Category: General Church Planting

Leaders Need Grace Too
Home > Blog > Leaders Need Grace Too Leaders Need Grace Too By Paul Tripp Nothing will harm your ministry more than thinking that you have arrived. Nothing will harm your ministry more than you thinking that you no longer need what you have been called to give the people […]

Pastor Like You Parent with Lee Eclov
by unSeminary: Welcome to this week’s unSeminary podcast. Today I’m speaking with Pastor Lee Eclov. Lee has been in Lincolnshire, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago, for almost 22 years. Set in a transient community, Village Church of Lincolnshire is a church of about 200, where Lee pastors. Lee is […]

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 […]