How can your church collaborate more faithfully and effectively? In this episode of the podcast, we explore five practical ways churches can partner with others to make a real impact. Whether you’re launching a new ministry, serving your city, or strengthening school partnerships, collaboration is more than a trend. It’s a theological calling and a leadership strategy. Sara and Tim reflect on the power of partnerships, from highlighting community nonprofits to curating resource guides, telling transformation stories, and supporting new church plants.

You’ll learn:

• Why collaboration isn’t just transactional—it’s transformational.
• How to build relationships that lead to lasting ministry impact.
• What it means to share your platform and amplify others’ good work.
• How storytelling and shared leadership shape a vibrant faith community.
• And why *now* is the time for churches to step into the gap.

📌 Plus, download the **7 Missional Questions** to guide your community engagement efforts here: https://transformingmission.org/start-here

Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or disciple-maker, this episode will challenge and inspire you to live out your faith in partnership with others.

📝 Show Notes + Free Download: transformingmission.org/374

Words that Matter: Love

In this encore episode of the Transforming Mission podcast, Tim and Sara explore why love is one of the most important words for followers of Jesus. Beginning with 1 John 4, they dive deep into how Scripture defines love—not just as a feeling, but as a transformative, self-giving action rooted in God’s very nature. You'll discover: Why “God is love” isn't just a phrase, but a foundation for Christian life How the Hebrew word *hesed* and the Greek word agape shape our understanding of love The relational nature of love and its essential link to action What Jesus meant when he commanded us to love God and love our neighbor How the Gospel of John uses love more frequently than any other gospel—because love is central to the story of Jesus If you’ve ever wondered how to live a life shaped by love or how to better reflect God’s love in relationships, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen now and explore how love moves from word to witness https://transformingmission.org/373

Faith, Leadership & Legacy: What 2 Timothy Teaches Us Today

When your faith feels like a faint ember, you don’t need to start over—you just need to rekindle the gift already within you. In this episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, explore what it means to lead with power, love, and self-control as you reflect on your spiritual legacy and embrace your God-given calling. You’ll be encouraged to remember those who passed the faith down to you, respond to the Spirit’s whisper, and lead with courage—even in the midst of resistance or weariness. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply longing to live with renewed purpose, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom for rekindling your faith and leadership.

💡 Reflect on: 2 Timothy 1:3–7 and your legacy of faith How to lead with spiritual clarity What to do when you feel disconnected from your calling

Read more and listen to Episode 372 at https://transformingmission.org/372

🕯 You’re not alone. You’ve been gifted for this.

Timestamps

00:19 Reading from 2 Timothy

01:15 Paul's Message to Timothy

02:45 The Power of Legacy and Faith

03:22 Breaking Down Power, Love, and Self-Control

05:00 Rekindling the Gift

06:08 Reflecting on Your Legacy

07:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

10:22 Conclusion and Blessing