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Group Leaders Podcast S04 E02: Am I Ready To Lead a D-Group?
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the misconceptions that we have about what it takes to lead a D-Group, and they talk through a few ways to encourage those you are discipling right now to take the next step toward becoming a disciple who makes disciples. Time...
#108 The Product of Disciple-making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue discussing the concepts behind the Replicate book. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What spiritual growth looks like in a believer. How to measure success for D-Groups. The MARCS of a disciple....
The Disciple’s Purpose: Bearing Fruit (Pt. 1)
During the summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I lived on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. I had a great summer, classes were easy (a couple of physical education classes and a world geography class as I recall) and lots of time to read the Word and books I...
Replicate Round Up for May 27th, 2020
Made Right by Christ, NOT by Your Church’s Re-opening Plans by Eric Geiger "When we take something other than Christ and make it the source of our identity, it also becomes the source of our unity." The Origional 2020 Is History: 7 New Disruptive Church Trends Every...
Group Leader Podcast S04 E01: D-Group Multiply Guide – Conversation 1
In this episode, Vick and Mike begin walking you through the D-Group Multiply Guide, which will take you step-by-step through the process of replicating a D-Group. This week, they give an overview of the guide itself and walk you through your first conversation: Why,...
#107 The Process of Disciple-Making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss the processing of how to make disciples right where you are. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Jesus' plan for discipleship in the New Testament. The overarching concept of what disciplemaking is...
Group Leader Podcast: S02 E13: Finding a Rhythm for the Summer
In the final episode of Season 2, Vick and Mike are joined by a very special guest as they talk about the reasons why we should--and ways we can--keep our groups engaged throughout the summer. Time Stamps: 4:05 Why People Often Neglect Meeting During The Summer 7:20...
#106 The Practice of Disciple-Making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue their discussion of the Replicate Book that is coming out in June. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Robby changed his strategy after a decade of disciple making. Why you must be a disciple...
How Pastors Can Use Podcasts in Their Ministry
COVID–19 has shifted a lot of our ministry schedules over the past few weeks, and instead of complaining about the forced changes, church leaders should view this time as an opportunity to rethink some of the ways they used to deliver teaching and training. One of the...
Replicate Round Up For May 13th, 2020
Waiting On The Lord Is Not A Waste by Mark Vroegop "If you are in a position of waiting, let Lamentations remind you that waiting is not a waste. In your lament, why not release control of your life and say, “God, I don’t know what you’re doing or why, but I’m going...
Group Leader Podcast: S02 E12: How To Have Better HEAR Journal Discussion
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk all about HEAR journals: why they are important, how to use them, and the common ways discussion about them can get derailed. Time Stamps: 2:00 The Importance of HEAR Journals 5:00 How To Have Effective HEAR Journal Discussions 6:30...
#105 The Problem with Creating a Disciplemaking Culture
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about Part One of the Replicate Book. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: From 1996 to 2016, the Southern Baptist Convention baptized 7.1 million people Why the SBC didn't grow despite the rise in...
The Benefits of a Low-Tech Quiet Time
Back in December, we launched the Replicate Journal, and they were sold out almost immediately. Since then, we’ve done our best to keep them in stock, but the global pandemic has made that a serious challenge. We are happy to announce that they’re now back in stock...
The Disciple’s Priority: Glorifying God
As the Lord Jesus approached the end of His life He prayed, “Father, I have glorified You on Earth having accomplished the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4). Clearly this was the priority in His life, to glorify God by completing the assignment He had given....
Group Leader Podcast: S02 E11: Handling Commitment Issues
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about when, how, and why to handle commitment issues in both your D-Group and Life Group. Time Stamps: 1:50 Commitment in a D-Group Setting 4:30 Why We Should Address Commitment Issues 10:05 How to Address Commitment Issues...
#104 A New Ministry Tool for Maximum Impact
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about their upcoming book: Replicate that is coming out in June. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The motivation for writing the book. Why the book has small chapters. Why the Replicate book is a...
The Replicate Network
For years, our team has talked about creating a learning community for church leaders who are leading disciplemaking movements around the country. After years of talking about it and months of planning it, the Replicate Network is now available! Below we share about...
Replicate Roundup for April 29th, 2020
The Scattered Church And Covid-19: Why Sound Ecclesiology Is Crucial In A Pandemic by Joy Allmond and Y Bonesteele "The deprioritizing of consistent regular gathering has led us to a situation in which we’ve seen a decline in church attendance, not because fewer...
Group Leader Podcast: S02E10: How To Serve Your Community With Your Life Group
In this episode, Vick and Mike are joined by Andrew Bolton as they discuss ways we can serve our communities even while social distancing. Time Stamps 2:40: Quarantine Hasn't Changed Our Core Vision 6:50: Normal Rhythms for Serving 11:25: How will your community...
Pastors: You Are More Than Content Creators
One of the challenges that a lot of ministries are facing during COVID–19 is what it looks like to serve our people virtually. Our minds tend to gravitate toward providing more content–Bible Studies, updates, activities, things to keep our minds busy and engaged with...
#103 Seeing Distractions as Divine Opportunities
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about using disruptions as an opportunity to seek the Lord. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What the book of Luke says about divine distractions. Why you should be looking for God in every moment....
The Disciple’s Passion: Knowing Christ
What are you passionate about? Now that’s a great question, but when I first heard it my freshman year of college, I thought it was kind of strange. What do you mean, what am I passionate about? I am here on campus in Baton Rouge and I want to experience campus life...
#102 Four Soils of a Disciple’s Heart – Part 2
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to talk about the four soils of a disciple-maker. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: More about how to interpret parables in the Bible. How gym...
Group Leader Podcast S2 E09: Who’s Your ONE
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the "Who's Your ONE" strategy and how our groups can begin using it to reach the people around us with the Gospel. Time Stamps 1:55 What is "Who's Your ONE"? 4:15 What is our first step? 6:20 What are some ways we can...