The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast 45 Degrees Part 2
Dec 22, 2025
Explore transformative shifts in church dynamics. Discover how to turn consumers into active missionaries and empower the priesthood of all believers. Learn the importance of tracking controllable metrics rather than uncontrollables. Understand the shift from merely growing a church to expanding God's kingdom. With engaging stories and practical insights, the conversation reveals how simple changes can lead to exponential growth and a profound impact for the gospel.
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Form Missionary Identity Over Consumerism
- Stop designing church experiences that train people to ask only "what do I get?" and instead form missionary identities in attendees.
- Equip and send everyday people to tell others the gospel rather than catering to consumer preferences.
Dirt-Floor Church In India
- Josh Howard describes sitting on a dirt floor in India with new believers who prioritized sharing the gospel with their village.
- They asked who to tell and how to spread the news instead of asking what the meeting offered them.
Lead As Coach, Not Sole Minister
- Shift leadership roles from doing ministry to equipping others by embracing the priesthood of all believers.
- Act like a coach: train, unleash, and celebrate congregants to serve rather than be passive spectators.