So, you've got some fresh faces in your congregation. That's fantastic! But now comes the big question: How do you guide these new believers into spiritual maturity? What is our role in coaching and mentoring them to become fully committed followers of Christ? Let's...
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.
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...
Toni Spry Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Healing Hurting Women…
May 22, 2024
I was teaching a Bible study for women in our new church. Nine women were present. Four of us had been married just...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting, Discipleship
Beyond Nickels and Noses: The True Impact of Church Planting
May 20, 2024
Imagine, my friends, a world overflowing with factories of faith. These aren't your average brick-and-mortar...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Discipleship, Outreach and Evangelism
Micro-Missions: Small Acts, Big Impact on Church Growth
May 15, 2024
When we zoom in on the practical aspects of our faith, the small, deliberate acts—those micro-missions—can light up...
Jeff Christopherson Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
What Discipleship Is
Apr 19, 2024
Christian discipleship is what happens when people live daily with Jesus. Jesus drew incredible, mammoth church-sized...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Discipleship, Technology
Using AI and Digital Media for Discipleship
Mar 11, 2024
In a world where our daily lives are increasingly influenced by technology, the church has a unique opportunity to...
Dave Workman Church Health, Discipleship
The Power of True Community
Feb 16, 2024
I grew up in a small town. Railroad tracks sliced through the middle of town and freight trains would rattle the...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Discipleship
What is the Purpose of Church Planting?
Feb 5, 2024
Church planting, a term that resonates deeply within the Christian community, involves establishing new local churches...