Rebuilders

Mark chats with Terry Walling about how leaders have an opportunity in the midst of transition to go deeper in dependence on God in order for spiritual authority to expand.

In this episode we look at the transition from leading in a pre-pandemic culture of ‘wants’ and unlimited freedom to a COVID-19 reality of ‘needs’ and restrictions.

Mark explores how in times of crisis, narrative and metaphor become essential tools for leaders.

How do we do discipleship in the time of COVID-19?

Adapt | Protect | Respond | LeadIn this episode we discuss our initial response as a church to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Stepping into a new way of living, means a death to our 'little selves'; that which is operating out of our own will. This continual act of humility sees our lives become more holy and we can go forth as God's agents in the world. Listen out for: + Holiness and humility go together + The humble get to enter His presence and see the Messiah + Self-forgetfulness + The direction of your giftedness

Developing the discipline of being in God's presence, of being in constant communion with Him, we can be remade in His glory and it changes how we weigh things in our lives. Listen out for: + Solomon, the temple, idols and God's presence + Behind the scenes: simple prayer and inner worship + Transition moments in our days + Our attachment to the world

The great Christians throughout history have a commonality - a deep communion with God. While the holiest of holies in the Old Testament temple was cordoned off by a curtain, and only the high priest could enter; now, we are the temple, the holiest of holies is within us. This is the deeper level where it is you and God and He speaks to your soul in that space. Listen out for: + The two levels in our inner world + Heaven being inside of us + The invitation is to walk with Him because He is always present + What is the 'Shekinah Glory of God'?

The temple has both a throne and an altar. A place for God to be exalted and a place to sacrifice. Our hearts often put idols on the throne, in God's place. The way we use our time can point to what idols we hold. Listen out for: + Unholy inputs + What do we put on the altar in the temple + The hound of heaven + Flourishing life starts with contrition and repentance

There are many times when we experience heaven and earth overlapping during church services or worship meetings but we need to see our whole lives as a space where heaven and earth can meet. Listen out for: + Psalm 1 and the way to walk + Humans live in systems – inputs and outputs + Ways to flourish