How to Be an Embedded Influencer, Zany Youth Group Games, Mega-Church vs. Big Church, and Giving New Life to Old Ideas
Episode Summary
In this episode, Derek and Danielle revisit the wild world of youth group games, discuss the differences between a mega-church and a big church, explore how to be an Embedded Influencer, and take a behind-the-scenes look at reviving old ideas that should never have died.
SHOW NOTES
MEGACHURCH MEMORIES
- Zany Youth Group Games—cow tongue relay, garbage bag relay, the fish game, and more.
- The lasting impact—teaching teamwork, inclusion, and community through fun.
- Swedish Fish—the ultimate end-times commodity?
TRAINING NOTES
Mega-Church vs. Big Church
- Staff question: Why are we still measuring attendance and focused on systems instead of just letting discipleship happen?
- The difference between a mega-church model and being a big church—organization and planning do not oppose spiritual leading.
- Some think structure hinders discipleship, but order can be a tool for the Spirit’s work.
- Big churches are not inherently bad, and small churches are not inherently better.
REINVENTING CHURCH TOPIC
How to Be an Embedded Influencer
- Introducing Angus Beibel: 13-year Physics teacher turned Woodshop and Engineering teacher, single parent of two, longtime Grace Kids leader.
- Dream Disciple Role: Embedded Influencer—”I understand how God has purposefully gifted and positioned me to multiply His work in the world.”
Guest Insights: Angus Beibel
- How did Embedded Influencer make the list of our 4 discipleship roles?
- Challenges and rewards of living faith in secular spaces.
- How God uses day-to-day interactions to create meaningful impact.
- How to remain true to faith in a public school setting.
- What the church can do to help believers live out their faith outside its walls.
Key Principles of Being an Embedded Influencer
- John 20:19-22—Wherever you are, God has sent you there.
- Esther 4—You have been positioned to influence someone.
- There are gifts only you have, people only you can reach, and assignments only you can complete.
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK?
Reviving Old Documents Bringing back critical organizational tools:
- How to Start a Ministry
- Foundational / Partnership Structures
- Alignment / Contextualization Strategies
LINKS & RESOURCES
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