What Is Discipleship?
Discipleship is the state of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. So, what then is a disciple? A disciple is simply a follower or a student of Jesus Christ. When we bring in the depth of New Testament teaching on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, we can expand the definition of […]
Is Discipleship Required: 6 Steps for the Local Church
Curt recently wrote a previous article, “Is Discipleship Required,” because we believe that in Scripture, Jesus, the Apostles, and the other New Testament writers spoke and wrote specifically about being a disciple of Jesus. Moreover, we hold that King Jesus theology is the best explanation for why being a disciple is mandatory. If you agree […]
Thinking Clearly About Evangelism
It’s no secret that many American churches are struggling, particularly with a decline in church attendance. Close to home (for me at least), Churches of Christ were bleeding members prior to COVID-19, and anecdotal evidence from the past few years doesn’t seem to paint much more of a positive picture. More widely, while data can […]
How Do I Start Having Intentional Conversations?
*Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Corey Trimble’s An Authentic Experience: Creating an Inviting Culture with Biblical Integrity. Corey is convinced (and has shown as a pastor of an influential church) that it is possible to cultivate an inviting church culture without sacrificing biblical convictions. In the following excerpt, Corey describes how to make […]
Gen Z Is Ready. Are We?
By now you’ve heard the stats. Gen Z is… Anxious and depressed, lonely, and overwhelmed At the same time, we are told they are… Ambitious, authentic, and altruistic Most of all, the data is showing that they are hungry. They want their life to matter. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. […]
7 Steps to Catalyze A Disciple-Making Movement
Hello, I’m a pastor in North America. I minister to a church and am simultaneously seeking to help catalyze a disciple making movement. Because of the opposition we’ve encountered in our community, I will write under the pseudonym “Brother PK.” I first learned about disciple making movements (DMM) 5 years ago. I was trained by […]
Your Ministry Will End Someday. Have You Thought Much About How?
You should really consider leaving ministry. Before you change the date and turn in your pre-written resignation letter to the board of your church, let me clarify. Wherever you are in your ministry journey, from rookie intern to sage veteran, you should consider how you want to conclude your ministry. Because someday it will end. […]
How to Use Preaching for Relational Discipleship
Preachers have unique opportunities to develop stronger disciples while also enhancing the quality of their preaching. It often feels as if we must choose between two essential activities in order to get everything done that calls for our attention. Employing the sermonic process as a disciple-making tool accomplishes both, reducing the guilt we often feel […]
