The Ts of Kingdom Stewardship

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In this episode, speakers from E3 Partners introduce the Five Ts of Stewardship—a framework for effective kingdom work. The Five Ts are Targets, Tools, Teaming, Training, and Tracking. They emphasize the importance of setting clear and measurable targets, like the 'five by five' approach, which focuses on five people groups and five geographic locations for evangelism.

The session highlights the need for strategic tools and continuous training to foster discipleship and organizational growth. They give practical advice on building and maintaining effective ministry teams, stressing the importance of regular rhythms and structures for sustainable success. Tracking and accountability are underscored as essential for ensuring productive and mission-aligned initiatives. Various tracking methods, such as church health tracking and generational mapping, are detailed to emphasize accurate stewardship and accountability.

The speakers also cover the significance of ongoing coaching and training to maintain momentum and adjust strategies. This session is a valuable guide for anyone looking to contribute meaningfully to kingdom stewardship, whether locally or globally.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to Stewardship and the Five Ts

00:40 Defining Targets: The Five by Five Strategy

03:08 Tools for Success: Circles of Accountability

06:37 Building Effective Teams

08:47 The Importance of Rhythms in Teaming

11:03 Prioritizing Time for Kingdom Work

13:15 The Power of Modeling and Prayer Walking

15:10 Training for Multiplication

17:14 Building Rhythms in the Calendar

18:02 Encouragement for Shifting to Disciple-Making

18:38 The Importance of Training and Coaching

21:35 Tracking Progress and Stewardship

29:41 Generational Mapping and Church Health

31:32 Seven Phases of Movement

33:42 Strategic Focus for Global Gospel Saturation

Resources on Discipleship

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In this episode, Josh Howard and David Kaufmann discuss effective stewardship and outreach through the "Five Ts": Targets, Teaming, Training, Tracking, and Tools.

Targets: They highlight the importance of clear targets, using the "five by five" strategy to identify five specific population segments and geographic locations for evangelism. This helps allocate resources effectively and focus on high-need areas. Methods like the "circle of accountability" ensure everyone hears the gospel.

Teaming: They stress the value of strong, collaborative teams with consistent schedules and practices. Team formation around specific targets improves organization and mutual encouragement.

Training: Various programs equip individuals with practical skills for their mission. Continuous training and coaching ensure ongoing development and problem resolution.

Tracking: Measuring progress and ensuring accountability through metrics like gospel shares, new believers, and group establishment is vital. Tools like generational maps help track church network development.

Tools: Providing tangible resources for evangelism, discipleship, and gathering is essential. Effective tools ensure everyone knows how to contribute efficiently.

Throughout the episode, the interconnectedness of the Five Ts is emphasized. Setting targets informs tracking, guiding training needs, supported by effective teaming and tools. This structured approach ensures a strategic mission and comprehensive outreach.

This episode dives into the organizational strategy behind successful ministry, highlighting the synergy between clear targets, effective teaming, comprehensive training, diligent tracking, and practical tools.

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A Culture of Ancient Pathways 

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The session focuses on the concept of ancient pathways for disciple-making movements, challenging the notion that such methods are new or innovative. The speaker emphasizes the age-old practices of Jesus and his disciples, describing these strategies as 2,000-year-old 'vintage wine' that has improved with age. The key points include Jesus’ approach to disciple-making: entering new places, proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, forming communities, and raising leaders. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, the speaker illustrates how these ancient strategies can be applied in modern contexts to create transformative disciple-making movements. Emphasizing the importance of prayer, fasting, and grassroots community engagement, the session provides practical insights and encourages attendees to adopt these ancient pathways to saturate their cities and nations with the gospel.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Session Overview

00:01 Ancient Pathways: Rediscovering Old Wine

01:40 WWJD vs. WDJD: A Better Question

02:33 Recap of Acts 19: Paul's Ministry in Ephesus

04:00 Brian King's Introduction and Personal Story

06:05 Journey to Mexico City: A Heart for Discipleship

07:08 Returning to Tulsa: Challenges and New Beginnings

09:16 Discovering Simple Tools for Discipleship

11:59 E3 Partners and the Vision for Asia

14:05 Practical Steps and Real-Life Stories

24:26 The Importance of Choosing the Right Pathway

29:33 Exploring Mark 1: Jesus' Ministry Patterns

31:06 The Baptism of Jesus

32:12 Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness

32:51 Proclaiming the Gospel in Galilee

33:38 Calling the First Disciples

37:26 Teaching and Healing in Capernaum

46:21 Jesus' Ministry Pathway

Resources on Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook

National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches

DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook

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Join Josh and Corey from E3 Partners as they kick off an episode designed to help us understand and align with God's heart and vision for discipleship and multiplicative movements. They seek to shift our perspective to allow us to see our lives as a part of God's grand vision for the nations. It's importance that we have a God-sized vision that can only be accomplished through divine intervention.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Study

