In this conversation, Matthew Lilley chats with R.A. Martinez of MAPS Global and Jason Hubbard of International Prayer Connect about the significance of the church at Antioch as a model for contemporary churches and ministries.

They discuss the idea of churches as missions-sending centers, the importance of worship and prayer, and how these elements are integral to God’s purposes on the earth.

The conversation emphasizes the need for a presence-centered approach in church life, highlighting the historical and theological foundations of the Antioch model and its implications for global missions today.

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• Antioch serves as a prototype for modern church models.
• The church at Antioch was pivotal in the transition to Gentile Christianity.
• Prayer and worship are essential components of missions work.
• Building a rhythm of prayer is crucial for church communities.
• The presence of God is transformative in mission contexts.
• Antioch's diversity in leadership is a model for today's churches.
• The concept of ministering to the Lord is foundational to church life.
• Prayer meetings should be irreplaceable in church culture.
• The restoration of the tabernacle of David is relevant today.
• Local churches can adopt the Antioch model regardless of size.

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00:00 The Antioch Sending Centers Vision

05:14 Understanding the Antioch Blueprint

11:58 Antioch: The Birthplace of Gentile Christianity

20:15 The Priesthood of Believers in Antioch

27:24 Global Perspectives on Antioch's Model

32:14 Building Irreplaceable Prayer Meetings