We have the privilege of speaking with Todd Wilson in this episode. He’s the former founder of Exponential and the current directional team leader of the Renew Movement. Todd and Matt Dabbs dive into the challenges and statistics surrounding disciple making in U.S. churches. Our current plan to use church programs for church growth has created a barriers to a real disciple-making culture. Wilson argues for a shift towards relational disciple making as a primary way of growth, especially after the impact COVID has had on church trends. We need a new paradigm. You know it and I know it. We need one that embraces relational disciple making to ensure the future of church growth.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:24 Exploring the Mission and Impact of Exponential

00:45 The Tipping Point in Church Planting and Discipleship

02:14 Strategic Shifts in Church Planting Post-Exponential

03:21 Renew Movement: A New Direction in Church Planting

04:06 The Impact of COVID-19 on Church Dynamics

06:56 Unpacking the Study on Disciple Making Culture

09:13 Challenges and Realities of Institutional Church Growth

16:17 Redefining Church Culture for Future Generations

41:09 The Economic and Paradigm Shifts Required for Change

46:12 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions