Daniel Im, author of 'The Discipleship Opportunity,' discusses leading a Great Commission Church in a post-pandemic world. Topics include church unity, prayer, city service, and balancing evangelism with discipleship. They also touch on changes in church practices post-COVID and offer leadership advice for engaging congregations in discipleship.
Equipping believers for ministry is vital, shifting focus from attraction to disciple-making.
Prayer plays a crucial role in engaging spiritually dormant individuals for genuine connections.
Deep dives
Equipping Disciples for Ministry
The emphasis of the podcast episode is on equipping leaders and individuals in the church to fulfill their ministry roles effectively. The discussion revolves around shifting the focus from merely attracting people to the church towards equipping them to make disciples and engage in ministry. Encouraging church leaders to prioritize the task of equipping saints for the work of ministry, the podcast notes the importance of empowering individuals to live out their calling in everyday life.
The Role of Prayer in Reaching the Sleepers
Another key point highlighted in the podcast episode is the significance of prayer in reaching out to spiritually dormant individuals referred to as 'sleepers.' The conversation stresses the power of prayer in engaging with neighbors and communities where spiritual apathy exists. By encouraging deep, consistent prayer for sleepers and initiating genuine connections, the focus shifts towards lovingly engaging with individuals who may not actively seek spiritual growth.
Emphasizing the Influence of the Holy Spirit
The podcast underscores the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of the church and individual believers. By acknowledging the pivotal moment after a message is shared before it impacts the hearts of the congregation, the episode emphasizes the reliance on the Holy Spirit for genuine transformation. Encouraging church leaders to prioritize opening space for the Holy Spirit's work, the discussion highlights the need to align ministry efforts with the leading and guidance of the Spirit.
Engaging in Equipping Through Discipleship
Lastly, the podcast stresses the necessity of leaders and believers engaging in equipping individuals through disciple making. By adopting a holistic approach to disciple making and emphasizing practical tools and resources, the conversation advocates for a paradigm shift towards empowering believers to engage in intentional disciple making endeavors. The episode encourages church leaders to equip individuals not just to attract attendees but to effectively equip them for ministry and disciple making endeavors.
So many things have changed in our post-pandemic world, including the Church, how we make disciples, and lead others to do the same. How does the Church become stronger, healthier, and more engaged in everyday mission? Daniel Im addresses this question in his new book, The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great Commission Church in a Post-Everything World. During this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt invites Daniel to unpack some of the key ideas of the book, giving listeners some ways to frame up our context and consider how to lead others on mission more effectively.
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