In this episode of the podcast, Anthony Delaney and Paul Clayton Gibbs discuss the evolution of church leadership, the importance of discipleship, and the PAYS movement. They explore how churches can better prepare for a revival, the need for new metrics in measuring success, and the balance between personal ministry and family life. Paul shares insights on equipping the saints for service and the significance of a kingdom-centric approach to church growth. The conversation concludes with practical resources for church leaders and a prayer for guidance and inspiration.

00:00 Future Church Podcast: Paul Gibbs 00:01 Introduction to the Future Church Podcast 02:57 The Journey of Paul Clayton Gibbs 05:33 Understanding the PAYS Movement 08:14 Preparing the Church for New Believers 11:20 Reframing the Gospel Message 14:12 The Importance of Metrics in Church Growth 16:52 Traveling and Ministry: Balancing Life and Work 19:29 Aligning Personal and Ministry Goals 26:19 The Bigger Picture of Discipleship 28:13 Measuring Discipleship Effectively 30:40 Leadership in a Kingdom-Centric Church 34:33 Empowering Individual Visions 38:47 Equipping for Effective Ministry 41:56 Practical Resources for Discipleship

In this podcast episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the Discipleship Pathway at Ivy Church, emphasizing the importance of guiding individuals from initial faith discovery to becoming disciple-makers. He outlines the five steps of the pathway: Discover, Deliver, Devote, Develop, and Deploy, focusing particularly on the final step of deployment. Delaney encourages listeners to see themselves as ambassadors for Christ, equipped to live on mission in their everyday lives. He shares practical steps for engaging with others and emphasizes the significance of community and intentionality in spreading the message of Jesus.

00:00 Introduction to the Discipleship Pathway 02:38 Understanding the Five Steps of Discipleship 04:55 The Importance of Deployment in Discipleship 09:54 Living as Sent Individuals 14:04 Multiplying Disciples and Community Engagement

In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the tools and pathways developed at Ivy Church to foster spiritual growth and discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the stages of spiritual growth, the role of church leadership in equipping members, and the significance of discovering and developing spiritual gifts. Delaney also highlights the need for character development and the importance of community and service in the church. The conversation concludes with a call to prepare for deployment in ministry, encouraging listeners to engage actively in their spiritual journeys.

00:00 Introduction to FutureChurch Podcast and Tools 02:31 The Discipleship Pathway: Stages of Spiritual Growth 07:01 Developing Spiritual Gifts and Leadership 12:19 Intentional Growth and Accountability in Discipleship 17:38 Preparing for Deployment and Expansion