We like to look back on the previous year, as the new one begins, to note the things that stood out to us and the things we want to remember. So we want stop early in 2023 to note the top blogs that appeared on discipleship.org in 2022. Our list is based upon a strict statistical analysis: which posts had the highest numbers of hits and readers. It makes it objective. So here it is, the following blogs had the highest readership in 2022.
Here is the countdown to number 1!
10 – Living a Holy Life By Craig Etheredge
This is an explanation of what holiness is and why it matters in the life of the disciple.
9 – 7 Reflections on the State of the Evangelical Church By Bobby Harrington
There has been a lot of talk about what is going on in the evangelical church/Christianity. Here are Bobby’s reflections.
8 – 5 Principles from Colossians 1:28-29 By Downline Ministries
Colossians hasn’t typically been the heart and soul of disciple making theology. But what we find in Colossians 1:28-29 is incredibly helpful!
7 – What is a Disciple? 3 Key Characteristics By Bobby Harrington
Jesus laid out three key things in the life of a disciple when he called disciples in Matthew 4. Knowing these three things can help us be more effective disciples today.
6 – How to Lead a Discovery Bible Study By Alex Absalom
Alex gives the basics and tips of how to lead a Discovery Bible Study. This is simple and practical. If you are unfamiliar with DBS, this will be a nice “discovery” for you!
5 – What Does It Mean to Make Jesus the Center of My Life By Craig Etheredge
Since the early days of Hebrew history, God has modeled how He is to be the center of our lives. What does this mean for us and how do we put Him back in the center?
4 – The Senior Minister/Pastor Role in a Disciple Making Church By Bobby Harrington
Because churches don’t become disciple making churches without buy-in and leadership from the lead pastor, it is crucial to give lead pastors help in knowing their role in making disciples.
3 – The Call to Make Disciples in Matthew 28:18-20 by Bobby Harrington
This article provides the context for the Great Commission and how that is relevant and helpful for us today. We may share many of the concerns the apostles had moments before Jesus gave them the Commission. Let us listen back in on what Jesus said in context to be encouraged and to move into action!
2 – What Do We Mean By “Disciple”, “Disciple Making” and “Discipleship” By Bobby Harrington
Words can have many meanings. It is important that we have solid and consistent definitions for the terms we use so that we can make sure we are understanding each other. This article sets out definitions for terms like: disciple, discipleship, disciple making and more.
1 – Six Things Jesus Did to Equip His Disciples for Ministry By Jim Putman
Jim uses the miracle of feeding 5000 to illustrate six specific things Jesus did to equip his 12 for ministry. This is our most popular blog of all time.
Thank you for reading the blog in 2022! We are looking forward to more great articles in 2023!