Justin Seibert is the Owner of Sign Bros in Athens, GA. He and his wife Allison live in Jefferson GA with their three boys. He is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ actively pursuing living a life on Mission. Justin offers great insight into being filled with Holy Spirit and how He can impact every area of our lives.
Key Takeaways
– Justin’s faith journey evolved from a slow, steady climb to a transformative experience with the Holy Spirit in January 2023
– He emphasizes the importance of submission to Jesus and actively inviting the Holy Spirit’s presence daily
– Justin reframed his identity from “entrepreneur who loves Jesus” to “missionary who happens to own a sign business”
– He advocates for believers to mature in their faith by embracing the power of the Holy Spirit
Topics
Justin’s Faith Journey
– Raised in a morally upright home, baptized at 15, but lacked a deep understanding of the gospel
– Experienced a slow, steady faith climb until a transformative moment in January 2023
– Wife’s challenge to be a spiritual leader sparked initial serious commitment to faith
– Involvement with Cafe 1040 (missions organization) since 2020 refined his prayer life and leadership
Transformative Spiritual Experience
– Occurred during a Cafe 1040 conference in Malta, January 2023
– Prompted by a conversation about the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Spirit
– Culminated in a powerful physical and emotional experience on his couch at home
– Resulted in a renewed hunger for God and a significant shift in perspective on faith
Daily Faith Practices
– Starts each day asking God to fill him with the Holy Spirit
– Focuses on dependence on the Holy Spirit rather than personal efforts
– Prays for God’s perspective: “Help me to see like you see, care about what you care about”
– Emphasizes submission to Jesus and inviting the Holy Spirit into all aspects of life
Cafe 1040 Mission
– Exists to see the Great Commission fulfilled, reaching billions who’ve never heard of Jesus
– Provides 3-month programs for young adults (18-30) to experience mission work in closed countries
– Offers practical training on living and sharing faith in challenging contexts
– Website: http://www.cafe1040.com for more information and involvement
Mentorship and Resources
– Sue Baumgarten: Helped Justin understand the supernatural aspects of faith
– Stuart Jeff: Co-leads men’s group, discusses deep faith topics
– Recommended book: “Soul Care” by Rob Rimer
– Podcast recommendation: Jamie Winship’s teachings on identity and communicating with the Holy Spirit
Sharing Faith and Parenting
– Justin’s transformative experience gave him a compelling story to share
– Focuses on helping believers mature in their faith, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit
– Intentional about disciplining his children through nightly bedtime routines, prayer, and Bible reading
– Implements structured discipleship years with each child, combining spiritual, educational, and physical growth
– Recommendation to practice asking the Holy Spirit two key questions in daily situations:
1. “What do you want me to know about this situation right now?”
2. “What do you want me to do right now?”
– Encouragement for believers to invite the Holy Spirit into their lives for transformative faith experiences
– Suggestion to reframe personal identity in terms of mission rather than profession