This book by Dr. J. Robert Clinton explores the Leadership Emergence Theory, which describes how God develops leaders through various stages and experiences. The theory is based on Clinton's research of hundreds of Christian leaders and identifies five or six developmental phases that leaders may undergo. These phases include foundational development, training, ministry focus, mature fruitfulness, and integration of life lessons. The book emphasizes the importance of processing, time, and leader response patterns in leadership development and provides practical insights and biblical illustrations to help leaders understand and align with God's purposes for their lives[2][4][5].
This book, now in its second edition, provides detailed guidance on church planting, emphasizing the importance of being missional and culturally relevant. It covers various aspects such as the biblical basis for church planting, different models of church planting, systems and structures, ministry areas, and strategies for church multiplication. The authors draw from their extensive experience in church planting and ministry, offering practical advice and new content to address the changing contexts of modern church planting.
Daniel Im is a pastor, podcaster, and author of The Discipleship Opportunity, a brand new book. His goal in discipleship is friendship by investing time, money, and energy in others, but specifically stewarding his time well to reach both believers and unbelievers who are interested. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.
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Also, check out a webinar I had with Greg Finke in June of this year to help your church create a discipleship plan.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer
ImBetween Podcast: Marriage and Parenting Podcast
The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World by Daniel Im
The Making of a Leader by Frank Damazio
DanielIm.com
Key insights from the episode:
In Canada, the church knows it is in the margins. – Daniel Im
When the pews are empty, pastors don’t just think they are doing something wrong; we think we’re wrong. – Daniel Im
The church growth movement started out of a reaction to churches as country clubs. - Daniel Im
After the pandemic, we all became very possessive of our time. – Daniel Im
Christian consumers are those who say they “watch” you. – Daniel Im
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are some of the most spiritual, open generations we’ve ever seen. – Daniel Im
If you chase uninterested Christians, you are just pandering to consumerism. – Daniel Im
Daniel Im’s Challenge: Pray the prayer: “Here I am, Lord.”
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