DISCIPLESHIP Archives

5 Questions for Building a Simple, Effective Discipleship Program

Church leaders should make a plan to disciple people strategically, so congregants find their purpose and experience a greater sense of spiritual maturity.

Restore Your Soul (and Avoid Burnout)

Mike Osborne | DISCIPLESHIP

Practicing Sabbath rest renews and refocuses pastors, especially those who are tired of life and ministry. By embracing biblical rhythms of work and rest, pastors can minister from a place of peace as they grow churches.

Discipleship is the Main Thing & Requires a Disciple-Making Mindset

Darrell Stetler II | DISCIPLESHIP

The best way that pastors can grow churches is through a vibrant discipleship ministry.

Handling Political Divisions in a Digital Age

Jason Thacker | DISCIPLESHIP

Church leaders can help people unite around the unchanging truth of God’s Word. By standing on the truth, pastors can grow churches that are healthy, compassionate, and effective.

5 Essential Areas to Check Up On

Glenn and Holly Packiam | DISCIPLESHIP

Pastors and church leaders can thrive as they grow churches. By balancing prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work, they can find health and peace.

Fostering a Disciple-Making Culture with a Discipleship Pathway

Justin Gavitt | DISCIPLESHIP

Christian evangelism transforms lives. Sustained growth flows from an intentional discipleship ministry. By creating a discipleship pathway, churches can help people experience spiritual maturity.

6 Ways to View Real and Imagined Boundaries

Tim Elmore | DISCIPLESHIP

Church leaders can solve church staffing problems if they make a plan in advance for how to deal with challenges and by setting healthy, appropriate limits.

How Long Does It Take to Make a Disciple?

Justin Gravitt | DISCIPLESHIP

A church’s discipleship ministry must be committed to a person’s long-term growth. Pastors can encourage their teams to slow down as they walk new believers through a life-changing lessons that lead to spiritual maturity.

Five Disciple-Making Patterns Jesus Used

Alice Matagora | DISCIPLESHIP

Why Consider Vocational Discipleship Ministry?

Tami Peterson | DISCIPLESHIP

Today’s churches have an opportunity to engage the next generation by determining “what is discipleship,” and creating a focused, vocational discipleship ministry.

3 Reasons Why Church Members Fail When They Share The Gospel

Dr. Pamela Prince Pyle | DISCIPLESHIP

A key part of Christian discipleship is evangelistic training. Church growth results when believers learn to share their faith clearly and with confidence.

Is Delegating Demoralizing?

Allen White | DISCIPLESHIP

With a little planning (and humility), you can train your church’s “coaches” effectively. Why not share the load and equip them to lead with confidence and skill? Christian leadership matters!

7 Simple Steps For Discipling Believers In A Small Church

Karl Vaters | DISCIPLESHIP

Churches of all sizes can improve their leadership training through mentoring programs. Perhaps more than anything else, a discipleship ministry reflects the heart of Jesus.

3 Ways To Encourage Women In Your Church

Megan Dickerson | DISCIPLESHIP

Churches that invest in women and equip them to serve will benefit from their insight and experience. Growing churches prioritize discipleship!

Moving From Decisions to Discipleship

Craig Etheredge | DISCIPLESHIP

Church growth starts with a commitment to discipleship ministry. Only then will the quest to plant churches, fill sanctuaries, and develop exciting programs make sense.