Scripture Memory Tips
The discipline of scripture memory is a very under-appreciated part of the Christian life. Memorizing scripture fills your head with the things of God instead of the characteristics of the world. As Jesus memorized scripture to fight away temptations, we should do the...
The Disciple’s Principle: Servanthood
In J. Oswald Sanders classic work Spiritual Leadership, he called servanthood “the Master’s master principle.” He says, “Jesus was a revolutionary, not in the guerrilla warfare sense, but in His teaching on leadership. The term servant speaks everywhere of low...
Replicate Round Up for March 25th, 2020
4 Mistakes To Avoid During This Pandemic by Mark Dance "Making reactionary long term decisions based on limited information is panicking, not pastoring." This is not the Crisis, but it is Just a Few Weeks Away by Ed Stetzer with Josh Laxton "However, some people still...
Group Leader Podcast Bonus Episode 4: How to Be Intentional With Our Kids At Home
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk with Amanda Keeler from Long Hollow Kids about the best ways we can be intentional with our kids as many of us find ourselves at home more than we're used to. Time Stamps 2:03 Introducing Amanda 6:25 The Right Perspective To Have...
#97 Making Disciples in Difficult Times
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to make disciples during difficult times. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: God has given us multiple means to make disciples. How to make disciples in a digital age. Why this situation is...
Staying On the Same Page Even When You Can’t Meet
Replicate Ministries exists to equip local churches to make disciples who make disciple-makers. We find ourselves in a situation where churches cannot gather, and life groups and d-groups are forced into virtual meetings. How do you keep the momentum as a church body?...
Group Leader Podcast Bonus Episode 3: All About Hosting Facebook Watch Parties
In this episode, Mike and Vick talk about all things related to Facebook Watch Parties, including why we should do them, how we host them, and about the special Watch Party they have planned for Sunday at 9:30. Time Stamps: 4:51 Why Should We Consider Facebook...
Replicate Round Up for March 18th, 2020
Our Pandemically Poor Ecclesiology by Jared C. Wilson "So people are noticing what churches are doing and not doing. We have an opportunity here -- whether you gather or don't gather -- to make Jesus look big to a watching world. Don’t Quarantine the Great...
Group Leader Podcast Bonus Episode 2: How To Lead your First Digital Life Group or D-Group
In this episode, Vick and Mike go over the importance of transitioning to digital groups and give a few tips about how to do it effectively. Time Stamps: 3:20 Why Should We Do Digital Groups? 10:03 How Should We Lead Digital Groups? 14:57 What Will Digital...
3 Guidelines For Developing Your Small Group Strategy During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Let me guess. You are wondering how your church should respond to the Coronavirus outbreak. It’s the question every church leader is asking. Let me start by saying that this post is not written by an expert, but someone just like you who is trying to figure it out....
Group Leader Podcast Bonus Episode 1: What Should Your Group Do During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Show Notes *Note: This episode was recorded Monday afternoon, March 16. In the time between recording and releasing it, the CDC changed their recommendations, stating that groups above ten should be avoided. We now request that all groups cease meeting in person,...
#96 Four Soils of a Disciple’s Heart – Part 1
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the four soils of a disciple-maker. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to help the people in your D-Groups into new stages of their growth. The...