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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

457 Follow-up after your mission course - it's a mess (and that's okay)

from The One Thing · host Reach Australia

What happens after someone says “yes” to Jesus?Your evangelism course is not enough. It is not the finish line - it’s where discipleship begins. In this episode, Scott Sanders is joined by Adrian Haynes, Mission Pastor at EV Church, to explore why purpose-built follow-up for new Christians is essential. Adrian shares why churches shouldn’t be surprised by the messiness of new faith and why faithful ministry means embracing that mess, not avoiding it.Together, we unpack what makes new Christian groups different, the qualities needed in leaders, and the practical considerations for helping new believers become established in the faith.Toolbox: Ep 284 Reignite Your Conversion Engine - The One Thing Conversion Engine - Reach Australia PodcastFollow Up to the Conversion Engine - Reach Australia PodcastCredits: The One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

What happens after someone says “yes” to Jesus?Your evangelism course is not enough. It is not the finish line - it’s where discipleship begins. In this episode, Scott Sanders is joined by Adrian Haynes, Mission Pastor at EV Church, to explore why purpose-built follow-up for new Christians is essential. Adrian shares why churches shouldn’t be surprised by the messiness of new faith and why faithful ministry means embracing that mess, not avoiding it.Together, we unpack what makes new Christian groups different, the qualities needed in leaders, and the practical considerations for helping new believers become established in the faith.Toolbox: Ep 284 Reignite Your Conversion Engine - The One Thing Conversion Engine - Reach Australia PodcastFollow Up to the Conversion Engine - Reach Australia PodcastCredits: The One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

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