As Christians, as Christ followers, we are all called in Matthew 28 verses 19-20 to “therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” We talked about the global aspect of spreading the gospel to the nations in the last episode with Angela Perritt, but today we are going local, real local, to focus on developing yourself as a disciple--as a dedicated follower of Jesus--first, before you begin any mission. Simone Monroe is here to teach us about how to love God and love others as ourselves, by leading well in all areas of our lives. 

She has so much wisdom to offer us that you’re going to need a pen and you’re going to need to come back for part two. There was too much goodness to squeeze into one episode.

In Part One we talk about callings, ministry, and careers, we define what true leadership means, and we identify things you need to know before you start volunteering in your local church for the first time. 

And in Part Two we will discuss the roots of ministry burnout and discover how to know if we are serving out of who God created us to be and how to say no easily. At the very end you’ll hear details on how to win your very own copy of the book Simone Monroe and Bobi Ann Allen co-authored called, Own Your Everyday Influence which can be found at everydayinfluence.org. Today we will be all over the Bible with your new friend Simone from Alabama, so roll tide and come sit with us.

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

John Maxwell

Simon Sinek : TED Talk

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Brene Brown

For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place,
    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body;
    all the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.

Psalm 139:13-16

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18