The podcast discusses the shift from reaching people to making disciples, emphasizing the importance of intentionally sharing what one has learned. It explores creating connections with neighbors and engaging in meaningful conversations. The speaker also shares their experience with sports and promotes upcoming resources and webinars on disciple-making.
Jesus commanded us to make disciples who make disciples, not just to reach people for the sake of growth.
Creating safe and hospitable spaces and engaging with curiosity and genuine care is key in evangelism.
Deep connections and reproducing what God has given us in the lives of others are essential for effective discipleship.
Deep dives
Gratitude for Listeners and Support
The host expresses gratitude for the listeners and the support received from Saturate partners. The podcast aims to encourage, inspire, and equip listeners on their disciple-making journey. The host also urges financial support for upcoming projects and initiatives to serve more leaders and churches.
Return to Disciple Making
The podcast discusses the upcoming Exponential 2024 event, which focuses on a return to disciple making. One of the speakers, Jay Pathic, will talk about building a disciple-making pathway. Jay shares his personal journey toward disciple making and the importance of training others to reproduce what God has given them, emphasizing that maturity is measured by the ability to reproduce in others.
Creating Hospitable Spaces
The importance of hospitality in evangelism is highlighted. Listeners are encouraged to create safe and hospitable spaces for those who are not yet believers. It is advised to work with what one already enjoys, such as participating in activities or hobbies, and to engage with people through curiosity and asking questions. The power of listening and showing genuine care for others is emphasized in building relationships and sharing the gospel.
Living Deeply with People
Living life on life is emphasized as key to disciple making. Deep connections with others, including learning about their stories, joys, pains, and opportunities, are essential for effective ministry. Leaders are encouraged to cultivate humility and curiosity in order to engage deeply with others. The importance of reproducing what God has given us in the lives of others is highlighted as a measure of maturity.
Living out Discipleship in Everyday Life
The significance of living out discipleship in everyday life is emphasized. This involves loving and caring for others, asking questions, and engaging in dialogue. Discipleship is depicted as an accessible and humanizing process that anyone can learn. The impact of genuine connections, curiosity, and love in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development is highlighted.