What does it really mean to make an apprentice of Jesus? In this powerful convocation message, Dr. Kirk Brothers unpacks the biblical DNA of a disciple—connecting, converting, and coaching believers into lifelong learners of Christ. Drawing from Matthew 28, Ephesians 4, Hebrews 5, and 1 Timothy 4, Dr. Brothers emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, discernment, and active participation in the body of Christ.

Whether you’re a preacher, teacher, or passionate follower of Jesus, this episode will inspire you to pursue unity, maturity, and ministry—equipping you to handle God’s Word accurately and live out truth in love.

📌 What You'll Learn:

The three key actions of disciple-making.

Why lifelong learning is at the core of following Jesus.

How to develop discernment in a world full of noise.

The role of the church in spiritual maturity.

Practical insights for ministry training and leadership.

🎯 Perfect for church leaders, Bible students, and anyone serious about living and leading like Jesus.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: The Call to Make Apprentices of Jesus

01:22 – What “Make Disciples” Really Means

03:05 – Connecting, Converting, and Coaching

05:23 – God’s Trainers: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers

07:48 – Unity, Maturity, and Ministry in the Body of Christ

08:49 – Critical Thinking as a Christian Discipline

10:53 – The DNA of a Disciple

12:15 – From Milk to Solid Food: Spiritual Maturity in Hebrews 5

14:58 – Training Like an Athlete: Practice and Preparation

15:48 – Handling God’s Word Accurately (1 Timothy 2:15)

18:46 – The Apostles’ and Paul’s Training Journeys

22:20 – Knowing Scripture and Knowing the World

24:48 – All Truth Is God’s Truth

25:55 – Final Challenge: Souls Are in the Balance

Keywords

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Experience leadership like never before—straight from the heart of the 2025 Connect Conference: Transformed, hosted July 30–August 1, 2025, at Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville, TN.

In this powerful session, Dr. Kirk Brothers delivers “The Jesus Resume”—a bold, no‑frills exploration of how Jesus led with clarity, integrity, compassion, and purpose. He challenges pastors, elders, and every Christian leader to ditch fluff, anchor in Scripture, and lead like the Savior did.

Why this talk matters:

Contextual Biblical leadership beats trendy models every time.

Prayer, character, and Scripture aren’t optional—they’re foundational.

Everyone—even those discarded by culture—deserves to be seen as treasure.

Whether you lead in a church, campus ministry, or mission field—this is your call to lead with soul.

Event Info:

Conference: Connect Conference—Transformed 2025

Host: Crieve Hall Church of Christ, Nashville

Dates: Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1, 2025

Location: 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220

Learn more & register at connectcon.org.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the 2025 Connect Conference

00:39 – Setting the Stage & Ministry Matters

01:38 – High‑School Memories & Cultural Reflections

03:34 – Graduate School Insights: Leadership in Scripture

05:57 – Listening vs. Reading: Biblical Context Matters

08:03 – The Pitfalls of Proof‑Texting

10:02 – Seeing Jesus as the Supreme Leader

11:23 – Imagining Jesus’ Resume: Purpose & Father‑Focus

13:24 – Clarity, Mission, and Staying Centered

19:06 – Jesus’ Prayer Life: Deep, Discipline‑Driven

22:16 – Eldership Modeled in Prayer and Care

24:11 – Leadership Is About People, Always

29:19 – “Jesus the Garbage Man”: Valuing the Discarded

35:12 – Scripture Memorization: The Foundation of Decisions

38:52 – Leadership Without Integrity Isn’t Leadership

41:26 – What Would Jesus Write on Your Resume?

45:38 – Final Word: Jesus Wrote His Resume on Wood

Keywords

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What does it take to raise up the next generation of leaders in the church? In this episode of Ministry Matters That Matter, Dr. Kirk Brothers sits down with the three directors of Titus Camp 2025—Travis Harmon, Travis Creasy, and Ray Reynolds—to discuss how this unique preacher training camp equips teens for real-world ministry.

From hands-on preaching and teaching opportunities to redefining leadership as service, the directors share 21 years of insights on mentoring young men and women for the Kingdom. They also dive into practical tips for improving biblical communication, developing spiritual disciplines, and engaging youth in meaningful church work.

If you’re a minister, youth leader, or parent looking to inspire the next generation, this conversation will give you actionable ideas to implement in your local congregation.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Titus Camp

01:11 – Meet the Directors: Travis Harmon, Ray Reynolds, Travis Creasy

05:03 – History and Growth of Titus Camp

07:45 – Why Training the Next Generation Matters

10:05 – Confidence vs. Opportunity in Today’s Youth

10:53 – Redefining Leadership as Service

13:47 – How Churches Can Mentor Teens for Ministry

14:32 – Tips for Communicating God’s Word Effectively

19:30 – Developing Consistent Bible Study Habits

23:11 – Teaching Teens How to Study Scripture

27:12 – TikTok Theology & Contextual Preaching

31:11 – Creative Ministry Tools & Engaging Youth

36:12 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Key Topics Covered:

What makes Titus Camp unique in training young preachers.

Why real service opportunities matter more than classroom theory.

The importance of spiritual discipline and consistent Bible study.

How to use creative tools like Canva and podcasts to engage youth.

Insights into oration and sermon preparation for young communicators.

Connect with Heritage Christian University:

Website: https://www.hcu.edu

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heritagechristianuniversity

Keywords & Hashtags:

Titus Camp, Youth Ministry, Preacher Training, Leadership Development, Ministry Mentoring, Heritage Christian University, Kirk Brothers, Ray Reynolds, Travis Harmon, Travis Casy, Teen Discipleship, Bible Study, Ministry Matters That Matter

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