Church of the City New York Missional Formation | Come and Die - Jon Tyson
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Apr 14, 2025 Pastor Jon Tyson emphasizes the heart of discipleship in Christianity. He introduces 'discipleship velocity' to assess spiritual growth. The discussion shifts to essential practices for thriving faith and community outreach. Personal stories highlight the need for genuine engagement in evangelism. A compelling metaphor from Joe Green's choice challenges listeners to embrace radical discipleship. The conversation concludes with a call for deeper commitment and compassion, urging listeners to prioritize love over comfort.
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Jesus' Mission: Discipleship Central
- Jesus' mission centers on discipleship, occurring 261 times in the New Testament.
- Discipleship means being trained and transformed into Christlike living through presence, mind, and character.
Shift Mission From Self to Others
- Shift church mission from spiritual self-care to active mission including evangelism.
- Engage those resistant to the gospel with tangible presence, sacrificial mission, and counter-formation practices.
Lost on Highway, Found by Help
- Jon Tyson was lost driving in the U.S. and a highway trooper escorted him safely.
- Being lost highlights the need for Jesus to guide people to God and the kingdom of heaven.