Discipleship is the heartbeat of spiritual growth and community within the church. It’s about more than just attending church services; it’s about deepening one’s faith, fostering meaningful relationships, and equipping believers to follow Jesus in every aspect of their lives. Whether you’re developing new discipleship pathways or enhancing existing ones, our articles offer practical advice and inspiring ideas.
For long-lasting change, we know we can't go it alone. Learn how to multiply your effectiveness for the long haul by understanding the power of apprenticing! Doing an apprenticeship well can be the difference between success and failure. Understanding...
Recently, someone asked me to boil down the concept of multiplication as far as I possibly can. So here goes. Looking...
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I've been diving deep into the Gospels lately, and something hit me like a ton of bricks – Jesus was the ultimate...
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It used to be that Christmas began when Santa Claus passed the reviewing stand in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It...
Suppose Bob walked into your church and had no religious background. The music was okay. The message made him think a...
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a...
So, you've got some fresh faces in your congregation. That's fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you...
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s this: small groups are where the real life change happens. You can...
Start with the "Why Serving Matters" A church that’s truly alive isn’t just about how many people show up on...