S2 Ep5 Motorcycles, Toffee & Disciple-Making

In this episode, Tim connects with Greg and Jeannie Burns, a couple from Minden, NV who are deeply rooted in their faith and community. Reconnecting with their early faith days, Greg and Jeannie found new purpose through their work with Novo, reigniting their everyday experiences with spiritual excitement. Greg, a seasoned mechanical engineer and competitive motorcycle racer, and Jeannie, a dedicated candy maker, emphasize how simple, daily interactions can be powerful tools for ministry.

Highlights from the Episode

1. Embracing Everyday Ministry: Greg and Jeannie share how their journey with Novo helped them reconnect with their roots in faith and shaped how they view ministry today.
2. Moto Novo’s Impact: Founded as a small group, Moto Novo has grown into a vibrant ministry, engaging the motorcycle community through gospel messages, prayer services, and personal conversations that have led to new believers and meaningful transformations.
3. Listening to God's Guidance: Through Novo’s teachings, Greg and Jeannie learned how to recognize opportunities for spiritual conversations and to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every area of life—from racing to candy-making.
4. Finding Purpose in Hobbies and Passions: Jeannie’s candy business, highlighted in Novo’s recent blog post (see link below), is another ministry outlet where she serves with joy alongside a volunteer team, using her gifts to connect with others and share her faith.

Related Resources

Novo Trainings:

• Prayer Tools: https://novo.org/prayercohort
• Disciple-Making: https://novo.org/disciple-makingcohort

Blog Post:

• Hallelujah Toffee: https://novo.org/novo-action-blog/from-pots-of-toffee-to-global-impact-the-unique-vision-of-hallelujah-toffee

Final Takeaways

Greg and Jeannie encourage listeners to pursue a relationship with God that infuses their daily lives, whether in the workplace, through hobbies, or with friends. They remind us that with God’s guidance, even small interactions can be meaningful ministry moments.