Church of the City New York Compelling Missional Disciples: Overview - Jon Tyson
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Sep 11, 2023 
Pastor Jon Tyson discusses the vision for Missional Discipleship and the importance of surrendering to Jesus. The podcast explores the journey of a disciple and the power of wholehearted discipleship. It also reflects on the potential for destructive discipleship and the need for new leaders in the church.
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Modern Discipleship Is Too Shallow
- Jon Tyson critiques modern discipleship as shallow consumer spirituality that often replaces costly devotion with self-care and personal comfort.
- He argues Jesus called for wholehearted surrender, not a lukewarm Western faith, and urges using frustration with shallow forms as fuel for deeper discipleship.
Compelling Missional Disciples Defined
- Church of the City's vision: make disciples who are both missional and compelling, integrating formation, mission, and authentic attraction to Jesus.
- 'Compelling Missional Disciples' means followers formed by Jesus, committed to his mission, and displaying a compelling faith.
Use Three Pillars To Shape Disciples
- Do pursue three integrated pillars: tangible presence of God, counter formation, and sacrificial mission to form robust disciples.
- Tyson warns against leaning only on power, formation, or social action — combine all three for healthy discipleship.