Category: Discipleship
3 Key Ways To Lead Like Jesus
by Jim Putman: It is both the job and privilege of every Christian to be a disciple of Jesus. And part of that job is the call to disciple others. You can disciple someone without holding a Bible degree – Jesus did a good job of demonstrating that by the men […]
Your Crisis Stories
by DiscipleFirst.com: Jesus can use your greatest weakness as your greatest witness. Up to this point, we have been talking about your testimony; your salvation story. But I’m sure that as you think back over your life, you could find many stories — outside of your salvation — where Jesus […]
Reaching First Responders in Your Community
Home > Blog > Reaching First Responders in Your Community Reaching First Responders in Your Community By New Churches Team It is a known fact that everyone loves donuts! But, when wanting to show the love of Christ to police officers and other first responders, is there a more effective […]
Recommended Resources for Disciple Makers
by Jim Putman: If you have read my books or posts or listened to my sermons, there should be no doubt in your mind that I believe discipleship begins with and is sustained by relationship. However, disciple makers also must be ready to give an answer, defend the faith, and […]
The Perfect Lie of Discipleship
By Joanne Kraft: Congratulations! You want to disciple someone. There is no greater ministry work than helping another to trust and follow Jesus. If you read Titus 2, you’ll discover all the ways you can teach another woman to love the Lord. Assisting the Lord to grow another woman in […]
Why My Generation Probably Won’t Reach The Next Generation
by Carey Nieuwhof: I am passionate about reaching and equipping the next generation. But here’s a chilling thought that’s been growing in me over the last few years: what if my generation won’t be the one to do it? At least not fully. At least not nearly as badly as […]
Small Groups are the Vehicle, Not the Destination
by Jim Putman: As a senior pastor of Real Life Ministries and a board member with the Relational Discipleship Network, I am passionate about the importance of a relational environment to making disciples of Jesus. Small Groups are one such relational environment that works well when trying to create a […]
3 Ways to Be More Discerning in Church
by Teasi Cannon: I don’t want to fall for false teachings. I don’t want to be led astray regarding what the Bible teaches, and I don’t want my children deceived either. I’ll bet you feel the same. But I’m not a professional theologian, nor do I have time to become […]
The Difference Between Coaching and Disciple Making
by Justin Gravitt: You know what a coach is. You’ve seen them on TV. You’ve heard them interviewed at post-game press conferences. They break down their team’s performance, explain in-game decisions, and look ahead to the next game. Coaches lead. They build strategy, direct the execution of strategy, adjust strategy, […]
Episode 431: Leveraging Halloween for the Gospel
by NewChurches.com: In Episode 431 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss how churches can best use Halloween to reach the lost with the gospel. “What do you think is the best way that churches can leverage Halloween for the gospel?” In This Episode, You’ll Discover: A strategy […]