What happens after someone shows curiosity about Jesus?

In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Bruce Chimani, College and Young Adults Pastor at Old North Church, for an honest and practical conversation about evangelism pathways—and the gaps churches often face when engaging non-Christians.

Drawing from campus ministry, women's ministry, and local church contexts, Lindsey and Bruce reflect on how people actually move from curiosity to conviction, why evangelism often feels overwhelming, and how churches can think more strategically without losing the personal nature of gospel conversations.

They discuss the importance of evangelistic courses as a shared entry point, the role of follow-up after conversion, and why a theological conviction about eternity must fuel practical evangelism efforts. This episode will encourage pastors and ministry leaders to think clearly, pray boldly, and build pathways that don't rely on one person doing everything.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About

• Why evangelism pathways are often unclear or overwhelming
• Differences between campus ministry and adult church contexts
• The danger of throwing new believers straight into deep-end Bible studies
• Why evangelistic courses help churches share the load together
• Acts 17 and the often-overlooked group of "curious but unconvinced" people
• Why follow-up after evangelistic courses matters more than the course itself
• How prayer undergirds sustainable evangelism
• Why a deep conviction about eternity fuels urgency in gospel work

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Discover (Evangelistic Course) – Matthias Media https://matthiasmedia.com/products/discover

• Taste and See – Rory Shiner (Evangelistic Course)

• You, Me & the Bible – Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/you-me-and-the-bible

• Just for Starters – Matthias Media https://matthiasmedia.com/products/just-for-starters

• The Christian Gospel – Matthias Media https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-christian-gospel

• Acts 17:32 – Paul's sermon and varied responses to the resurrection

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 03:06 Understanding Evangelism in College Contexts 06:00 Challenges in Evangelism: Gaps and Strategies 09:01 The Importance of Community and Follow-Up 11:55 The Role of Prayer in Evangelism 15:02 Theological Foundations for Evangelism 17:56 Practical Approaches to Engaging Non-Christians 20:57 Looking Ahead: Future Strategies and Goals

evangelism, college ministry, church growth, community engagement, prayer, discipleship, non-Christian outreach, theological foundations, follow-up strategies, personal testimony

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Thinking Right to Move Right: When Women's Ministry is Built to Grow

What does it look like to build a women's ministry that actually helps women grow — not just attend?

In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Beth Harrell, Women's Ministry Director at Old North Church, for a practical and honest conversation about intentionality in women's ministry. Together, they explore how existing ministries—like Bible studies and gatherings—can be used more thoughtfully to encourage maturity, evangelism, and long-term fruit.

Beth shares wisdom from years of ministry experience, including how to train leaders well, why growth often happens slowly and incrementally, and how informal "sheepdogs" play a vital role in helping women take their next step toward maturity in Christ. They also discuss the importance of unified Bible study, clear pathways for involvement, and cultivating a culture where gospel conversations are normal—even when we fail or feel hesitant.

This episode is especially helpful for pastors, women's ministry leaders, and volunteers who want to think carefully about structures that support growth, without over-programming or burning people out.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About

• Why women's ministry needs intentional trellises, not just events

• Using existing Bible studies more evangelistically and formatively

• Training leaders to notice and nurture "left-lookers"

• The role of informal leaders ("sheepdogs") in gospel growth

• Why small, incremental change matters more than quick results

• Helping women identify their next step toward maturity

• Holding ministry structures loosely and adapting wisely over time

📚 Resources Mentioned (with Links)

• Motherhood – Jocelyn Loane https://matthiasmedia.com/products/motherhood

• The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-trellis-and-the-vine

• The Vine Project – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-vine-project

• Guidance and the Voice of God – Phillip Jensen & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/guidance-and-the-voice-of-god

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Thinking Right to Move Right: Building Pathways for Women to Grow

What does it actually look like to help women take their next step toward maturity in Christ?

In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Marty Sweeney sits down with Beth Harrell, former Matthias Media staff member and now full-time Women's Ministry Director at Old North Church. Together, they explore how thoughtful ministry structures—paired with patient, relational discipleship—help women move from events to engagement, and from attendance to maturity.

Beth reflects on the importance of building clear pathways for growth, balancing large gatherings with one-to-one ministry, and training leaders without burning them out. The conversation also challenges common assumptions about success in women's ministry, reminding us that long-term fruit often comes through slow, faithful investment in people rather than impressive programs.

