Welcome Local Pastors
Welcome!
We are glad you’re here. You will find many resources on this page about disciple-making. We hope these resources will assist you in leading others to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
If Tim Bias or Sara Thomas can be helpful to you or to narrow down the resources below, please contact us at connect@transformingmission.org or
HINT: if you’re ever looking for a podcast you can find it by simply typing https://transformingmission/episodenumber. For example, episode 050 is https://transformingmission.org/050
Download the Handout from Local Pastors School
Videos to Guide Your Disciple-Making Journey
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Deeper Reflection on Matthew 28:16-20
You can find Episodes 122- 128 on the podcast page. Each episode explores one specific part of the scripture. Together, you’ll get a complete picture of the whole passage
- Episode 122: Pause – Matthew 28:16-20
- Episode 123: Pause for Empowerment
- Episode 124: Pause, then Go and Make Disciples
- Episode 125: Pause for all People
- Episode 126: Pause – Immersed in the Movement of God
- Episode 127: Pause – Living in Relationship with God and One Another
- Episode 128: Pause – Jesus is with You
If You Want to Make Disciples…
The resources below are directly related to the 13 challenges to disciple-making we identified in the video training. Not every challenge has resources listed, but most do. If we can help you sort through the many resources below, please reach out to us at connect@transformingmission.org
1. & 2. Focus on building new relationships.
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- This video was originally recorded for Crucible. It walks through four questions to deepen your relationships with one another and start building new relationships that lead to disciple-making.
3. Build Trust with Leaders, the Congregation & Community
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Listen to this episode of the podcast where we explore the importance of trust.
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- Watch a video where Sara talks about the importance of trust. NOTE: This video was originally recorded for pastors in transition.
4. Live With Integrity
Listen to one or more of the following podcasts:
5. Build Emotional Intelligence
Listen to one or more of the following podcasts
6. Build Relationships, Connections, and Empathy
Listen to one or more of the following
- Episode 055-059: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (have a real conversation) and How to Rumble
- What is Your Grace Story? Episodes 070-072
7. Take Imperfect Action
Listen to one or more of the following
8. Follow Jesus Every Day
Listen to one or more of the following:
- Episode 112: Making Sense of Spiritual losses, longings, and big lies
- Episode 089: Setting the Foundation to Follow Jesus Every Day
- Watch the video about Disciple Making Practices at the top of this page.
Explore the “God Is With Us” Devotional as an example of the Read, Reflect, Respond, and Return process.
9. Tend to the four elements of disciple making for every local congregation
Watch the Congregational Disciple-making video at the top of this page
10. Learn to step into difficult conversations
Listen to one or more of the following:
- Episode 081: 5 Conversations Every Leader Must Have
- Episode 082: Jesus, Love, Conflict and Tacos
Read one of the resources on the blog about Racism and Becoming Antiracist
11. Know Your Why
Watch this short video from comedian Michael Jr. about knowing your why.
12. Name the Behaviors that Embody What You Value
- Listen to Episode 76: Are You Practicing or Professing Your Values?