Pilgrim’s Podcast #30: Col Marshall, MTS, The Trellis and the Vine, and Cricket!

Well, here’s a really great podcast interview.  The only thing missing is Steve, who was in the Holy Land at the time.

Nevertheless, I managed to sit down with Col Marshall, who is a really lovely older brother in the Lord, and someone who has been a great encouragement and comfort to me personally.

Col, a cricket tragic, was one of the founders of the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) which has taken off all around the globe.  It’s a great way for ministers to integrate the training of young guys and girls in Christian ministry (Uni, Parish etc.).  After many years in the ministry, Col has recently co-written a book with Tony Payne entitled The Trellis and the Vine (Matthias Media).  It’s a great book about disciple-making, and calls on ministers of the Gospel to think carefully about who are the people under their care, and what gifts and personalities do they have for Christian ministry.  The subtitle of the book is: “The Ministry Mind-Set that Changes Everything.”  It is part of Col’s latest initiative to begin the “Vinegrowers” ministry.  Check it out here for more details!

In this interview we discuss the Navigators ministry, the beginnings of the Ministry Training Strategy, and how the thinking behind the Trellis and the Vine can help your ministry.  Oh, and of course we talk cricket.  Col was the ex-chaplain to the NSW Blues, so he’s always up for a bit of cricket banter.  Enjoy!

Update: Click here to be taken to Col Marshall’s Vinegrowers ministry.  Dates for training, workshops and resources available!

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