04:36 The Importance of a God-Sized Vision

08:05 Interactive Study: Exploring Key Scriptures

19:51 Analyzing Lostness and Casting Vision

33:38 God's Vision and Our Role

39:18 The Call to Action: Training and Tools

44:32 Testimonies and Success Stories

50:48 Practical Tools for Ministry

52:52 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources on Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook

National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches

DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook

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This episode, focusing on "The Culture of Big Vision," dives into the foundational aspects of cultivating a God-sized vision within Christian ministry settings. The session is led by Josh and Corey, members of E3 partners, who outline the significance of aligning one’s personal and communal visions with God’s overarching will and mission for the world.

Josh kicks off the session with a candid introduction and an engaging explanation of the necessity to understand and embrace God's vision before attempting to fulfill individual or church missions. He emphasizes that seeking God's will for broader contexts, such as cities or nations, inherently shapes and answers personal mission questions. This framework challenges listeners to shift their focus from personal spiritual callings, often seen as "snowflake purposes," to a larger, kingdom-driven vision that God has for the world.

A significant part of the session includes Josh recounting a conversation with his mentor, which shifted his perspective from asking, "What is God's will for my life?" to, "What is God's will, period?" This refocusing serves as a call to prioritize God's broader mission over individual desires and dreams.

Throughout the episode, several biblical passages are cited to highlight the breadth and depth of God's vision. This includes references from Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah, Matthew, Acts, and Revelation, guiding participants to understand how God's intent to reach all nations and peoples is a continuous thread from Genesis to Revelation.

The episode also discusses practical steps and attitudes necessary for seeing God's vision realized. Josh underscores the importance of having "big" vision and faith that extends beyond what congregations or teams can accomplish alone, emphasizing the power of cooperation and reliance on God.

Furthermore, the teaching segment led by Corey includes interactive elements where participants are invited to read and reflect on scriptures, focusing on who God used and the extent of His glory in each passage. This exercise solidifies the understanding that God's vision is expansive and inclusive, aimed at reaching every person and nation.

Personal anecdotes and testimonies provide real-world context to the teachings. Josh shares experiences from his interactions with various global ministries and highlights a story from a friend in Kenya to exemplify having a vision so great it seems to make God 'sweat.' This inspires listeners to elevate their expectations and prayers beyond modest or "weak sauce" targets to truly transformative aspirations.

The session concludes with a series of next steps, urging participants to consider how they can inject this big vision into their local church cultures. They are encouraged to continuously cast, clarify, and reiterate this vision, ensuring it permeates their congregational life and mission efforts. Corey offers practical advice on devising strategies and creating actionable tools to facilitate this vision in their ministries.

Overall, the episode is a rousing call to adopt and integrate a God-sized vision into personal and communal faith journeys, emphasizing scriptural grounding, practical application, and collaborative effort to achieve substantial spiritual transformation in local contexts and beyond.

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What are some of your strategies to make Disciples? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to do so? 

Either way, this episode will be for you! 

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In this episode, Grant and Dr. Ron introduce the 'LampPost Strategy' for making disciples, meaning one-on-one mentorship over group discipleship to build a sustainable disciple-making culture within our churches. The episode explains the Lamppost Strategy for disciple making, emphasizing one-to-one disciple making based on 2 Timothy 2:2. It critiques how traditional disciple-making methods are often ineffective in American church culture, which can be antagonistic towards the concept. The strategy focuses on developing third-generation disciple makers to shift from 80% walking away to 80% staying in faith. This process involves creating a robust culture of discipleship through 90-day cycles, emphasizing foundational content, developing the right culture, and ensuring effective organizational connections. The strategy also uses Benjamin Franklin’s invention of the lamppost as a metaphor for creating an attractive and sustainable disciple-making model within the church.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:30 Implementing Third Generation Disciple Makers

