Episodes
Session 1: In Matthew 28 disciple-making assumes, or is even initiated by, the acceptance of Baptism. In today’s study, we survey post Pentecost examples of Baptism. As we consider these examples, we intend to wrestle with three key questions; who received baptism? When was baptism performed? And finally, who gave baptism in each example? As you consider the NT examples, how do your own thoughts or commitments to practice Baptism come into view? Are there reasons we diverge from NT precedent?...
Published 11/16/23
Nathan’s first study examines a survey of passages across the New Testament to clarify the Biblical Gospel. What could be more important than sowing the right seed? Our goal is to answer the question, what do we say? Answer: the core elements of the Gospel must be our message. Considering the biblical Gospel, how might you revisit your seed sowing to ensure fidelity to the message that gives life?Second session: As we seek to share a biblical Gospel, we ought also to allow the New Testament...
Published 11/01/23
We continue the series with Nathan Shank on Discovering the Missionary Task.In today’s study, consider a survey of Old and New Testament descriptions of the targets of God’s mission. If sin causes separation, missions cross the resulting barriers to initiate God’s mission. Were there passages or promises you considered for the first time? As we examine our own targets how do they compare with the consistent message and targets of scripture?In the second look at the empty field, we consider...
Published 10/19/23
This is the first installment in a series on Discovering the Missionary Task by Nathan Shank. You can listen to the audio on the Movements podcast. If you’d like to view and work through the content as a team, the video is available on Nathan’s Youtube channel.This first video sets the stage for the series. Objectives are clearly detailed along with suggestions for format as you gather your disciples to study God’s word. As detailed in this video the series is intended to assist you as you:...
Published 10/11/23
A conversation with Charlie Burke of Exponential Australia about my book, Acts and the Movement of God.youtu.be/UEym347gOxU
Published 09/28/23
Cynthia Anderson (https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/) talks about her new book, The Multiplier’s Mindset. She unpacks the shifts in our thinking we need to navigate as we pursue movements of disciples and churches. Cynthia is a trainer, coach, podcaster and friend.Links* multipliersmindset.com (http://multipliersmindset.com/)* Mindset questionnaire (https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/multipliers-quiz/)* Dare to multiply podcast (https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/category/podcast/)
Published 09/11/23
A conversation with Zeth and Hannah Hill about their calling to London.
Published 08/31/23
David Cervenka felt like he was hitting his head against a brick wall until a phone call sent him on a journey of discovery and breakthrough in Japan.
Published 08/23/23
A conversation with Jacob Boss about trends across Europe.
Published 08/11/23
A conversation with Frank Schattner about his journey from pioneering movements among the Hmong people to the Joshua Project and now the Fidelis Project. Fidelis provides online training and higher education for movement catalysts.Links* Fidelis Project: fidelisproject.com* Joshua Project: joshuaproject.net* Hill 111: hill111.com
Published 07/19/23
For centuries Spain has sent missionaries to Venezuela. This is the story of Gabo and Barbara Ayala, called by God out of Caracas, Venezuela to Granada, Spain.Find out more: movimientotrestercios.es (https://movimientotrestercios.es/)
Published 07/10/23
While in Thailand I visited the border where I met one fearless lady from Laos. She’d crossed the Mekong River to equip Thai believers to reach their people before returning to her Communist-controlled homeland.Learn more: mekongkingdommovement.com
Published 07/04/23
A conversation with Joe Stewart and Ron Johnson in Denver, Colorado about multiplying disciples and churches from where they are to the ends of the earth.Links: * simplechurch.global (https://simplechurch.global/)* chasm.solutions (https://chasm.solutions/)
Published 06/08/23
My third and final author interview with Josh Howard on my latest book, Acts and the Movement of God.We talk about the spiritual battle and how the church in Jerusalem became a multiplying movement of disciples and churches.Find out more at: movements.net/actsBuy @ Koorong Australia: koorong.comBuy on Amazon: amzn.to/3MVjvbK
Published 05/25/23
My second author interview with Josh Howard about my new book, Acts and the Movement of God.We discuss the church in Jerusalem as the role model for every church. We learn that discipleship and church formation are two sides of the same reality. We identify the pattern of engagement in Acts between the movement of God and a lost world. We see how the movement advances through both miracles and martyrdom, signs and suffering. We hear how the movement of God is advancing today in the redlight...
Published 05/17/23
I talk with Josh Howard about the release of my latest book: Acts and the Movement of God: From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth.We discuss how Luke wrote to help us bridge the gap between our experience and the movement of God in Acts. We talk about how Jesus launched a missionary movement that was under the authority of God’s Word, dependent on the Holy Spirit, and on the way from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth with the gospel. Finally we ask, What can Acts teach us about the people...
Published 05/11/23
Kevin Weigelt talks about his story of pursuing NoPlaceLeft in Romania.Find out more: europemultiplyteam.com (https://europemultiplyteam.com/)
Published 05/04/23
A conversation with Jake and Stacy Jarrell about their calling to Spain.
Published 04/20/23
Russell Godward leads a conversation on the journey from established church to movement.Visit Russell’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@russellgodward8500
Published 04/05/23
A conversation with Nathan Zziwa about the progress they are making towards NoPlaceLeft in Uganda.
Published 03/21/23
A conversation with one young couple called by God to pursue movements of disciples and churches in South Asia.
Published 03/09/23
A conversation with JT Timblin with the latest news on movements of disciples and churches in Southern California.Connect with JT: neighborsandnations.org (https://neighborsandnations.org/)
Published 02/22/23
Glenn and Rhonda Stewart tell the second part of the story of a movement of God in Rajasthan, India.Explore the resources mentioned in the interview: southasiansands.wixsite.com/ekrasta
Published 02/10/23
Some people think a movement is a sovereign work of God. Others think it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Glenn and Rhonda Stewart know both are true.Explore the resources mentioned in the interview: southasiansands.wixsite.com/ekrasta (https://southasiansands.wixsite.com/ekrasta)
Published 02/02/23
Brother Rajiv talks about the tragedy and triumph of making disciples in the red-light district of Mumbai, India. For more: hilltopofhope.com
Published 01/13/23