Making the Shift to Disciple Making (feat. Jim Putman)

Highlight – “Out of the Being Comes the Doing.” 

In this episode, Matt Dabbs engages Jim Putman, founder and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries, to have a meaningful conversation that offers valuable insights drawn from Putman's book 'DiscipleShift', uncovering the five critical shifts churches can make to inspire disciples who create more disciples. Putman encourages a shift from reaching people to making disciples, from informing people to equipping disciple-makers. This candid exchange offers potent observations that challenge traditional church structures, bringing ministers and disciples closer to realizing the abundant life promised by Jesus.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Meet Jim Putman

00:40 Discussing the Book 'Disciple Shift'

01:04 Understanding the Five Shifts

02:37 The Importance of Relationship in Discipleship

03:20 The Challenges of Staying on Course

04:51 The Role of Relationship in Leadership

08:49 The Disconnect in Church Methodology

11:08 The Struggles of Pastors and the Need for Relationship

14:14 The Importance of Discipleship in the Church

18:45 The Role of Relationship in Discipleship

27:51 The Pace of Discipleship

28:41 Understanding Different Learning Styles and Pace in Discipleship

29:38 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship

31:20 The Challenges of Being an Introverted Pastor

32:21 The Shift from Accumulating to Deploying in Ministry

35:15 The Importance of Teamwork in Church Leadership

36:13 The Importance of Balance in Church Leadership

37:39 The Dangers of One-Dimensional Churches

39:56 The Importance of Submission in Discipleship

48:28 Conclusion: The Importance of Being a Disciple Before Making Disciples

49:24 The Importance of Honesty and Vulnerability in Discipleship