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  • The Miracle of Multiplication | How Jesus Builds a Movement : S4E20
    Jesus didn’t just feed 5,000 people. He was teaching His disciples something about multiplication. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Pastor Craig Etheredge explore how this fits into Jesus’ larger strategy for making disciples. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ His Way Still Works by Craig Etheredge - Find the book on the website and use code HISWAY20…
    22 min
  • Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | How One Changed Life Can Multiply : S4E19
    Jesus’ miracles weren’t isolated displays of power. They were part of His strategy to prepare His disciples for the mission ahead. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge explore Jesus’ healing of the demon - possessed man in Mark 5 and how that encounter connects to the spread of the gospel in the Decapolis. Important links from this episode:…
    20 min
  • Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | Peter’s Call to Follow : S4E18
    Jesus' miracles weren't random displays of power. They were part of His strategy for developing disciples. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge continue exploring the life and ministry of Jesus by looking at Peter's calling in Luke 5 and the miraculous catch of fish. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ His Way Still Works by Craig…
    19 min
  • Jesus’ Strategy Through Miracles: Water to Wine : S4E17
    What can we learn from the way Jesus strategically developed His first followers? In this episode, Ben Borgman and Pastor Craig look at Jesus' first recorded miracle - the wedding at Cana - and place it within the chronological story of His ministry. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ - Find the book His way Still Works and…
    28 min
  • One Brick at a Time | Building a Foundation for Family Discipleship : S4E16
    Family discipleship doesn't happen in one big moment. It is built over time, one brick at a time. In this episode, Ben Borgman joins Dallas and Martha Harvey for a practical conversation about how parents can disciple their kids through the ordinary moments they already have. From car rides and dinner tables to mornings, bedtime, and even bath time, they…
    56 min
  • Evaluating Ministry Effectiveness | How Healthy Churches Measure Success : S4E14
    How do you know if your ministry is actually accomplishing what it's intended to do? Attendance numbers only tell part of the story. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ Download the Ministry Evaluation Resources: Ministry Alignment Exercise (free download) Purpose & Passion Matrix (free download)
    31 min
  • Hiring Disciple-Makers | Building a Staff That Multiplies : S4E13
    Hiring the right staff member isn't just about filling an open position. It's about building a team that will strengthen your church's disciple-making culture for years to come. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ The Disciple Making Leader Podcast: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/
    51 min
  • Why Disciple-Making Efforts Die | Sustaining a Healthy Disciple-Making Culture : S4E12
    Not every disciple-making effort lasts. Many churches launch with enthusiasm, see early momentum, and celebrate transformed lives. Then, over time, the excitement fades. Groups stop multiplying, leaders become discouraged, and what once felt like a movement slowly becomes another ministry program. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/
    48 min
  • The Disciple-Making Model for Every Church and Context : S4E11
    In this episode of the Disciple Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge are joined by Gibson Largent of the CrossCreek Network to discuss one of the most important questions facing church leaders today: How do you faithfully make disciples in a ministry context that looks different from everyone else’s? Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst…
    45 min

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The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions,…