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169. Breakthrough Leadership #1

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Guest: Vijay (Coauthor with Dave Coles of Bhojpuri Breakthrough and their new book Breakthrough Leadership. This is a highly commended leadership development book for us as movement leaders)

In this first episode, Vijay shares his powerful journey from a traditional church mindset to becoming a catalyst for disciple-making movements across northern India. He unpacks key paradigm shifts and stories that have shaped his leadership and passion for transformation.

šŸ”„ Paradigm Shifts in Leadership

  • From control to empowermentā€”loving people without agenda among the 90 million in his region.
  • Discipleship through godly conversation, not just conversion.
  • Breaking the ā€œus and themā€ mindset to see everyone as fellow human beings.
  • Raising up ordinary people as leaders, not experts.

    • šŸ™ A Movement Rooted in Prayer

    Vijay highlights the vital role of mobilizing a culture of prayer, even in the face of ongoing persecution.

    šŸ”„ Stories from the Harvest

    • Christian leaders continue to reach others even from prison.
    • No financial incentivesā€”just wholehearted, voluntary decisions to follow Jesus.
    • Community in Christ stands in contrast to the isolation in modern Hindu society.

      • šŸ“˜ About the Book: Breakthrough Leadership

      • Everyone is called to disciple-making, not merely church attendance.
      • Discipleship breaks cycles of bondage and multiplies transformation.

        • šŸ’¬ Final Encouragement

        ā€œWho am I without my worldly status?ā€
        Jesus met people without title or status. As his followers, weā€™re called to love without condemnation.

        John 3:17 ā€“ ā€œFor God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.ā€

        • Discipleship is a lifelong journey of becoming like Christ.
        • The church is the fruit, not the focusā€”disciple-making is the core.
        • God empowers us with forgivenessā€”a key to personal freedom and transformation.

          • āš” Takeaway Challenge

          Donā€™t settle for being just a church member. Be an agent of transformation. Through you, God can impact families, communitiesā€”even nations.

          šŸ“š Resources Mentioned

          • Bhojpuri Breakthrough
            The Movement that Keeps Multiplying
            šŸ“– Available on Amazon AU.
          • Amazon (international)
          • Also available as an audiobook
          • Breakthrough Leadership
            Insights from an Asian Movement Leader
            šŸ“– Available on Amazon AU.
          • Amazon (international)
          • (Also available to read today as an e-book via Amazon)
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