We are excited to share a discussion with Dr. Barry St. Clair, founder of Reach Out Youth Solutions. Barry has lived on the cutting edge of disciple-making and family ministry for over 40 years, impacting over 30 countries.
Through Reach Out, Barry has developed Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry and Parent Fuel to equip youth leaders, parents, and the churches to multiply disciple-making.
In this episode:
· Barry shares how playing collegiate and professional basketball influenced his journey of disciple-making and the importance of having someone pour into you as you pour into others.
· Scott shares a lesson learned from a waitress and a cobb salad!
· Barry talks about a clear definition of a “disciple” and why believers must learn to “be” before they “do.”
· Barry shares a key to influencing your child’s dating life. Invite him to JOIN your discipleship group!
· Dr. St. Clair talks about pouring into Josh Smith, who is not the pastor at Prince Avenue Baptist Church and one of the best leaders in Georgia Baptist life.
· Barry talks about multiplication as an end goal, so start with the end in mind.
· Scott explains the slow fade into a “silhouette of discipleship.”
· The guys discuss where programs, systems, structures, and buildings fit into a healthy church’s plan.
· Disciple-making is all about intentionally investing in relationships.
· Where do I start if I want to begin making disciples right now? Spend time alone with Jesus. Identify 3-5 people who are curious and will commit to meeting regularly with you. Meet weekly to grow in Christ. Plan to multiply.
