CULTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP

The process of forming and making Disciples that multiply themselves is close to my heart. Jesus commissioned us with the mandate to make disciples of those who in turn would become “disciplers” of others ().

There are two parts to this question the first concerns the process of making disciples and the second is in regards to forming a culture that lives out the value of discipleship.

=Jesus commissioned us with the mandate to make disciples of those who in turn would become “disciplers” of others (). There are two parts to this question the first concerns the process of making disciples and the second is in regards to forming a culture that lives out the value of discipleship.

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One of the roles that we have as pastors and teachers (leaders) is to have a system that leads believers on a pathway of spiritual maturity (). This is part of equipping the saints for ministry.

Now, there are many ideas of how this gets done. My experience is that effective learning need to be both pedagogical coupled with a platform of discussion and shared learning.

When we sit in circles we seem to see more body life and participation.

One of the best models that I have come across comes out of North Coast Church (Orange County) and is captured in Larry Osbornes book “Sticky Church.” The premise is that “sticky” churches are healthy churches an grow spiritually and numerically through maturity.

These are questions that come out of weekly sermons and discussed in small group environments.

One of the challenges of discipleship is finding places for leaders to serve. There are only so many “slots” that can be filled on ministry teams.

The method of discipleship are Sermon based small groups offer a many opportunities for leaders to grow and develop. We have used this sermon lab small groups for the past three years and have seen stronger connection in our congregation greater retention of visitors. One of the problems that growing churches have is the back door is often as wide as the front door. When we make growing and serving people well they want to stick around.

One of the challenges of discipleship is finding places for leaders to serve. There are only so many “slots” that can be filled on ministry teams. The method of discipleship are Sermon based small groups offer a more opportunities for leadership and training. We have used this sermon lab small groups for the past three years and have seen stronger connection in our congregation greater retention of visitors. One of the problems that growing churches have is the back door is often as wide as the front door. When we make growing and serving people well they want to stick around.

Disciples are learners first and then they engage in the process of training and leading others. One of the advantages of sermon lab is that learning curve isn’t too steep, and it doesn’t take long to raise up new leaders. The discipleship process includes recruiting, mentoring, meeting and training leaders.

Sermon based small groups offer a means many opportunities for leaders and training.

The second part of the question is building a culture of discipleship. Culture really comes out of the core believes, values and practices of the spiritual leaders. For example, when we tell stories of meeting people and bring them to Christ. That reinforces the value of “meeting people where they are at.” Together we celebrate leaders that have been trained and are now launching small groups. Culture comes from the mission statement and the DNA of the leadership and drives the vision.

We have used this sermon lab small group for the past three years and have seen greater connection with both attenders and have greater retention of visitors.

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We celebrate that disciples are being made and that we are training others to reach others. Culture comes from the DNA of the leaders and desire that drives d

One of the goals of “Sticky Church,” is the belief that when we serve each other well that it closers the back door.

The second part of the question is building a culture of discipleship. This comes out living out of the mission statement.

When we focus on the community and building spiritual health and opportunities for leadership that it results in a church that is growing outwardly.

We are here to meet people where they are and lead them to be disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of Jesus Christ

disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of Jesus Christ

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