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- Champions of Forgiveness – #126by Chuck & Deb (ToBeLikeJesus) on August 4, 2025 at 11:34 pm
Index for all posts in the Gospel Sync Series ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospels of Matthew to see what Jesus says about God’s forgiveness and what our response should be as disciples and disciple-makers. So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync … Continue reading "Champions of Forgiveness – #126"
- More Than Ropes: Why Mission Needs Formation More Than Fundingby Nathan Elliott (Sentergy) on August 4, 2025 at 4:52 pm
This generation has more tools, access, and global mobility than any before it. But those advantages alone don’t produce fruit. In fact…
- Don’t Miss the Real Ropes: A Response Clarifying Carey and the Co-Vocational Patternby Guest Contributors (Sentergy) on August 4, 2025 at 2:49 pm
The future of global mission will not be built on quick wire transfers or air-dropped strategies. It will be built on men & women trained…
- Empowering Missionaries Like Carey: Sustainable Mission in a Modern Worldby Dave Miller (Sentergy) on August 4, 2025 at 1:06 pm
Carey’s real breakthrough wasn’t logistical—it was spiritual and vocational. He had the character, conviction, and competence…
- Kingdom Kernel #19 – The Kingdom Belongs to the Poor in Spiritby Chuck & Deb (ToBeLikeJesus) on August 1, 2025 at 7:46 pm
Kingdom Kernel Collection Introduction In Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20, Jesus introduces a profound concept that challenges conventional wisdom: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). This beatitude, part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, reveals a fundamental truth about the nature of God’s kingdom and those … Continue reading "Kingdom Kernel #19 – The Kingdom Belongs to the Poor in Spirit"
- Faithfulness Before the Lions: Why Taking Responsibility Creates Space for God to Moveby Dave Miller (Sentergy) on July 31, 2025 at 3:35 pm
Be faithful when no one’s looking. Be trustworthy with the little. Be consistent when others are cutting corners. And don’t underestimate…
- What makes a church thrive and grow?by Ken Baker (Sent Ones) on July 30, 2025 at 2:12 pm
What makes a church thrive and grow? Consider this question: Fill in the blanks. By ________ and _______ the church increased in numbers. What would you fill in? Today, many might suggest strategies like effective marketing, dynamic programs, or “best practice” methods. While these have their place, a deeper look at Scripture reveals a more
- What makes a church thrive and grow?by Ken Baker (Sent Ones) on July 30, 2025 at 2:12 pm
What makes a church thrive and grow? Consider this question: Fill in the blanks. By ________ and _______ the church increased in numbers. What would you fill in? Today, many might suggest strategies like effective marketing, dynamic programs, or “best practice” methods. While these have their place, a deeper look at Scripture reveals a more
- From Oikos to Everywhere: How Jesus Multiplied the Kingdomby Chris Lynch (Sent Ones) on July 30, 2025 at 2:08 pm
When I was a kid, my parents decided we would leave the suburbs in search of more space. They bought a piece of land, and the six people in my family moved into a three-bedroom RV. Just outside the door was an open, undeveloped field – tall grass swaying in the wind providing a home
- From Oikos to Everywhere: How Jesus Multiplied the Kingdomby Chris Lynch (Sent Ones) on July 30, 2025 at 2:08 pm
When I was a kid, my parents decided we would leave the suburbs in search of more space. They bought a piece of land, and the six people in my family moved into a three-bedroom RV. Just outside the door was an open, undeveloped field – tall grass swaying in the wind providing a home
- Confronting Correctly – #125by Chuck & Deb (ToBeLikeJesus) on July 28, 2025 at 10:50 pm
Index for all posts in the Gospel Sync Series ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospel of Matthew to see what Jesus says about how to correct someone who is in error. So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document) Matthew 18:15–20 If … Continue reading "Confronting Correctly – #125"
- Catalysts and Teamsby Pheaney (Pheaney) on July 28, 2025 at 8:55 pm
A follow up conversation about what actually starts movements
- Kingdom Kernel #18 – Persecuted for Righteousness: A Kingdom Blessingby Chuck & Deb (ToBeLikeJesus) on July 25, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Kingdom Kernel Collection Introduction In Matthew 5:10, Jesus declares, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This powerful statement, part of the Beatitudes, encapsulates a profound biblical concept that resonates throughout Scripture and Christian history. Linguistic Analysis The Greek word for “persecuted” is … Continue reading "Kingdom Kernel #18 – Persecuted for Righteousness: A Kingdom Blessing"
- What I Wish I Knew 5 Years Agoby Rodger Guigou Shull (Movements In America) on July 25, 2025 at 6:07 pm
Reflections on pursuing disciple making movements in America
- What I Wish I Knew 5 Years Agoby Rodger Guigou Shull (Movements In America) on July 25, 2025 at 5:56 pm
Reflections on pursuing disciple making movements in America
- How to Give a 5–10 Minute Vision Cast That Actually Moves Peopleby Dave Miller (Sentergy) on July 25, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Use this structure to prepare and deliver your vision cast. You can adapt it to any setting — one-on-one, in a living room, or…
- Missionaries and the Local Church: 4 Necessary Attitudes and 5 Non-Negotiablesby nocousinsleft2282 (Blog – No Cousins Left) on July 24, 2025 at 11:52 am
In the New Testament, the apostles rarely interacted with churches that they did not plant themselves. Therefore, there is no clear New Testament model for how frontline missionaries should interact with local churches in their places of service.Today, the situation is quite different. God has been working to fill the world with the knowledge ofContinue reading "Missionaries and the Local Church: 4 Necessary Attitudes and 5 Non-Negotiables"
- Cookies, Clinics, and Calling: Five Lessons from a Co-Vocational Lifeby Guest Contributors (Sentergy) on July 22, 2025 at 11:59 am
Erin didn’t move there with a grand strategy or lightning-bolt calling. She moved in, brought cookies to her neighbors…
- The Search and Rescue Party – #124by Chuck & Deb (ToBeLikeJesus) on July 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Index for all posts in the Gospel Sync Series ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospel of Matthew to discover Jesus’ feeling about reaching lost people. So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document) Matthew 18:10-14 See that you do not look down … Continue reading "The Search and Rescue Party – #124"
- Extraordinary Prayerby Todd Engstrom (Sent Ones) on July 21, 2025 at 2:54 pm
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face… then I will hear from heaven…” —2 Chronicles 7:14 In recent weeks, I’ve been praying with different groups across Austin—listening for hunger. Hunger for God. Hunger for His Spirit to move again. Hunger for awakening. And while I’ve
NPL Related Podcasts
Sentones Podcast:

