The KC Underground Podcast

Summary

This conversation explores the topic of mobilizing the existing church for disciple-making. We delve into the observation that urban churches must refocus on disciple-making and engaging the lost. The conversation explores the definition of disciple-making and the need for paradigm shifts in existing church structures. We emphasize the importance of partnerships with existing churches and the mobilization of ordinary people. They also discuss the significance of unity and collaboration within the church and the potential for all believers to become disciple-makers.
Takeaways

Urban churches must refocus on disciple-making and engaging the lost.

Existing church structures may need paradigm shifts to prioritize disciple-making.

Partnerships with existing churches are crucial for mobilizing the church for disciple-making.

Ordinary people can play a significant role in mobilizing the existing church.

Unity and collaboration within the church are essential for effective disciple-making.

All believers have the potential to become disciple-makers.

Takeaways

Inside leadership is crucial in disciple-making movements, as insiders have credibility and trust within their communities.

In this conversation, Brian, Cory, and Gary Kendall discuss the importance of collaboration and unity within the church to reach and impact a city. We highlight the need for a citywide vision and the role of prayer, compassion, evangelism, Bible engagement, and multiplication in achieving gospel saturation.

We also discuss the collaborative response of the Church of Kansas City to the recent tragedy after the Super Bowl, emphasizing the importance of unity and the unique role the church can play in providing support and care.

We also communicate the practical ways to give at thechurchloveskansascity.com

Takeaways:

In this conversation, Brian and Norris Williams discuss the importance of empowering insider leaders in disciple making movements. Norris shares his background and how he got involved in disciple making movement principles. He emphasizes the need to listen to God and have a posture of humility when entering new places. Norris also highlights the importance of identity and pruning in bearing fruit. These principles are transferable to urban environments and can help individuals discover their true identity and purpose in the kingdom of God.

Takeaways

These principles can be applied in urban environments to help individuals find their true identity and purpose in the kingdom of God.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of prioritizing inside leaders in urban disciple making movements. They highlight the complexity of cities, which are made up of millions of cultures and subcultures. They emphasize the need to find and raise up leaders who belong to these various subcultures and can effectively reach their own people. The conversation explores the role of outside leaders in supporting and empowering inside leaders, as well as the importance of mobilizing believers in the city. The discussion concludes with reflections on leadership and the need to redefine traditional notions of leadership.

In this conversation, Zach Duke shares his journey of faith and leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of modeling servant-hearted leadership and passing on the ministry to others. Zach highlights the need for leaders to prioritize intimacy with Jesus and trust in His goodness. He also discusses the tension between organic and intentional growth in leadership development. Zach encourages listeners to have faith in a mighty God and to obey Jesus in all things.
Takeaways

Cory and Brian introduce observation number six: Develop Servant Hearted Leaders Who Replicate. The strategy that Two Four Eight suggests in light of this observation is that urban disciple-makers should prioritize developing leaders like Jesus. While this seems obvious, we often miss the target on how we actually develop leaders.

In this episode, Cory interviews Cynthia Anderson. Cynthia has been a global catalyst for disciple-making movements for multiple decades. She is a deep well of wisdom for those pursuing movements of disciple-making. We dig a little deeper in the idea of investing in one-on-one disciple-making relationships that multiply by exploring the question of who we should mentor. To learn more from Cynthia, check out The Multipliers Mindset book or her podcast called Dare to Multiply. www.multipliersmindset.com

Cory and Brian interview Michael Sherwin of Two Four Eight. Michael was a primary driver behind the study of global movements and the process of discerning the common insights among these disciple-making networks in urban contexts. We wanted to have Michael back to explore more deeply this particular topic of "one-on-one vs. group disciple-making." We explore how our western individualism affects the way we see this insight, and how movement leaders celebrate this truth.