Why Should You Consider Digital Discipleship?

Fresh Ideas for Discipleship & Nurture

What’s the connection between faith and the job? How does a church help those who have no job? How do we motivate Christians to pray, not just discuss prayer? Anyone for fasting? Will adults get serious about learning? (Yes.) How much counseling is enough? Does serving stop at age 65? (No.) What do ...

Practical Discipleship: Four Questions That Transform Dinner Into Discipleship

Inviting Jesus into that everyday practice takes it from ordinary to sacred, from dinner to discipleship, from temporal to eternal, and that is discipleship at home.

Is Stewardship About Fundraising or Discipleship?

Generosity affects the entire church at all levels. So, its value should be taught and built into the fabric of our churches. This would include the leadership at all ministry levels, such as small…

7 things that discipleship is not

One would be intrigued to know that the word discipleship never shows up in the Bible. However, the concept and practices will always point to the importance and centrality of doing ministry and life with discipleship in mind.

Is Great Preaching Killing Discipleship?

3 Things Required for Discipleship

"The work of discipleship is not one thing the church does—it’s what the church does."

What Our Children Need Most

"Discipleship is not about compliance. Discipleship is about repentance."

Discipleship Is Profoundly More Than a Set of Strategies

"Discipleship is about the transformation of the heart."

Practical Tips for Digital Discipleship and Engagement

The Lord is coming soon because God has made it possible for the gospel to reach the entire world. Digital disciples can change hearts and minds by living out Jesus both online and offline.

Are Our Pastors Being Discipled?

"There are no secrets or shortcuts to discipleship."

Discipleship Minute: Are you going in circles?

Could this connection between following and asking be some of the reason you feel as if you're going in circles?

How Not to Fix the Discipleship Problem in a Church

Church revitalization is a big deal today – as it should be. One reason we talk about this topic, though, is the church’s failure to produce disciples.

Three Reasons Why Discipleship Is Important

Disciples are not super-Christians. They are followers of Jesus Christ. At the same time, disciples are more than converts. They have moved beyond profession of faith into a lifelong pursuit of liv…

4 Steps of Personal Discipleship for Pastors

As pastors, we desire to see the church we serve grow in personal discipleship with Christ. But we must not forget Jesus wants us to grow as well.

Why It's Time to Rethink Your Discipleship Strategy

"Connect - grow - serve" is a popular church concept, but is it the most effective approach for making authentic disciples? Perhaps it's time to rethink your discipleship strategy.

Why Information Isn't Enough for Discipleship

How Giving Data Strengthens Your Discipleship Path

Giving and generosity are clear and measurable indicators of discipleship. Churches with an effective discipleship path use giving data to track impact of their ministries and spiritual growth.

How to Promote Intergenerational Discipleship Among Women

LeeAnn Stiles on why older and young women in the church need to form friendships and discipling relationships.

What “Discipleship” Models Get Wrong About Christianity 

Many Catholics think that Protestants are “ahead of the curve” on innovative evangelization. In some ways there’s much to learn from Protestants, but some things just don’t fit. One area that Catholics have recently picked up language and habits is in the idea of “spiritual multiplication,” which is often described as the definition of “discipleship.” …

The Surprising Truth About Discipleship and Spiritual Disciplines

Groups matter, and it's important that churches effectively establish and assess them.