Ep 4 | Building a Spirit-Filled Church with Jon Tyson

Pastor Josh Howerton of @LakepointeChurch and Pastor Jon Tyson of @ChurchoftheCityNewYork discuss how to build the church with a vibrant, faith-filled culture and where the Spirit is welcome in a negative world. Tyson shares his experience church planting in NYC, mentorship under Dr. Tim Keller and how the Western Church can experience more supernatural gifts of the Spirit.

00:00:00 Church leadership in the negative world
00:02:58 Tyson shares his journey of church planting in New York City and his vision for renewal
00:07:02 Challenges of church planting
00:09:41 Generational shifts in church leadership
00:10:25 Mentorship by Dr. Tim Keller
00:13:15 A Memorable Dr. Tim Keller Story
00:16:14 Practical advice for creating a Spirit-filled church
00:17:36 The theological vision of the Holy Spirit's role in ministry.
00:18:08 Expectation and humility in ministry
00:19:15 Dependence on the Holy Spirit
00:20:22 Creating Environments for the Spirit
00:23:01 Prayer Culture in Church
00:24:32 Openness to the Spirit's Guidance
00:25:37 Lingering After Services
00:27:22 Explaining the five-step prayer model used during prayer counseling
00:30:04 Sharing stories of immediate responses to prayer and the Holy Spirit's work.
00:33:48 The Corporate Atmosphere of Faith
00:35:21 Exploration of why small healings precede larger manifestations of the Spirit's power.
00:36:38 The Role of Healing in Christian Life
00:37:29 The need for a Holy Spirit mentor
00:40:47 Examples of Holy Spirit Mentorship
00:41:32 A Transformative Story
00:44:13 Word-Based Openness in Ministry
00:46:25 Caution against contempt for the Spirit
00:49:26 Discernment in Spiritual Manifestations
00:51:14 Encounter with God
00:52:36 Expectation vs. Agenda
00:53:04 Desire for experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit
00:53:49 The relationship between Pentecostalism, biblical teaching, and experiential faith
00:54:11 False dichotomies in understanding God versus knowing about Him
00:54:46 Cultural Shifts in the Church
00:55:06 Negative World Concept
00:57:19 The call for Christians to actively participate in culture with love and conviction
01:01:53 Addressing the complexities of pastoral care in light of moral issues and societal pressures
01:06:01 The importance of addressing all biblical teachings, not just those that are culturally relevant.
01:06:58 Faithfulness over audience size
01:08:26 Encouragement for young church planters

[resurge_podcast]

Thanks for listening! We’d love to hear your thoughts and take aways in the comments below.

[pupsymila]

That’s it ! My church here in Massachusetts people go to church but rely on greeting, cafe etc but no expectation that God is there !

[timothymitchelleigh]

Are you kidding?! Jon Tyson was down here for a pod! Soo soo cool Josh. Keep preaching the Word daily without ceasing. May the Angel of Lakepointe prosper.

[John-Christchurch-NZ]

I'm something of a Jon Tyson groupie
Like you I've listened to 100's of his teaching's
& books
I have not found anyone more on the same page as me
adding with his gift for encouragement
which many teachers don't have
As a lay person in the Church I find myself wondering
how I can inspire the local Church with this vision
I am praying
Thanks to both/all of you

[cindymichel]

Many years ago I went for healing prayer at a church in Arizona. My knee pain was healed, but they also prophesied that i would one day teach at church. I laughed as that was a totally crazy idea to me. They said it was like Sarah laughed when told she would have a baby but that i should trust in God. I completely forgot about that promise, I wasn't even interested in it, but years later after moving to Texas I started going to Lakepointe. I got into a small group and a few months later I became a teacher there. My first morning teaching I felt the Holy Spirit saying that God's promise had been fulfilled. Praise God. I don't know why He called me, but I believe that He did.

[Mumsy_Soap]

I'm engaged because I'm listening. Found you because of Jon Tyson

[drudown]

Getting an opportunity to listen to a pod from 2 legitimate believers with high intellect and convection is awesome please keep it rocking

[ediefrazier]

Your conversation about the Holy Spirit was, in my opinion and experience, exactly correct. Thank you Pastor Tyson for your balanced explanation.

[melodypolly]

Powerful conversation. So much depth and truth. Keep Resurge going, please!

[tammyocallaghan]

This is such good and powerful truth! He gives such a balanced and Gospel-centered answer to really pressing questions. I love this!

[garymoreno]

Outstanding conversation. Thoughtful and convicting. Keep this coming. Thank you!

[diattedesigns]

This was incredible. I’ve listened to this over and over and over.

[umpireify]

I love the depth of the conversation. Many take aways but I heard the Holy Spirit say “ Do you want to know more about God or rather actually know God more?” I’m hungry for the latter!

[LevOgan]

Wow it was so useful for me! I am in the beginning of my journey of Apostle and Doctor of churches. Thank you, same Spirit!

[maryrogers]

Prayer and repentance of God's people will bring about a Spirit-filled church. Also we need to make room and time for God's Spirit to move in our services. Lingering.

[obrienjackd]

This is so freaking good! Pls keep this pod going, been sharing it widely!

[amandasimpson]

Resurge is so good so far but I especially loved this one.

[TheProudmummy]

This is great information! Thank you for yalls time. Oh so good!

[hernandj]

Watching from LA, such a good convo, thank you!

[davidpagliarini]

Hey thank you so much for this interview. Your ministry has been lighting a fire under me!