DISCIPLESHIP Archives

5 Ways to KILL Your Men’s Ministry

Paul Louis Cole | DISCIPLESHIP

The generation of young men and fathers in our churches today has no “seed” of the Gospel. For...

The Test of Lionhood

While proclaiming the need to accept ourselves and demanding recognition of being “born this way,”...

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

A Simple Biblical Model to Teach Your Team Just 5 simple principles. This concise lesson is ideal...

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.