The Sent Ones Podcast is where we help disciples of Jesus discover their calling, develop their skills as disciple-makers, and deploy to the field to which God is calling them.
Listen in as Rodger Shull discusses the dynamics of disciple-making movements in America. Roger shares about the importance of community and relationships in evangelism, church formation, and leadership development. We explore the challenges of social isolation in the U.S. and how it affects the spread of the gospel. This is definitely worth your time!

Pheaney'S Podcast (ONTHEROAD):

What does No Place Left mean? Can my church start a movement that would cause the gospel to reach every corner of my city? Can I?
Join Peter Lindell (Pheaney) as he explores the answers to these questions. We’ll interview guests that are pursuing movement, share skills and tools you can put into practice, and always include awesome stories of God at work.
Season rundown:
Season 1 – Overview of No Place Left and the Four Fields
Season 2 – Covocational Kingdom Workers
Season 3 – Movement Leaders
Season 4 – Simple Churches
Season 5 – Legacy Churches
Season 6 – Mindset Shifts & More
This is a follow-up conversation with Emanuel Prinz about his book “What Actually Starts Movements.” I had some additional questions to ask, and I think you’ll enjoy these key insights about teams, insiders/outsiders, and funding. (Check out minute marks below for specific topics).
Here is our previous conversation: https://pheaney.substack.com/p/what-actually-starts-movements
Minute Marks
APEST and Catalytic Teams 4:23
Outsiders vs Insiders 12:42
Where does the money come from? 19:56
Compassion ministry in Western contexts 23:31
* An example of a compassion ministry in Western contexts: Kintsugi Hope – https://www.kintsugihope.com/
Avoiding Reductionism 27:41
* Movement Servants https://www.catalyticleadership.info/post/39-who-can-start-a-movement
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pheaney.substack.com

Movements In America

Welcome to the audio companion to my Substack, Movements in America. Join me as I explore the principles, practices, and emerging trends shaping disciple-making and church-planting movements across the United States.”
Go to the Substack here: https://movementsinamerica.substack.com/
In this episode, I reflect on five years of ministry in Raleigh-Durham after 3.5 foundational years in Houston. I share key lessons the Lord has taught me about leadership development, elder training, building a church of churches, and why true networking starts with friendship. Whether you’re pioneering a movement or just trying to take the next step in making disciples who make disciples, I pray these reflections will encourage and equip you on the journey.
Learn more about how God is multiplying disciples and churches in America from my book Movements in America (find the book HERE)

The Coworkers Podcast

Do you want to grow in teaming with others to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ? Do you want to help others embrace their unique roles in the work? God wants to use all believers in powerful and diverse ways in His mission.
In this podcast, we dig into the Bible, hear from fruitful coworkers around the world, and share practical tools from our almost 20 years of missions experience. Join us on The Coworkers Podcast… Where Every Believer is a Coworker in God’s mission.
How lost is Europe? Is it unreached, reached, post-Christian, or pre-Christian? Listen in as we discuss the shocking state of the gospel throughout Europe with Kit and Stacy Klein, missionary leaders in France.


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