Peyton Jones: When the Church is Busy but not Activated.

IHelpPastorsGetJobs.com helps ministry leaders market themselves for corporate jobs. Download our free PDF to learn more.

Episode Takeaways

1. Mobilization Comes Before MultiplicationThe church often focuses on growth and scaling, but Jesus focused first on forming people. If there’s a multiplication problem, there’s usually a mobilization problem underneath it.

2. Jesus Followed a Three-Phase RhythmYear one was about time and relationships. Year two focused on teaching and observation. Year three shifted to tactics—sending them out and activating them.

3. Discipleship Is Not the Same as Disciple MakingDiscipleship often centers on believers and weekly study. Disciplemaking starts with unbelievers and happens through everyday life and mission.

4. Activation Requires ActionTeaching informs and time transforms, but tactics activate. People don’t fully mature until they are sent and given responsibility.

5. Build Multipliers, Not Just MinistriesInstead of building bigger congregations, invest deeply in a few people. If you intentionally reproduce yourself into 12 others, growth becomes organic rather than manufactured.

You can purchase Peyon’s Book at DiscipologyBook.com.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erichoke.substack.com