Suppose Bob walked into your church and had no religious background. The music was okay. The message made him think a little bit. The people seemed friendly. The Challenge What would Bob's next step be if he wanted to know more—and Bob's not really sure...
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.
Bill Easum Church Growth, Church Health, Discipleship
Multiplication Won’t Happen Without These Elements
Jul 3, 2023
Recently, someone asked me to boil down the concept of multiplication as far as I possibly can. So here goes. Looking...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Discipleship Within a New Church
Jun 21, 2023
As a church planter or leader, you know how important it is to build a strong foundation for your new church. While...
Bob Logan Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Developing Leadership In Your Church Plant
May 22, 2023
If you expect your church plant to grow beyond your own personal capacity to lead others, you absolutely need to...
Steve Sjogren Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Imprinting… the Power of your Influence on a New Believer’s Life
May 12, 2023
Ducks and geese and Christ-followers. They have a lot to do with one another. “Imprinting” is the natural phenomenon...
Toni Spry Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Profiles of the Heart
May 10, 2023
You have all seen social media profiles. For all the talk today against “profiling,” we are all self-identified by our...
Mark Batterson Church Leadership, Discipleship
3 Ways To Take Up Your Cross
May 3, 2023
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34-35 This may be...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Leading with Grace and Forgiveness in the Face of Conflict Within the Church
May 1, 2023
Churches are made up of imperfect people, so it should come as no surprise that conflict sometimes arises....
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Combating Entitlement Mentality Within the Church
Apr 28, 2023
As a pastor, I have seen firsthand the effects of an entitlement mentality within the local church. It can be a toxic...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Planting, Discipleship
Training and Equipping Volunteers in the Church | ChurchPlanting.com
Mar 24, 2023
Volunteers are the backbone of any local church and are vital to the ministry's success. Therefore, training and...
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Church Leadership, Discipleship
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Mar 13, 2023
My current church plant is blessed with a diverse pool of talented and gifted young people, many of whom are already...
Jeff Hoglen Church Health, Church Planting, Discipleship
Making Disciples in a Church Plant | ChurchPlanting.com
Feb 17, 2023
As a church leader or pastor, you may wonder how to start the disciple-making process within a church plant....
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Growth, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
There are two ways to try and grow a church.
Feb 1, 2023
There are two ways to try and grow a church. Plan A has years of tradition behind it: Convince those in...