Urban Skye: Innovative Ministry Beyond Church Walls with Mike Sares

The Last Service Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Sares, director of Urban Skye, to discuss their unique approach to ministry outside traditional church structures. Mike shares insights from his extensive experience, including pastoring Scum of the Earth Church and working with various faith entrepreneurs.

Key points covered:

• Urban Skye acts as an umbrella organization for freelance pastors, providing administrative support and spiritual community
• Their model draws inspiration from St. Patrick's missionary approach of engaging culture
• Mike discusses the importance of relationship-building and entering people's worlds rather than expecting them to enter the church's world
• Urban Skye supports a wide variety of ministries, from prison outreach to counseling for missionaries to creative arts programs
• The organization emphasizes experimentation and allows for failure as part of the growth process
• Mike shares thoughts on how declining churches can learn from Urban Skye's flexible, relationship-focused approach

Mike provides a refreshing perspective on doing ministry in today's cultural landscape, emphasizing authenticity, humility, and a willingness to color outside the lines of traditional church structures. His insights are valuable for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to faith and community.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Effective ministry often happens outside church walls, meeting people where they are culturally and spiritually.
2. Embracing failure and experimentation is crucial for spiritual growth and innovative ministry.
3. Declining churches can benefit from focusing on relationships and being willing to change their approaches drastically.

Resources:

https://www.urbanskye.org/

https://www.mikesares.com/

Pure Scum by Mike Sares

https://scumoftheearth.net/

https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/