I sit down with Pastor Eric Burton as we discuss church planting. We discuss ups, downs, ins, outs, of building his ministry from the ground up.

SCOPE OF THE INTERVIEW
Life
Tell us about your upbringing?
Is there a childhood memory that is still a clear and relevant influencer of how you live today?
What in your life set and developed your work ethic?
Tell us about you family.
When it comes to your family what is your focus? Philosophy?
When it comes to your church family what is the focus? Philosophy?
Plant
What is the single most important lesson you have learned in the process of planting a work?
What does the name The Sycamore mean to you?
How did or do you keep fear in check?
Preplant what how did you prepare?
What adversity did you have to face to plant?
I’m interested to know what you have have discarded and was has been embraced?(thoughts and ideas)
Water
What is your interpretation of John 21:15-17
15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

16. Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

17. The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.


How do you approach feeding His sheep?
What advice would you give to a Preacher about the life of the church?
What do you believe is the heart of God for The Sycamore?
How can a Pastor gauge effectiveness of their ministry?
Increase
When I mention the word increase what does that word mean to you?
What in your opinion stops growth in a church and in our personal lives?
How do you go about building unity within your church?
What has been your most impactful program? (small groups, etc…)
How do you reach into surrounding communities?
Lightning Round
(I ask these questions to all my guests)
What is the best book you have read in the last 6 Months.
What is your life scripture?
Your favorite quote?
What is #1 on your bucket list
What is your greatest joy in life?
Will you take the next few moments and encourage us?