From First Fifty to New Frontiers: Mike Signorelli on Moving Your People to Deeper Levels of Commitment
Jan 25, 2024
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Mike Signorelli, Lead Pastor at V1 Church, shares how to move people to deeper levels of commitment. He discusses the importance of modeling a culture of evangelism and discipleship. V1 Church focuses on ruthless disciple-making through small groups and a family tree framework. The podcast also covers the challenges of having a church in NYC and the significance of personal evangelism.
Creating a culture of evangelism by modeling the importance of leading lost people to Christ and discipleship.
Intentionally connecting discipleship to every aspect of church life, empowering individuals to make more disciples.
Deep dives
Transitioning from Hospital to Family and Army
One of the key points discussed in the podcast is the importance of transitioning people from a hospital mindset to a family and army mindset. The speaker shares how they focus on helping individuals in their church community become healthy and address their personal struggles through various means such as counseling, therapy, and physical wellness programs. By providing support and care, the church helps individuals move from a place of brokenness to a state of healing and wholeness. This process enables them to become stable members of the church family and empowers them to actively serve and disciple others.
Building Value and Empowering Others
Another main idea discussed in the podcast is the importance of building value and empowering others within the church community. The speaker emphasizes the need to invest heavily in the development and training of individuals, equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to serve others. By building a culture of training and development, the church encourages individuals to step into leadership roles and serve according to their giftings and passions. This not only allows the pastor to focus on their unique strengths but also promotes the growth and impact of the overall church community.
Overcoming Barriers to Growth
The podcast also addresses the ten common barriers or enemies of growth and progress in a church. These enemies include self-pity, indecisiveness, lack of discipline, fear, and others. By identifying and overcoming these barriers, pastors and leaders can create an environment that fosters growth, discipleship, and engagement. The speaker encourages pastors to be aware of these obstacles and intentionally address them in order to see their church thrive.
Shifting Perspectives on Church Growth
Lastly, the podcast challenges pastors to shift their perspectives on church growth. Instead of solely focusing on increasing numbers and accumulating members, the speaker suggests viewing church growth as an opportunity to impact lives and gather testimonies of transformed individuals. This shift involves valuing personal stories and being passionate about creating a culture of discipleship and spiritual development. By embracing this perspective, pastors can lead their churches towards greater impact and a deeper sense of purpose.
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Mike Signorelli, Lead Pastor at V1 Church – one of the fastest-growing churches in the country with locations in New York City and other cities across the country. Are you feeling stuck moving people at your church to increasing levels of commitment? Wondering how to manage […]
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