Category: General Church Planting
What Is Discipleship?
by Joanne Kraft: “Discipleship” Have you heard this word buzzing around lately? Do you know someone who’s in a discipleship relationship? If so, you’ve more than likely nodded your head up and down as your girlfriend droned on and on about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. […]
The 4 different communication styles and how each can improve
This is a post by Jeff Henderson. Jeff is a leading voice on how to create and grow momentum for organizations and leaders and is a member of my Speaking Team. You can book Jeff to consult with your team or speak at your next event here. By Jeff Henderson Have you […]
Keeping Culture White Hot as Your Church Grows with Jonathan Brozozog
by unSeminary: Thanks for listening in to this week’s unSeminary podcast. I’m happy to be talking with Jonathan Brozozog, lead pastor at Passion Church in Minnesota. Passion Church had small beginnings fifteen years ago, but stayed teachable and grew over time as a result. About six years ago God gave […]
Creating a Culture of Multiplication
Home > Blog > Creating a Culture of Multiplication Creating a Culture of Multiplication By Ed Stetzer by NewChurches.com: In 1982, Heather Locklear did a shampoo commercial about a new product. As she tells viewers, she told two friends about the new shampoo. Then, those friends told two more. And […]
3 Traits of a Good Disciple Maker
By Impact Discipleship Ministries: Not all disciple makers are created equal. Each have different giftings and skill sets. Giftedness and ability are not always things you can control, but there are some things every leader can work towards. In 2 Timothy 2:3-8, Paul gives Timothy three descriptions of traits that […]
Thanksgiving, Disciple Making, and the Deuteronomy 8 Principle
By Bobby Harrington: Discipleship-First Friends, We all know that Thanksgiving is an important day on many levels. At Discipleship.org, since we are committed to helping you be a disciple who makes disciples, we know it’s important to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in […]
How to Motivate Lazy, Disengaged and Disconnected Team Members
by Carey Nieuwhof: Ever wonder if your team’s heart is in it? Well, it’s probably a good idea to figure out the answer to that question. According to Gallup, 70% of US employees are disengaged at work, meaning they don’t show up to your organization bringing their best. For 18% of […]
Your First Impressions Checklist for Christmas
by Greg Curtis: Most of the focus at Christmas revolves around what happens in the auditorium, not around it. Yet it’s where the “common areas” surrounding your auditorium/sanctuary are that most of your guests will decide if your church is one they will be returning to or not. That’s why […]
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 […]
You Have Everything You’ll Ever Really Need Forever
You Have Everything You’ll Ever Really Need Forever .et_post_meta_wrapper by Brandon Cox: My nine-year-old asked me the other day, “If I ask Santa for a laptop, he’ll get me one, right?” To which I simply replied, “Probably not.” Some of us view God as a sort of genie in the […]