Equipping the Saints to Make Disciples

Equipping the Saints to Make Disciples

Equipping the Saints to Make Disciples When I think about Core Discipleship training, I do not think first about curriculum. I think about obedience. Jesus did not give us the Great Commission as an option for the especially gifted. He gave it to ordinary believers....
The Wesley Connection: A Simple, Biblical Pattern for Today

The Wesley Connection: A Simple, Biblical Pattern for Today

The Wesley Connection: A Simple, Biblical Pattern for Today As I’ve walked with people through Core Discipleship, I’ve quietly noticed something I didn’t expect. The more I study the ministry of John Wesley, the more I see our paths overlapping—separated by centuries...
State of Discipleship and the Way Forward

State of Discipleship and the Way Forward

Rediscovering the Mission: What the State of Discipleship Reveals Jesus told His followers, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Yet according to recent findings from Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship study, many churches today are doing...
True Discipleship

True Discipleship

Triad of Transformation: Follow, Grow, Multiply Discover God’s Plan to Become a Disciple, Grow in Christ, and Lead Others to Follow Him So many people get confused about the words disciple, discipleship, and disciple-making—and it’s easy to see why! At first glance,...
How Jesus Made Disciples

How Jesus Made Disciples

How Jesus Made Disciples — And How We Often Do It Today When we look at how Jesus made disciples, we see a process that was deeply personal, relational, and Spirit-led. He didn’t rely on programs or crowds—He invested in a few, walked closely with them, and taught...
John Wesley Core Discipleship Biblical Model

John Wesley Core Discipleship Biblical Model

How Core Discipleship Reflects the Heart of John Wesley’s Approach As I’ve walked with people in Core Discipleship, I’ve often been surprised by how much our simple, biblical approach echoes what John Wesley did hundreds of years ago in England. He wasn’t trying to...