43 min
Episode 325: Mission- A Ministry Masterclass Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
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- Christianity
Welcome to a new series, entitled 'Ministry Masterclass.' This month we’re celebrating Tim’s 50+ years of leadership as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Sara’s inviting Tim to share his wisdom about five key topics for ministry: mission, discipleship, leadership, worship and preaching and the church. We’ll cover each topic in a separate episode.
This episode features an in-depth interview with Tim, exploring the core mission of the church and how to lead ministries effectively. The conversation covers the importance of a Christ-centered mission, aligning church activities with God’s work, and the critical role of spiritual health in leadership.
Tim shares personal stories and insights on fostering a mission-focused culture within congregations and discusses strategies for pacing change and maintaining focus amidst challenges.
Next week, we’ll explore the topic of discipleship.
Listen to this episode at https://transformingmission.org/325
TimeStamp for Mission - A Ministry Masterclass
00:40 Introducing Tim and this series celebrating ministry
02:08 The Mission and Missions
04:04 Understanding God's Mission
08:52 Staying Focused on the Mission
19:12 Challenges in Leading a Church
26:59 Pacing Change in Ministry
36:23 Mission vs. Missions
42:08 Conclusion and Benediction
Welcome to a new series, entitled 'Ministry Masterclass.' This month we’re celebrating Tim’s 50+ years of leadership as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Sara’s inviting Tim to share his wisdom about five key topics for ministry: mission, discipleship, leadership, worship and preaching and the church. We’ll cover each topic in a separate episode.
This episode features an in-depth interview with Tim, exploring the core mission of the church and how to lead ministries effectively. The conversation covers the importance of a Christ-centered mission, aligning church activities with God’s work, and the critical role of spiritual health in leadership.
Tim shares personal stories and insights on fostering a mission-focused culture within congregations and discusses strategies for pacing change and maintaining focus amidst challenges.
Next week, we’ll explore the topic of discipleship.
Listen to this episode at https://transformingmission.org/325
TimeStamp for Mission - A Ministry Masterclass
00:40 Introducing Tim and this series celebrating ministry
02:08 The Mission and Missions
04:04 Understanding God's Mission
08:52 Staying Focused on the Mission
19:12 Challenges in Leading a Church
26:59 Pacing Change in Ministry
36:23 Mission vs. Missions
42:08 Conclusion and Benediction
43 min