GA Baptist Discipleship

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GA Baptist Discipleship episodes

  • Disciple-Making w/ Barry St. Clair

    We are excited to share a discussion with Dr. Barry St. Clair, founder of Reach Out Youth Solutions. Barry has lived on the cutting edge of disciple-making and family ministry for over 40 years, impacting over 30 countries.  

    Through Reach Out, Barry has developed Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry and Parent Fuel to equip youth leaders, parents, and the churches to multiply disciple-making.

     

    In this episode:

    ·        Barry shares how playing collegiate and professional basketball influenced his journey of disciple-making and the importance of having someone pour into you as you pour into others.

    ·        Scott shares a lesson learned from a waitress and a cobb salad!

    ·        Barry talks about a clear definition of a “disciple” and why believers must learn to “be” before they “do.”

    ·        Barry shares a key to influencing your child’s dating life. Invite him to JOIN your discipleship group!

    ·        Dr. St. Clair talks about pouring into Josh Smith, who is not the pastor at Prince Avenue Baptist Church and one of the best leaders in Georgia Baptist life.

    ·        Barry talks about multiplication as an end goal, so start with the end in mind.

    ·        Scott explains the slow fade into a “silhouette of discipleship.”

    ·        The guys discuss where programs, systems, structures, and buildings fit into a healthy church’s plan.

    ·        Disciple-making is all about intentionally investing in relationships.

    ·        Where do I start if I want to begin making disciples right now? Spend time alone with Jesus. Identify 3-5 people who are curious and will commit to meeting regularly with you. Meet weekly to grow in Christ. Plan to multiply.

    38 min
  • The Revolutionary Disciple - Jim Putman & Chad Harrington

    Wow! Mark your calendar today for the interview with Jim Putman and Chad Harrington, co-authors of The Revolutionary Disciple. Jim is a three-time All-American wrestler and the co-founder & Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. Outreach Magazine lists Real Life Ministries among the top one hundred most influential churches in America.

    Chad is the founder of HIM Publications and Harrington Interactive Media. Chad has degrees from Ozark Christian College and Asbury Theological Seminary. In my opinion, Chad is a gift to the local church by helping self-publishing authors to publish quality books.

    In this episode:
    • Jim shares the difference between wrestling and wrastling!!
    • We also hear Jim talk about his “ministry almost being upended because of his pride.”
    • Scott shares how humility; the theme of the book is the least celebrated and most overlooked tool in most leader’s toolbelt
    • Hear Chad share why Philippians brought a “humility revolution” and the definition literally changed after Jesus came
    • “my confidence makes my leadership believable. But my humility makes my confidence believable” Tim Elmore
    • Jim shares personal advice for single staff and bi-vocational leaders
    • Hear about a book that helped Jim understand that video is not the best tool to create a joyful experience
    • What to do if you’re trying to color a 2022 picture with a 1950s color palette
    • The guys talk about 5 spheres of discipleship:
    o Abiding with Christ in Humility
    o The Church Sphere-what is the minimum requirements to be a church and where does online church fit
    o The Home Sphere-Chad shares 1/3 of US homes are single family households
    o The World Sphere-Jim talks about the importance of the Acts 4 (when to stand) and Romans 13 (when to sit) paradigm
    o The Spiritual Sphere-exaltation comes after humiliation

    *We will provide a 50% off coupon and passcode for all our viewers to purchase The Revolutionary Disciple!

    51 min
  • Johnny Hunt: Investments That Matter Most in 2022
    Pastor Johnny was the pastor at FBC Woodstock, GA for over 33 years and now serves as the VP of Evangelism and Leadership at NAMB. He’s a nationally known speaker, author, and leadership icon. The only thing that surpasses his love to see other pastors succeed is his love for Mrs. Janet, his wife of over 50 years.
    In this episode, you’ll hear:
    • The two most important words in Pastor Johnny’s life.
    • The question he asked himself that changed the direction of his leadership and how mentoring the next generation became his passion.
    • How a couple in his first church adopted Johnny & Janet early in his career. You’re going to be surprised to hear the emotional reason this couple had for grafting the Hunt’s into their family. WOW.
    • Johnny tell how he only had one commentary, one suit, and sold everything when he went to college.
    • Him tell the story of being voted into your first pastorate when he wasn’t even the guy the church had gathered to vote on… he was a write-in!
    • Keys to success in future church for leaders.
    • Shares details about dealing with depression and how he overcame it… worth the price of admission!
    • Shares wisdom for the single staff or bi-vocational leaders seeking to grow in this tsunami of cultural change?
    • And the surprising answer to, what would you do differently if you had a “do over” in regards to staff members and building bigger buildings?
    • Shares the one word he wants on his epitaph.
    • Hear how stewarding “Otis’ influence” led to he and Janet to pay for dozens of students to attend college/seminary.
    1 hr 1 min
  • 2021 Discipleship Lessons and Best Practices

    Let’s talk TOP HIGHLIGHTS & LESSONS LEARNED from 2021.
     
