Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone Evangelism, Discipleship, & Masculinity with Pastor Joby Martin
Oct 7, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Pastor Joby Martin, founding pastor of 1122 Church, explores the essence of biblical masculinity and the importance of disciple-making. He emphasizes that a godly man's strength is rooted in love and sacrifice, reshaping traditional views of masculinity. Joby shares insights from his book, *Stand Firm and Act Like Men*, and discusses how reaching one man can transform a family. He advocates prioritizing discipleship over church size and highlights the power of community in spiritual growth.
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How 1122 Began
- Joby started 1122 after an 18-month youth service outgrew its host church and his pastor encouraged a launch.
- They renovated an old Walmart and planted the church in 2012, growing from a small service to a larger movement.
Nearly 2,000 Baptisms In One Day
- 1122 baptized 1,958 people on one day in the ocean, with about 12,000 attendees watching.
- The event gathered friends, family, disciple group members, and multiple sites of the church together.
Disciple-Making Over Crowd Size
- Joby emphasizes that a church should never expect more people than it can disciple.
- He defines success by disciple-making rather than crowd size.
