Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
How We Disciple People Into Repentance and Baptism (feat. Ashlee Catizon)
Transforming Lives through Relational Discipleship: Insights from The Crossings Church
In this episode we’ve got Ashlee Catizon, who, along with her husband RJ, leads the youth ministry at The Crossings Church in Missouri. Ashlee and Matt Dabbs discuss the church's successful, decades-long journey in disciple-making and integrating the youth through relational, intentional practices rooted in Christ's teachings. Ashlee shares insights into their discipleship approach, emphasizing relational evangelism, small group interactions, and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for both believers and seekers.
Link to the Crossings Church -- https://www.thecrossingschurch.com/
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
00:37 Discussing the Process of Discipleship
00:51 The Importance of Relationship in Discipleship
01:21 The Role of Small Groups and Personal Interaction
01:44 The Structure of Weekly Meetings and Devotionals
02:56 The Process of Bringing New People into the Group
05:52 The Importance of Personal Investment in Discipleship
08:50 The Role of Love in Discipleship
11:13 The Importance of Repentance in Discipleship
14:13 The Role of Gender in Discipleship Groups
18:24 The Importance of Obedience in Discipleship
20:57 The Importance of Repentance in Faith
21:34 The Role of Grace and Repentance in Personal Growth
22:13 The Power of Transformation through Faith
23:15 The Impact of Faith on Personal Relationships
25:03 The Growth and Success of the Church
26:59 The Importance of Diversity in the Church
37:11 Personal Reflections on Faith and Growth
41:49 Closing Thoughts and Reflections