The Wesleyan Way of Leadership

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2

Leadership is not a sprint. It's a marathon of grace, perseverance, and faithful endurance. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore the Wesleyan way of leadership through the lens of Hebrews 12:1–2, focusing on three core practices that help Christ-centered leaders stay grounded for the long run: vision, adaptability, and accountability.

You'll hear how vision keeps us focused on Christ and the mission, how adaptability helps us lay aside what no longer fits so we can follow the Spirit's leading, and how accountability reminds us that we don't run the race alone.

Through stories of perseverance, from Admiral Jim Stockdale to Olympic runner Derek Redmond, Tim and Sara remind us that leadership is about helping everyone finish the race faithfully, not just finishing first.

Listen and reflect:

• What race are you running right now?
• What weights are slowing you down?
• Who's running beside you and cheering you on?
• Where are your eyes fixed?

Remember: You're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, strengthened by grace, and never running alone—Christ runs with you. Listen now at transformingmission.org/386

The earliest followers of Jesus didn’t just gather once a week—they lived their faith together. In Acts 2:42–47, we glimpse a community formed around grace: studying Scripture, sharing meals, praying, and caring for one another so that no one was in need.

In this episode, Tim and Sara explore what it means to build a grace-filled community today. They remind us that community isn’t optional for followers of Jesus—it’s the context where faith is practiced, forgiveness is learned, and love takes shape.

You’ll hear how the early church’s rhythms of prayer, fellowship, generosity, and devotion reveal a pattern for Christ-centered leadership in every generation. Together, Tim and Sara discuss: Why practicing community is a spiritual discipline that requires intention and grace. How transformation happens through reflection, not just information. What koinonia—true Christian fellowship—looks like beyond coffee and donuts. How Wesley’s class meetings built structures of care that nurtured spiritual growth.

A real-life story of a church embodying grace through radical hospitality and compassion. Grace-filled communities aren’t perfect—they’re prayerful, patient, and generous. They make room for God’s Spirit to transform lives in ordinary ways: over a meal, during prayer, or in a conversation that brings healing.

Key takeaway: Grace turns inward faith into outward action. When we practice grace in community, God multiplies it—one act of love at a time.

🎧 Listen now: TransformingMission.org/385

Sanctifying grace is God's ongoing work of shaping us into the likeness of Christ. It does not happen through quick fixes or self-improvement, but through love that matures over time.

In Episode 384 of Transforming Mission, we explore how God finishes what God starts, using the words of Philippians 1:3–11 as our guide. Through gratitude, prayer, partnership, and discernment, this conversation reminds us that grace isn't a one-time moment.

Grace is a lifelong relationship. You'll be encouraged to notice where love is growing in your life, name your partners in grace, and practice habits that nurture spiritual growth.

If you've ever felt weary, unfinished, or unsure how to grow in faith, this episode offers hope: God isn't done with you yet. Sanctifying grace is love in motion. Sanctifying grace is God forming your heart, your habits, and your leadership in Christ's image.

Read more and listen at https://transformingmission.org/384