In this conversation, Matthew Lilley chats with R.A. Martinez of MAPS Global and Jason Hubbard of International Prayer Connect about the significance of the church at Antioch as a model for contemporary churches and ministries.
They discuss the idea of churches as missions-sending centers, the importance of worship and prayer, and how these elements are integral to God’s purposes on the earth.
The conversation emphasizes the need for a presence-centered approach in church life, highlighting the historical and theological foundations of the Antioch model and its implications for global missions today.
Order The Antioch Blueprint by R.A. Martinez or The Moravian Miracle by Jason Hubbard.
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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
- Antioch serves as a prototype for modern church models.
- The church at Antioch was pivotal in the transition to Gentile Christianity.
- Prayer and worship are essential components of missions work.
- Building a rhythm of prayer is crucial for church communities.
- The presence of God is transformative in mission contexts.
- Antioch's diversity in leadership is a model for today's churches.
- The concept of ministering to the Lord is foundational to church life.
- Prayer meetings should be irreplaceable in church culture.
- The restoration of the tabernacle of David is relevant today.
- Local churches can adopt the Antioch model regardless of size.
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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Antioch Sending Centers Vision
05:14 Understanding the Antioch Blueprint
11:58 Antioch: The Birthplace of Gentile Christianity
20:15 The Priesthood of Believers in Antioch
27:24 Global Perspectives on Antioch's Model
32:14 Building Irreplaceable Prayer Meetings
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