Clarifying Words
Words bringing clarity to Biblical discipleship. Simple definitions. Clear goals. What is discipleship? What should a disciple look like when we are done? And, more…
Discipleship Theory
The Holy Spirit Doesn’t Work for Us!
I remember the day when we realized that we were running the disciple-making show. And it wasn’t working. We couldn’t get more people in life-changing discipleship, and only 20% (the national average) were getting it, sticking to the deal, and seeing their lives change. Maybe you have been there too. ...
Discipleship Science
Witch Doctor Discipleship
Do you know the difference between a witch doctor and a doctor doctor? Doctor doctors have spent their lives researching why what they do works. And that research increases their success. Whereas witch doctors have no idea why what they do does what it does. And no one else in ...
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One Great Reason to Make Disciples
Mark Crull at Northview Church is leading his team to make 1,000 disciples in 2024. As we were helping with the messaging and marketing, one of his team members asked, “What would you say, in one line, is the reason you should make disciples? I stopped for a moment and ...
Are You Ready?
Our Role as Guides
Sustainable Discipleship leverages several principles from Scripture when making disciples. We recognized, How do those principles affect how we guide disciples toward a life of following God? When Jesus said, Go unto all the world and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the ...
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Three questions you should always ask disciples.
Whether making one or many disciples in a group, you should ask every disciple at least three important questions. Why? Because every disciple you make is different. They think differently. They react differently. They process information differently. They have different needs and are at different places in their journeys to ...
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The Science of Discipleship
A moment ago, I took a writing break under the canopy of our hundred-year-old trees. I am working on a new book about measuring our success in disciple-making (it’s a fun book.) But, as I stood there thanking God for my journey, I got distracted. Now, back in my office ...
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Step Two – Make a Decision for Good
Have you ever had a bad habit? Did you beat it? Have you ever gotten out of a terrible relationship? Have you ever started eating better? If you have, then you know that incredible feeling of making positive changes. But, it is not so much about being free, having better ...
Discipleship Theory
The Holy Spirit Doesn’t Work for Us!
I remember the day when we realized that we were running the disciple-making show. And it wasn’t working. We couldn’t get more people in life-changing discipleship, and only 20% (the national average) were getting it, sticking to the deal, and seeing their lives change. Maybe you have been there too. ...
Discipleship Science
Witch Doctor Discipleship
Do you know the difference between a witch doctor and a doctor doctor? Doctor doctors have spent their lives researching why what they do works. And that research increases their success. Whereas witch doctors have no idea why what they do does what it does. And no one else in ...
Discipleship Theory
One Great Reason to Make Disciples
Mark Crull at Northview Church is leading his team to make 1,000 disciples in 2024. As we were helping with the messaging and marketing, one of his team members asked, “What would you say, in one line, is the reason you should make disciples? I stopped for a moment and ...
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