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Have you ever wondered how a small group of ordinary people could change the world? Jesus\u2019 answer is simple: He builds His church by transforming everyday followers into strong leaders. If you long to grow in your spiritual walk and help others do the same, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n In this series, we\u2019ll uncover the foundational steps of Training Radical Leaders<\/em>\u2014Daniel B. Lancaster\u2019s practical guide for believers who want to multiply their impact. Let\u2019s begin with Lesson 1, where we discover the heart of Jesus\u2019 leadership strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s tempting to think that growing a ministry or starting something new depends on our own talent or strength. But Jesus said, \u201cI will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 16:18, NLT). Real, lasting growth comes when we follow His lead and rely on His power.<\/span><\/p>\n The psalmist echoes this truth: \u201cUnless the LORD builds a house, the builders labor in vain\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 127:1, HCSB). If we want lasting fruit, we must trust Jesus\u2019 way.<\/span><\/p>\n Jesus used a clear, reproducible strategy to make disciples and launch a movement that continues today. Here are the five tactics He modeled\u2014and invites us to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n \nThe Foundation: Jesus Builds the Church<\/span><\/h5>\n
Jesus\u2019 Five-Part Strategy for World Change<\/span><\/h5>\n
Be Strong in God<\/strong><\/span>: True leaders begin by developing a close, abiding relationship with God. This means praying, obeying Jesus\u2019 commands, and learning to walk in the Spirit\u2019s power\u2014growing strong from the inside out.
<\/br>Share the Gospel<\/strong><\/span>: Jesus taught His followers to join Him in what He\u2019s doing and boldly share the Good News. You don\u2019t need to be a spiritual giant before you start\u2014obedience leads to greater strength.
<\/br>Make Disciples<\/strong><\/span>: When we share Christ, new believers will respond. Our next step is to teach them how to love God and love people in practical ways, modeling a life that follows Jesus daily.
<\/br>Start Groups that Become Churches<\/strong><\/span>: As disciples multiply, they gather for worship, prayer, learning, and serving together. Simple groups like these have launched powerful church movements around the globe.
<\/br>Train Leaders<\/strong><\/span>:
The final piece of Jesus\u2019 strategy is developing others to become leaders themselves. By training new leaders, we multiply our influence and continue the chain reaction Jesus started.<\/br><\/p>\nWhy This Matters Today<\/span><\/h5>\n