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4 Steps Toward Year-Round Discipleship

You’ve heard (and maybe said) things like “following Jesus isn’t just a Sunday morning event—it’s a year-round commitment.” But I’ve been challenged to consider what our ministry year subtly commun...

Church Assimilation4 Steps in March for Your Next Rooted Session

4 Steps in March for Your Next Rooted Session

Easter predictably brings a spike in church attendance, and with that spike comes responsibility for the church. We need to remember that times of high attendance are times of high opportunity. How...

3 Reasons Churches Overcomplicate Discipleship Strategy

Simplicity is a beautiful thing. It’s also a very elusive thing. We live in a day and time when everything seems to be more complex than the next thing, whether in terms of technology, relationship...

Ministry TipsSmall Group Strategy: 4 Tips to Help Your Group Talk

Small Group Strategy: 4 Tips to Help Your Group Talk

Facing the dreaded awkward silence? Learn how to turn crickets into meaningful conversation. Discover 4 tips to help your small group process God's Word and share their stories.

Discipleship StrategyWho is Responsible For Discipleship in the Church?

Who is Responsible For Discipleship in the Church?

Is discipleship a staff role or a congregational calling? Discover how to move your people from spectators to participants in a strategic discipleship pathway that leads to maturity.

Discipleship StrategyDiscipleship Strategy: The Spiritual and Strategic Question You Should Be Asking About Easter Right Now

Discipleship Strategy: The Spiritual and Strategic Question You Should Be Asking About Easter Right Now

Easter presents a strategic window to shepherd people. Learn how to steward this opportunity with a clear next step that moves guests into the life of the church.

7 rhythmsHelp Your Groups Embrace Repentance During Lent

Help Your Groups Embrace Repentance During Lent

Lent offers churches a powerful season to guide congregations toward repentance. Discover why this 40-day tradition creates openness to spiritual reflection and how leaders can shepherd their group...