Finding Freedom in Discipleship Part 1
by Austin Maxheimer Discipleship is a trending topic in the larger church, and we are having conversations about it in our own church family as well. This is healthy, considering…
Mastering Discipleship
An essential goal of any church ministry is to create disciples. And that means genuine, lasting transformation—the kind that extends beyond your church walls into families, your community, and the world.
What you’ll find:
- Creative, Jesus-centered, and relational ideas and insights about effective discipleship across all generations.
- Meaningful ways to grow and care for your own relationship with Jesus.
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The Great Disconnect: How Authentic Community Happens (PART TWO)
By Rick Chromey Friendships don’t just happen. They are grown and seasoned. In part one of “The Great Disconnect” I revealed how churches have lost their ability to develop friendships.…
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The Great Disconnect: How Friendships Root and Churches Need to Change (PART ONE)
By Rick Chromey It’s Sunday morning in America. In cities and towns everywhere, the church gathers to worship, learn, commune, and participate in prayers, offerings, Eucharist, and baptisms. It’s a…
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What the Church Can Learn From a Circus
by Bob D’Ambrosio Cirque du Soleil has rebranded the circus. And it’s amazing audiences all over the world. As I recently watched the presentation of Corteo during its world tour,…
Would Others Say You’re a Christian?
by Joani Schultz A few years back we met a brilliant, kind, faith-filled gentleman. His name was George Gallup Jr., famous pollster. In the midst of one of our conversations…
From Grit to Great
by Joani Schultz There’s a fascination with heritage these days. I’ve still not succumbed to Ancestry.com or 23andMe. But I know a lot who have. We have an innate desire…
Look at me. Look at me.
by Joani Schultz Pick a storm. Any storm. Your storm may be literal—a hurricane, tornado, torrential rain, or blinding blizzard. Your storm may be relational—an estranged family member, a friend’s…
Your A – Z Guide to Developing Disciples and Growing Ministry
by Bob D’Ambrosio A – Assign teams…Create teams to oversee each ministry and model the value of teamwork. B – Build on a biblical foundation…Teach believers that discipleship involves the…
Cat Tails, Community and Church: How Social Media Reinvented Relationships
by Rick Chromey An old preacher friend used to quip that if you tie two cats’ tails together the felines will have unity but don’t expect them to enjoy community. …
Breakdown of the Disciple Factories
by Thom Schultz The disciple-making machine is broken. Though most church leaders would say discipleship is a crucial part of their mission and ministry, they fear it’s not working. A…
