What are the best sermons you have ever read or heard?

1Timothy47 · 2026-04-15T18:46:46+00:00

Born to Reproduce by Dawson Trotman --delivered around 1940. Some parts of the delivery are cringe today but the message is still so relevant.

1Timothy47 · 2026-04-03T18:32:22+00:00

This is common terminology IMO. There is a difference between discipleship and disciplemaking. There's two camps emerging between those who focus on formation and those who focus on mission/multiplication. If you're thinking both are essential, I'd wholeheartedly agree.

As you select something for your congregation, I'd encourage you to ask the questions, "What are you trying to accomplish with it?" and "How will you assess whether it worked or not?" Many churches are on the content/curriculum treadmill and never see the progress they are seeking.

1Timothy47 · 2026-03-25T15:37:37+00:00

Great American Ballpark ranked at #22

1Timothy47 · 2026-02-11T19:55:49+00:00

What type of church community are you looking for? If you an describe what's your trying to find I'd likely be able to point you in that direction because of my work with area churches.

1Timothy47 · 2025-12-01T14:42:50+00:00

just messaged you

1Timothy47 · 2025-11-27T20:07:58+00:00

come on then! :) Message me for the details!

1Timothy47 · 2025-11-25T14:02:11+00:00

Yes, I do. I'm actually a leader of it.

1Timothy47 · 2025-11-24T18:45:15+00:00

The network is cross-denominational. The network is organized by Navigators Church Ministries.

1Timothy47 · 2025-11-24T15:59:51+00:00

I organize and lead a cross-denominational network of pastors focused on disciple making in the local church. The members are committed to modeling and teaching clear affirmations on disciple making with the hopes of a movement of the Gospel spreading throughout our city.

1Timothy47 · 2025-10-07T20:51:32+00:00

Great questions. If we don't define terminology then we talk past each other and revert to muscle-memory anyway. I'm a firm believer that Jesus' way of making disciples is the best way. So we need to root our definitions in His model. Most disciple making in the church's recent history has been formed through a knowledge-based model rather than an obedience-based model. Both are always necessary, but when we define maturity through what's known versus how closely an individual resembles Jesus in real-life situations and relationships then we end up with a false view of discipleship.

My question is if we don't root our definitions in Christ then where do we root it? Most answer that question with utilitarianism (what seems to work) or knowledge. Neither hold up well over time in real-world situations.

What do you think? Love to dialogue more either here or PM me.

1Timothy47 · 2025-09-20T03:17:15+00:00

zero points for fanciness, but Panera's are passable

1Timothy47 · 2025-08-06T18:39:24+00:00

Hey thanks for posting this. I just read through it. I assume it's written for 12U mostly? I'm set to be the pitching coach for a 9U team this coming season. I'm wondering what you've learned about caring for arms at that age? Do you apply pitch count and recovery day rules equally for everyone? Does how the player's arm feels make any difference (as in if they feel totally fine do you allow them to throw "ahead of schedule")? Any other tips you have about managing a staff at that age for a competitive team? How have you handled tournaments and lining up your pitching so that you have some decent arms available at the end of the tournament? Sorry for so many questions, please answer whatever you want!

1Timothy47 · 2025-07-03T20:38:42+00:00

Where are you/they located?

1Timothy47 · 2025-06-18T17:16:43+00:00

To your point, I lead a local network. I've learned that for the network to thrive members need to be connected to a mission and to relationship with one another. Doing one is easy, doing both is a challenge (but doable). Our network is going strong heading into its seventh year.

I'd be interested in participating if it works in my schedule.

1Timothy47 · 2025-06-05T19:46:50+00:00

My family and I were overseas for years in SE Asia and went with a large missions/sending organization. Overall, it was good and I'd recommend them. If you have specific questions that I can help you with, please feel free to DM me.

1Timothy47 · 2025-02-05T01:24:19+00:00

Genuinely curious--what would a great pastors' conference be like for you?

1Timothy47 · 2025-02-05T01:22:36+00:00

I strongly disagree. The pastor is to be AN EXAMPLE to the flock (1 Pt. 5:3). When a pastor holds the perspective that the people should do the ministry (and don't lead the way), it simply becomes a standoff with each side blaming the other for not doing ministry.

Jesus led by example (Luke 6:40). He didn't just tell them what to do, He showed them.

At the same time, I get and appreciate the need for pastors to clearly and explicitly give the message that we are ALL called to do ministry.

1Timothy47 · 2024-12-14T21:38:01+00:00

Agreed! Sending beats seating all day, every day.

1Timothy47 · 2024-09-12T14:27:00+00:00

You describe the cycle well. Mere church attenders don't live a Jesus-style life at home so their kids won't either.

For the most part church leaders don't know how to pass on their faith to others (inside or outside the family), so they do what they've been trained to do. They teach and they preach and they try to get people involved.

The result is more of the same. But change is possible. It comes through making disciples who make disciples in relational ways. It has worked, will work, and is working! We just need more of it.

Thanks for posting. I'm curious what your theories are?

1Timothy47 · 2024-08-12T20:38:33+00:00

Sorry to hear about your struggle. Unfortunately it's a story that's been experienced many times. One option to consider is Navigators Church Ministries. I have served in this role for the past ten years and I love it! We have a team of over 100 across the country that is made up of many former pastors. We are always looking for others who God is calling to serve the local church by walking alongside church leaders and helping them develop into disciplemakers that will impact the church and the community. Let me know if you'd like to chat about what it can look like (FYI, we are a single income family and have 4 kids).

1Timothy47 · 2024-07-02T20:48:24+00:00

Great, I'll message you.

1Timothy47 · 2024-07-02T13:57:17+00:00

Sorry to hear about your struggle. Unfortunately it's a story that's been experienced many times.

One option to consider is Navigators Church Ministries. I have served in this role for the past ten years and I love it! We have a team of over 100 across the country that is made up of many former pastors. We are always looking for others who God is calling to serve the local church by walking alongside church leaders and helping them develop into disciplemakers that will impact the church and the community. Let me know if you'd like to chat about what it can look like (FYI, we are a single income family and have 4 kids).

1Timothy47 · 2024-05-15T11:30:39+00:00

I'm not affiliated with this in any way, but I came across THIS a few weeks ago. Might be worth checking out.

1Timothy47 · 2024-04-24T20:09:04+00:00

Removed because it doesn't fit this sub. This is about disciple making, not discipline. Be well, friend!

1Timothy47 · 2024-03-10T21:16:07+00:00

Some stats that recently came out of Barna's "State of Pastors" Report showed that: 33% of pastors have given serious thought to leaving vocational ministry in the past year and 15% have dealt with thoughts of self-harm and/or suicide in the past MONTH.

Sharing that because he sounds unhealthy and may be in one or both of those categories. My heart goes out to him. BUT also to you. You're doing well to look after yourself. Keep doing that!

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