94: Why We Need Both Discipleship and Leadership Development [Discipleship Series]

What exactly is discipleship, and why is it important to discuss on a leadership podcast? How can churches include discipleship in their structure, and what impact does this have on leadership development?   As Christian leaders, we cannot separate the issue of leadership from the issue of discipleship--the two are inextricably linked. But what exactly is discipleship, and how do we implement it in our churches and our everyday lives?   In today’s episode, Holly and I are kicking off a new series on Discipleship. We’re diving into our perspectives on discipleship, as well as our own experiences with it. Then we’ll discuss how discipleship can take place within churches and the connection between discipleship and leadership development.    For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode94.   The Confident Leader Catalyst is open until April 8, 2020: http://confidentleadercatalyst.com Key Points Discussed: Why Discipleship? [1:28] Defining Discipleship [4:13] What Discipleship Means Views on Discipleship Esther & Holly’s Experiences with Discipleship Discipleship Within the Church Context [21:45] Developing a culture of discipleship in your church What do we need in a discipleship plan or program?  The Link Between Discipleship & Leadership [41:50] Fun question of the day [58:00] Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 59: The Importance of Apologetics with Hillary Morgan Ferrer Episode 62: Developing Discernment with Tabitha Bigbee Episode 19: The Value of Mentoring with Elisa Pulliam Episode 42: Leading in Women’s Ministry with Holly Cain & Sandy Flewelling   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode94.