Restoring Inactive Disciples, Part 3
In some churches half of members are inactive disciples. Many have not attended in years. I will share steps in the effort toward restoration.
Category: Assimilation Helpful tips on connecting newcomers and new members to the life of the church.
Restoring Inactive Disciples, Part 2
Agree upon definitions for inactive church members. Then raise the spiritual temperature in the church for restoration of them.
Restoring Inactive Disciples, Part 1
In some churches half of members are inactive disciples. Many have not attended in years. As a result, access to these individuals is frequently difficult.
Discipleship Planning Team, Part 2
In this three-part series, I am introducing and explaining the value of a discipleship planning team. Too often churches enlist a key leader, such as a discipleship director, to do all the discipleship work. The work is often too large for one person. In Part 1, I mentioned scaling the…
Discipleship Planning Team, Part 1
In this three-part series, I want to introduce and explain the value of a discipleship planning team. Too often churches enlist a key leader, such as a discipleship director, to do all the discipleship work. The work is often too large for one person. In a church of 20 people,…
EQUIP Your Assimilation and Discipleship Leaders
Are you seeking improvement in the overall health of your church? Do you need help equipping your leaders and members? Leaders, staff and volunteers in the areas of assimilation, church finances, revitalization, security, preschool/children’s ministry, prayer ministry, Sunday school, worship/music, women’s ministry, and youth ministry are all invited to come…
Increasing the Likelihood of Guests to Return
Would you like to increase second time guests? I read new member survey results from some Georgia churches in another denomination. The survey asked the question, “What brought you back to the church for your second visit?” Here were the responses: 44% said it was the warm inviting nature of…
Discipling Those Who Irregularly Attend
How do you disciple people who don’t show up? How much can preaching, Sunday School, or small groups help new Christians and disciples grow when they are irregularly present? Commitment is a sign of maturing but is often missing today. In Why Church Members Are Attending Less Frequently, Thom Rainer lists…
Evaluation of New Member Assimilation
Simply stated, assimilation is the process of new people becoming part of a group. Assimilation efforts begin with relationship-building and evangelism efforts prior to joining a church and continue in connecting, discipling, and mobilizing efforts as part of the body of Christ. So new member assimilation begins the moment a…
Year’s Top 10 Most Read 28Nineteen Posts
If you look today at books published, conferences offered, and statistics from 28Nineteen, you will recognize that interest in discipleship is on the increase. With ten days left in the year, pageviews of 28Nineteen are up 20.7% for 2017. That is good news. The mission our Lord gave His Bride…
Disciple-Making Encounters
Two encounters are critical. First, the leader encounters God in His Word and is changed. Second, the leader guides the group to have a life-changing encounter.
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Helpful tips on connecting newcomers and new members to the life of the church.
Restoring Inactive Disciples, Part 2
Agree upon definitions for inactive church members. Then raise the spiritual temperature in the church for restoration of them.
Restoring Inactive Disciples, Part 1
In some churches half of members are inactive disciples. Many have not attended in years. As a result, access to these individuals is frequently difficult.
Discipleship Planning Team, Part 2
In this three-part series, I am introducing and explaining the value of a discipleship planning team. Too often churches enlist a key leader, such as a discipleship director, to do all the discipleship work. The work is often too large for one person. In Part 1, I mentioned scaling the…
Discipleship Planning Team, Part 1
In this three-part series, I want to introduce and explain the value of a discipleship planning team. Too often churches enlist a key leader, such as a discipleship director, to do all the discipleship work. The work is often too large for one person. In a church of 20 people,…
EQUIP Your Assimilation and Discipleship Leaders
Are you seeking improvement in the overall health of your church? Do you need help equipping your leaders and members? Leaders, staff and volunteers in the areas of assimilation, church finances, revitalization, security, preschool/children’s ministry, prayer ministry, Sunday school, worship/music, women’s ministry, and youth ministry are all invited to come…
Increasing the Likelihood of Guests to Return
Would you like to increase second time guests? I read new member survey results from some Georgia churches in another denomination. The survey asked the question, “What brought you back to the church for your second visit?” Here were the responses: 44% said it was the warm inviting nature of…
Discipling Those Who Irregularly Attend
How do you disciple people who don’t show up? How much can preaching, Sunday School, or small groups help new Christians and disciples grow when they are irregularly present? Commitment is a sign of maturing but is often missing today. In Why Church Members Are Attending Less Frequently, Thom Rainer lists…
Evaluation of New Member Assimilation
Simply stated, assimilation is the process of new people becoming part of a group. Assimilation efforts begin with relationship-building and evangelism efforts prior to joining a church and continue in connecting, discipling, and mobilizing efforts as part of the body of Christ. So new member assimilation begins the moment a…
Year’s Top 10 Most Read 28Nineteen Posts
If you look today at books published, conferences offered, and statistics from 28Nineteen, you will recognize that interest in discipleship is on the increase. With ten days left in the year, pageviews of 28Nineteen are up 20.7% for 2017. That is good news. The mission our Lord gave His Bride…
Disciple-Making Encounters
Two encounters are critical. First, the leader encounters God in His Word and is changed. Second, the leader guides the group to have a life-changing encounter.
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