In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Paul List, a church planter and campus chaplain at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. Fresh into the third week of his church plant, Relevant Church, Paul shares his journey from serving as a senior pastor in nearby Slater, Missouri, to answering God’s call to plant a church just 13 miles away, targeting college students and the local community. With nearly 90 attendees already, Paul’s ministry focuses on reaching a diverse student body from across the globe, fulfilling the Great Commission by fostering discipleship and flexibility in a non-traditional church model. As a chaplain to 1,500 students, he emphasizes living out faith authentically to influence others.
Paul dives into the importance of faith as a transformative influence, prioritizing obedience to God’s call over worldly measures of success like bigger platforms or paychecks. He shares how spiritual disciplines; starting the day with prayer and Bible study; form the foundation for a healthy spiritual life. To grow exponentially, Paul advocates for accountability through transparent men’s groups and stepping out of comfort zones, such as mission trips, which accelerate faith by exposing people to global perspectives and gratitude. He urges listeners to invest in the next generation, emphasizing that the simple gospel of Jesus Christ unites believers across all divides.
Key Takeaways:
Obedient Faith: Prioritize God’s call over worldly success, embracing sacrifice and discomfort to model authentic faith for others.
Spiritual Disciplines: Start and end each day with prayer and Bible study to ground your faith and influence.
Community Accountability: Join a transparent men’s group to share struggles and grow in trust and faith.
Mission-Driven Growth: Take mission trips to expand perspective, strip away entitlement, and ignite passion for the Great Commission.
“Stop looking out for the next guy and start looking inside your church. Your Timothy is already there; pour into them now.” - Paul List
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