Two Bible Reading Plans for Busy Believers
Are you looking for the best Bible reading plan for busy believers? There are two things we can know for sure about everybody reading this: Getting into God’s Word is crucial if you want to have a relationship with Him. You are busy. A quick Google search will reveal...
Playing the Long Game: Part 2
We’ve reached the end of January and you already know what question I’m about to ask you: How many of you have already quit your New Year’s resolutions? Better yet, who hasn’t even started on those resolutions yet? If you raised your hand don’t worry, you’re not alone...
#89 Don’t Give Up on Discipleship – Part 2
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue their discussion about why some churches give up on discipleship. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Jesus had more of a reason to give up on...
Seven Essentials to Keep in Mind When Leading Your First D-Group
For some, one of the highest barriers to making disciples is the fear that you have no idea what you’re doing. That’s okay! You’ve already taken your first step toward making disciples: you have a group of ladies you will pour into, and you’re ready—even if you’re...
Replicate Round Up for January 22nd, 2020
5 Warning Signs a Leader is Leading at “Too High” a Level by Eric Geiger "When a leader “flies too high,” the leader can lose passion for the ministry or organization. When a leader is removed from others, the leader is much more likely to make foolish decisions and...
#88 Don’t Give Up on Discipleship – Part 1
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris start a discussion about sticking with discipleship and d-groups even as it becomes difficult. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why discipleship is a long...
Playing the Long Game: Part 1
The Tennessee Titans finished their season yesterday one game short of the Super Bowl, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Obviously, this was disappointing for everyone on the team and for those of us in Nashville who love following them....
Starting a D-Group: Approach and Invite
The beginning of the year is one of the best times to start a new D-Group. The second-best time of the year would be when school starts back in August. One of the things we recommend as you are contemplating starting a new group is to pray about who you should...
Replicate Round Up for January 15th, 2020
From Isolation To Community: How The Church Can Mitigate The Loneliness Epidemic by Kristy Etheridge "Americans of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and income levels are struggling with loneliness, whether they hail from sleepy, one-stoplight towns or “The City That Never...
#87: How Leaders Fail – Part 2
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue the discussion of how leaders fail. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to fail as a leader. Why transformational leadership is difficult to...
What Churches Can Learn from the Language of Starbucks
Starbucks provides a great example of using language to invite people into a new way of thinking. When I’m in my local (non-Starbucks) coffee store, I often ask for a “grande.” To which the barista replies, “You mean a medium?” “Oh, right, I say . . . yes, a medium.”...
What Will You Commit To This Year?
I love the start of a New Year. All my boys want to do is stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve and shoot fireworks! I rarely stay up until midnight anymore. Isn't that sad? I just can't hang; I get too sleepy and go to bed. There's always next year, right? What I...
#86: How Leaders Fail – Part 1
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to fail as a leader and why your tactics matter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The role of a tactical leader. Why a strategic form of leadership is essential in the church. The role of...