Rob Wegner

Experienced practitioner of disciple-making movements in urban contexts, Rob Wegner, joins Cory and Brian to discuss the power of affinity groups. They share personal stories, including Martha's inspiring journey, to illustrate the impact of affinity in building communities. They also explore shifts in perception of ministry, the role of God in unlocking opportunities, and the interconnectedness of passion, gifts, and story in discovering one's purpose.

In this episode Rob Wegner talks about reproducing disciples and micro churches with the aim of gospel saturation across an entire city. As we enter into conversation, Rob shares his story of growing up in an environment of disciple making. We come to the realization that as we put Jesus at the center, we die to ourselves, and embrace authentic community incredible things can happen!Rob Wegner serves as one of the founders and directors of the Kansas City Underground, a mission agency and decentralized network of missionaries and microchurches in Kansas City.  KCUG’s forty vision is to have a missionary on every street and a microchurch in every network of relationships, connecting with training Hubs throughout the city, saturating Kansas City with the beauty,  justice, and Good News of Jesus.  Rob also serves on the leadership team of NewThing, helping churches form networks to pursue the Mission of Jesus together.  Rob is also an author, his latest books are Find Your Place: Discovering Your Calling Through Your Gifts, Passions, and Story (Zondervan),Brian Phipps and this theme book for Exponential 2019, Made For More, which he co-wrote with Todd Wilson. His next book is a collaborative work with NYT Bestselling author Ori Braffman, Alan Hirsch, and Lance Ford called The Starfish and The Spirit: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations.   Rob’s wife, Michelle, and their three daughters, Maddie, Whitney, and Belle, own his heart completely.Rob's recommendations:www.maturityonmission.comDiscipleship That FitsThe MandalorianGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcast Support the show