Episode 15: Beyond the Four Walls: Discipleship in the Streets featuring Alvin Edington Jr.

In this episode of the People Growth Discipleship Podcast, host Kendra Dublin talks with Alvin Eddington Jr., Associate Minister at the Metropolitan Congregation of the Church of Christ, about his journey into ministry and the importance of discipleship.   Alvin shares his personal story of being discipled and how it shaped his approach to ministry, emphasizing 'life on life' discipleship.   The discussion extends to the challenges and rewards of engaging in community-oriented kingdom work, as well as practical examples of outreach.   Listen in to gain insights on transforming your church's discipleship culture and making impactful connections beyond the four walls.   00:00 Introduction to People Growth Discipleship Podcast 00:27 Meet Alvin Eddington Jr. 00:50 Alvin's Journey into Ministry 02:59 Understanding Discipleship 07:14 Challenges in Modern Discipleship 09:28 Building a Discipleship Culture 14:43 Kingdom Work Beyond Church Walls 16:24 Practical Examples of Kingdom Work 19:01 Community Crisis Intervention 22:36 Partnerships and Trauma-Informed Care 32:03 Discovering Purpose Through Life's Challenges 33:07 Embracing Community and Ministry 34:10 The Simplicity of Jesus' Teachings 35:06 Living the Gospel in the Streets 41:59 Building Trust and Compassion in Ministry 46:39 The Importance of Compassion and Empathy 53:07 A Call to Kingdom Work and Prayer 57:57 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes   Bio I am the dad to two adult daughters, Community Activist, Crisis Interventionist, Emotional Intelligence Life Coach, Hood Dude, Minister, Motivational Speaker, and Preaching since 2002. My life's motto is “Free The People”.   Links http://www.cochristmetro.com/ https://dot.cards/minister_alvinjr   Resources for Church Leaders 1-Year Discipleship Funnel (coupon code: pastorsally): https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel Pathway to Patience Book for Small Groups: https://www.kendradublin.com/patience   Resources for Individuals People Growth Discipleship Workbook: https://www.kendradublin.com/funnel Pathway to Patience Book: https://www.kendradublin.com/patience Speak to Your Storm: https://www.kendradublin.com/speak God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Kendra-Dublin/dp/153952616X God’s Perspective for Me® Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Perspective-Me-Vol-2-ebook/dp/B079RFT4N7   Social Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendradublin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendradublin/   Guest Opportunity and Contact Information Want to be a guest on our next season? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4T2o5utfZJSksprH8 Partnership Opportunities: [email protected]   Links for audio podcast Podbean: https://pgdwithkendradublin.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mYDEtftohwOplYeeUMAVe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-growth-discipleship/id1745786230 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f9149c8b-b492-493e-ae69-809f16ecfc85 IHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/173776178 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3572921   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kendradublin