Rethinking Church: Digital Discipleship, Bible Studies, and the Future of Gatherings
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Jan 6, 2026
Dive into the discipleship gap that many churches face, where big services often overshadow true growth. Discover how Tentmakers is revolutionizing Bible studies worldwide without hefty budgets. Learn practical tips to kickstart intimate Bible studies at work with just a couple of friends. The collaboration with Pray.com enhances digital discipleship through innovative resources for new believers. Plus, explore how audio Bibles and devotionals can enrich daily spiritual journeys.
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Sunday Services Aren't Enough
Many churches optimize for Sunday services and evangelism but not ongoing discipleship.
Guest (Tentmakers leader) observed that large gatherings scale evangelism yet fail to create lifelong discipleship systems.
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Weekly Office Bible Studies Sparked Tentmakers
Tentmakers began from necessity because churches weren't doing discipleship consistently.
The leader had run weekly office Bible studies for eight years and realized that model could be taught and scaled.
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Buildings Cost More Than They Solve
Building bigger sanctuaries increases costs without solving discipleship gaps.
Guest (Tentmakers leader) noted they can reach similar numbers at a fraction of the budget by optimizing small-group models.
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The conversation shifts to the discipleship gap: most churches nail Sunday services but struggle to make actual disciples. Ryan shares how Tentmakers is scaling weekly Bible studies globally without massive buildings or budgets, and why traditional metrics like church attendance miss the surge in digital Christian content. Together they unpack smaller, more intimate models of church, how to start Bible studies at work with just a couple people, and a natural partnership between Tentmakers and Pray.com for ongoing digital discipleship.
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