Church Planting, Ordinary Discipleship, & Real Talk On Disciple Making with Jake Johnson

Here’s the takeaways from our most recent interview with Jake on disciple-making:

Discipleship is about making followers of Jesus, not just converts. Jake Johnson emphasizes empowering individuals to lead and serve in church.

Highlights

Discipleship Vision: Focus on making disciples who emulate Jesus. ✝️

Jake’s Journey: Non-traditional path to pastorship through small groups. 🚶‍♂️

Empowerment Culture: Everyone can lead and serve, not just the pastor. 🌱

Platform to People: Shift focus from platform ministry to empowering the church body. 🏛️

Bivocational Benefits: Highlights advantages of being bivocational in ministry. 💼

Daily Devotion: Importance of spending time with God and learning from others. 📖

Heart of Ministry: Prioritize loving people over platforms and knowledge. ❤️

Key Insights

Discipleship is Holistic: True discipleship involves nurturing relationships that reflect Jesus’ teachings, ensuring followers grow spiritually and relationally. 🌍

Small Groups Matter: Small groups create intimate settings for growth and accountability, essential for fostering genuine discipleship. 🤝

Shared Leadership: Sharing the pulpit encourages diverse voices and perspectives, promoting humility and collaboration within the church. 🎤

Bivocational Advantages: Being bivocational allows leaders to connect with their communities and model work-life balance, enriching their ministry. 🔄

Daily Spiritual Practices: Consistent time with God is crucial for personal growth, enhancing a leader’s ability to disciple others effectively. ⏳

Service Orientation: Emphasizing service over status transforms church dynamics, encouraging more members to engage in ministry. 🙌

People-Centric Focus: Ultimately, prioritizing relationships and love for others mirrors Jesus’ ministry, fulfilling the essence of discipleship. 💖