To the Discipling Parent Whose Child Seems Disconnected
Connection. If you’re like most of us, you think about connection in the context of our digital age—connected via social media, gaming, video platforms, and even the electrical grid. Always on, always going. Disconnecting is what everyone is screaming about, as they...
To the Parent Who Is Discipling Their Kids Alone
There are many reasons why a parent might be the solo discipler in the home. Maybe you’re the only parent. Maybe you’re the only parent who follows after Jesus. Maybe your spouse is deployed, or their job requires them to be away for long periods of time, or you are...
For the Struggling Parent Who Wants to Disciple Their Kids
“How am I supposed to help my kids follow Jesus when I am struggling in my own relationship with him?” It’s a valid question, and one you’re not alone in asking. Or maybe you’re not struggling in your relationship with Christ, but you’re just having a hard time with...
To The Busy Parent Who Wants to Disciple Their Kids
If your schedule looks anything like mine, it can make a person uninitiated in the realm of color-coded calendars dizzy. There’s a color dedicated to this kid, a color dedicated to that kid. One for work stuff, one for family stuff, and even the dogs have their own...
To the Parent Who Wants to Disciple Their Kids But Doesn’t Know Where to Start
Parenting is a wild ride, isn’t it? Nothing can adequately prepare you. Parenting books, blogs, and podcasts are all great. But they only scratch the surface of what it’s like to have your own kid. There are so many paths to parenthood, no one gets there quite the...
This Ministry Myth Is the Number One Myth That Kills Discipleship Group Ministries
We have been introducing the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements. Week 1: The 5 Ministry Myths Week 2: The Engagement Myth Week 3: The Expertise Myth Week 4 : The Equipping Myth Week 5: The Empowerment Myth Execution Myth: CHURCH IMPACT = MINISTRY...
Do Your People Seem Disinterested in Volunteering? This May Be Why.
We have been introducing the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements. Week 1: The 5 Ministry Myths Week 2: The Engagement Myth Week 3: The Expertise Myth Week 4 : The Equipping Myth EMPOWERMENT MYTH: Filling Spots = Empowering People “I want to make a...
Are You Underwhelmed by How Equipped Your People Are to Make Disciples?
We have been introducing the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements. Week 1: The 5 Ministry Myths Week 2: The Engagement Myth Week 3: The Expertise Myth The EQUIPPING MYTH: Teaching = Training What is a skill that you have become proficient in? Golf?...
Is Your Staff Exhausted From Doing All the Work While Your People Sit Comfortably? This May Be Why.
We have been introducing the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements. Week 1: The 5 Ministry Myths Week 2: The Engagement Myth The EXPERTISE MYTH: Ministry Excellence = Excellent Ministry Are your staff and key leaders exhausted? Does it feel like...
How Are You Measuring Church Success? Why Measuring Engagement Isn’t Enough.
Last week we introduced the five myths that are stalling disciple-making movements. This week we look at the first myth. The Engagement Myth: ACTIVITY = TRANSFORMATION How does your church measure success? Every church measures some form of activity. How many people...
How Did We Get Here? The 5 Ministry Myths That Are Stalling Your Disciple-Making Movement
Did you know? That the color red does NOT make bulls angry. Bats aren’t blind. If you shave your hair, it doesn’t come back thicker. Dogs can see more than black and white. If you touch a baby bird with your bare hands, its mother won’t reject it. And cracking your...
Three Types of Struggling Journalers & How To Hold Them Accountable
You ask your group, “Who wants to share from their H.E.A.R. journal?” and the next thing you know one of your members is talking about their nightmare experience at the DMV…I probably don’t even have to describe the rest of this situation to you. This is what we call...