger church vision.
Whether you’re curious about multisite models, considering the role of a campus pastor yourself, or simply want to understand how leadership functions across church campuses, this episode offers clarity and encouragement.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our series on church multiplication with a meaningful conversation featuring Tom Planck, Director of Church Multiplication at Indiana Ministries and Healthy Church Catalyst at Healthy Growing Churches.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with Tom to unpack what church multiplication really means and why it’s a vital part of the Church’s mission today. They explore how multiplication strengthens the Church's health and reach and plays a key role in the future of County Line’s vision.
If you’ve ever had questions about why multiplication matters or how it connects to where County Line is headed—especially as we navigate Crossroads 37—this episode will give you greater clarity. It's a practical and inspiring conversation that will help you see how multiplying churches is not just a strategy but a calling.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we kick off a new series on church multiplication with a solo episode exploring the heart behind why multiplication matters.
In this conversation, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek unpacks the reasons for multiplying churches, addresses some of the most common misconceptions, and shares personal reflections on why this movement is essential for the future of the Church, specifically County Line Church.
If you’ve ever wondered what multiplication really means—or why it’s more than just a buzzword—this episode will help ground you in the vision.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we conclude our series on the County Line vision with a meaningful conversation featuring Stuart Kruse, Lead Pastor at County Line Church. Pastor Stu shares his heart behind the phrase "One Life at a Time" from our vision statement, exploring why it’s personally significant to him and how he leads the congregation to live it out in their everyday lives.
Filled with inspirational stories, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
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This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our exploration of the County Line vision with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Andrew Gale, Executive Director for Global Strategy. Andrew dives into the powerful phrase "Throughout a hurting world" from our vision statement, unpacking its significance and what it calls us to as followers of Christ.
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