In today’s episode, our hosts, Glenn Underhill and Craig Etheridge, dive deep into an essential conversation about aligning our ministry philosophies with the Jesus-centric model. Drawing from their personal experiences and struggles, they discuss the transformational journey of discovering that their initial ministry approaches were not in line with Jesus’ strategy. They explore how this realization led to significant changes in their leadership, despite conflicts and challenges within their teams.
Tune in as Glenn and Craig emphasize the power of having a clear, unified philosophy of ministry based on Jesus’ disciple-making model. They’ll explain how this approach can lead to cohesive church leadership, drive impactful decisions, and ultimately, ignite a movement of multiplication. Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive resources like a free listening guide and a special discount on Craig’s new book, “His Way Still Works” by using the code: HISWAY20 when you purchase the book!
Join us for an insightful discussion aimed at helping pastors and church leaders align their ministry philosophies with Jesus’ mission, ensuring that their efforts are not just effective, but truly transformational. And as always, remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with others in your church community!
Overview:
- 00:00 Discussing church, discipleship and learning from mistakes.
- 05:11 Overcoming resistance with clear philosophy of ministry.
- 07:12 Establishing the “why” behind ministry approach.
- 12:32 Jesus’ philosophy reshaped lives; personal disappointments occur.
- 14:57 Facing challenges in maintaining company’s focus.
- 18:39 Shared philosophy, vision, and motivation for ministry.
- 19:22 Motivation, measurement, and philosophy empower progress.
- 23:29 Ministry can be lonely, overwhelming. Disciple First.
- 29:10 Studying Christ’s life, comparing it to Pharisees.
- 32:50 Emphasizing Jesus-centric philosophy of ministry for churches.
- 34:07 Encourage download free listening guide and book discount.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you had a similar realization that your ministry philosophy was not aligned with Jesus’ philosophy?
- What are some ways you can cultivate a deeper conviction to align your ministry with Jesus’ philosophy?
- How do you navigate and resolve conflicts when team members have differing philosophies?
- How do you communicate your ministry philosophy to your team and congregation effectively?
- What metrics or indicators do you use to measure success in your ministry, and how do they align with a Jesus-centric philosophy?
- Can you share an instance where a clear ministry philosophy helped you make a tough decision or stand firm amidst criticism?
- How do you incorporate the diverse experiences and perspectives of your team while ensuring alignment with Jesus’ philosophy?
- What steps can you take to support and coach each other to ensure effective and joyful leadership?
- Can you identify some characteristics of these other philosophies in your church or others, and how do they compare with Jesus’ approach?
- What practical steps can you implement to foster a disciple-making movement in your ministry context?