09:35 The Importance of Foundational Discipleship

14:00 Content, Culture, and Connection

29:09 Balancing Discipleship Needs

32:50 90-Day Discipleship Cycles

36:32 Pre-Decision and Post-Decision Efforts

47:46 Third Generation Disciples: A Deeper Look

54:30 Q&A and Final Thoughts

Resources on Discipleship

The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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The First 90 Days for New and Renewed Believers (feat. Grant Edwards and Dr. Ron Braley) | Discipling Another

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Join Grant Edwards and Dr. Ron Braley as they tackle the alarming statistic that 80% of new believers abandon their faith within three months, offering insights on foundational versus formational discipleship, emphasizing the importance of structured guidance, and providing practical strategies to help churches retain and nurture new Christians. Grant Edwards and Dr. Ron Braille present on the critical need for foundational discipleship in churches, given that 80% of new believers walk away from faith within three months. They emphasize that every Christian can be a disciple maker, starting with foundational discipleship that involves one-on-one guidance focusing on the initial three months of a new believer's journey. Grant shares his personal testimony and insights from decades of discipling, stressing the importance of teaching foundational disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and witnessing. They advocate for immediate, personal discipleship over broader formational approaches, arguing that effective one-on-one discipleship builds a strong foundation that can greatly reduce the high attrition rate among new believers.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background

01:08 Understanding Discipleship

02:22 Personal Testimony: From Rebellion to Redemption

06:47 The Great Commission and Early Ministry

10:05 Challenges in Discipleship

11:54 The Importance of Foundational Discipleship

13:15 Statistics and the Need for Effective Discipleship

21:44 Formational vs. Foundational Discipleship

25:44 Discovering God's Calling

26:51 The Importance of Foundation in Christian Life

29:01 Illustrating Foundation vs. Formation

31:28 The Power of One-on-One Discipleship

34:50 Overcoming Discipleship Inertia

40:23 The Four Basic Principles of Discipleship

Resources on Discipleship

The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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The Pathway to Discipleship: Following Jesus' Footsteps

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In this session, Chip and Anthony emphasize the importance of every individual living on mission for Jesus through a structured pathway of seeking, following, growing, and going, highlighting intimate 'huddles' for effective disciple-making, and offering practical guidelines and resources to foster a dynamic, mission-focused community. In this episode, the speakers emphasize the importance of living on mission for Jesus by creating pathways for disciple making within the church. They advocate for a shift from a solely gathering mentality to a sending mentality, aiming to empower individuals to live their mission. They introduce a concept called 'huddles,' small groups of 2-5 people, fostering transparent and intimate discipleship environments. The focus is on establishing habitual rhythms of seeking, following, growing, and going, through three fundamental practices: sharing the heart, the message, and the mission. They reference Bobby Harrington and Alex Absalom's book 'Discipleship That Fits' and provide practical guidance for implementing these huddles effectively. The episode includes a discussion on the role of the leader, the optimal size, duration, location for huddles, and the importance of multiplying these groups over time.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Welcome Back and Session Overview

00:19 The Pathway to Living on Mission

01:45 Understanding Discipleship Spaces

02:48 The Concept of Huddles

04:33 Practical Aspects of Huddles

14:54 The Role of Leadership in Huddles

23:26 Sharing Personal Experiences of Faith

25:45 Hearing from God: Personal Testimonies

30:12 Building Relationships Through Service

36:35 Discipleship Tools and Techniques

43:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources on Discipleship

The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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The Pathway to Discipleship: Following Jesus' Footsteps

In this episode, Chip and Anthony emphasize the importance of a structured pathway beyond weekly church services, based on four commands from Mark 1:17, offering practical assessments and insights to help individuals transition from seekers to mission-oriented disciples. This episode addresses the commitment to becoming a disciple of Jesus, focusing on the steps and processes that follow this commitment. The speaker reflects on their early experiences with faith, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to discipleship beyond attending church services. Using a metaphor of creating trails in the woods, Chip highlights the importance of following a clear path in life, akin to Jesus' invitation to his disciples in Mark 1:17 to 'follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' This episode outlines a discipleship pathway with focal points including speaking one's purpose, knowing the word, investing in individuals, lifting one's heart through prayer, living in community, and sharing the message. The session leverages Luke 2:40-52 to underscore Jesus' growth as a model for discipleship and presents an assessment for self-evaluation in these key areas. The goal is to live on mission, grow in faith, follow Jesus' footsteps, and help others do the same on the mission of Disciple Making. 

