TREXO Stories

One of the things I always wondered about was whether I could prepare sermons every week-it was one of my greatest concerns about pastoring a church. But God knows my heart and understands my weaknesses, and He has used this season with Trexo to teach me how to prepare sermons and to show me that I would be ready. Praise the Lord, Pastor Joel has been instrumental in helping Bea and me prepare for this responsibility. I have learned so much about preaching and shepherding a church. We are also deeply thankful to City Rise Church for graciously making Trexo’s services available to us.

Trexo has been a game-changer for Misfits Mission, bringing much-needed clarity and structure to our ministry. Their guidance has helped us streamline our processes, making our mission to rescue and restore women to a new song, more effective than ever. With Trexo’s support, we’ve gained a clear vision of how to operate and grow, which has been instrumental in furthering the impact we can have in the Kingdom! 

We have been walking a very intentional journey with Jim and the Trexo team. Not only a journey of asking questions, but allowing God to speak through Jim, his discernment and wisdom to help us ask pivotal questions that are helping us as an organization to move into a new season. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been worth it. If you can relate to this, then I invite you to lean in and ask questions with Jim. I have no doubt you will find a new fire that will help you lead with confidence and focus on God our Father as we journey this life together.

Jim Stern has radically changed the men’s discipleship program at CityRise — West University Baptist Church.  We have seen it transform from a program or an event into a way of life.  He has opened the eyes and hearts of our men to see discipleship is for all believers, for all their life, in every level of their spiritual journey!  He has unlocked what it means to “Be” a disciple and then trained and empowered them to “Go” and “Make” disciples. 

It would be difficult to overstate the impact Jim has had on my life. When I was a young pastor, Jim set me free from self-hatred and a dysfunctional view of God the Father. His framework explaining the human struggle between two kingdoms has anchored my life in the Lord and informed my approach to discipleship for over a decade. The practical fruitfulness of Jim’s discipleship tools and the profound way they lead to real relationship with Father Son and Holy Spirit is almost as meaningful as Jim’s continued presence in my life, simply as a person who loves me and my family through every season of our lives.

The Way of Rest training was life–changing for me! It has me evaluating the manner in which I minister to women.  The simplicity of the training takes the guesswork and intimidation out of individual discipleship. The realization that everyone’s greatest need is to be loved and heard, frees me up to listen and love!  Jim and Kate’s Christ–centered teaching was invaluable to our group and the feedback from the participants has been excellent. 

Having Jim lead our men’s retreat was FIRE for our church. Jim’s Biblical framework set off ‘lightbulbs’ as men connected God’s truth with their lives. I have no doubt that Jim’s leadership in helping our men grow in intimacy with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will pay dividends in their lives and the life of our church for years to come.

What a wonderful thing to watch our women teach each other the order of love, living from the overflow, and the way of rest that develops as we do so—like Jesus in the boat! So many text messages and other verbal feedback afterwards on how meaningful this was. So thankful for your material and leadership!

Spending time with TREXO/Jim illuminated in me the intimacy that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit want with us. I learned how to live and access a different level of power and relationship. My spirit was opened to walk in freedom like never before.

We got insight on the work of the Father and how powerful he can be as we learn to walk faithfully with him… Jim brings in more than knowledge, he has a passion for the work he does, we can’t wait to see what God will do among us this October.

Was GREAT to have you at Ascent Church, Jim! Without question, a fire was lit with me and our leaders for disciple making as an essential element to what it means to be disciples of Jesus!

Looking forward to the continued partnership and to getting going in disciple making in our church!

What a blessing Jim Stern and TREXO have been to FinD and to me personally. Jim’s got a supernatural blend between high energy encouragement and bold accountability challenges. His knowledge base and passionate experience around discipleship and Trinitarian intimacy equips him to speak deeply into discipleship ministries, churches, marriages and personal faith journeys.

Jim also worked with me 1:1 on FinD’s long term strategic vision. He helped me zero in on the core, existing purpose of our ministry, and clearly define it. This provided a much clearer definition internally for our members and externally to prospects, supporters and other influencers.

I’ve had Jim Stern fill my pulpit on multiple occasions. What I love about Jim’s preaching is that he fully engages the congregation as he explains the practical application of biblical truth. Jim is always one of the first people I call when I need a guest preacher.

Thirty men gathered this fall to listen and learn from Jim Stern. He taught trinitarianism and the overflow model, among other things. Men ages 23 – 79 were entranced by what the Spirit was saying through Jim. The Holy Spirit was alive and active on those nights. We were reminded that we are brothers, and that is not something to be taken lightly.