This episode is especially encouraging for churches with limited time, staff, or resources—and for anyone wanting to think more carefully about how real growth happens in everyday ministry.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About

• Why women's ministry needs pathways, not just programs

• How one-to-one ministry supports and strengthens larger gatherings

• Identifying and training leaders with patience and care

• Why the "next step" isn't always another event

• Measuring fruitfulness by growth, not numbers

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-trellis-and-the-vine

• The Vine Project – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-vine-project

• Guidance and the Voice of God – Phillip Jensen & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/guidance-and-the-voice-of-god

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How do Christians actually grow in maturity — and what does it look like for the gospel to shape our everyday lives?

In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney continue their conversation about growing toward maturity in Christ by focusing on the means God uses to grow his people: his Word, prayer, and his people.

A central theme of this episode is the difference between simply memorizing gospel truths and truly internalizing the gospel so that it shapes how we think, pray, obey, and help others grow. Lindsey and Marty explain why having a clear framework like Two Ways to Live is so valuable — not just as an evangelism tool, but as a formative structure that helps the gospel take root in our hearts and lives over time.

They also reflect on why gospel clarity leads to gospel growth, how growth is often slow and uneven, and why helping others grow is a natural overflow of genuine maturity in Christ.

Note: The audio quality in this episode is not quite what we'd hoped — thank you for your patience and grace as you listen.

Key Topics

• The difference between memorizing the gospel and internalizing it

• Why Word, prayer, and people are God's primary tools for growth

• How Two Ways to Live shapes everyday Christian thinking and living

• The role of conviction, character, and competency in discipleship

• Why growth in Christ is often slow, non-linear, and deeply relational

• How gospel clarity fuels lasting growth and confidence

Resources Mentioned

• Two Ways to Live – gospel tract and framework https://matthiasmedia.com/products/two-ways-to-live

• Learn the Gospel (study built around Two Ways to Live) https://matthiasmedia.com/products/learn-the-gospel

• The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-trellis-and-the-vine

• The Vine Project – Colin Marshall & Tony Payne https://matthiasmedia.com/products/the-vine-project

Scripture Referenced

• Joshua 1:8–9

• Matthew 16:24

• John 3:36

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In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney dig into the disciple-making idea of "moving to the right"—a phrase that comes from The Trellis and the Vine and The Vine Project by Tony Payne and Colin Marshall.

They explore what it means to grow in maturity in Christ, why right thinking about the gospel leads to right living for Jesus, and how the Two Ways to Live framework helps us pursue daily growth as disciples.

Together, they unpack how gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence, how sanctification is both God's work and our daily choice, and why looking "left" (helping others grow) is an essential mark of maturity.

Key Topics

• What "moving to the right" means and why it matters

• How Two Ways to Live provides a framework for ongoing discipleship

• Why the gospel that saves us is also the gospel that grows us

• Signs of spiritual growth and maturity in everyday life

• How to disciple others by "looking left"

Resources Mentioned

• 📘 Two Ways to Live – The Choice We All Face

• 📗 The Vine Project – Shaping Your Ministry Culture Around Disciple-Making

• 📙 The Trellis and the Vine

• 📒 The Thing Is by Tony Payne

• 📕 Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

• 📗 Side by Side by Ed Welch

• 📘 Learn the Gospel – Learn More

Scripture References

• Colossians 1:28–2:7

• Romans 5–6

• Hebrews 3, 10, and 12

• Luke 24

• Mark 10:45

• Psalm 2

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Lindsey and Marty kick off Season 3 with a fun breakfast chat that flows into a deep, practical conversation about sharing the gospel. They explore how the Two Ways to Live framework offers structure and freedom, helping Christians speak naturally and confidently about Jesus.

Key Topics

• Why talking about cereal reminds us of the joy of sharing Jesus

• What Two Ways to Live is and why it's helpful

• Handling the "hard parts" of the gospel like sin and judgment

• Tips for practicing gospel conversations with friends, kids, and neighbors

• How gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence

Resources Mentioned

• Two Ways to Live

• Who Will Be King? (Kids' version)

• Bible references: Matthew 12; Hebrews (Jesus' lordship and rule)

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In this bonus episode marking the end of Season 2, we're sharing a special breakout session from Evangelize 2024 with Tony Payne. It's an insightful and practical deep-dive into the complex relationship between evangelism and apologetics.

