We can get locked into the belief that discipleship means a small group of people meeting in homes or classrooms, but that’s not always the best starting point for creating a sustainable path for spiritual growth. Read More »
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The 3 Hardest People to Disciple—and How to Reach Them
If you lead a Bible study group long enough, you’re going to run into some people who are hard to disciple. Don’t write them off; be savvy in how you disciple them. Read More »
8 Strategies for a More Engaging Bible Study
There are different approaches to learning that make applying quite easy and natural. It’s time we brought these back into our group Bible studies. Read More »
4 Necessary Traits of an Effective Disciple Maker
In order for a church leader to effectively make disciples, these four pillars must be present—and strong—in their own spiritual lives and outward leadership. Read More »
8 Critical Signposts of a Healthy Church
Christians should grow in these attributes as time goes by. Conversely, if you’re not seeing growth in these areas, discipleship may have stalled out in the congregation. Read More »
Pastors Satisfied With Discipleship Efforts, But Recognize Room for Growth
Most Protestant pastors feel confident about the discipleship taking place in their churches, however, there’s still plenty of room for growth, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. Read More »
5 Ways Email Can Make or Break Your Ministry Impact
There are unspoken, unwritten messages sent by the way you handle ministry-related emails. Do you do these things in your electronic correspondence with your staff, volunteers, or church members? Read More »
7 Design Tips to Help Your Church Visitors Stick
Though well-designed environments can’t singlehandedly make your visitors stay indefinitely, a lousy design can absolutely repel your first-time guests. Read More »
7 Keys to Effective Church Staff Meetings
Meetings can be effective tools to get all the staff or volunteers on the same page. Some church staff meetings, however, are colossal wastes of time. Here are some ways to improve. Read More »
5 Ways to Make Your Easter Invite More Effective
People are planning to show up to church for Easter, or at least haven’t ruled that out. Here are five ways to make your Easter invites more effective. Read More »