The Discipleship Opportunity: Blueprint for a Post-Everything Church with Daniel Im
Jun 6, 2024
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Daniel Im, Lead Pastor at Beulah Alliance Church, shares insights on leading churches in a post-Christian, diverse world. Discusses spiritual hunger, refocusing on Jesus amidst distractions, and shifting from attractional to truth-centered approaches. Emphasizes the importance of making disciples and holding fast to convictions in a changing world.
Spiritual hunger is evident in post-Christian cultures, sparking interest in the supernatural and deeper purpose.
Church leaders must prioritize Jesus as the North Star above societal distractions, focusing on the Holy Spirit and scriptural truth.
Deep dives
Focusing on the Church's Transformational Role in God's Plan
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Story of Bula Alliance Church in Alberta, Canada
With a 102-year legacy, Bula Alliance Church in Alberta has been a hub for church multiplication, instigating over 30 new churches. Lead pastor Daniel M shares the church's impactful journey, including his return from Nashville to succeed a revered leader. The church's growth amidst societal shifts showcases a thriving community focused on spiritual hunger.
Navigating Church Growth in Evolving Societal Contexts
Amidst societal transitions, church leaders like Daniel M adapt to shifts in spiritual hunger, post-truth dynamics, and pre/post-Christian landscapes. The focus on reaching both non-Christians and Christian seekers shapes the approach to ministry. Embracing the supernatural and inviting the Holy Spirit to lead services fosters transformative encounters.
Challenging Traditional Church Growth Assumptions for Effective Ministry
In his book 'The Discipleship Opportunity,' Daniel M challenges assumptions rooted in the church growth movement of the past. By introducing a paradigm shift towards engaging the interested rather than dividing outreach between non-Christians and Christians, the book provides insights for effective evangelism, discipleship, and preaching strategies in a 'post-everything' world.
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We have Daniel Im joining us, the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Alberta, Canada. The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. While it’s tempting for churches to try to find a way back to how things used to […]
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