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Follow Forward S2 Ep 1 | The Disciple-Making Crisis 🌱Jeremy Koeries (JK)
What if the Church's greatest challenge isn't a lack of programmes but a lack of disciples?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, Tim sits down with Jeremy Koeries (JK), co-international director of J Life Africa (https://www.jlife.org/), practical theologian, and disciple-making catalyst, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the Church today: Are we making disciples—or simply maintaining church programmes?
Growing up in Ocean View, Cape Town, Jeremy shares how God shaped his life through community, servant leadership, and a personal encounter with Jesus that transformed not only his faith but also his understanding of Christian ministry. From serving children at risk to equipping leaders across Africa, Jeremy's journey reveals how ordinary believers can participate in God's extraordinary mission of multiplying disciples.
Together, Tim and JK unpack the paradigm shifts needed for churches to move beyond attendance and activity towards authentic disciple-making movements. They discuss leadership, multiplication, contextual ministry across Africa, and why every follower of Jesus is called to both follow Him and help others do the same.
In this episode you'll discover:
✔️ Why disciple-making is much bigger than church programmes
✔️ How Jesus' model transforms leadership
✔️ The mindset shifts preventing churches from multiplying disciples
✔️ Stories of disciple-making movements across Africa
✔️ Practical ways leaders can cultivate healthy disciple-making cultures
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About the Follow Forward Podcast
Follow Forward is a podcast exploring Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-centred Servant Leadership. Hosted by Tim Tucker, each episode features authentic conversations with Christian leaders from around the world who are faithfully serving Jesus in diverse cultures and contexts. Together, we explore leadership, mission, discipleship, justice, evangelism, and the practical realities of following Christ today.
Our Heart
At Follow Forward, we believe meaningful conversations have the power to challenge, inspire, and help us grow. Throughout this season, you'll hear stories and perspectives from guests representing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and theological viewpoints.
Part of following forward is recognising that we can all learn and grow by listening to people who may not share the same convictions we do. Our heart is to create a space for honest dialogue that encourages thoughtful reflection, deeper understanding, and a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Our aim is not merely to manage comments—it is to model the way of Jesus in every conversation.
