From Tampa Bay to the World: The Disciple-Making Journey of Darin & David

In this episode of the More Disciples Podcast, our hosts sit with guests David Oates of Sea Glass Church and Darin Anderson of Oakwood Church. They discuss the challenges and rewards of church unity and multiplication in Tampa, Florida. The group covers their experiences and techniques in organizing existing churches towards disciple-making movements, including the use of the Timothy Initiative for training local community members in evangelism and leadership. The guests describe the importance of persistent prayer, innovation, and supportive relationships in their ministry work.   00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast 00:23 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests 00:37 The Journey of Pastors Darin and David 01:38 The Power of Unity and Collaboration 03:16 Introducing the Guests' Personal Stories 03:47 The Role of Prayer in City Transformation 07:41 The Impact of Revive and the Birth of Tampa Bay for Christ 09:30 The Power of Persistent Prayer and Unity 11:39 The Five Priorities of Tampa Bay for Christ 16:33 The Challenges and Triumphs of Unity 19:08 The Role of Early Adopters in Church Movements 23:10 Introduction and Personal Stories 23:24 The Journey to Disciple-Making 23:56 Challenges and Triumphs in Church Planting 24:46 The Role of the Timothy Initiative 25:31 The Power of Networking and Collaboration 26:38 The Impact of Austin's Arrival 26:43 Reminiscing on Initial Connections 27:15 The Journey of Discipleship 27:56 The Power of Empowerment in Discipleship 28:10 The Shift to a Disciple-Making Model 32:39 The Impact of Austin's Training 36:04 The Vision for Citywide Worship 42:48 Closing Thoughts and Prayers