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A Bible-driven strategy discussion on accelerating evangelistic growth globally.
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In this episode of the For the Harvest podcast, hosts John, Paul, and David Worcester dive deep into John chapters 3 and 4 to uncover the specific "movement-starting" strategies of Jesus. They move beyond the familiar Sunday school stories to examine the tactical brilliance behind Jesus’ decision to leave Judea and travel through Samaria. The conversation highlights how Jesus balanced ministry to the masses with the training of the few, and why He empowered brand-new believers to take immedia...
In this episode of the For the Harvest podcast, John, Paul, and David Worcester continue their deep dive into the first four chapters of the Gospel of John. Fresh off a training trip to India where they witnessed a movement grow by 8,000 churches in just two years, the team explores the "brilliant wisdom" behind Jesus’ early ministry strategies. The discussion focuses on the transition from John the Baptist’s ministry to Jesus’ intentional recruitment of His first disciples. The team br...
Join Stephen and the Worcesters as they dive into the Book of John, specifically chapters 1 through 4, to uncover Jesus's strategy for ministry and evangelism. The discussion challenges the tendency to focus only on Paul's model for church planting, urging listeners instead to "look closely at Jesus, the apostle". The hosts emphasize that Jesus is the ultimate model for "harvesting like Jesus", providing timeless and cross-cultural principles for ministry methodology. This episode highlights ...
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the For the Harvest podcast! John Worcester and David Worcester are joined in San Diego by Jinoy, a leader of an amazing move of God in India. In this episode, we dive into 14 characteristics of movements that accelerate evangelistic growth, drawing from Jinoy's powerful testimony of what God is doing in India and applying biblical principles to ministry today. Jinoy shares how his ministry transitioned from a traditional model to a church-planting moveme...
In this second part of What to Train a New Disciple, host Stephen is joined again by John, David, and Paul Worcester to continue the conversation on how to help new believers grow in Christ and multiply their faith. Building on part one, this discussion shifts from the foundational basics of discipleship into the practical “how-tos” of equipping new Christians to share the gospel, live transformed lives, and overcome common obstacles. The Worcesters emphasize the importance of simplicity, re...
In the 10th episode of For the Harvest, host Stephen celebrates a milestone conversation with a powerhouse panel: John, David, and Paul Worcester. With over 40 years of collective experience in church planting and collegiate ministry, the Worcesters unpack one of the most foundational (and misunderstood) practices in evangelism—how to disciple a new believer from the very beginning. The Importance of Starting Right The discussion begins with a vital insight: not everyone who claims to be a C...
Welcome back to the "For the Harvest" podcast! In this episode, "Strategies for Accelerating Evangelistic Growth," hosts John Worcester, David Worcester, and Paul Worcester, joined by Stephen, dive deep into the essential components of true spiritual revival and effective ministry. They explore the interconnectedness of three core biblical commands: loving God, loving one another, and loving the lost, presenting them as the "three-legged stool" of accelerating evangelistic growth. The discuss...
Welcome back to the "For the Harvest" podcast, Episode 8: "Equipping and Encouraging Harvesters"! This episode delves into the vital art of empowering and supporting those on the front lines of evangelism – the "harvesters." Hosts John, Paul, and David Worcester, along with Stephen, share profound insights drawn from their extensive ministry experience. They unpack what it means to "equip" (like a fisherman preparing a net) and "encourage" (putting courage into people) for the challenging yet...
Welcome back to "For the Harvest" Podcast, Episode 7: "Trusting New Believers to Go and Grow"! Following up on our discussion about the importance of trips, this episode dives into a critical question for ministry leaders: How do we empower new believers to flourish and multiply the harvest, even when we can't be there indefinitely? Join hosts John Worcester, David Worcester, Paul Worcester, and Stephen as they challenge the common tendency to "smother" new converts. They explore a Bible-driv...
Welcome to "For the Harvest" Podcast, Episode 6: "The Importance of Trips"! In this engaging episode, hosts John Worcester, David Worcester, Paul Worcester, and Stephen dive deep into why trips—from short local excursions to long-term international missions—are not just beneficial, but essential for accelerating evangelistic growth and training disciples. Drawing on biblical examples, personal testimonies, and practical insights, the team unpacks how these purposeful journeys are instrumental...
In episode 5 of the "For the Harvest" podcast, "Filling Up Your Discovery Group," hosts Stephen, John Worcester, and Paul Worcester tackle the crucial question of how to actually get people into those vital Discovery Groups. Building on previous discussions about the power of Discovery Groups and the New Wineskins principle, this episode offers practical, Bible-driven strategies for finding and inviting "faith beginners" to engage with God's Word. The conversation emphasizes the principle of ...
In "Discovery Group," episode 4 of the "For the Harvest" podcast, John, Paul, and David Worcester, and Stephen introduce a powerful tool for accelerating evangelistic growth globally: the Discovery Group. Building on previous discussions of Discovery Evangelism, New Wineskins, and the Church Growth Life Cycle, this episode reveals how these simple, reproducible, and application-focused Bible discussions are key to engaging seekers and discipling new believers. The hosts emphasize that Discove...
Welcome to episode 3 of the "For the Harvest" podcast, where John, Paul, and David Worcester, along with Stephen, unveil a transformative paradigm: the Church Growth Life Cycle. This episode offers a fresh perspective for anyone involved in ministry, whether just starting out or a seasoned veteran. The Worcesters explain that, much like natural organisms, local churches typically follow a predictable life cycle: rapid early growth, a plateau, and eventual decline. While this might initially s...
In this insightful episode of the "For the Harvest" podcast, titled "New Wineskins," hosts John Worcester, David Worcester, and Paul Worcester, alongside Stephen, dive deep into strategies for accelerating evangelistic growth. The conversation centers on the crucial biblical principle of "new wineskins" – creating environments specifically designed for new believers. The speakers highlight the common challenge of new converts not "sticking" in traditional church settings and propose a shift i...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "For the Harvest Podcast," where we delve into Bible-driven strategies for accelerating evangelistic growth globally. In this foundational episode, titled "Discovery Evangelism," hosts John, David, and Paul Worcester, along with Stephen, introduce themselves and lay the groundwork for understanding evangelism from a fresh perspective. The discussion centers around the concept of "Discovery Evangelism," a powerful method rooted in Jesus's approach to fin...
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