Making Disciples Around the World: A Deep Dive with Peter Dunn

In this episode of the More Disciples Podcast, special guest Peter Dunn discusses his journey transitioning from the Baptist Mission Society to working on a disciple-making mission in Europe. His goal is to encourage every believer to be a disciple-maker, transcending the often spectator-oriented church model. He also shares his experiences on challenges like the political incorrectness of persuading someone to believe differently and the pull to stay with the existing traditions. He points out how younger generations are hungry for spiritual experiences and a sense of community – elements that often become the key to engaging them with the church.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:24 Guest Introduction: Peter Dunn

02:28 Peter's Journey in Discipleship

03:41 The Concept of Disciple Making Movements

04:49 The Impact of Discipleship in Europe

07:16 The Power of Partnership in Ministry

10:27 The Role of Immigrants in Discipleship

16:23 The Challenges and Encouragements in Discipleship

19:23 The Vision of Disciple Making

19:39 Challenges in Sharing Faith

20:48 Resistance to Change in the Church

21:18 The Role of Tradition in Worship

21:52 Respecting and Challenging Church Traditions

23:25 The Struggles of Mission Work in the West

25:51 The Importance of Personal Faith Stories

26:55 The Challenge of Persuading Others in a Politically Correct World

27:09 The Decline of Faith in the West

28:24 The Importance of Building Relationships Outside the Church

28:53 The Challenge of Introducing Jesus, Not Just Church

29:41 The Power of Sharing Personal Faith Stories

38:16 The Power of God in Life and the Longing for Community

40:11 Conclusion: The Essence of Being Redeemed Through Jesus