The Power of Discipleship: How Relationships Change Lives
In this episode, Daron Earlewine and Eric Maitlen discuss the importance of discipleship and evangelism in the mission of God. They emphasize the need for intentional relationships and the impact of sharing personal testimonies. They also explore the concept of the three-legged stool of relationships: up with God, in with others, and out with the world. The conversation highlights the transformative power of discipleship and the joy of being a witness to God’s work in the world.
Key Takeaways:
⚡️Discipleship and evangelism are interwoven, often overlapping processes that essentially feed into each other.
⚡️True witnessing stems from personal encounters and transformations brought about by God – it is not a programmed agenda.
⚡️Effective ministry involves both inward nurturing within one’s community (discipleship) and outwardly sharing faith (evangelism).
⚡️The ‘Great Commission’ is a collective call to action, not meant to be pursued in isolation, but within community and under discipleship.
⚡️Bearing witness to the power of the gospel in various contexts, local to global, rejuvenates personal faith and communal outreach.
Quotes
- “The great commission is not a spectator sport. There is no sideline, folks.”
- “The person isn’t your project to create a convert. It’s the idea of am I willing to live a life worth imitating, where I would then begin to disciple people.”
- “The most mature thing, the most wise, humble Christian thing you could possibly do is humble yourself enough to say, ‘God, who would you have me be discipled by this season?'”
- “The great commission is being a witness to his story, stepping into his relationship and what he’s doing to redeem the relationships of the world.”
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