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It doesn’t take long in ministry to figure out that the only way to expand your influence is to multiply your impact through others. This can be a scary realization, bringing you to the point of asking, “Is my life in Christ worth imitating?” This is an essential question because Jesus assumes those in spiritual leadership will…

Dear Discipleship-first Friends, We’re excited to give you an early look at the powerful breakout tracks featured at the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum in Houston on May 7th & 8th. This year’s theme centers on the best practices of disciple making churches and covers a gambit of effective practices from church leaders who bleed…

Dear Discipleship-first Friends, As our host church for the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum, we would be remiss if we didn’t take this opportunity to share our deepest gratitude for our partner, Church Project, for providing the space and resources for this year’s Forum location. Today’s blog post is authored by Jason Shepperd, who planted…

Dear Discipleship-first Friends, We are pleased to share the following blog post is from our partner, Lionshare Leadership Group, led by Dave Buehring. Lionshare Leadership Group will be leading breakouts on Mobilizing Marketplace Disciple Makers at the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum in Houston May 7th & 8th. Our vocations—our everyday jobs, responsibilities, and societal roles—are…

Dear Discipleship-first Friends, The following blog comes to us from our partner, Deeper Walk International, authored by Nik Harrang, Director of Operations. Deeper walk will be leading breakouts on Spiritual Formation & Spiritual Warfare at the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum in Houston May 7th & 8th. “If the only tool you have is a…

Dear Discipleship-first Friends, The following newsletter/blog comes to us from our partner, Relational Discipleship Network, authored by the Director of RDN, Mark ‘Moose’ Bright. RDN will be leading breakouts on Small Group Discipleship at the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum on May 7th & 8th in Houston, TXh. “I had been betrayed.” I do not…

Dear Discipleship-first friends, The following newsletter/blog is by Todd Engstrom of E3 Partners which reflects their network’s focus on “Disciple Making Movements.” Join E3 at the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum  The Gospel spreads like wildfire, igniting hearts and transforming communities. Church-planting movements embody this Spirit-led dynamism, bringing the Gospel rapidly and broadly to a…

Dear Discipleship-first friends, The following newsletter/blog is by Bill Hull of Renew.org which reflects their network’s focus on “The Teachings of Jesus in Disciple Making.” “The only person who can be justified by grace alone is the man who has left all to follow Christ. Such a man knows that the call to discipleship is a gift…

Are You Ready to Amplify Your Harvest? 🌱 Hey Discipleship-first Friends! What if we told you that the secret to an abundant spiritual harvest isn’t complicated or mysterious? It’s simply about overseeding – a principle so powerful yet overlooked that it could transform your ministry and spiritual life forever. “Your harvest is always in direct relation to…