RELATIONAL OUTREACH #2: Biblical Interaction & Real Life Example – Bilby

RELATIONAL OUTREACH #2: Biblical Interaction & Real Life Example – Bilby

The speakers shared personal experiences and perspectives on the transformative power of biblical interaction and discipleship in their lives. They emphasized the importance of genuine relationships, authenticity, and empowering campus students to live a life worthy of God’s calling. Through these conversations, the speakers highlighted the significance of building mutual relationships that glorify God and support individuals in their discipleship and ministry journey.

Action Items

• [ ] Focus on being more relational and outgoing on campus to spread the word and help others
• [ ] Continue providing encouragement to others through notes and words, sharing what God has given

Outline

Biblical interaction for campus ministry.

• Britton Bilby shares his personal journey of finding Christ through biblical interaction in campus ministry.
• Bilby hopes attendees will see God’s purpose for them on their campus, using ordinary people for His mission.
• Speaker 1 emphasizes authenticity in relationships, citing Jesus’ example.
• Speaker 2 shares personal experience with campus ministry, emphasizing its importance.
• Speaker 2 introduces Joey and Brandon, sharing their stories of coming to faith in Jesus.
• Speaker 2 highlights the importance of sticking with people in discipleship, loving them, and believing in their potential for growth.

Building relationships over time for biblical interactions and discipleship.

• Build relationships over time for biblical interactions and embracing God’s design for relational discipleship.
• Love takes time, and the gospel comes with a life, not just a message, as God is a relational God who restores relationship.
• Speaker 1 emphasizes the importance of investing time in relationships for discipleship and fruitfulness (0:11:54-0:13:38)
• Speaker 2 asks Brandon about his hesitation in building relationships and why he continued to engage (0:14:16)

Persistence in building relationships with God and others.

• Speaker shared how they ran away from God and church, but later returned after realizing what they were missing.
• Speaker found purpose and fulfillment in their life after stopping running away and starting to run towards God.
• Brandon shares how his life has improved since meeting God, despite initial struggles.

Building authentic relationships through confessing sins and trusting each other.

• Speaker 4 shares their personal story of finding community and belonging at a Christian college, despite not growing up with God.
• Speaker 2 shares a relatable moment of messing up while driving and worrying about how their friend will react, highlighting the authenticity of their relationship.
• Coexisting with others requires confessing sins and praying for each other.

Dating and relationships from a biblical perspective.

• Speaker shares personal experiences of abuse and healing, emphasizing the importance of biblical interactions and familial relationships.
• Speaker encourages listeners to engage in real conversations and prioritize people over technology in dating and relationships.
• Speaker 4 shares a personal experience of being in a relationship that is not biblical, and the importance of having a sit-down conversation to address the issue.
• Speaker 4 learns from Brent that he was not wrong, and the conversation becomes a lesson on the importance of healthy relationships from a biblical perspective.

Grief, loss, and support among friends and family.

• Brandon’s grandmother passes away, and he receives support from friends on campus.
• Brandon shares his experience with grief after losing his grandmother, feeling alone but later realizing he had support from friends and family.

Building relationships and clinging to faith in difficult times.

• Speaker 3 finds hope and purpose after grieving loss through prayer and living with spirit.
• Speaker 3 shares how their relationship with God began through a mutual discipleship relationship.
• Speaker reflects on the power of faith and encouragement in their life.

The importance of encouragement and support in discipleship.

• Speaker 2 reflects on their spiritual gift of encouragement and how it has helped them prioritize the well-being of campus students.
• Speaker 2 shares how they and their husband Brent want good for the students they work with, treating them as if they were their own children.
• Encouragement and support from peers (Brent, Joe, and Sydney) is highlighted as a theme throughout the conversation.

Building relationships that glorify God and share His goodness.

• Speaker 1 shares personal story of childhood trauma and how God offers peace and relaxation.
• Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of building relationships that glorify God and share His goodness.
• Speaker 2 shares how they let Joe share about how they shared God with Laura and a friend, and how it became a foundational part of their relationship.
• Speaker 2 and their friend Kayla have become close through their shared faith, with Kayla getting baptized and becoming a prominent member of their church community.

Faith, family, and community at a church event.

• Speaker 4 shares about their friend’s strength and resilience during a difficult season.
• Speaker 4 acknowledges their own admiration for their friend’s faith and encourages them with God’s love and support.
• Speaker 4 shares their story of second chances and family, encouraging others to do the same.
• Speaker 1 prays for God to provide love and family, and to remind them of their worth and purpose.

This content was featured at the 2024 Antioch Collective Annual Assembly at The Crossings Church St. Charles County in O’Fallon, MO. For more like this, visit https://antiochcollective.org/