What We’ve Learned So Far in Our Transition to a Missional Model, Televangelists, 40-Day Digital Fast Lessons, and Holy Week Reflections
Episode Summary
In this episode, Derek and Danielle explore the lessons and surprises of transitioning to a missional model, rewind to the era of televangelists, reflect on the fruit of a 40-day digital fast, and share Holy Week insights.
SHOW NOTES
MEGACHURCH MEMORIES
- Televangelists: From Oral Roberts to Tammy Faye—what happens when faith, media, and politics collide.
- Lasting impact: A greater emphasis on financial accountability and expanding the use of technology for Gospel outreach.
TRAINING NOTES
Lasting Shifts from a 40-Day Digital Fast
- News Consumption: Shifted to long-form or written formats—no social media news scrolling.
- Social Media: Created structured rules around daily consumption.
- Entertainment: Intentional curation of TV and media intake.
- Relationships: Renewed emphasis on dinners, friendships, and unplugged connection.
- Personal Habits: Established phone-free zones and intentional alarms to audit daily rhythms.
REINVENTING CHURCH TOPIC
What We’ve Learned So Far
- Functional Knowledge > Intellectual Brilliance: Real growth happens not just through information but through implementation.
- Development over Empowerment: Empowerment grants authority; development invests in spiritual formation.
- 4 Development Practices: Intentional encouragement, catalytic questions, on-time training, candid feedback.
- It’s harder…but it’s worth it: “You just made doing church a lot harder” — but the payoff is authentic discipleship.
- Life is gray: Living missionally requires discernment, patience, trial and error—and a lot of grace.
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK?
Holy Week Reflections
- Good Friday: Continues to be one of the most experimental and spiritually rich services, emphasizing communal and interactive engagement.
- Easter: Remains a focused and highly hospitable environment, designed for both regulars and first-time guests.
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