Tony unpacks seven types of persuasion Christians often engage in—from gospel proclamation and responding to objections, to lifestyle witness and cultural engagement. With clarity, biblical depth, and plenty of humor, he challenges us to lead with the gospel, remain compassionate, and avoid getting sidetracked by secondary concerns.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone involved in gospel ministry—pastors, leaders, or everyday Christians seeking to faithfully share Christ.

Tony's breakout handout/visual

Highlights:

• The difference between apologetics and gospel proclamation

• Common pitfalls in preemptive apologetics

• How to help Christians grow in confidence

• Why leading with the gospel should be our default

• A practical framework for understanding gospel conversations

Resources Mentioned:

• Defending the Gospel by Kel Richards

• Reason for God by Tim Keller

• Dominion by Tom Holland

• Two Ways to Live evangelistic framework

👉 Watch the entire conference on our YouTube channel.

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In this special season of Everyday Ministry, we're bringing you key takeaways from Evangelize 2024! Hosts Marty Sweeney and Lindsey Yeagley discuss practical ways to raise the evangelistic temperature in our churches. Instead of just talking about evangelism, how do we take action?

In this final episode, we explore concrete steps you can take: ✅ Pray with purpose – New Testament prayers focus on believers having boldness, not just on non-believers coming to faith. Try the Two for Two challenge: pray for 2 non-Christian friends for 2 minutes daily. ✅ Scatter gospel seeds – Keep evangelistic resources (books, booklets, Gospels of Mark/John) on hand and challenge yourself to give them away. ✅ Create an evangelistic funnel – A repeatable, warm, gospel-focused event where non-Christians hear the gospel clearly and are invited to respond. Where does this happen in your church? ✅ Train for clarity – Many Christians struggle to articulate the gospel. Resources like Two Ways to Live and Learn the Gospel help us explain our faith with confidence. ✅ Evangelize together – Evangelism isn't a solo effort. How can your church create a culture where sharing Jesus is natural and expected?

We also discuss how patience, intentionality, and persistence play a role in long-term evangelistic impact. Plus, hear about an exciting new evangelism course by Dave Jensen, coming in 2025!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Two Ways to Live training with Learn the Gospel and Share the Gospel by Tony Payne
• One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm
• The Course of Your Life
• Dave Jensen's upcoming evangelistic resource (coming 2025)
• Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God – J.I. Packer
• You, Me, and the Bible Study

📩 What are your next steps in evangelism? Share your thoughts & help shape Evangelize 2026!

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Evangelize 2024 (Day 3 Session 8) Q&A Panel with Marty Sweeney, Mack Stiles, Dave Jensen and Tony Payne.

What if evangelism isn't about personality but about culture? In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Q&A session on how churches can prioritize evangelism without making it an afterthought. From balancing leadership responsibilities to the effectiveness of short-term missions, our speakers tackle the tough questions with clarity and conviction. Are large events the answer? How do we shift church culture? Tune in for practical insights that will challenge and equip you to make evangelism the heartbeat of your ministry.

Resources mentioned: Two Ways to Live

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Evangelize 2024 (Day 2 Session 6)

What is one of the greatest challenges facing the church today: moving Christians from disciples to disciple-makers. While external hostility often gets the blame, the truth is, the biggest blockage to evangelism lies within us as believers. So, how can we overcome fear, guilt, and discouragement to create a culture where evangelism thrives?

Key Topics Covered:

• The two conversions in evangelism: non-Christian to disciple, and disciple to disciple-maker.
• Why the biggest challenge to evangelism isn't "out there" but within the church.
• Practical strategies to foster a culture of evangelism by:
  • Raising the heat—building zeal and urgency for mission.
  • Lowering the bar—creating easier ways for Christians to engage in evangelistic activities.
• The critical role of church leaders in prioritizing evangelism through intentional planning and resources.
• Why gospel-driven gatherings and evangelistic courses are essential pathways to see conversions happen.

Join us as we explore how to align church life with the eternal realities of the gospel, equipping believers to step out with boldness and joy in proclaiming Christ.

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Since this episode unfortunately gets cut off (technical difficulties!!), Dave recommends listening to his talk from another conference he did in Sydney. To top off this episode, we recommend you jump in around 24 mins from this talk.

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