Category: Discipleship
How to Start a Discipleship Group
by Bobby Harrington: Jesus not only called us to make disciples, but he also showed us how to do it. His strategy was simple. He formed an intentional community of men where he taught, encouraged, challenged, and equipped them in the ways of God. This method has proven to be […]
Evangelism Research [Ready-To-Use-Resources]
by Daniel Im: BECOME A MEMBER In Matthew 28, we see Jesus Christ’s clear vision for the church, “To go into all the world and make disciples.” This is the mission that drives us, and if you’re reading this, odds are it drives you, too. That’s why we want to […]
New To Five
In the recently released eBook New To Five, Ralph Moore presents his insights on how to start a Level 5 Multiplying church. The book challenges the approach many church planters take while starting churches. The focus should not be on gathering and growing a large congregation, but on developing disciples that multiply. […]
5 Ways to Use Scarcity to Drive Engagement at Your Church
by Rich Birch: Supply and demand is not only a fundamental economic principle, but a cultural assumption. When the supply of a product or service becomes scarce, it becomes more valuable. If there is an unlimited availability, it simply remains worthless for people. Is it possible to leverage scarcity to […]
3 Keys to Making Disciple Makers
The following is an excerpt from the download, “Three Keys to Making Disciple Makers”, written by Dave Buehring, Founder & President of Lionshare. Download the rest of these keys through their website here and look for “3 Keys to Making Disciple-Makers!” Key #1: Obedience is the Engine of Transformation […]
Saying ‘Jesus is Lord’ Today
by Bobby Harrington: We gathered in a small group and a lady in the group, who is a new friend of ours, stated her desire to be baptized. I was excited! The grace of Jesus had captured her, and our group was happy. This was a wonderfully momentous decision for […]
Pastors, Spend Time with Non-Pastors
Most pastors have a rightful desire to train up future pastors. We realize that one day, our ministry will end and we ought be preparing the next generation to take the gospel to the land we cannot go. This focus, however, can lead us to overemphasize pastoral training at the cost […]
12 Church Sub-Calendars You Need Today
Church sub-calendars are a great way to keep everything organized at your church. Setting them up is relatively easy and it solves the following 3 problems. Whether or not you’re a program-driven church, there are things that happen in the life of your church each year. Keeping them all straight […]
Equipping Parents To Lead Spiritually
Which Children’s Ministry goal is hardest for a church plant to achieve? Church plants have an inherent problem fulfilling one of the most common goals in children’s ministry. It’s the goal that states, “Parents are equipped to be the primary spiritual leaders of their children.” This is a great and […]
Rowing in the Same Direction — Effective Assimilation
Church planter Jeff Gauss was concerned. He was observing that the very people he was trying to attract to his church were unintentionally being made to feel excluded or inferior. “There was this barrier for our un-churched people who would come in to a small group and they felt like […]