Youth Pastor Theologian

127: What is (and isn't) Discipleship?


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In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the importance of discipleship in youth ministry. They explore the difference between "ministry" and "discipleship", and the various layers of what it means to be a disciple. The conversation emphasizes the need for grace in ministry and practical steps for effectively discipling students, including the significance of corporate worship and reading the Bible together.
 
Relevant articles: 
  • "Not everything is discipleship" by Mike McGarry (YPT Blog)
  • "What does relational discipleship actually look like?" by Mike McGarry (Rooted Ministry Blog)
  • Following the Master, by Michael Wilkins
  • Grounded in the Gospel, by JI Packer & Gary Parrett
  • (note: above includes Amazon Affiliate links, which provide a small financial benefit to YPT.)

    New Update on the YPT Teaching Workshop!

    Together, Mike and John co-lead the YPT Teaching Workshop, a one day training session to equip volunteers to teach the Bible to teenagers with depth and clarity. We've restructured the cost of these workshops and are providing them at-cost for host churches. Please visit the YPT site to learn more about how to host a workshop at your church.

    Mike McGarry is the Founder and Director of Youth Pastor Theologian and served as a youth pastor for nearly twenty years. He's written four books for youth workers and teenagers, his latest is now available: Iconic: Being God's Image in Your World. Follow Mike on  Instagram or X/Twitter.

    John Gardner is the Pastor of Youth Ministries at Grace Church in Longmont, CO. John and his wife Jackie have been married for 15 years and love spending time trying out new food, exploring the national parks, and playing board games. Follow John on Instagram.

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