    PJ'S TOP HIGHLIGHTS
    ·         Real Friendship is Real Discipleship

    o    Michael Catt and a Life of Discipleship, not a program

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIucQdndGZA 

    ·         Disciple-Making Culture – top book of 2021 “Without Love your Ministry Efforts are Worthless.”

    ·         https://www.amazon.com/Disciple-Making-Culture-Brandon-Guindon/dp/1970102330/ref=asc_df_1970102330/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509191820350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2789332872937516212&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011800&hvtargid=pla-1257141035016&psc=1 

    o    Dr. Marcus Glass, we need to shift our mindset of discipleship to be disciple-makers in Learning Communities

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gma-qFmTVEc 

    ·         https://gabaptist.org/discipleship/#learning 

    ·         Taking Action to be a Disciple-Maker

    o    As leaders, we need to draw the net in discipleship commitments to help people be disciple-makers

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKZmLcYWgA 

    o    Show me the Father address our father story and how it relates to generational discipleship

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoJ0vuqhB4 

    o    How to make disciples when you are too busy, with the Gibbs family

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzEkMXkODP0 

    ·         Volunteers Drive Your Mission Forward

    o    How to reinvigorate volunteer culture since COVID-19, relationships matter Ricky Smith

    ·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWL3Meknk5g 

    o    Choosing to the ministries that matter most with fewer volunteers to have excellence still

    o    Surveying, your congregation, will help data drive decisions for discipleship and volunteers in 2022

    PJ's NEXT STEP for LEADERS in 2022:

    ·         Walk Thru The Bible 

    o    Jan 13 FBC Cartersville

    ·         https://www.facebook.com/events/2926862164240675/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

    o    Jan 20 Second Baptist Warner Robbins

    ·         https://www.facebook.com/events/1135071640565187/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D 

    o    Jan 27 Northside Valdosta

    ·         https://www.facebook.com/events/995784034332879/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22group_featured_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

    RAY'S TOP HIGHLIGHTS
    Tim Elmore quote 

    More time with fewer people equates to greater kingdom impact.

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SWo7LTT3gI 

     

    Donald Whitney 

    Two most important spiritual disciplines, bible intake and prayer. We have a problem when many of our pastors are not practicing disciplines yet responsible to disciple others.

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxPWgEYSQE8 

     

    Gary Lewis and Scott Smith 

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxScxkg4cAM&t=815s

    Can SS and SG co exist. Chick Fil A focuses on chicken but different presentations of chicken for different people.

     

    Ray's NEXT STEP FOR LEADERS in 2022

    SPARK Conference 2022; 5 locations (CARL JOHNSON)

    www.thesparkconference.com 

    o    Christ Place Gainseville

    o    Eastside Marietta 

    o    2nd Baptist Warner Robbins 

    o    Byne Memorial Albany 

    o    FBC Rincon     

    CARL'S TOP HIGHLIGHTS
    1.      Forget about algorithms and trust God and use data to inform decisions…From the Gloo broadcast

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qknkHR0Pjz8 

    ·         Data can provide you a better understanding of your ministry context.

    ·         Data can provide insight for your strategy to reach you community  

    ·         Write your plans in pencil… allow room for God to make changes.

     

    2.      Making disciples and not just converts. Healthy churches we are studying have an intentional plan to disciple their people. From the Joey Rodgers broadcast

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlKgb6oA_lA 

    ·         Clearly define what a disciple is so you know what your target is.

    ·         Create a discipleship pathway 

    ·         Start building a disciple making cul...

    47 min
  • Walk Thru The Bible
    This week's discussion will help you understand how bible engagement can help to carbonate your capacity to make world impacting disciples. So, join us for this fantastic interview with Phil Tuttle, President and CEO of Walk Thru The Bible.
    Phil served WTTB for over three decades. He is the author of Raise Up a Child, Crucible: The Choices that Change Your Life Forever, Detour: Finding Purpose When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Revolution: How Millennials Can Change the World, and Chosen: When God Calls Your Name…which we will give away the ebook version for everyone who engages during the live broadcast.
    Encouraging signs regarding bible engagement
    • 181 million Americans opened their bible at some point
    • 71% Americans feel that America would be worse off without the bible
    • 59% of Protestant church goers are engaged with the bible
    In this episode:
    • Why is it so hard for people to engage consistently with Scripture?
    • Discover the "theology of the mini-van". How you use tools in family discipleship is as important as what you use.
    • Learn how to earn bonus time with the Apostle Paul serving smores around a campfire!?
    • The single greatest predictor in life change is personal engagement is scripture engagement.
    • With regular engagement in Scripture (4 times a week or more), the change became consistent and predictable –
    o 62% less drinking in excess
    o 59% less pornography
    o 59% less sex outside of marriage
    o 31% less anger
    o 20% less overeating
    o 416% increase of financial giving to the church
    o 228% increase of sharing faith with others
    o A lot of change aligned with the fruit of the spirit
    • Find out what raking leaves and digging for diamonds has to do with spiritual growth.
    • Why success favors the risk-taker!!
    • And Phil tells us how Walk Thru the Bible can serve the local church… view God accurately and how the entirety of Scripture fits together.
    • Register today to attend the FREE Walk Thru The Bible Tour in GA. 10:00AM-2:00PM.
    o January 13th—FBC Cartersville
    o January 20th—2nd Baptist Warner Robbins
    o January 27th—Northside Baptist Church Valdosta
    Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRESLi21We1lue5FaPAlokA
    Instagram: instagram.com/gabaptist_discipleship
    Podcast: gabaptistdiscipleship.transistor.fm
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gadiscipleship
    44 min
  • Gloo and Knowing your Community
    What is Gloo??? Gloo uses reporting to uncover your community’s demographics and tells the story about how the people around you are doing in critical dimensions of flourishing. They partner with trusted names like Barna to curate FREE data that helps you know your community better. Gloo is also a partner with many GA Baptist Associations, Churches, and nationally with the SBC. Kristy Shotwell is in Ministry Network Development at Gloo and gives us an inside use of this tool for the local church.
    In this broadcast, you will find out:
    - Wait, is this really free? Sign up now at platform.gloo.us !
    - PJ gives a summary of his talk at SPARK 2021 on knowing your community
    - How data needs to drive decisions and feelings are biased.
    - You are not the expert at everything. Let data help fill in the information gap in your community
    - Yes, this tool really is free. Share this news with pastors you know! platform.gloo.us
    - We need to target our reach to become more effective in our ministry efforts. Data can help us do that.
    - Kristy does a brief overview of the platform.gloo.us platform to show all the valuable insights it has to offer
    - You will see how this tool not only has data but articles to meaningful insights for your community
    - Two stories about how data impacted local ministry targets
    If you cant catch us live, be sure to subscribe!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRESLi21We1lue5FaPAlokA
    Instagram: instagram.com/gabaptist_discipleship
    Podcast: gabaptistdiscipleship.transistor.fm
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gadiscipleship
    34 min
  • Warrior Discipleship: How can Veterans convey their discipleship story?
    We appreciate and support our veterans on this special Veterans Day broadcast of Georgia Baptist Discipleship. We talk with Dr. Ray Bennet, one of the nation's foremost experts, on connecting veterans to the local church through discipleship. Matthew Gibbs leads a conversation with Ray and PJ Dunn about how we can do more than asking our veterans to stand in appreciation this year; we can connect them to our churches through discipleship.
    In this Veterans Day Broadcast, we will:
    - Give a special appreciation to all our pastors who have served our country
    - Ray tells us how he got interested in pursuing this subject of enhancing relational connections between veterans and civilians in the local church
    - Matthew and Ray define "warrior integration" in the local church
    - PJ talks through how to ask veterans to share their stories when we are not sure how to start the conversation
    - Discuss the five biblical postwar rituals in the Scripture that will help you relate to veterans!
    - Reminder that veterans are excellent volunteers and mentors in your church
    - Ways to move forward honoring veterans in years to come to grow your disciple-making strategy
    - How to help veterans reflect God's work and glory in their lives through their warrior story
    - Impact of Ray's passion for connecting veterans and civilian church members.
    If you can't catch us live, be sure to subscribe!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRESLi21We1lue5FaPAlokA
    Instagram: instagram.com/gabaptist_discipleship
    Podcast: gabaptistdiscipleship.transistor.fm
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gadiscipleship
    44 min
  • Where to Start on a Discipleship Pathway Process?
    "If you're going to risk and maybe fail, fail at something that matters. Fail gloriously so that even in failure, lives change." - Jon Acuff
    Disciple-makers, the most crucial step in creating a discipleship pathway is starting! Join Discipleship Consultants PJ Dunn & Ray Sullivan with guests Kenny Sexton and Dr. Duane Logsdon. Kenny is the lead pastor at Satilla Baptist Church in Satilla, GA, and Regional Director with the Bonhoeffer Project. Duane is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Byne Memorial Baptist Church in Albany, GA. It may feel overwhelming to embark on this journey. We break down some simple first steps to take in this broadcast.
    We will talk about:
    - What is the Watershed Principle, and how does it help me create a discipleship pathway?
    - Programs have a finish. Discipleship is a process!
    - One clear sign your disciple-making strategy has a big-time issue and room for improvement
    - Resisting the feeling of being overwhelmed in a disciple-making process
    - Kenny speaks to the Bonhoeffer Project and how the headwaters are vital to pathway success
    - Program vs. process model of ministry
    - Duane addresses how people want to understand the process but feel a program
    - How deploying a pathway is messier than the infographics we create!
    - How to be disciplined to the process to see a pathway flourish
    - When words create worlds, they matter
    - Two things to shift your congregation towards disciple-makers next week!
    If you cant catch us live, be sure to subscribe!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRESLi21We1lue5FaPAlokA
    Instagram: instagram.com/gabaptist_discipleship
    Podcast: gabaptistdiscipleship.transistor.fm
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gadiscipleship
    40 min

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This podcast exists to strengthen churches by resourcing, inspiring, and creating disciple-makers! Discipleship is a life-long process by which a follower of Jesus Christ grows toward Christ-likeness…

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