The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

Guest Grant Skeldon discusses bridging generational gaps in churches, importance of mentorship for younger generations, impact of technology and parenting on millennials & Gen Z, benefits of intergenerational connections, challenges of coddling youth, and practical advice for church growth.

Highlight – “Do you know what a disciple is?” In part two of our insightful conversation with Jim Putman, we delve deep into defining discipleship as per biblical context. Using Matthew 4:19 as a basis, Putman discusses how we must understand and apply Jesus' invitation effectively to cultivate a deeper relationship with disciples. He emphasizes realizing shared understanding, a shared process, and shared methodology to facilitate unified discipleship. By using Christ's transformed New Testament definition of the church, Putman helps readers redefine words like 'disciple' and 'church' in the original biblical sense. Drawing parallels with sports teams and their teamwork, he underlines the importance of understanding terms and expressions in alignment with culture and scripture to avoid communication deficits. Tune into this enlightening discussion, especially if you're a church leader seeking to improve your understanding and approach to discipleship. Check out our NEW Disciple Shift Ebook Check out the entire book Disciple Shift Join Jim Putman at our national Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/   Watch The Video      Key Takeaways  00:00 Defining Discipleship: The Importance of Clear Definitions 02:23 The Importance of Shared Understanding in Discipleship 05:36 The Invitation to Ordinary People 08:54 The Importance of Alignment and Consistent Definitions 10:52 The Role of Church in Discipleship 15:42 The Five Spheres of Discipleship 17:39 The Impact of Church Leadership on Home Life 19:11 Societal Shifts and Their Impact on Church Attendance 20:54 The Role of Love in Christian Discipleship 23:28 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship 32:36 The Power of Invitational Relationships in Discipleship 35:27 The Challenges and Opportunities of House Church Movements   Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

Explore critical shifts in disciple-making culture with Jim Putman, focusing on relationships over activities, challenges for pastors, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the pace of discipleship. Discover the importance of aligning church practices with Jesus' teachings for effective disciple making and the significance of prioritizing family, personalized journeys, and relationships over knowledge and skills in discipleship.

Exploring the difference between churches with discipleship programs and disciple-making churches, the importance of longevity in ministry, the power of discipleship in church multiplication, the vision for a disciple-making church, challenges and successes in disciple-making, and the role of Impact Discipleship Ministries in church transformation.

Chris Harper, Founder of Betterman, discusses the concept of 'Discipling Men' in churches, emphasizing the benefits of small group studies for men. He highlights the importance of engaging in conversations about biblical manhood and masculinity. They also discuss the role of the church in men's discipleship and the shift in church culture. They address the negative portrayal of men in the media and the need for redefining masculinity. The struggles of church leadership and the urgency to encourage multi-generational discipleship are also explored.

Today’s episode is a follow-up conversation between Steve McCoy and Matt Dabbs. They continue their discussion on fostering a culture of discipleship by utilizing everyday people within the church. They wanna help ordinary people like me and you with accessible tools for sharing the Gospel and for making disciples. This episode serves as an encouragement and guide for us individuals listening and also for churches to foster a more intentional approach to disciple-making by utilizing the collective strength of their community. Highlight – “If you want to have a disciple making culture within your organization, your ministry, or your church, it is absolutely 100 percent impossible unless everyday people are in the game – Steve McCoy”   Watch The Video     Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction to the Discipleship Talk 00:14 The Importance of Everyday People in Discipleship 01:15 The Challenges of Expert Culture in Churches 02:38 The Role of Discipleship.org in Empowering Everyday People 06:44 The Impact of Discipleship on Church Culture 06:47 The Effect of COVID-19 on Church Culture 14:43 The Importance of Relational Depth in Discipleship 27:16 The Impact of Discipleship on Church Growth and Leadership Development 29:14 Conclusion: The Excitement of Discipleship   To Learn more about Small Circle Click HERE Check out the National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches Interested in taking an assessment on Disciple Making: Individual Disciple Maker Assessment   Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

Steve McCoy, founder of 360 Church and developer of Small Circle App, discusses the value of personal discipleship and the impact of deep, intimate relationships. They explore the importance of intentionality and provide resources for getting started. Emphasis on the transformative potential of one-on-one discipleship and the need for authentic, deeply connected relationships.

Highlight – “Everything Jesus did was Discipleship.”  In today’s episode, Jason Shepherd discusses his revolutionary approach to Church Projects, a movement that started in 2010. He emphasizes the importance of distributing pastoral leadership, decentralizing church gatherings, and fostering diverse discipleship communities grounded in shared scripture. He also discusses the function of house churches and how they enrich the church community. Furthermore, he provides practical tips for managing kids within a house church setting and fostering powerful church growth. The discussion is tied together with a focus on aligning all church activities with Biblical teachings, values, and examples. Watch the Video        Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction and Prayer 07:09 The Concept of Distributed Pastoral Leadership 11:28 The Importance of Diverse Discipleship Communities 14:30 The Balance Between Large Gatherings and House Churches 19:18 Protecting Sound Doctrine in House Churches 20:30 The Role of House Church Pastors 23:56 The Health of House Churches 27:19 The Structure of House Church Gatherings 29:17 The Role of Children in House Churches 33:18 The Benefits of a Separate Sunday Gathering 36:59 The Church Project Network   Check out our popular ebook on Becoming a Disciple Maker Interested in taking an assessment on Disciple Making: Individual Disciple Maker Assessment To learn more about church project visit: https://www.churchproject.org/    Join Jason Shepperd at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture  

Today we continue the conversation between Bobby Harrington and Matt Dabbs looking into the book "Discipleship that Fits." They discuss the importance of different types of discipleship relationships, such as the divine space, public space, social space, personal space, and transparent space. They also mention the benefits of different church sizes and advocate for prioritizing the divine space and transparent space for leadership development. They discuss how different spaces can be used in various church contexts and how they can troubleshoot problems by understanding the purpose of each space. If you are interested in taking an assessment on your church click HERE.  For access to the book and a free tool check out the links below:  Interested in a FREE TOOL related to this episode click HERE For access to the complete book Discipleship that fits click HERE  Watch the Video     Key Takeaways  00:00 Exploring the Concept of Discipleship 02:59 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Discipleship 03:18 The Five Discipling Relationships 06:33 The Role of Church Size in Discipleship 08:19 The Importance of Personal Relationship with God in Discipleship 18:00 The Role of Church Leaders in Discipleship 24:27 Troubleshooting Problems in Discipleship 28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

In this episode of Disciple Making Culture Matt Dabbs interviews the point leader of Discipleship.org Bobby Harrington. They’re talking about steps to help your churches make disciples who then in turn make other disciples. They explore the importance of shifting focus from informing to equipping, from program to purpose, from activity to relationship, and finally from accumulating to deploying. This episode instills the value of creating that disciple-making culture within your church and integrating it into the everyday lives of your churchgoers. NEW!!! Making the DiscipleShift in Your Church The Basics in 5 Minutes   For more information on the book Disciple Shift click HERE For more information about Disciple Making Culture click HERE   Watch The Video       Episode Highlights: 00:00 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture 01:30 The State of Churches in Disciple Making 01:57 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture in Churches 02:53 The Consequences of Not Making Disciple Shifts 03:17 The Five Shifts to Help Your Church Make Disciples 06:35 The Importance of Discipling Relationships in Churches 16:22 The Importance of Deploying Disciples into Communities 23:34 The Importance of Practicing Discipleship   Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture