Ron Johnson: The Intersection of Leadership and Discipleship

The More Disciples Podcast

In this episode of 'The More Disciples Podcast', the hosts and special guest discuss different strategies for making and multiplying disciples around the globe. The guest, Ron Johnson, shares his journey from being irreligious to becoming a key figure in the church planting movement. The team discusses various models of discipleship, such as the prevailing church model and the movement Directed Discovery Method Church Planting Model (DMM CPM). He shares the success his church has seen in introducing the obedience-focused simple churches alongside the existing church structure. The conversation also touches on the need for continuous leadership development at all levels, the importance of prayer, the challenges of leading multiple church movements, and the pathways to growth and multiplication in the ministry.

00:01 Introduction: The Mission of Discipleship

00:21 Meet the Hosts: A Diverse Team of Disciples

00:43 Guest Introduction: Ron Johnson's Journey to Faith

01:00 From Irreligious to Church Planter: Ron's Spiritual Journey

02:06 Understanding the Prevailing Church Model

02:43 Exploring the RST Church Model

03:39 The Power of Simple Churches: A New Approach to Discipleship

04:33 The Impact of Movements: From Local to Global

04:44 The Shift to Movement: Ron's Personal Transformation

05:39 The Challenges of Population Growth and Church Planting

06:26 The Role of Technology in Spreading the Gospel

07:55 The Power of Collaboration: Connecting Across Cities and Nations

09:13 The Impact of Humility and Collaboration in Leadership

17:41 The Shift from Knowledge-Based to Obedience-Based Discipleship

18:32 The Power of Multiplication in Church Growth

19:53 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Discipleship

20:35 The Challenges and Rewards of Changing Church Models

23:44 The Power of Prayer and Hope in Church Growth

24:16 The Prosperity of the Church

24:27 The Church's Growth During Covid

24:55 The Church's Outreach and Impact

25:49 The Challenges of Preaching in a Western Context

26:34 The Importance of Prayer and Humility

28:21 The Role of Leadership Development in the Church

29:36 The Struggles and Triumphs of Leading a Church

30:25 The Importance of Continuous Training and Leadership Development

33:12 The Role of Prayer in the Church's Success

35:03 The Challenges and Opportunities of Leading a Church

36:12 The Importance of Unity and Collaboration in the Church

41:16 The Power of Obedience and Faithfulness

43:43 The Call to Make More Disciples