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 The Invitation to Discipleship

01:19 The Process of Faithfulness

02:00 Creating Spiritual Pathways

04:51 Understanding Discipleship

05:48 Navigating Life's Trails

07:29 The Journey of Seeking

11:16 Living Life on Mission

17:05 The Skills of Jesus

26:30 Discovering Your Purpose

26:48 Understanding Your Identity in Christ

27:14 Embracing Your Unique Design

30:14 The Power of Knowing the Word

31:45 Investing in the One

34:44 Lifting Your Heart in Prayer

37:24 Living in Community

39:50 Sharing the Message

40:50 Assessment and Reflection

Resources on Discipleship

The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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In this episode, Tim continues to address the problem of men not understanding biblical manhood. The traditional answer, centered on performance and duty, is not resonating with men today, leading many men to feel confused and disconnected from their faith. Let’s let Tim share some insights with us on how we can begin to foster biblical understanding and spiritual growth in our churches.

The episode focuses on the question 'What is a biblical man?' and discusses the inadequacies of traditional performance-based definitions. With statistics showing that men are disengaging from church activities and leadership, the speaker introduces three truths to redefine biblical manhood: understanding one's identity as a child of God, living life through Jesus, and viewing life from God's perspective. The speaker mentions a new model called 'The Man Journey' and emphasizes the need for identity and spiritual growth over performance. Discussions include the importance of scripture immersion, role modeling, group dynamics, and accountability. The session also highlights effective biblical study tools, discipleship, and the significance of transparent leadership to foster true spiritual growth.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Current Challenges

00:59 The Problem with Performance-Based Definitions

02:13 The Man Journey: A New Approach

02:47 Insights from a Men's Pastor

04:36 The Three Truths of Biblical Manhood

04:49 Understanding Identity in Christ

05:42 Living by the Life of Another

07:23 Freedom to Fail and Its Impact

09:37 Viewing Life from God's Perspective

23:18 Practical Applications and Group Dynamics

27:20 Understanding Identity in Christ

28:09 Modeling and Transformation

29:02 Sharing Personal Stories

31:10 The Importance of Vulnerability

37:11 Encouragement and Accountability

41:39 Vision and Discipleship

47:08 David's Example of God's Perspective

Resources on Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

Biblical Study Tools: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/ 

Defining Discipleship: https://discipleship.org/bobbys-blog/the-definition-of-disciple/ 

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In this episode, we dive into a crucial challenge faced by men today: what is a 'biblical man?' Tim underscores the need to provide a coherent, relatable answer, especially to our younger men. He proposes three core truths that define a biblical man. First, understanding one's identity as a child of God, distinct from one's actions but profoundly influencing them. Second, learning to live by the life of Jesus within us, which allows men to embrace their imperfection and lean on Christ's strength. Third, seeing how this understanding transforms daily living, enabling men to make a significant impact while enjoying a deeper relationship with God.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Topic

00:30 Defining Biblical Manhood

00:53 Father and Son Retreat Experience

02:21 Challenges in Defining Biblical Manhood

06:37 The Struggle with Male Leadership

08:36 The Importance of Identity in Christ

14:16 Living by the Life of Jesus

18:47 Understanding Rest in Him

19:15 Living Through His Works

19:49 Enjoying Life Through Christ

22:44 Scriptural Insights on Living by His Life

25:24 Battling Temptation with Identity

27:39 The Power of Sin and Identity

29:49 Living by the Life of Another

35:31 Concluding Thoughts on Identity and Purpose

Resources on Discipleship

The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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Tim Brown from Re Up Men's Movement addresses the pressing issues faced by men in today's society, particularly focusing on identity and the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ. He highlights the startling statistics related to church involvement, faith abandonment among young men, and the lack of male participation in church activities. Many men derive their value from their material possessions and professional achievements rather than from their identity in Christ, resulting in leadership issues and a sense of despair, confusion, and hopelessness. This episode underscores the need for men to seek friendship, community, and spiritual growth, promoting a model of discipleship and intentional time with fewer people for greater impact.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to Re Up Men's Movement

05:16 The Need for Change in Men's Ministry

06:44 The Fire Team Structure

07:31 Creating Contexts for Spiritual Growth

08:49 The Generational Gap in Churches

09:46 Defining Biblical Manhood

11:56 The Problem of Indifference

18:17 Understanding Condemnation and Identity

23:52 Understanding the New Creature Concept

27:54 Dual Nature Debate

30:35 Identity in Christ

37:08 Testimonies of Transformation

41:00 Conclusion: The Importance of Identity

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The Definition of a Disciple

Becoming a Disciple Maker

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