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“Today’s episode will help us understand the importance of active leadership involvement, personal engagement, and maintaining a healthy culture for effective discipleship within churches.”

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Building a Discipleship Culture: Insights from the Relational Discipleship Network

Join Moose, the director of the Relational Discipleship Network, as he discusses the importance of building a culture of discipleship within churches. In this session, Moose emphasizes the role of leaders in embodying and modeling discipleship, grounded in the teachings and methodologies of Jesus. He explains the significance of integrating a discipleship culture that includes coaching, collaborative effort, and maintaining strong relational values. The session also includes practical advice on managing and assessing church culture, with real-life examples and strategies for fostering a supportive, accountable, and engaging church environment. Special guests and coaches share their experiences in transforming church cultures, highlighting the imperative of relational and intentional discipling for effective ministry.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:08 The Importance of Culture in Discipleship

00:46 The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture

01:14 Understanding and Experiencing Discipleship

01:51 The Dangers of Isolation

04:12 Personal Reflections on Leadership and Family

07:39 Defining and Managing Culture

17:39 Jesus' Approach to Discipleship

27:02 Celebrating Successes and Building a Positive Culture

28:07 Embracing Failures in Staff Meetings

29:00 Addressing Cultural Tolerances in Church

30:53 Shifting Church Culture: A Personal Journey

33:04 The Importance of Culture in Ministry

36:18 Building Trust and Humility in Leadership

41:20 Prioritizing Relationships Over Tasks

42:58 Learning from Leadership Mistakes

45:35 Maintaining a Healthy Church Culture

52:17 The Role of Fun and Collaboration

54:23 The Value of Short, Memorable Core Values

56:05 The Journey to Effective Discipleship

59:17 Upcoming Sessions and Final Thoughts

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Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship

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