What does a true disciple of Jesus look like? Is it about knowledge? Behavior? Heart transformation? In this episode, Ben France and John Smith unpack the marks of a disciple and what it really means to measure effectiveness in making disciples.

Welcome to the Disciple Makers Podcast—a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland. 

Being hospitable helps people connect deeper into community and the church. Stephanie Geisler and Dave Learned discuss how to show hospitality in and outside your group. 

Disciple Makers podcast is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland. 

Summer can be a difficult time to connect with your group, so how do we make the best use of the time? Brit Gilman and Ben France will be sharing how to use the summer effectively for outreach and discipleship.

How do you identify and equip the next generation of group leaders?

In this episode, Pastor Brit Gilman and Director of Ministry Ben France share practical insights on spotting potential leaders and developing them for ministry. Whether you're a current leader or looking to invest in others, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss. Listen now!

Listen now for some best practices of how to remain healthy as a group leader featuring a conversation between Pastor Brit Gilman and our guest and friend of Harvest Bible Chapel, Dr. Jin Lee.

Having a great group takes intentionality. In this podcast, we will talk about the role of a good conversation in making disciples.

What makes a community group great? Certain aspects of community groups are foundational to a thriving community. Learn what it looks like to be hospitable, evangelistic, accountable, and generous. 

As we grow in Christ, our life shows it, which will also be visible within the group. We will discuss what producing fruit looks like within community as the group grows together.

As we grow in Christ and in our group, sin and struggles come to light. Community groups are an amazing place to care for and encourage growth. Brit Gilman, Pastor of Care, and Stephanie Geisler discuss what care looks like in community.