Dear Discipleship-first Friends, Last week we published a newsletter/blog that many people loved! And we loved that so many loved it. In case you missed it, the blog is entitled, Is Discipleship Required. Curt wrote that article because he believes (and so does our whole team) that Jesus, the Apostles, and the other New Testament…
The art of disciple making is not only about creating devout followers but also about crafting the very leaders upon which churches thrive. This tradition, deeply rooted in scripture, is a fundamental aspect of church leadership and growth. Disciple making is identified as the foundational fabric of church leadership. The journey through disciple making is…
Traditions are not bad. In fact, they can be incredibly powerful. We have certain traditions in our house that we have kept for years. Every Christmas Eve, our family gathers for a special lunch. We always eat the same things: Cornish hens, stuffing, veggies, sparkling cider, and some great dessert. It’s our tradition. At that…
In today’s culture, the term ‘disciple’ often gets watered down to simply meaning a ‘believer’. However, delving into its true essence reveals a complex journey requiring growth, walking with Jesus, and a commitment to His mission. This journey isn’t static but involves an ongoing transformation into Christ’s likeness, whereby individuals are not only developed but…
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, Jason Shepperd leads the Church Project in Houston. It is an ancient but new church model based upon decentralized House Churches who focus upon discipling relationships. Jason will be a main stage speaker at our 2024 National Disciple Making Forum, May 1- 2. We think all who follow our ministry will benefit…
Jason Shepperd leads the Church Project in Houston. It is an ancient but new church model based upon decentralized House Churches who focus upon discipling relationships. Jason will be a main stage speaker at our 2024 National Disciple Making Forum, May 1- 2. We think all who follow our ministry will benefit from his summary…
If you are a rural church pastor, you may be wonder, “Can my church successfully grow generations of disciplemakers?” The question is understandable. Often, disciplemaking strategies are geared toward churches in urban settings where diversity and population density are significant factors in planning. While conversations regarding the urban church are vital, the rural church faces its own…
Discipleship.org, in partnership with Exponential, published the largest study to date on disciple making culture in US churches. A primary finding that resulted from the study, unfortunately, was that only 5% of churches are reproducing disciples—which leaves each of us asking one question… is my church one of the 5%? To help you understand where your…
This audio book shows that fewer than 5 percent of churches in the US have a reproducing disciple-making culture. These churches serve as models for others, but the study found a disappointingly low percentage with a culture and strategy for reproducing disciples. The study highlights the absence of viral-like disciple-making movements in the US, which…
This National Study was completed by a partnership between Discipleship.org and Exponential. The study was designed to identify the disciple making culture of a church – including the level of churches that reproduce disciples in their culture (Level 4) and the percentage of churches that multiply disciples in their culture (Level 5) in the United…
Many church leaders want to raise up true disciples of Jesus – and they want their whole church to focus on the goal. They know that discipleship in Jesus is not quick and it is not an easy numerical growth strategy. It requires key shifts in the culture of a church and courageous personal change. But…
How Discovery Bible Study Impacts Church Growth I was a man who trusted pastors rather than trusting in God. It all began with an invitation. Mariko invited me to a Disciple Making Movement (DMM) training in the village where I lived. The next day I attended the training, and we discovered a lot of things…
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