In Episode 14, we talk about step 4 of the 10 Steps Toward a Clear DISCIPLEPATH - Personally Own It and the importance of pastors practicing what they preach.

For guest bio and free PDF download of "Growing as a Disciple" journal/devotional visit ascendingleaders.org/episode14

PART 2: In this episode, we take a look at step three of the ten steps toward a clear disciple path - Preach it, and how churches can implement sermons on the stages of faith into their church. For guest bio and a pdf download of "Example Sermons on the Stages of A Disciple" visit ascendingleaders.org/episode13

In this episode, we take a look at step three of the ten steps toward a clear disciple path - Preach it, and how churches can implement sermons on the stages of faith into their church. For guest bio and a pdf download of "Example Sermons on the Stages of A Disciple" visit ascendingleaders.org/episode13

In this episode, experienced pastor and discipleship coach Bob Johnson talks with Ascending Leaders' president Mike Johnson about how the command to make disciples goes back further than the Great Commission. In fact, Bob argues that the reason for discipleship is given in Genesis 1. He calls this "The Genesis Project." Understanding God's ultimate "why" for discipleship in The Genesis Project provides that motivation. This is how a church can persevere along a DisciplePath even when it takes years to see results.

In this episode, we take a deeper look at the names of the stages of faith. How do we name them in a way that helps churches move people forward through these stages while still showing them the value of the stage they are at? Ken Schripsema, Executive Director of Ministry at Madison Church - Square Campus in Grand Rapids, MI, joins us to discuss.

In this episode, Ken Schripsema interviews AL founder Mike Johnson about his book Ten Steps toward a clear DisciplePath. Mike covers how churches can use these steps to help build a discipleship plan and shares advice on doing that. For more information visit ascendingleaders.org/episode10

In this episode we talk with guest Bob Johnson about why we should care about discipling people to move forward in their faith journey. He shares some insights from his church after taking the REVEAL survey. Hear what he found and what that means to us as church leaders.

In this episode, we discuss the power of using the discipleship stages to tell your faith story. Pastor Andy Sytsma talks about hosting an evening of faith stories at New Life where he and the staff and church leaders shared their stories with each other.

In this episode, we take a deeper look at stage 4 in the stages of faith – "Remain in me." How do we move people toward this place that we all hope all disciples to get to someday, but few do?

Joel and Patty Hogan, who served with Christian Reformed World Missions for 33 years, join us to discuss.

In this episode, we take a deeper look at stage 3 in the stages of faith – "Come and Be With Me." How do we move people toward sacrifice? The challenge for churches looking to help move people deeper into and through this stage is that it is about "being" rather than "doing."

Greg Hawkins joins us for the discussion. He was on staff at Willow Creek for 22 years, and is the co-founder of REVEAL research. He's the author of five books, including Move and More. He's currently on staff at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX, working with Senior Minister Max Lucado.