Disciple-Making Focus
If the mission of the Church is to “make disciples of all nations,” then every church should be focused on disciple-making. No exceptions! It might seem strange, but most churches do not have the value of disciple-making as a focus. They may value “discipleship,” but...
Spiritually-Qualified Leadership
Every church on the planet has leadership. They do not all have spiritually qualified leadership. There is a big difference. Some churches have politically qualified leaders rather than spiritually qualified leaders. Those churches are not being led the way God...
Organizing Your Ministry for Growth
The principle is simple: healthy things grow. Just as a child or plant thrives in a healthy environment, an organization needs the right care and environment to grow. Unhealthy elements tend to wither away. In the context of a disciple-making church, the cornerstone...
Transitioning to a Disciple-Making Church
I was recently asked, “What shifts are needed to become a disciple-making church?” I love that question and hate it at the same time. I hate that question because it tells me some churches are not making disciples, and that was never what Christ wanted. Jesus started...