It’s a common story. A year ago – or maybe 10 – your church utilized the book, “Joining Jesus on His Mission” in a sermon series or with your groups. It was well received. Enthusiastically, even. People loved its simplicity and resonated with its language.
And then?
Well, then your church did what it usually does. It moved on. There was a new sermon series to introduce, a new focus, a new book-study.
But you know what there wasn’t? Fruit.
It’s a common story because it’s a common blind-spot. We think preaching and studying something is how you will see fruit. It is not. Preaching and studying is first. But it is not all. We need the insights studying offers but we also need someone to help us implement the insights.
Why? So that we actually start to see fruit.
Studying seed and understanding seed isn’t how fruit is produced from a seed. Fruit is produced when the seed gets into the ground. Then the seed does what only the seed can do. It germinates. It grows. It produces a full crop of fruit.
You’ve done the study (or you’re planning to). You’ve gained insights and inspiration from the book, “Joining Jesus.” Do you want to see the fruit?
Then let me help. The meat and potatoes of what I do is not writing books or giving talks at conferences. It is helping congregations and their leaders start to implement what is described in the book.
Insight >>>> Implementation >>>> Fruit
Here are a couple stories of people who are seeing fruit in their daily lives because their congregations engaged our training:
From a recent email exchange
Church person: My neighbors seem to have crossed a threshold this year into more familiar and meaningful communication and connection. It’s clearer to me that Jesus really is doing something here! Please pray with me that He will now work to deepen our relationships.
Me: I am so thankful for the continued work Jesus is doing through you and in your neighbors! They needed to know some good news from God. And you have been offering it to them, over time, as cool sips of water. God's love, through you, is powerful and effective!
Church person: Thank you, and yes it really was just cool cups that Jesus poured for me and a few other Christ-followers in the neighborhood to give to our neighbors. Through that he has dramatically increased interactions and connections here over a number of years, and especially this year. We are enjoying each other! However, I’ve found that a deeper, more personal connection has been needed for me to share the reason for my hope here, without forcing it. Thank you for inspiring and training me to go out with Jesus every day!
Wouldn’t you love for your people to see fruit like this?
From a recent text that a congregational leader sent to his small group on July 4th
“Happy Independence Day our Joining Jesus brothers and sisters! We have so much to be thankful for - family, friends, freedom, health, food, a roof over our heads, and so much more. Most importantly, we have Jesus, who loves us and walks with us, forgives us and saves us.
Are you still seeing things differently? Do you see through the eyes of Jesus? Is there someone today you can show a little more love and consideration than maybe they deserve?
We have this great gift we can share with others who so desperately need Him. Pray for the chance to share the love of Jesus today. The harvest is plentiful!”
Wouldn’t you love to see your leaders effectively leading others like this?
Again, let me help. This is what I do.
My fall schedule is quickly filling up. But I still have weekends available to help train your church to implement a lifestyle of joining Jesus on His mission. And, if not this fall, then in 2026.
Let’s start a conversation. Click the button below to contact me or text me at 281-844-7644.