Why Rooted Includes a Daily Rhythm...and Why That's Good
Every night before bed I place my phone on the charger. I don’t do this once a month, I don’t even do this once a week, I do this every single day…Why? Because I want a full battery every day! It t...
4 Reasons Why Church Growth Doesn’t Always Lead to Discipleship
Growth is good. Or at least that’s the assumption we usually make, because in our culture, growth is the ultimate validator. If a business adds locations, it’s succeeding. If a podcast gains listen...
4 Principles of an Effective Discipleship Strategy
It’s fair to say that most churches see “making disciples” as a core part of their mission. I would hope that’s the case, anyway, given the Great Commission that Jesus gives His disciples in Matthe...
What Is the Rooted Covenant and Why Does It Matter?
Near the front of every Rooted workbook is a page that may be tempting to skip, but it is a vital part of the Rooted Experience. I’m talking about the Rooted Covenant. This single page serves as an...
3 Reasons Christians Share Their Stories
If you’re a Christian, then you have a story. It’s a story of being saved, by grace through faith, in Christ alone. Though that’s the common story of every Christian, the specifics of your story di...
5 Responsibilities of Every Small Group Leader
My wife and I just finished a season of leading a small group at our local church. We learned a lot in the seven years we led the group, and let me tell you: we were not the best at it. It was our ...
Rooted Creates an Environment for Life Change
How much can really change in 10 weeks? The average time it takes to establish a new habit is 66 days. For some people, it can take as little as 18 days, while for others it takes months to build a...