I had a chance to catch up with our point leader, Bobby Harrington, and ask him some questions about how discipleship should work through the Christmas and New Year season. He shared some great pointers for all of us and encouraged us to use the Christmas spirit everyone is feeling right now to launch your discipleship plan for 2024. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Discipling Conversations Interview - A Disciple Maker’s Approach to Christmas and Beyond (feat. Bobby Harrington)

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This is the Q&A session from Rob Sweet and Rob Rogers, so if you haven’t listened to the previous two episodes, please skip back and do that before going any further. The Robs talk with Bobby Harrington about their collective focus on leading people to faith in Jesus and fostering lifelong discipleship within their churches. 
Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making. 
Key Takeaways 
00:00 Opening Remarks and the Importance of Unity in Faith
00:53 Introductions and Initial Reactions
01:14 Discussing Misconceptions and Clarity in Ministry
02:03 The Challenge of Maintaining Mission Focus in Churches
07:23 The Pain and Reward of Making Hard Choices for Clarity
12:46 Exploring the Concept of Attractional Church and Its Challenges
18:01 The Role of Discipleship and Relationship in Church Growth
25:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
 
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Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 
Disciple Shift Ebook
Discipleship That Fits Ebook
Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide
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Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker
Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making

Q&A Session With Rob Sweet, Rob Rogers, and Bobby Harrington

Rob Rogers shares his personal journey from addiction to pastoral ministry, highlighting the shift his church, Grace Chapel, made from a management-focused to a discipleship-centered approach.
Last day – Forum begins at 11AM – Registration for our upcoming event –  National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture).
Key Takeaways 
00:00 Meet Rob Rogers: From Addiction to Ministry
01:13 The Shift from Managing Ministry to Cultivating Discipleship
03:04 Evaluating Outcomes: The Real Fruit of Ministry
07:10 Clarifying Vision and Culture for Effective Discipleship
12:49 Adjusting Systems for Sustainable Disciple Making
14:50 Implementing Core Values: Humble, Healthy, Hungry
19:15 Feedback and Accountability: The Path to Growth
 
Check out these Free Ebooks: 
Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 
Disciple Shift Ebook
Discipleship That Fits Ebook
Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide
Interested in Audio books? Here are a couple of great options:
Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker
Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making
 
Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making.

Culture Change: From Management to Movement (feat. Rob Rogers)

Today's episode features lead pastor Rob Sweet from Fellowship Bible Church here in the Franklin, TN area. Since 2014, Rob has guided the church to reevaluate its mission statement to emphasize discipleship explicitly. They now prioritize becoming a community that follows Jesus wholeheartedly and assist others in doing the same.
Registration for our upcoming event –  National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture).
Key Takeaways 
00:00 Opening Remarks: The Joy of Helping People Follow Jesus
00:42 The Journey of Fellowship Bible Church Towards Disciple Making
01:27 Redefining the Mission: Emphasizing Discipleship
03:25 The Challenge of Defining What It Means to Follow Jesus
04:45 Introducing Concrete Practices to Follow Jesus
08:09 Criteria for Selecting Core Practices of Following Jesus
09:22 Unveiling the Four Core Practices of a Follower of Jesus
14:37 The Impact of Implementing the Four Practices
 
Check out these Free Ebooks: 
Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 
Disciple Shift Ebook
Discipleship That Fits Ebook
Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide
Interested in Audio books? Here are a couple of great options:
Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker
Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making
 
Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making.

Leading a Church to Follow Jesus as You Learn to Follow Him Yourself (feat. Rob Sweet)

In this episode, Chris from Betterman.com emphasizes the need for a clear path and purpose in the journey towards spiritual maturity when discipling men. He outlines a multifaceted approach that includes the Spirit of the Word, Spirit of the Body, Spirit of the Mind, and the Spirit of Service. The ultimate goal is to guide men to become like Christ, serving as gifts to their communities rather than burdens.
Registration for our upcoming event –  National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture).
For more information about BetterMan check out their website: https://betterman.com/
Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction to Discipleship and the Path to Follow
00:30 The Shift in Discipleship Strategies and the Importance of a Structured Approach
01:19 Core Elements of Discipling Men: Spirit of the Word, Body, Mind, and Service
02:51 Understanding Gender Differences in Learning and Communication
05:49 Addressing the Delay in Maturation Among Men and Its Societal Impacts
08:55 Navigating Relational, Psychological, and Theological Changes in Discipleship
14:53 Theological Guidance and Encouraging Critical Thinking
24:04 Sociological Change: Inviting Men into a Larger Story
26:38 The Importance of Preaching the Full Gospel
27:09 A Cautionary Tale from Pastoral Experience
28:13 Challenging Easy Believism with Genuine Faith
28:49 The Three Essential Elements of Belief According to R.C. Sproul
30:00 John Piper's Addition to the Faith Discussion
30:58 The Parable of The Room: Desires vs. Reality
32:14 The Central Question of Discipleship: What Do You Desire?
33:06 Understanding Salvation and Fighting Sin
33:46 The Misconception of Living However You Want After Salvation
34:03 The Journey Towards Holiness and Patience in Discipleship
36:51 Addressing the Challenges of Modern Manhood
44:47 Discipleship as a Path to True Manhood
 
Check out these Free Ebooks: 
Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 
Disciple Shift Ebook
Discipleship That Fits Ebook
Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide
Interested in Audio books? Here are a couple of great options:
Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker
Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making
 
Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making.

Discipling Men is Like Wind Carving Stone (feat. Chris Harper)

Chris Harper dives into the theological concept Jesus as a prophet, a priest, and a king. These roles are mirrored in the responsibilities of fatherhood and leadership within a Christian family, and this episode is really about helping Christian fathers to reflect Christ in the family. Dads need to be leading but from a place of love, giving encouragement along with spiritual guidance, and the stewardship of the family's emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Men have a unique responsibility in the home to foster an environment that nurtures faith and aligns with Christian values.
Registration for our upcoming event –  National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture).
For more information about BetterMan check out their website: https://betterman.com/
Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction to Discipleship and the Path to Follow
00:30 The Shift in Discipleship Strategies and the Importance of a Structured Approach
01:19 Core Elements of Discipling Men: Spirit of the Word, Body, Mind, and Service
02:51 Understanding Gender Differences in Learning and Communication
05:49 Addressing the Delay in Maturation Among Men and Its Societal Impacts
08:55 Navigating Relational, Psychological, and Theological Changes in Discipleship
14:53 Theological Guidance and Encouraging Critical Thinking
24:04 Sociological Change: Inviting Men into a Larger Story
26:38 The Importance of Preaching the Full Gospel
27:09 A Cautionary Tale from Pastoral Experience
28:13 Challenging Easy Believism with Genuine Faith
28:49 The Three Essential Elements of Belief According to R.C. Sproul
30:00 John Piper's Addition to the Faith Discussion
30:58 The Parable of The Room: Desires vs. Reality
32:14 The Central Question of Discipleship: What Do You Desire?
33:06 Understanding Salvation and Fighting Sin
33:46 The Misconception of Living However You Want After Salvation
34:03 The Journey Towards Holiness and Patience in Discipleship
36:51 Addressing the Challenges of Modern Manhood
44:47 Discipleship as a Path to True Manhood
 
Check out these Free Ebooks: 
Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 
Disciple Shift Ebook
Discipleship That Fits Ebook
Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide
Interested in Audio books? Here are a couple of great options:
Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker
Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making
 
Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making.

Discipling Conversations Interview - A Disciple Maker’s Approach to Christmas and Beyond (feat. Bobby Harrington)

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