Guest: Vijay (Coauthor with Dave Coles of Bhojpuri Breakthrough and their new book Breakthrough Leadership. This is a highly commended leadership development book for us as movement leaders)
In this first episode, Vijay shares his powerful journey from a traditional church mindset to becoming a catalyst for disciple-making movements across northern India. He unpacks key paradigm shifts and stories that have shaped his leadership and passion for transformation.
🔄 Paradigm Shifts in Leadership
- From control to empowerment—loving people without agenda among the 90 million in his region.
- Discipleship through godly conversation, not just conversion.
- Breaking the “us and them” mindset to see everyone as fellow human beings.
- Raising up ordinary people as leaders, not experts.
🙏 A Movement Rooted in Prayer
Vijay highlights the vital role of mobilizing a culture of prayer, even in the face of ongoing persecution.
🔥 Stories from the Harvest
- Christian leaders continue to reach others even from prison.
- No financial incentives—just wholehearted, voluntary decisions to follow Jesus.
- Community in Christ stands in contrast to the isolation in modern Hindu society.
📘 About the Book: Breakthrough Leadership
- Everyone is called to disciple-making, not merely church attendance.
- Discipleship breaks cycles of bondage and multiplies transformation.
💬 Final Encouragement
“Who am I without my worldly status?”
Jesus met people without title or status. As his followers, we’re called to love without condemnation.
John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
- Discipleship is a lifelong journey of becoming like Christ.
- The church is the fruit, not the focus—disciple-making is the core.
- God empowers us with forgiveness—a key to personal freedom and transformation.
⚡ Takeaway Challenge
Don’t settle for being just a church member. Be an agent of transformation. Through you, God can impact families, communities—even nations.
📚 Resources Mentioned
- Bhojpuri Breakthrough
The Movement that Keeps Multiplying
📖 Available on Amazon AU. - Amazon (international)
- Also available as an audiobook
- Breakthrough Leadership
Insights from an Asian Movement Leader
📖 Available on Amazon AU. - Amazon (international)
- (Also available to read today as an e-book via Amazon)
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