Some of the most extraordinary chapters in church history weren't written in seminaries or cathedrals. They were written when God showed up unexpectedly, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary movements that saw thousands of lives transformed by the power of...
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.
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship
Harnessing the Power of Small Groups
Dec 9, 2024
Ever noticed how being in a crowd of 200-300 people can feel lonelier than hanging out with five close friends? That's...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Discipleship
Multiplication Is In Our DNA: The Jesus Model of Discipleship
Nov 25, 2024
I've been diving deep into the Gospels lately, and something hit me like a ton of bricks – Jesus was the ultimate...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Creating a Church Culture of Evangelism
Oct 21, 2024
Let’s be real—evangelism can be intimidating. For many of us, just the thought of sharing our faith brings up images...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Surprise! The Holidays Are Here
Oct 18, 2024
It used to be that Christmas began when Santa Claus passed the reviewing stand in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It...
Dave Workman Church Growth, Discipleship
Any System Is Better Than No System
Oct 11, 2024
Suppose Bob walked into your church and had no religious background. The music was okay. The message made him think a...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Discipleship
Where Are All the Leaders?
Sep 23, 2024
In a recent email blast to subscribers (www.elementalgroup.org), I asked for a response to a simple question: As a...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship
Discipleship Blueprint: Guiding New Believers to Spiritual Maturity
Sep 16, 2024
So, you've got some fresh faces in your congregation. That's fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you...
Steve Sjogren Discipleship, Pastoral Burnout
Living at Your Soul Speed
Sep 11, 2024
A snail and a slug scoot down the sidewalk one morning on their way to work as usual. They converged faster than...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Discipleship
Building a Strong Small Group Ministry on a Budget
Sep 2, 2024
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in ministry, it’s this: small groups are where the real life change happens. You can...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Discipleship
Involving Every Member in Ministry
Aug 16, 2024
Start with the "Why Serving Matters" A church that’s truly alive isn’t just about how many people show up on...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Discipleship
12 Indications a Church is Making Disciples
Aug 14, 2024
I’ve often heard people say you can’t measure discipleship. I don’t know if that’s true. It is certainly true you...
Steve Sjogren Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Outreach for Introverts
Jul 3, 2024
For introverts, the notion of outreach can seem not just difficult, but fully impossible to pull off, at least as many...